Serving as president and principal broker for Overby, Inc. since 2003, Scott employs a distinctive blend of experienced real estate savvy and complex financial expertise to provide strategic consulting and brokerage services to commercial real estate investors and owners at all levels of complexity and experience. Beginning a theme park career as a seasonal employee in 1986, Scott held a number of management positions at several parks before becoming Director of Operations for Six Flags America in 1998. In addition ...

Active in commercial property development and leasing since 2012, Matt brings a fresh perspective to avenues of commercial opportunities available to investors. He and his wife May met in California and moved to Jackson in 2002. Excited and empowered about new business experiences, Matt has embraced change and established deep roots in Mississippi. Working as a general contractor specializing in architectural signage, Matt was a primary project manager for ten years prior to obtaining his real estate license to broa...

Recognized by many as Jackson’s favorite meteorologist, Ken’s love of houses has been fostered since a very young age having a real estate broker for a dad. A native of the Magnolia State, born in Houston, MS and raised in Natchez, Ken earned his B.S. degree in Meteorology from Jackson State University, while also assisting in research at the Stennis Space Center. Ken also spent time with the National Weather Service, where his main responsibilities included recording forecasts for NOAA Weather Radio, assisting...

Amanda Principe Overby was born to a career buying and selling residential real estate. The daughter and sister to a family of builders and the granddaughter of a commercial real estate developer and broker, this third-generation Washingtonian transplant has a keen interest in art and architecture (undergraduate degree in Art History and Archeology from the University of Maryland-College Park). Licensed since 1998, Amanda had carved a niche for herself in Northern Virginia as a top producing Buyers Agent which has ...

Hayley Hayes is a lifelong resident of Jackson. A Jackson Prep graduate, Hayley attended Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS with a focus in Fine Arts. Upon leaving her studies there, Hayely segued into work in the hospitality/restaurant industry. This wealth of knowledge and experience combines to allow Hayley to bring an unparalleled level of client service with her into her real estate career. Hayley began her real estate career in 2006, joined Overby Residential in 2009 and couples this extensive expe...

Sheila began her real estate career in New Orleans in 1999 as an agent with Gardner, Realtors. As one of the youngest realtors in her market area, she enjoyed huge success representing buyers and sellers which culminated in being awarded several company wide service awards while at Gardner, REALTORS. With over 20 years of real estate experience in both Mississippi and Louisiana, Sheila brings strong negotiation skills, knowledge, patience and pride in service to every transaction. She does not consider herself a "s...

Ashley Chappelear grew up on a dairy farm in rural Southwest Mississippi. After high school, Ashley attended MSU and graduated from Ole Miss with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She worked in the engineering industry for 2 years before devoting time to her family. Ashley was a stay at home mother for 12 years, and entered the workforce again in 2013. Ashley joined Overby in 2013, focusing on residential and commercial property management, as well as residential sales. Ashley handles all residential and commerci...

Alicen Blanchard joined Overby Residential in 2014 and brings a decade of project and program management skills to her career. Prior to becoming a licensed real estate professional and investor, she spent 10 years in design, project management and strategic planning and development, serving the Mississippi Children’s Museum as Director of Exhibits and Education and overseeing a 25-person department. From this, Alicen has built a strong connection base of contacts in the construction industry, both residential and com...

Ryan Ramsey is a registered forester ready to help with all of your land and timber needs. From land management to timber sales to land sales, Ryan is your “one stop shop”. He received his Bachelor of Science in Forest Management from Mississippi State University and has been a consulting forester for over 21 years. Ryan grew up in Clinton, MS, but he spends most of his time outdoors hunting, fishing, or enjoying time with family. He is a member of Mississippi Forestry Association (MFA), Society of American Foreste...

A third generation real estate professional and second generation auctioneer in the state of Mississippi, Sterling provides commercial real estate services to clients ranging from small, local investors to Fortune 500 companies across the southeast. Earning the coveted CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, Sterling was recently named as a Top 50 Under 40 Business Leader in the state as well as a Community Champion by the Mississippi Association of REALTORS for exceptional contributions towards i...

Broker Associate with Overby Commercial since January 2005. Prior to joining Overby Commercial, she was the owner of Corporate Properties, Inc. for over 10 years. Elizabeth’s many years of experience have allowed her to hone her skills to provide clients with the following services: leasing, tenant representation, sales and marketing of a large variety of investment real estate which also incorporate tenant space planning, construction management and design/development negotiations. Her background in tenant r...

For Paul Gonwa, what once was a distant world of opportunity on the pages of a monthly magazine became his life’s passion. And he wouldn’t have it any 
other way. It’s a scene reminiscent of almost any 20th century American household – a stack of old magazines all with matching distinctive yellow spines providing a glimpse of worlds otherwise unknown. For many, National Geographic exposed us to diverse cultures and faraway destinations through stunning photography and expert narrative. Paul Gonwa was no di...