Maria serviced with the Department of The Army in Korea, Japan, Hawaii, Vietnam Washington D.C and is
well aware of the problems that can occur in moving.
Maria, her husband Steve ( a retired military Officer) and twin girls relocated back to Jonesboro in 1989.
She and her husband have been involved in the Jonesboro PTA as President and fund raisers. She is also
well known through out the community as a volunteer for Crowley's Ridge Girl Scouts Council. Maria has held
numerous positions and has received the Special Service Awards for 1990 & 1991, Valuable Service Award for
1993-1994 and the National award for the 1996 Appreciation Pin.
She is a Lifetime member of the Girl Scouts..
She holds a license in Insurance and has worked doing Tax Shelter Annuities and Retirement Plans for Teachers,
through out the business community. In 1998 She decided to get back into the Real Estate business. She brings
to the field many years ( since 1983) of experience in both sides of the business , sales and building of homes.

Designation:
GRI & CRS Designation
Certified Relocation Specialist


Positions held for the Jonesboro Board of realtor:
2000 & 2003 Chairperson for RPAC
2001 - 20006 serving on the Arkansas Realtors Association Legislative Committee.
2001 Treasurer
2001 United Way Campain
2003 - 2005 Committee Chair Realtor Education

Awards:
The 2003 Bronze Award of Excellence AR
The 2004 Bronze Award of Excellence ARA
The 2005 Sapphire Award Century 21
The 2005 Silver Award ARA
The Lucille Pate CRS Scholarship 2006

Membership:
Arkansas Realtors Association
National Association of Realtors
Active Member of Central Baptist Church
Girl Scout of America Life time Member