Jason Cheperdak, the founder of the Shepherd Homes Group, is a force to be reckoned with in the real estate world. Ranked in the top 1 percent of Zillow realtors, he leads a team of 23 agents and 17 support staff, achieving annual sales exceeding a quarter of a billion dollars.

Jason’s personal sales soared to over $100 million in both 2022 and 2023. His diverse business portfolio includes property management, roofing, and construction companies, showcasing his entrepreneurial mindset.

In his personal life, Jason has been happily married to his wife, Ali, an etiquette and social media influencer. Before his real estate career, he was an international ice dancer for Canada. He remains deeply committed to real estate, personally investing in property renovations and undertaking condo conversion projects throughout the DMV area. Jason Cheperdak’s story is one of relentless dedication, and a commitment to excellence.

With over $100M in closed sales, Lindsey Jo is a passionate advocate for female realtors. She is committed to encouraging others to embrace their creativity and inject personality into their content. She hopes to continue to challenge outdated stereotypes and show that female realtors can be both professional and personable. For Lindsey Jo, this is not just a career, but a mission to empower and elevate women in real estate.

Real estate is not just a business—it’s a lifestyle. With over 25 years of experience in the industry across residential, commercial, and real estate development, he has always been on the cutting edge of real estate’s evolution. Even from his early days at age 18 as a new agent, Samer was innovating to redefine what real estate could be. Today, as the President and Founder of The ONE Street Company, he remains committed to looking at things from a fresh perspective. That’s why he’s created a brand that is focused on building an end-to-end real estate platform that empowers agents and customers alike. With over $2.5 billion in real estate sales and over 6,900 units since 2012, Samer has led ONE Street to become the #1 mega real estate team in Washington D.C.  Samer and ONE Street are dedicated to putting the “real” in real estate. Instead of the antiquated systems, outdated processes, and archaic industry that people are used to, ONE Street leverages a tech-forward approach that allows them to always hustle on their clients’ behalf for a better consumer experience. As innovators in the field, Samer and his agents have transformed the real estate experience with their fierce commitment, their technology – and a data-fueled approach, and their close partnerships with their clients. This out-of-the-box thinking has helped ONE Street lead in number of units and volume sold in the Washington D.C. area by the Wall Street Journal 11 years running. Beyond his role at ONE Street, Samer also lends his industry expertise to hedge funds at the national and international levels and financial institutions to help illuminate emerging trends and forecasts. Samer is a trusted voice in the space not only because of his experience, but because of his success, passion, and creative thinking that have allowed him to turn his vision into a reality.

Kymber Lovett-Menkiti is a pioneer in the real estate industry. With over 16 years of experience in the sales field, Kymber has a proven track record of success in leading teams, driving sales and revenue growth, and building strong relationships with clients, leaders, and industry partners.

Kymber Lovett-Menkiti serves as the Operating Principal and President of Keller Williams Capital Properties (KWCP), a brokerage with eight offices across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. She is also the Regional Director for the Keller Williams Maryland/ DC (MDC) Region where she oversees 4K+ agents and is the first African American female to hold this position. As Regional Director, Kymber works closely with market center owners, their leadership teams, and agents to develop and implement strategies for improving sales, productivity, and culture.

Kymber also holds the title as President for The Menkiti Group and MG Residential Sales Team. Throughout the years, Kymber has built a dedicated and passionate team of real estate professionals who assist the clients of The Menkiti Group in meeting their real estate goals. Under Kymber’s leadership, the MG Residential Sales Team served over 2,000 first-time homebuyers and brokered the sales of over $1.5B in residential real estate. The MG Residential Sales Team is ranked amongst the Top 1% of REALTORS ® Nationwide and has been recognized internationally one of Top 50 teams within the Keller Williams franchise as measured by sales volume.

Kymber serves as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2023 Broker Relations Liaison. As NAR’s Broker Relations Liaison for 2023, Kymber will be part of NAR’s extended national leadership team and will be charged with helping REALTORS® work with community and government leaders nationwide.

Kymber also serves on the 2023 Bright MLS Board of Directors. BRIGHT MLS represents 110K+ agent subscribers and covers a broad geography, spanning 40,000 square miles and 20 million consumers. The Bright MLS board is a diverse group of primarily broker-owners, from companies big and small across our footprint. Their governance helps steer our direction

Kymber previously served as the 2020 President of the DC Association of Realtors and was appointed by the mayor to serve on the District of Columbia Arts Commission. She is also a Board Member of Crittenton Services and led the Keller Williams National Social Equity Task Force from 2020-2021. In 2019, Kymber served as the President of the 2019 DCAR Executive Committee, as well as the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR) Rookie Committee Chair, and a member of the Keller Williams Capital Properties Agent Leadership Council.

As one of the best and brightest young businesspeople in the greater Washington, DC region, Kymber was recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree, a Real Estate Newsmaker by RISMedia for 2 consecutive years (2021 & 2022) and NAR’s 2021 District of Columbia REALTOR® of the Year.

Kymber is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and James Madison University and currently lives in Washington, DC with her family.

Originally serving as the company’s COO starting in 2016, Donny Samson has been the CEO of Samson Properties since 2019. In his role, Samson leads all operations for the Real Estate company and sister company Cardinal Title Group. He has helped lead Samson in its growth in the last 7 years—from 4 offices and 700 Realtors to 33 offices and almost 6000 Realtors. He attributes the growth to a REALTORS® – first mentality and Pay it Forward mindset. Serving primarily the DMV, Samson Properties was recognized as No. 20 out of the top 500 in RISMedia’s 2023 Power Broker Report. He was also selected as a 2021 RISMedia Newsmaker.

Keri Shull is a frequent and charismatic public speaker who has built and scaled multiple businesses. She enjoys coaching real estate agents, entrepreneurs, and women to grow businesses that empower them to live their best lives.

Keri has contributed to Forbes Magazine, Business Insider, Money, and Entrepreneur on the topics of entrepreneurship and goal achievement.

Keri is founder of the Keri Shull Team, the top-selling real estate team in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area – and the #21 mega team in the nation for overall volume according to RealTrends and Tom Ferry. In 2018, Keri co-founded HyperFast Agent, an online community where real estate agents can get life-changing training and personal coaching from Keri and her husband Daniel Lesniak.

Keri is also the mother of four children ages eight and under: Braden, Kierra, Grayson and Tristan

Tonga Turner serves as a seasoned and committed real estate professional whose passion and focus is to provide exceptional customer service to her clients. Her goal is to make her client’s real estate dreams come true! Tonga’s unwavering dedication to professionalism, integrity, and personalized attention to each of her clients’ needs set her apart from other real estate professionals. Tonga leverages her extensive knowledge and experience in market strategy, corporate communication, community engagement, financial management and most importantly client management- all skillsets that stem from her extensive career in executive level leadership roles throughout her professional career. Tonga has worked for prestigious consulting firms such as Booz Allen Hamilton, American Institute for Research, the US Department of Health & Human Services & Kaiser Permanente. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Howard University School of Health Sciences, Master of Healthcare Administration (MS) from University of Maryland and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Maryland. Tonga is the mother of two beautiful boys (Luke & David) and wife to her amazing husband of 19 years, Stanley.

With over one billion in personal sales volume, Carolyn Young is one of the most productive and accomplished agents in the United States. She has been actively helping buyers and sellers bring hand and glove together in this area for over twenty years.

Sam Medvene is a real estate founder, entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, and investor that lives and works in the Washington, D.C. area. As CEO of District Line Property Group, he and his team have quickly risen and remained in the top 1% in his region as well as been recognized as Realtor Magazine’s 30 Under 30 for the multitude of accomplishments he has achieved thus far in his career. Sam is also Co-Founder of District Line Development, a cutting-edge development, real estate acquisition, and holdings company that operates in the DMV that is growing into new territories nationally. Through Sam’s hard work, discipline, and focus on the ever-changing environments around him, he continues to keep the relationships and community around him at the forefront, believing that treating people fairly and honestly will allow for limitless successes in life.

Althea Hearst, once a dedicated federal police officer, made a bold shift from boots to business attire, stepping confidently into the world of real estate. Her transition marked not just a change in footwear, but a leap into an industry where she would leave a lasting impact. Launching her real estate career in 2017, Althea quickly ascended to impressive heights, capturing over $100 million in sales volume across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. This remarkable achievement placed her in the top 5% of realtors nationwide and locally, a testament to her skill and dedication.

At the helm of Luxe Alliance, Althea cultivated a formidable team of realtors, guiding each member to achieve their own success and contributing significantly to the industry’s growth. Her passion extends beyond sales; Althea thrives in her role as a speaker, teacher, and coach. She empowers other real estate professionals with her wealth of knowledge, helping them excel in their ventures.

Althea’s presence on stage is where she truly shines, feeling most at home and authentically herself. She captivates her audience with a blend of truth, honestly, transparency, and authenticity, all delivered with her unique charm and charisma. Her dedication to her profession is paralleled only by her commitment to her family, proudly embracing her role as a wife and mother to three children.

Through her journey, Althea Hearst stands as a shining example of how embracing change and pursuing passion can lead to extraordinary success and fulfillment.

Kara Chaffin Donofrio, founder of the KCD Team, understands the stresses of juggling a busy life as a wife, mom, and long-term businesswoman. For years, she subscribed to the notion that “the hustle” was the only way to success, and it nearly left her burnt out with a desire to leave a successful career.

Seeking answers and a new paradigm of success, she was introduced to a business coach that changed how she saw herself and her work. She now knows that wealth, opportunities, and abundance, can truly flow with grace and ease.

Her 20+year real estate career has included sales roles in new construction/development, broker management overseeing several hundred agents and $2B+ in real estate transactions, and residential sales as a solo-agent and now team leader of The KCD Team.

Her mission is to make dreams come true for her clients, and inspire team members and other agents to create and live out their best life and highest purpose. Synchronicity and miracles are the norm in her work, and her clients benefit from her ability to connect logic (with a bit of magic) for incredibly successful outcomes.

Recognized both nationally and locally, Chaffin Donofrio is committed to excellence with her clients, her community, and her fellow agent colleagues. She hosts the popular podcast, Soul Inspiring Business, which bridges the gap between your soul purpose and business. She shares the secrets and stories for creating a lasting, abundant business while staying connected to the core of who you are.

In her personal life, she enjoys time with her husband and 3 children…and has fully embraced her new role as “soccer mom.”

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Jenn Smira swiftly transitioned from a career in technology to becoming a top DC real estate agent 14 years ago. In 2014, she became a founding Compass agent and went on to become the #1 Compass DMV team in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Jenn and her diverse team of handpicked agents are known for their industry expertise, an impressive 80% referral-based business and unyielding dedication to their clients above all. She serves hundreds of households each year by providing top-notch service to clients in the DMV region, covering Washington DC, Montgomery County, and Northern Virginia. Their exceptional performance has earned them the ranking of #2 team in DC, #8 in the region and #41 team in America by the Wall Street Journal, closing more than $1 billion in lifetime sales, all driven by Jenn’s unwavering commitment to getting results for her clients.

Real estate “nerd/guru” is just a term that describes the knowledge and the continued growth that is barrelling her status as one of the Top Realtors in the Washington Metro Area. After leaving the government contracting world and working with some of the top businesses and segments in that area (Lockheed Martin, DHS, DOD, Price Systems, Anser, etc) and earning a name for herself there with awards and accolades, Marlena knew she needed something more that would allow her to help others but challenge herself!

In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, playing and enriching her son’s life, and enjoying the historic and lively area of WMA. She also reads a book a month, loves to eat (Foodie) and can tell you some of the best restaurants and hidden eateries in the area. Don’t forget to ask Marlena about traveling. She loves to travel and has been to 6 of the 7 continents!

Marlena founded Mascotti & Company 3 years ago after her grandmother and her and the team follow simple rules, educating, serving, and providing value to their clients. She knows all the hottest places in every county/quadrant throughout the three different states that make up the WMA. Coupled with her degree in Finance and her MBA in International Business and Real estate she is a supreme Realtor and Leader bringing not just the functionary role of an agent but the fiduciary responsibility of a Realtor!