Denise Lee is a native New Yorker who has always been called to a coastal lifestyle. While living in St. Thomas, USVI, someone suggested moving to Florida and she has lived here ever since! While working part-time providing social media content for one of Water Pointe Realty Group’s brokers, Denise had a strong desire to work for the firm full-time. When the opportunity presented itself she did not hesitate.
Denise’s managerial experience from working in the retail industry provided excellent experience during her time as the Brokerage Services Coordinator for the firm. This led her to accept the position of Rental Services Operations Manager, in which she oversees the banking and financial operations of the department. She is also the primary contact interface with the vacation rental software, affiliate booking venders, and credit card processors.
Denise enjoys spending time with her fiancé Don and their 3 rescue dogs. Together they love chilling at home, enjoying the beautiful beaches, discovering amazing nature trails, and exploring our charming towns.
Meet Maggie Mell. A former White House Correspondent, News Producer, Interior Design Firm Owner and more – Maggie brings many experiences to her real estate career. Maggie is not new to Real Estate or Florida. Maggie has also been a Licensed Real Estate Agent and Interior Designer in Minnesota for many years. She has called Florida home since 1982 living in Tequesta, Jupiter and recently back to Tequesta where she designed and renovated her current home.
Maggie believes real estate and interior design always work together and she does both for her clients. She has an incredible eye for design and uses design to help her buyers and sellers. She loves helping her clients find pride in their home. Maggie believes in the art of negotiation, prepping homes for sale and most importantly easing the burden and stress for her real estate clients. This passion shows in her real estate success.
Maggie has 3 degrees which include a Master’s in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, a degree in Interior Design and a B.S degree in Speech and English.
Maggie is an avid volunteer and currently works on a committee for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Maggie and her husband John have 4 adult children who currently live in the Midwest and East Coast.
Maggie can be reached at (561)-529-6353 Maggie@waterpointe.com or Mell2sell.com.
Gray Petree. Gray attended the University of South Florida and earned a degree in Communications. Gray has always loved Jupiter because of the wonderful people and beautiful waterways. She loves boating to the Bahamas to fish, dive, and make lasting memories with her family and friends.
Gray is very detail oriented and makes every client part of her family. She always goes above and beyond to make the process for her clients an extremely smooth, timely, and easy operation. Gray is outgoing, energetic, kind, and eager to always help out those around her.
Let Gray’s pride and passion for the community guide you to find the perfect home for you and your family.
Kristen Olsen was born and raised in Jupiter, Florida and as a native to the area, she has a deep understanding of how special the Jupiter/Tequesta community is and why people love living here. Kristen has a passion for the waterfront and country club lifestyle this area has to offer. Kristen lives in Turtle Creek in Tequesta with her husband Dylan and their two beautiful daughters, Emily and Lucy.
Kristen attended and graduated from local schools and is very familiar with the local school system. Kristen began her career in the financial service industry with Universal Land Title. She worked in all aspects of the home buying process which not only allowed her to build hundreds of relationships with members of the community but also a complete understanding of the home buying process early on.
Kristen is deeply immersed in her community and is committed to helping it grow and thrive. She has an innate ability to turn strangers into friends and bring people together to enjoy all of the amazing things that this area has to offer. Kristen and her husband are active members of their neighborhood country club. She is also on the board at Good Shepherd Episcopal School serving as VP community relations which has a goal of bringing families together and supporting local businesses. Kristen has a true passion for real estate and whether you are buying or selling, she has a keen eye for helping you with all of your real estate needs.
Matt Lashinger Having grown up in a family with deep roots in the Palm Beaches residential planning, design, construction, and interior design community, Matt uniquely understands the area’s real estate market, culture, institutions, and community.
After attending The Benjamin School and graduating from Dwyer High School, Matt remained in Jupiter. He attended Florida Atlantic University, where he honed an amateur golf game that became a professional career, taking him to play competitively throughout the world.
Matt is also an avid sport fisherman and enjoys traveling to the Bahamas. Matt continues to reside in Jupiter, Florida.
Brian Cummings – Prior to joining Water Pointe Realty Group, Brian enjoyed a 30+ year career as a Federal Agent and a U.S. Diplomat serving at multiple embassies overseas. His public service career burnished his core values of integrity, loyalty, commitment, and collaboration. Furthermore, as a former federal law enforcement officer, Brian upholds the highest standards for discretion and confidentiality, and always places his clients’ interests foremost.
Brian grew up in South Florida in the 1970s and 1980s in a family entrenched in the burgeoning real estate and building construction industries. As a result, he is able to immediately recognize real estate opportunities and places a premium on prime location and above-standard craftsmanship. Through hands-on experience remodeling homes, Brian continually develops his building construction depth of knowledge, from present-day hurricane roofing standards to pouring concrete footers. As a real estate professional, his focus is always to patiently counsel his clients to help them realize the maximum value and quality for their investment or home, because in the end, customer satisfaction is paramount.
Brian and his family currently reside in Jupiter, Florida. He attended Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale and received his B.A. degree at the University of Florida. He is married to his wife, Lynn, and they have one son who attends Jupiter High School. When not scouting properties, Brian is an avid saltwater fisherman and enjoys restoring classic automobiles.
Katy Whittington. Born and raised in New Jersey, Katy Whittington relocated to the Jupiter/Tequesta area 20+ years ago. Katy and her husband, Adam, have two children who attend Jupiter Christian School. They also own and operate Blueline Surf and Paddle Company, a local business specializing in water lifestyle activities and have been giving back to this great community for over 12 years.
As a fitness enthusiast, Katy is passionate about health and wellness, and enjoys working out with friends. She and her family love boating along the area’s beautiful waterways, and snorkeling and fishing in the Bahamas. When not enjoying the water and great local weather, Katy and her family love traveling out west exploring the mountains and hitting the slopes.
Let Katy’s love and passion for the community, as well as experience in the area raising a family – be the guide to help you find your perfect home.
As a graduate of the University of Florida, where she obtained both her Bachelor and Juris Doctor degree, Jaime prides herself on being very diligent and thorough on each transaction. Whether buying or selling, this quality is essential when getting the best deal during negotiations and preparation of contracts. Additionally, having renovated and built several homes from Miami Beach to Martin County, Jaime brings a sense of knowledge and foresight for her clients to help them see a “diamond in the rough” when they may not be able to visualize it for themselves. With over 20+ years of professional sales and marketing experience, specifically in the digital marketing area, Jaime will be an asset to you when navigating this market. For example, when selling your home, through her comprehensive and precise Strategic Marketing Analysis and Vision Plan she does all the heavy lifting on each and every stage of the selling process to be as efficient and thorough as possible. Jaime has a love for this industry and understands what true customer service should look like and that is what separates her from the competition.
Like many people searching in this fast-paced market, Jaime suggests finding a property that would best fit your needs as you can always alter your current home but cannot change your community. For her she was mainly looking for a community with an emphasis on boating and fishing. Tequesta instantly became Jaime’s favorite waypoint. With the abundance of waterways, a nearby inlet to the open water, few fixed bridges and a large fishing and boating community who support and promote local businesses and love for our oceans it is easy to see why it was a perfect fit. The locally owned restaurants, shopping, and beautiful year-round weather were all just icing on the cake! If you want to know some of her favorite spots, just ask as she would be happy to share them with you as well.
Having lived in Florida for most of her life, Jaime, her husband, two teenage children, and her two dogs, always seem to find themselves out on the water whenever possible. When not working with her buyers and sellers, you can find Jaime spending time with her family offshore fishing, heading to the Bahamas, taking their boat to the local sandbars or scuba diving during mini season for those illusive bugs. As a self-proclaimed foodie and baker, she loves creating sweet treats for her friends and family.
Jaime is just one phone call away to help you navigate these real estate waters, so feel free to reach out today!
Alexis is a Florida native, born and raised in the beautiful town of Naples. After spending time living in Chicago and San Francisco, she returned to her Florida roots, attending the University of Central Florida. Alexis graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. This knowledge has provided her with valuable skills that she uses daily in real estate negotiations, educating homebuyers and sellers, and effectively marketing her listings.
Before real estate, Alexis worked in sales for almost 10 years. Her successful tenure as a Sales Director allowed her to naturally transition into real estate. Passionate about networking and consulting, the shift to help align buyer’s priorities with a home they love is a genuine fit. With her extensive sales background, she has strong negotiation skills and is determined to find her clients a home of their dreams.
Alexis and her husband moved to South Florida with their young daughter, landing in Tequesta. They fell in love with the slice of paradise that embodies Jupiter. This passion inspired Alexis to become a real estate agent to help others make this area home.
Alexis enjoys being outdoors and active, soaking up the Florida sunshine. She lives in Tequesta Country Club with her husband, 3-year-old daughter, and 2 rescue dogs (with another baby girl arriving in April 2022). In her free time, she enjoys sailing, running, cruising around the Jupiter sandbars, traveling the world, and volunteering at animal rescues.
Having been an accomplished PGA golf professional for over twenty years, Chris Connelly now brings his vast knowledge of customer service and resourcefulness to the real estate world. While a significant career change, Chris enthusiastically looks forward to the incredible opportunity of helping homeowners find a property in an area he’s come to love. Growing up in the golf business has allowed Chris to winter in South Florida for many seasons and helps him to identify with those who seek comfort from the winter months of the Midwest and Northeast.
With a focus on real estate, his passion for the game of golf continues as a coach for The First Tee of the Palm Beaches, an international youth development organization that introduces the game of golf and its inherent values to kids and teens.
Born in New Britain, CT, and raised in Canandaigua, NY, Chris now resides in Jupiter with his wife, Amy, and their beloved Golden Retriever, Max. When not spending time with family and friends, they enjoy playing golf, being outdoors, dining at local establishments, traveling to new places, and exploring all South Florida has to offer.
