A Midwestern transplant, Dea has called Wheeling home for the last 27 years. She has been active in numerous community boards and organizations over the years. Dea currently sits on the Board of Directors for the local YWCA.

Her true passion is helping buyers find that perfect home, and believes that outstanding service is her key to success. Because of her great passion for real estate, Dea has been committed to shaping the future of the profession she loves by getting involved at both the local and state levels of the National Association of REALTORS. Over the last thirteen years, she has served on many local and state committees. Dea presided as President of the Wheeling Board of Realtors from 1998-2000. In 2007 She was elected President of the West Virginia Association of Realtors, and that same year was honored as West Virginia's "Realtor of the Year." In 2009 Dea is right back serving her local Wheeling Board of Realtors as their President, and State Director for WVAR.  Dea has consecutively been awarded the Wheeling Board of Realtors "Top Producer" award.

Dea has been married to her husband, Bob, for over 30 years. Dea and Bob have a special relationship as Bob is the Broker of their two offices, and Dea is the Associate Broker. They have been working beautifully together 24-7 since they opened their company in 1993. Their family consists of three grown children and five grandchildren and one chocolate Lab named "MeMe." Feel free to visit them at their Victorian office building in Wheeling at 2241 Chapline Street..... be prepared, you may be warmly greeted at the door by MeMe!