Hi everyone! We live in Suwanee, GA and my husband and I are blessed to have three boys currently ages 15, 13 and 10, which keeps life fun but crazy! We also own a marketing firm, local magazine and brewery. I grew up in Cadillac, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State. I moved to South…
Debbie Foster
I am a retired educator enjoying a second career as a Realtor. I was born and raised in a small community in Southern Middle Tennessee on a beef cattle farm, so I am a country girl at heart. After spending 30 years in education as a teacher and administrator, my husband, Graham, and I decided…
Bekki Shae Smith
With family that has been fully engaged in Georgia real estate (both residential and commercial) for over 50 years, the importance of our market and the buying and selling process have been instilled in me for as long as I can remember. I first endeavored into this industry as a full-time executive assistant to a…
Gerilyn de Laurentys
I am a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mom, and an associate broker with The Frontgate Group at Summer House Realty. I have a passion for building relationships and empowering women to be their best. I run a mentorship program for women at The Mosaic Center, a local non-profit. I grew up overseas, but…
R Brad Abernathy
Hello everyone! I am a blessed and grateful person. I have been married to my best friend, Jill, for 25 years. We have two incredible daughters. Sadie is our oldest and will be graduating from Georgia Tech this December 2021. Kate is our youngest. She just started her first year at Berry College. I have…
The Faces of Athens: Joe and Rachel Polaneczky
Meet Joe and Rachel Polaneczky! Joe and Rachel have been Faces Of partners for more than two years and they enjoy that the platform helps them get closer to their community. They are often told by clients that they “see them everywhere” and The Faces Of plays a part in this. It was great getting…
The Faces of Barrow County: Reade Milner
Reade Milner is a great example of someone that truly loves his community and feels blessed to be able to serve people in it – both through his marketing business and also through The Faces Of. You can’t talk with him long before you recognize this person is real – he loves the people, the…
Debbie Sonenshine
Spend a few minutes with Debbie Sonenshine and you will feel the excitement and compassion that she has for life and her community. She has been involved in helping people much of her life and this spills over to the way she contributes in her community and her clients. Q: What community do you represent…







