Meet Our Local Ambassadors!
Rooted in their communities, these Georgia REALTORS® have consistently gone above and beyond to make their neighborhoods, towns, and cities a better places to call home. Almost all of these local REALTOR® champions have received awards and accolades for their community service, and therefore are aligned with the mission of the Georgia REALTORS®: “…enhancing the quality of life in their communities.”
Click on each name below to read more about these remarkable individuals.
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Every day, Will supports local businesses, drives the same roads, and invests in the same community as the families and people that he helps to settle in Dublin. It’s this deep connection to place and people that makes REALTORS® like Will more than professionals — they’re neighbors, volunteers, community advocates, and friends.
A graduate of the University of Georgia, Will is past president of the Dublin Board of REALTORS®. He is a former Co-Chair of the Dublin-Laurens St. Patrick’s Festival, past president of the Dublin Rotary Club, past president of Dublin-Laurens County Habitat for Humanity, past member of the Middle Georgia State University Trustee Board, and a graduate of Leadership Dublin-Laurens County, Georgia Forward’s Young GameChanger Program, and Leadership Georgia. Will currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Friends of the Carnegie, as Treasurer of Visit Dublin Georgia Tourism Council and as a member of the Finance Committee for Dublin First Methodist Church. Will and his wife, Natalie, have two daughters, Caroline and Elizabeth, and two dogs.
“What I love most about being a REALTOR® in Dublin is that I’m not just showing people homes and properties — I’m introducing them to a community I genuinely believe in, and was raised in,” said Will. “Dublin has been and will always be home for me, and I’m honored to help others find their place and community here.”
Adrienne began her career at Thompson Walton Associates in 1993 as a property manager. She earned her real estate license in 1997, her associate broker’s license in 2001, and in 2003 became broker/owner of Thompson Walton Associates. Since then, her mission has been to guide tenants toward homeownership. “At Thompson Walton Associates, no title outranks another. The team takes pride in treating every client with dignity, compassion, and respect—whether paying $200 or $2,000 in rent,” she says.” Their philosophy is simple: everyone deserves support, empowerment, and a fair chance to build a future through ownership. She derives her servant’s heart from her faith, and often refers to her favorite verse, Philippians 4:13… I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
After hours, Adrienne has spent countless hours mentoring, tutoring, buying toys at Christmas, and lending a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on for the children served by Tanglewood Outreach Ministry for Kids in Monroe. She has volunteered for the organization for more than 15 years and the organization’s leaders refer to her as “a treasure within the community.” For her dedication to this cause, Adrienne received the GAR Good Neighbor Award in 2019.
Adrienne has a long family history within Monroe and the surrounding areas. “I was born and raised here, and my family has over a century of roots planted in the very soil that nurtures these beautiful Walton County neighborhoods,” she says. “This is my home, and I am honored to dedicate my life to helping others make their home within my community.”
Dylan serves as the 2025 president of the Hall County Board of REALTORS®, where he earned the 2020, 2023, and 2024 President’s Award, 2023 REALTOR® Workhorse Award, and most recently, GAR’s 2025 Young Achiever of the Year for his leadership and involvement within his local community.
Passionate about giving back, Dylan has served on the Hall County Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Board of Advisors, helping connect high school students with internships and career opportunities. He is also a dedicated volunteer with the Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Hall County Toys for Tots.
“I am honored to represent Gainesville and North Georgia in this campaign,” said Duke. “Gainesville is more than where I work — it’s my home and it’s my community, and I am proud to help people build their futures here.”
Danielle has more than 11 years of experience in the realm of real estate. Her business runs the gamut from first-time buyers to new construction to farms to foreclosures and more. She guides both buyers and sellers through the transaction and loves the rewarding aspect of a successful deal. Known for building lasting client relationships with equal parts heart and hustle, she’s not just selling homes—she’s strengthening the fabric of her hometown.
Founded in 2018, Danielle’s nonprofit, Pay It Forward Athens, champions local first responders and everyday heroes—turning every home sale into an opportunity to give back. The organization hosts annual 5Ks and golf tournaments, with proceeds benefiting Oconee County first responders and Brightpaths, which promotes positive parenting to prevent child abuse and neglect. To date, Pay It Forward Athens has donated more than $117,000 locally. Danielle also organizes meals and appreciation events for first responders and stays active in supporting area schools. She’s planning to expand into surrounding counties to reach even more families. For her outstanding community service efforts, Danielle was awarded the Georgia REALTORS® prestigious Good Neighbor Award in 2023.
“Home isn’t just a place—it’s the people, the connections, and the sense of belonging that make a community feel alive,” said Danielle. “I don’t just work here; I live here, shop local, cheer at the same Friday night football games, and invest in the same community I serve. Everything I do in real estate comes back to supporting the people who make this place feel like home.”
Kay is a dedicated volunteer for both the REALTOR® association and within her community. She is a past president of the Fayette County Board, which has also awarded her with the coveted REALTOR® of the Year award. Additionally, she has served on many committees for the Georgia REALTORS® and will be chairing the association’s new Community Service Committee in 2026.
Kay is a two-time Georgia REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award recipient for her work with Southside Support, a nonprofit that advocates for families of children with special needs. As a board leader and former board president, she has organized the annual gala and golf tournaments, raising more than $48,000 for vital programs and resources. She also helped launch caregiver support groups and the SNAZ bus, which provides sensory-safe spaces at community events.
“I chose Georgia and fabulous Fayette County to move to because it was a family friendly community,” says Kay. “Through my words, actions and service, I want to leave my community a better place so that future families, including my own children, will want to come back, and raise their families and thrive in Fayette County.”
As for her motivation to give back to the community, she says, “My email tagline, a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, says it all: You must be the change you wish to see in the world.“