R. Bracky Rogers, CAI, CES, CRS
Bracky founded Rogers Realty & Auction Co. in 1964. He holds real estate licenses in five states and is a licensed auctioneer in seven states. He has the CAI, CES, and CRS designations and is a member of local, state, and national associations of REALTORS® & Auctioneers. He is a past Chairman of the Board of the National Auctioneers Association. In 2012, he was inducted into the National Auctioneers Association's Hall of Fame. He has also been inducted into the Auctioneers Association of North Carolina's Hall of Fame. Bracky is active in his local church and enjoys gardening.
Susan Rogers Holder, CAI, GRI, AMM
Susan began conducting municipality auctions of heavy equipment and vehicles in 2001 for various cities and counties. She also conducts real estate auctions for estate attorneys and bankruptcy attorneys. Susan is an automotive enthusiast and enjoys attending car shows with her family as well as vacationing at the beach. Susan is married to Sam Holder, Jr., owner of Solid Rock Ventures and has one son, Samuel B. Holder, who sells real estate with the company and is also an Attorney in Charlotte, NC. Susan is a member of the local, regional, and state Realtors Associations and the National Auctioneers Association and the Auctioneers Association of North Carolina. She served on the NC Auctioneers Licensing Board and currently serves as a board member for the Auctioneers Association of North Carolina. She is a member of Bannertown Baptist Church and loves working with the children in Kingdom Kids, as well as serving on various committees.
B. Mark Rogers, CCIM, CAI, AARE, AMM
B. Mark Rogers is licensed as a real estate broker and auctioneer in multiple states. He served the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) as a regional vice president in 1990-1991. Mark was President of the Surry County Board of REALTORS® in 1987 and was REALTOR® of the Year in 1986. He served as President of the Auctioneers Association of North Carolina (AANC) in 1996-1997 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003. He won the NC Auctioneer Championship in 2009. He served the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) as a Director and officer from 2003 to 2011 and is a past President of NAA as well as a NAA Hall of Fame inductee. Mark earned the AMM, AARE, CAI, and CCIM designations.
Deidre B. Rogers, ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, BAS, CAI
Deidre is a real estate broker and auctioneer in North Carolina and a real estate agent in Virginia. She has been a licensed broker since 1986. Deidre is very active in the community where she has served on the Board of Directors of the United Fund of Greater Mount Airy, the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, two-time fundraising chair for the Old Hickory Council (Dogwood District) of Boy Scouts, the Board of the Surry County Schools Education Foundation, Greyhound Foundation, Board of the SCS Athletic Improvement Committee, North Carolina CRS Board, National Auctioneers Association Auxiliary President, as well as, the AANC Auxiliary President. She currently serves on the board of Surry Community College Trustees where she served as chair 2011-2014. She is past President and two-time REALTOR® of the Year for the Surry Regional Association of REALTORS® and served on the North Carolina Real Estate Education Foundation. Deidre was chosen as the 2012 Citizen of the Year for the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. Deidre and her husband, Mark, have been married since 1981 and have two children. Their son, Dustin, an auctioneer, is married to Britni, and they have 5 children, Kenedi Blaire, Hudson, Kenston, & Wyatt, and Ty, in Heaven. Their daughter, Deyton, a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, is married to Chase Gough, and they have two sons, Baylor and Grayson. Deidre is the true “REALTOR® WITH CONNECTIONS” because she’s the great great granddaughter of Eng Bunker - of the original Siamese Twins!
Keith Gunter, CAI, GPPA
Keith lives in Stuart, Virginia on a farm with his wife Susan and multiple furry friends. Keith has three children and two grandchildren. He enjoys playing with his grandchildren, working on the farm, hunting, fishing, and golf. Keith is a past president of the Stuart Rotary Club and is Supervising Broker of the Virginia office in Stuart for Rogers Realty & Auction Co. Licensed in Virginia and North Carolina to list and auction property, Keith specializes in homes, farmland, timberland, recreational land, and estate sales. Keith also does equipment and is a licensed Personal Property Appraiser.
Dale Fulk, ALC, CAI
Dale is a licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. He is a member of the Surry County Board of REALTORS®, NCAR, and NAR. He is also a licensed Auctioneer in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. He is a REALTOR Land Institute member, an Accredited Land Consultant, and a Certified Auctioneer Institute graduate. Dale lists and sells all types of real estate - residential, land, commercial, recreational, and industrial properties. He has sold all types of assets by auction through live and online events. Dale is a member of Dobson First Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Appalachian State University and is married to Patti Miller Fulk. His children are Andrew, Mary Margaret, and Jacob. He has four grandchildren. Three granddaughters named Mary Frances Fulk, Caroline Ruth Fulk, and Anna Rosamond Fulk. He has one grandson named Samuel Franklin Miller. He enjoys playing golf and other outdoor activities.
Alison Johnson
Alison arrived in Mount Airy in 1979 from the Bucks County area of Pennsylvania. A mother of four now grown children and grandmother of 8,she enjoys cooking, gardening, camping, rescuing mutts, and singing crazy kid songs to the little ones! She has been a REALTOR® for 32 years now. Twenty-three of those years were with a company that built houses, so she has a working knowledge of what goes on during the construction of a home besides pulling your hair out. One of her daughters, Lizzie Morrison, was the Main Street coordinator and now works for the state so she loves the inside scoop of the town life! Alison's success as a multi-million dollar producer lies in her humor and tenacity. Working with her will be an enjoyable experience with a vast knowledge of the real estate market!
Maggie Cockerham
Maggie joined our team in 2001 as a high school intern and returned in 2016 as a full-time real estate broker. Licensed in both North Carolina and Virginia, Maggie has established herself as a leader in the real estate industry. She recently earned her North Carolina auctioneer license, further expanding her professional expertise to offer clients an additional avenue for buying and selling real estate.
She was honored as the 2018 REALTOR® of the Year by the Surry Regional Association of REALTORS® (SRAR) and has served as Director, Treasurer, and Vice President on the SRAR executive board. In 2024, she was named REALTOR® of the Year by the Surry Regional Chapter of the Winston-Salem Regional Association of REALTORS® (WSRAR) and served as the Chapter President the same year.
A Surry County native, Maggie graduated from Surry Central High School and attended Surry Community College before earning a degree in Interior Design from Appalachian State University. She began her career as the lead interior designer for a renovation company in Blowing Rock, NC, specializing in residential kitchens and baths, restaurants, and resort cabins. In 2012, Maggie returned to Surry County and taught Family & Consumer Science at Piney Grove Middle School, where she was named the 2015 Teacher of the Year.
Now residing in King, NC, Maggie enjoys traveling, cheering on App State football, and creating DIY design projects. With her expertise in design, real estate, and now as a licensed auctioneer, Maggie is the perfect partner to help you see the potential in your next home or prepare your current home for sale—whether through traditional listings or the auction process.
Samuel Holder
Samuel Holder is an established real estate broker specializing in commercial properties across the Carolinas, including multi-family units, land, wineries, and investment properties. He holds a J.D. from the South Carolina School of Law and a bachelor's degree from NC State, equipping him with a robust foundation in both legal and business principles. While his primary focus is commercial real estate, Samuel continues to assist friends and family with their residential needs.
Believing that success in real estate is rooted in fostering relationships and building connections, he prioritizes client engagement and networking. Samuel also leads business development for Rogers, concentrating on innovative auction strategies to enhance client outcomes.
In addition to his professional achievements, Samuel is dedicated to his community, serving on multiple boards and volunteering at his church. His commitment to service and connection reflects his belief in the importance of giving back.
Samuel is consistently recognized as a top broker in the area, selling multi-millions in real estate each year and ready to assist you in all your real estate needs.
Roger Cramer
Let Roger put his 30+ years of experience to work for you. He is licensed in North Carolina, as well as Virginia. Roger has been recognized for his accomplishments in real estate sales and management by the National Association of REALTORS®. He was President of the 2000 member Sarasota Association and honored as REALTOR® of the year. In the past eight years, Roger has been recognized as a top producer for his firm. He is a 45 year member of the Masonic Lodge and a supporter of the Shriners Hospitals. Roger has served the community on the Board of Directors for the local Chamber of Commerce. "I am the very proud father of Catrina Alexander, Mount Airy's first Director of Parks & Recreation."
Dana Whitaker
Dana has always had a heart for real estate. It brings her such joy to fulfill her buyers' and sellers' real estate goals. She is a Surry County native and attended North Surry High School. Dana went on to attend Appalachian State University where she received her Bachelors of Science Business Administration in Management degree in 2016. After being in the workforce a few years, Dana decided to pursue her passion for real estate. She received her North Carolina Real Estate license in 2018 and is a member of the Surry Chapter of Winston Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®. She previously served as the Secretary on the Board of Directors from 2020 to 2023. She was also awarded the 2021 Surry REALTOR® of the Year. Dana works tirelessly to provide the best service and professionalism for her clients. She has proudly volunteered as a Chamber Ambassador for the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce. Dana resides in Mount Airy with her husband, Caleb, daughter, Emmerson, and their two dogs, Sandy and Ginger. When she is not assisting clients, Dana enjoys spending time with friends & family and traveling. Contact Dana to start your real estate journey today.
Josh Pickett
Josh grew up in Hillsville Virginia. He is a graduate of Carroll County High School. Most of you know Josh from the Music Industry. Josh started out playing in local bands and eventually went on to be a part of a Major record deal with The Church Sisters on Big Machine Records. He has performed on the famed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville,Tennessee as well as performed for the President of the United States and Queen Elizabeth. Josh has toured the US, Scotland, and Ireland through music. Although he has a passion for music and still operates his recording studio, Josh is ready to be around home most of the time with his family. Josh and his wife, LeAnn, currently reside in Cana, Virginia. They have two sons, Hudson and Logan. Josh enjoys golf and is a member at Cross Creek Country Club and Blue Ridge Country Club. He currently operates a drone business to help market houses with cutting edge photo and video tours. Josh has always been interested in the Real Estate business and found the perfect timing to get into the business. He attended the Mosely Dickinson Academy of Real Estate in Roanoke, Virginia and obtained his license. He is very well known in the area and brings a very strong social presence to the firm. He also has extensive experience in negotiating and has never met a stranger. Josh looks forward to representing you for any of your real estate needs.
Ruston Nelson
Ruston is a real estate agent from Galax, Virginia. He is a member of the Surry County Association of REALTORS® and is licensed in both Virginia and North Carolina. Ruston previously worked at Pinehurst Resort and Old Town Club in Winston-Salem, NC. Ruston has knowledge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding Carolinas and would love to help you find the property of your dreams.
David Blythe
David Blythe (MBA, GRI, ABR, e-Pro) of the Blythe team was born in Galax, VA and graduated from Galax High School in 1995. While attending Emory & Henry College, he met his wife and real estate Team partner, Venida. David's career took them to Reading, PA for 12 years and to Northern VA for 4 years prior to moving to Dobson to manage the family farm in 2015. After many moves in 16 years, David, Venida, their 2 children and their 2 dogs consider Dobson and the surrounding areas their forever home. David served as President of the Surry Central Band Boosters, as well as assistant coach for various youth sport teams. He is an active member of Stony Knoll United Methodist Church in Dobson. He is the current President Elect for the Surry Chapter of the Winston Salem Regional Association of Realtors. The Blythe Team specializes in the Dobson/Elkin and surrounding areas and are ready to support your needs, whether looking to buy that perfect forever home or selling your current home.
Venida Blythe
Venida Casey Blythe of the Blythe Team was born in Abingdon, VA and graduated from Abingdon High School in 1996. She met David while attending Emory & Henry College, and they were married shortly after graduation. They lived in Reading, PA for 12 years and Northern VA for 4 years before moving the family to Dobson to take care of the family farm in 2015. Venida served as Treasurer for the Dobson Elementary PTO for 5 years. She is an active member of Stony Knoll United Methodist Church in Dobson. Finally finding their forever home here in Surry County, the Blythe Team is ready to help you sell your current home and/or buy your forever home.
Wayne Whisenhunt
Wayne is the auction coordinator for Rogers Realty. He is involved in the many aspects of the auction process from beginning to end. Wayne is married to Lisa, and they have 5 children.
Anita Richardson
Anita joined Rogers Realty in December 2020 as the company Bookkeeper. She is a graduate of Lamar Salter Technical School in Leesville, LA with a diploma in Accounting and Business Machines. Anita is a native of Merryville LA and has lived in Surry County for over 30 years. She is a member of Freedom & Liberty Worship Center in Pilot Mountain, NC. Hobbies and interests include reading, sports, and spending time with family. She has one son, Jared.
Debbie Watson
Debbie is a proud native of Mount Airy, NC. She has always had an interest in real estate. She was a licensed REALTOR® in Virginia from 2008 to 2013. Upon retiring in 2020 from United Parcel Service after a 31 year career, she obtained her North Carolina Real Estate license in 2021. Debbie loves hiking, biking, camping, boating, playing golf and enjoys the outdoors. She is an active volunteer for Surry County Parks & Recreation, Surry County Animal Shelter, Mount Airy City Schools, Habitat for Humanity, 2nd Harvest Food Bank, Merlefest, Men's ACC basketball, and both the US Open & Wyndham Championship Golf Tournaments. She is currently a board member for Fishin' For A Cure and a member of Surry Sunrise Rotary. Debbie resides in Mount Airy with her boxer, Tynson and enjoys spending time with her daughter and her family. She enjoys spending time with her friends, as well. Debbie appreciates attention to detail and listening to the wants and needs of her clients/customers. She is excited to be part of the Rogers team and is ready to serve!
Jennifer Arnder
Jennifer is a native of Surry County and graduate of Mount Airy High School and Surry Community College. Jennifer has an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping others reach their goals. She received her Real Estate License in December of 2022; she joined the staff at Rogers Realty soon after. Jennifer is a member of the Surry Chapter of Winston Salem Regional Association of REALTORS®. Before pursuing a career in Real Estate, she started a business with her husband, Tim in the Auto Collision industry. They have two daughters that they are extremely proud of, Aubree and Ali. Jennifer loves spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, and woodworking. She also loves hunting classic cars with her husband Tim.
Manley Stovall
Manley K. Stovall, Jr. grew up in Stokes County on a cattle\tobacco farm that he still maintains and operates, today. He and his family moved to Mount Airy in 2017. Real Estate has always been a passion of Manley’s. He received his North Carolina real estate license in 2008, is a licensed NC General Contractor, and is a member of the Surry Regional Association of Realtors. Manley is a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Mount Airy. His wife, Tammy, is a nurse at Wake Forest Baptist Health. They have 3 children - Summer, Manley III, and Tessa plus 3 grandchildren - Emory, Fisher, and Tucker. Manley’s hobbies include spending time with family and traveling. Manley and his family operated tobacco auction warehouses and a farm supply business in Madison, NC for many years and, he understands the importance of forming relationships, communication, listening to clients, and working with and for them.
Summer Brannock Currin
Summer's extensive background in sales and her desire to provide folks with what they are searching for in a home were the building blocks in her decision to pursue real estate. You can count on Summer to be passionate, committed, and focused through your process. Her natural curiosity drives her to listen and learn about the people she encounters. As a native of Mount Airy, Summer's knowledge of the area, along with her intent to provide exceptional service and build lasting relationships will make your next real estate transaction a successful one. In her spare time, Summer can be found attending multiple sporting events with her husband and two sons. As a former college athlete, she enjoys the competitive nature that any sport being played or watched has to offer. She also enjoys traveling to new places and taking on new adventures with her family and friends.
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Shelley Higgins
Shelley was born and raised in Alleghany County. She is a graduate of Alleghany High School, Elon University, and Western Carolina University. She resided in Alleghany County but is currently a Physical Education, Health teacher, and volleyball coach at Central Middle School in Dobson, NC. She has over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience that assists her in being a great communicator and problem solver. She loves helping people reach their goals. Shelley loves spending time with her family. She has 2 sons, Garrett and Logan, and a wonderful husband, Ryan. They have the best dog, Harley! If she is not working at one of her jobs, you can find Shelley cheering on Garrett on the football field or basketball court or coaching Logan in little league baseball for the Salem Fork Giants. Shelley enjoys kayaking the New River, swimming and camping, or playing kickball in the back yard. Shelley's love for North Carolina mountains and the surrounding area will help her assist families in finding the perfect home, and she is so excited to help them find the home of their dreams.
Laura Dare Morgan
Laura is a full-time REALTOR, ready to help buyers and sellers in the Triad region. Laura and her family moved to Mount Airy from Lewisburg, WV in 2019. Her husband, Clark Morgan, works as a RN in the Operating Room and the Emergency Department at Northern Regional Hospital. They have two daughters, Altar and Avonlea. Laura loves time with friends and family and looks forward to assisting you with your real estate needs.
Taylor Toler
Taylor was born and raised in Ridgeway, VA but, now is proud to call Axton, VA home with his wife Lauren. Taylor is a graduate of Westover Christian Academy in Danville, VA. He also attended Patrick & Henry Community College, where he earned two degrees, one in Industrial Electronics Technology and one in General Engineering Technologies. He is a licensed Realtor/Auctioneer in both NC and VA. Taylor has always loved classic cars and auto racing! He grew up in a racing family that spent many years racing in the foothills of Virginia and North Carolina. He has had family that has been in real estate and auctioneering for many years, and he fell in love with auctioneering watching the Mecum and Barrett Jackson classic car auctions. Taylor helps his family with managing their rental property, so he has knowledge in that field. He also enjoys working on his classic cars, two mustangs, going to racetracks and local car shows with his wife Lauren.
Megan Simon
Originally from Virginia, Megan now lives in Pilot Mountain, NC. She is a graduate of Radford University with a Bachelors in Business. Megan and her husband, Norman Simon, love to spend time relaxing while supporting local wineries. She joined Rogers Realty in 2022 and is focused on practicing real estate locally and around NC beaches.
Pedro Caro
For nearly 30 years, Pedro and his family have chosen Surry County as their community and Mount Airy as their home. The rest, as they say, is history. Pedro and his wife have two beautiful daughters who attend local high schools. They enjoy spending time together as a family at home, or on the go. Pedro has been a public educator for nearly 20 years, serving as a teacher in both the Franklin and Flat Rock communities. He was named 2013 Franklin Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2013 Surry County Schools Teacher of the Year, and 2022 Flat Rock Elementary Teacher of the Year. “I was humbled and honored to receive these recognitions. However, my greatest pride lies in serving my students, parents, and community. I will forever cherish the lasting personalized relationships I have built and continue to build with my students. I aspire to do the same in the area of real estate. That is, to serve and establish personalized relationships with clients and customers driven by one simple motto: Trust. Helping Hands. Belonging. Kindness. After all, lifting others is the only way to rise.”
Durante casi 30 años, mi familia y yo hemos elegido el condado de Surry como nuestra comunidad y las ciudad de Mt. Airy como nuestra casa. El resto, como dicen, es historia. Mi esposa y yo tenemos dos hermosas hijas que asisten a escuelas secundarias locales. Yo personalmente he estado involucrado con la educación pública por casi 20 años. 2013 fui Maestro del Año de la Escuela Primaria Franklin. 2013 fui Maestro del Año del Condado de Surry. 2022 fui Maestro del Año de la Escuela Primaria Flat Rock. Me siento honrado de haber recibido estos reconocimientos, pero mi mayor orgullo radica en servir a mis estudiantes, a sus padres, y a mi comunidad. Siempre apreciaré los lazos de amistad personalizados que he construido y sigo construyendo con mis alumnos. Ahora, aspiro hacer lo mismo en esta profesión de bienes raíces. Es decir, servir y establecer relaciones de amistad personalizadas con todos mis clientes, impulsado por un lema simple: Confianza. Manos Amigas. Pertenecer. Amabilidad. Al fin de cuentas, para ascender hay que ayudar.
Renee Kirkman
Renee joined the Rogers team in 2023. She was born and raised in Randolph County but moved to Mount Airy and married her husband Jonathan. Together they share 6 children and a little dog named Audi. She enjoys spending time with her family and vacations to the coast. Renee volunteers her time to the community and coaches cheer for North Surry Little league. She has education in Business Administration, Accounting, Bookkeeping, & Cosmetology. She operates a beauty salon in her spare time and is passionate about helping others to achieve their desired look and boost self confidence. Some hobbies/interest Renee enjoys are knitting/crocheting, interior decorating, outdoor adventures, and making memories with her husband & children.
Sherri G. Salvarola, CSP
After having a very successful career as a CPA in Charlotte, North Carolina, for many years, I decided to retire from a very monotonous routine and enjoy my passion for people and real estate. Those long hours and deadlines of being a CPA have prepared me for the commitment necessary to be a great Realtor for my clients, both buyers and sellers. I became a licensed North Carolina real estate agent in 2019, and I have enjoyed “fixing and flipping” houses as a partner in We Do It Homes, LLC. We currently are not flipping houses but are enjoying working with customers to help them with their window replacements and remodeling projects throughout the Triad area.
I now have the time to focus on my real estate career in the Winston-Salem area. Although I live just off of the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway in Hillsville, Virginia, I am in the Winston-Salem area at our WDIH offices during the week.
In my spare time I enjoy traveling with my husband, Dino, and Max, our gentle giant Bernedoodle. I also enjoy all types of outdoor activities such as gardening, tubing, boating and rafting. When Winter rolls around I enjoy reading, working jigsaw puzzles, and sitting by the fire.
I am eager to get started helping clients with their real estate dreams!
Dale Butterfield
Dale has been a resident of North Carolina for over 12 years and understands the stress of buying or selling a home, having personally experienced the relocation process seven times.
With a successful background in the logistics industry, Dale transitioned into real estate, driven by a passion for helping people find their dream homes and make sound property investments. His client-focused approach prioritizes understanding individual needs, building strong relationships, and delivering exceptional service.
When not helping clients, Dale enjoys exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway with his wife, supporting local businesses, and participating in community events that celebrate Mount Airy's rich heritage.
Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or simply exploring your options, Dale is here to guide you through the process with integrity, enthusiasm, and the expertise gained from his diverse professional background.
