Mary Graduated from Mountain Heritage high School in 1992. She went on to graduate from Maryland Community College in 1995 with two AAS Degrees in Business all while working.

Since then Mary has worked in the Credit Union movement as Manager and Lender for 11 years. She has hands on knowledge of Real Estate lending." The Credit Unions I have worked for believe in helping people, I want our Real Estate Business to take on the same values and beliefs. You never go wrong by doing people right. People value someone they can trust, and we want to be that someone."

In 2002 Mary received her NC License Insurance License in Personal Lines, Life Insurance, and Long term Care.

In 2005 Mary graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors with a Degree in Organizational Management and Development from Lees McRae College. She was named on the National Deans List.

"I feel like Real Estate is my calling. I have never been more confident that this is what I have been lead to do with my life. I look forward to working with and helping the community in our beautiful home of Yancey and Mitchell Counties."

Erica Deaton was born in Hendersonville, NC. She attended Appalachian State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Real Estate. While attending ASU she worked as a Broker for Abeers Realty, selling real estate in NC and TN. After graduation in 1999 she moved to Burnsville, NC where she began working for State Employees’ Credit Union in North Asheville. After working as a loan officer for two years she moved to the Burnsville Branch as Vice President/City Executive. Erica’s experience at SECU included mortgage and personal lending, working for Credit Union Investment Services as a registered representative, Members Trust Company as a Trust Representative and serving as a Volunteer Income Tax preparer for over 10 years. Erica obtained her Certified Financial Planner Certification in 2006 and is also holds her NC Insurance licenses. After an 18 year career at SECU Erica has decided to return to her first career in Real Estate.

Erica and her husband, Randy live Burnsville with their two children, Skylar and Gage. Erica volunteers for several organizations, including the Yancey County Economic Develop Commission and the Cane River Middle School Athletic Association. Randy, is a First Sergeant with the NC Highway Patrol and works in Yancey, Mitchell, Madison and Avery Counties. The majority of their spare time is spent in youth league sports but the family also enjoys hunting, fishing and outdoor activities.

James Ramsey is a native of Yancey County and a graduate of the Mountain Heritage High School class of 1990. James then went to work for several local Auto Dealerships in the parts and service departments, and he received several manufactures awards for Excellence in Customer Service. In 1998 he completed the North Carolina BLET program at Mayland Community College to continue a career of service to the community in the field of Law Enforcement. James, along with his wife Barbara, have lived in the South Toe Community since 1991, while raising their two children, Dylan and Baylee. James is a Deacon at Elk Shoal Baptist Church, and helps with the church choir by playing the guitar. James retired from the South Toe Fire Department with over twenty years of service. Now his wish is to continue a long history of service to the public in the Real Estate industry.

Angie graduated from Tuscola High School in Waynesville, NC. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Burnsville where she has lived and worked for the past 41 years. She holds an AAS Degree in Business Administration from Mayland Community College, where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and was named to the Dean’s List of Who’s Who in America’s Community Colleges, and a BS Degree in Theology from Victory Bible Institute. She has 29 years experience in accounting and bookkeeping and 16 years experience as an income tax preparer. Angie currently serves as a member of the Yancey County Schools Board of Education.

Angie is married to Danny Weatherman, her husband of 40 years. Together they have two children and 4 grandchildren. Angie is a Sunday school teacher, assistant treasurer, and organist at Blue Rock Baptist Church, where she has been a member for 38 years. Angie loves camping with her family and riding with her husband on their dune buggy along the beautiful mountain roads of Yancey County.

“I strive to be honest, hard-working, and committed to my family, friends, and community and all the things I do. It is with those same qualities I strive to ensure efficient and effective customer service and satisfaction as I assist you in every aspect of your home or land purchase or sale.”