Our Team

Joe

• Joe ran cross-country/track in college and running is still his passion, along with basketball.
• Participating in races and going to different dog parks with his wife and dog are his favorite things to do on the weekend.
• He's been a vegan for five years in a row, so he's always down to go to any rare vegan restaurants he can find. Do you know any? Send Joe an email!

• Her favorite fruits are mangos and passion fruits. 
• She loves to collect trolls and crystals.
• She will beat you in a cycling class. 
• Her all-time favorite TV show is Daria. 
• Do you know anything about Buddhism? She would love to talk to someone about it and learn more. 

Angela

Angela was born and raised 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, Georgia, and transplanted to NOVA in late 2019 to get married. She became a full-time parent to an incredible 11-year-old son who has redefined her view on life.

Fun Facts:

Adventurous spirit – she has gone sky diving, hand gliding, white water rafting, and riding motorcycles, but now enjoys time on the water, fishing, camping, and going to the gun range.

Documentary junkie – anything true crime, environmental or historical, she also enjoys YouTube reaction videos (of people watching educational documentaries).

Music – classic rock or Christian, but she often surprises people with her music library; she's also been expanding her vinyl collection over the last few years.

Passion for art – loves street, graffiti, and expressionist art, favorite artists are Banksy, Carlos Almaraz, and Jean-Michael Basquiat.

She loves the University of Georgia and has turned her husband and son into DAWG fans – their English Bulldog, Graves, is the grandson of the UGA mascot UGA VI!

Her Life's Goal is to make her family more sustainable. They compost, recycle, have a fruit and veggie garden, and always look for ways to make or build something versus buying it. Currently working towards becoming plastic-free, she attributes this passion to her Native American lineage.

Tom

• Tom was born in Omaha, Nebraska but has lived in Virginia for eons and eons. He is a dedicated husband and father of two, and enjoys going on family adventures to explore all that the area has to offer.
• His favorite genre is post-apocalyptic science fiction.
• Tom was drinking vinegar and pickle juice way before it was cool to do so.
• He plays in several club soccer leagues.

aka "PJ"

Fun Facts:

• Jersey born, Pennsylvania raised and East Coast made. He is always trying to find the silver lining in any situation and has the corniest jokes.
• Family and friends first.
• Will salsa for tacos.
• “It’s not always about the destination, it’s the journey”.

Ron

Ron was born in New York, raised in the Tampa Bay area (go Bucs!) and went to Florida State University. He's lived in the DC area for almost 10 years; he finally got to see snow and still doesn't know how to drive in it.

Fun Facts:

• Rock n roll, football, and old comedy movies are his favorite, especially combined together with friends. 
• He's always looking to have fun and tell bad jokes at a rate of 2.3 per hour.
• Recently learned chess and can beat most six-year-olds. "It's all about being mentally focused."
• His favorite quote, "So you're saying there's a chance?!" 

aka "Nikki"

Nikki was born and raised in Northern VA. She followed her passion for fashion design to college in Atlanta, GA. After college, she had a few fashion events in her community, and at various nightclubs in the DC area (Zanzibar, Love, + more). She's worked in the construction industry for most of her entire career. 

Fun Facts:

• Nikki really enjoys cooking. She'll cook anything, including international foods.
• She enjoys yoga, Zumba, and Sip&Paints (she loves to draw).
• Her travel goals are to visit Jamaica, Italy, and Paris.
• Her favorite motto is, "we only live once so LIVE it and enjoy it to the fullest." 

Brad

Brad is passionate about anything outside, or fitness related! You can find him spending time outside of work going on a hike with his dogs,

playing or watching any sport.

aka "Mel"

• Goes by Mel, Melanie, Melania, Melaynie whatever.
• Born in Buffalo and raised in Rochester New York (Go Bills!)
• In love with NYC and moved there after high school to work as a live-in nanny while interning at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• Music lover but mostly listens to reggae.
• Moved to NOVA in 2014 where she met the love of her life.
• Recently had a daughter in April.
• Melanie and her family are avid campers, adventure seekers and prefer “itinerary-less” vacations.
• She is determined to explore New Zealand and all its beauty and tour where LOTR was filmed.
• Melanie is passionate about preserving wildlife and contributes to WWF each year.
• Her favorite animal is the panda bear!

Ally

Alejandra Medina aka Ally. Ally has called NOVA home since the age of six, having
hailed from Chihuahua, Mexico. She's been in the property management industry
since 2016 and values the Covey motto, "seek first to understand, before being
understood," as a guide for work and life.

Fun Facts:

• She has a little raptor she adores
  spending time with (her son Kai born in 2020).
• Obsessed with The Great British
  Bake Off and Golden Girls.
• Must have coffee daily.

Naomi

Naomi grew up in Harrisonburg, VA, and after high school graduation, she moved to Newport News, VA, to attend Christopher Newport University, where she studied Accounting. Naomi has been in the property management field since 2019 and is also a licensed real estate sales agent. She likes to spend her free time at soccer games, volunteering, or spending time with her nephew.

Fun Facts:

She has Yorkie named Coconut (Coco for short) that she adores!

Naomi takes pride in her Hispanic culture and loves spending time with her community.

She loves to watch baking and real estate shows!

• Born and raised in Venezuela.
• Loves sports, especially baseball.
• Happily married with a beautiful daughter.
• Studied industrial engineering,
• Loves going to comedy shows.

Ariel