…”we are providing recreation for the kids and seniors as well, and a way for them to learn life lessons, how to be part of a team, work well with others, and good sportsmanship.”

“I love people. I like coming to my business and talking to people. It’s something I wished I'd done a long time ago.”

“Growing up today is very different even from when I grew up. Kids now have a lot of struggles that those in previous generations did not have to face. It can be hard being a child today, especially if they do not have a strong support system.”

“As you know, in anything like that, it’s not the race; it’s all the training you’ve done to get ready for the race.”

“We've been working on this project for seven years. I tell people it's like dating. You don't just call and say, ‘we want you here.’ It is a process.”

“Our purpose in life is to love people. It’s not about me but about the amazing people in our community where we have a strong network. I now see this more each day.”

“We noticed there was a niche for a community bank. So, we started in my old upstairs bedroom. Dad knew how to put together a budget, and I knew how to work an Excel spreadsheet…”

“When I walked into Sumiton City Hall on my first day of work, I told them two things,” Nina says with a chuckle. “One, I might randomly burst into song and dance at any given time, and two, we have to be a family here.”

“I love what I do. Learning about what buyers’ and sellers’ goals are and taking that information, applying it, and matching them with buyers or finding buyers homes and properties that they fall in love with is about as gratifying as it gets.”

“Surround yourself with successful people and success will follow you. I did that in Corner, and I’m doing the same thing here at Jasper Main Street. I’ve surrounded myself with forward-thinking individuals who are helping create a successful downtown

“Some people think we just want to put a sign in their yard and get it sold as quickly as possible. The special part is when people understand that you weren't just trying to make a sale, that you were truly looking for the right house for them…”