Rising Star Award Winners

Meet the 2011 Class of Rising Stars – a bright, energetic group full of potential and great ideas. Their backgrounds are as varied as the communities they hail from. But they do share one common trait: They’ve been in the business of real estate for less than five years and are already taking the industry by storm. We congratulate them for their success!

Nolan Formalarie

Plantation Properties

Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®

Since becoming a REALTOR® in 2007, Formalarie has consistently ranked among the top two in sales at Plantation Properties. What’s more, Formalarie’s low key approach and success, measured by an 80 percent referral business, is attributable to the strong relationships he builds with his clients. Hailed as being enthusiastic, dedicated and a hard worker, Formalarie has already made quite the impression on his local board. When he’s not focused on real estate, Formalarie is active in Business After Hours, Wilmington Young Professionals, and he enjoys kayaking.

Alison Spradley

Spradley Realty

High Point Regional Association of REALTORS®

With approximately four years’ experience under her belt, Spradley has done a lot in a short amount of time. Perhaps most notably, Spradley was involved in the creation of the High Point Regional Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN), the second YPN for REALTORS® created in North Carolina. Spradley has also served her local association in numerous other posts on the Board of Directors, Governmental Affairs Committee, and Social Media Task Force. When she’s not working or volunteering for her local association, Spradley serves as chair for the Council of Ministries and Evangelism Committees.

Tami Brock

Hardy Associates

Greenville-Pitt Association of REALTORS®

When Brock became a REALTOR® in August 2008, the Greenville-Pitt Association of REALTORS® benefit- ed instantaneously. She has already chaired her local board’s Community Development Committee and is presently serving on the MLS Committee. For Brock, volunteerism is a family affair: In 2012, her mother-inlaw, Judy Hardy, will serve as the Greenville-Pitt Association of REALTORS® president.

Amy Holcomb

Intracoastal Realty Corp.

Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS®

A quick glance at Holcomb’s volunteer involvement would lead one to believe she’s been in the business a long time. With just under five years’ experience as a REALTOR®, Holcomb has already served on five committees on the local level and participated in more than 10 events through her local association. Described as a “broker extraordinaire,” Holcomb is most notably serving a threeyear term on WRAR’s Board of Directors. When she’s not working or volunteering with her local board, Holcomb is involved in the community, serving on the Children’s Council for Grace United Methodist Church and in the Screen Actors’ Guild.

Boston Reid

Lead 2 Real Estate Group

Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association

A former NASCAR driver, Reid’s transition into real estate was anything but slow. After becoming a REALTOR® in April 2009, he closed 33 transactions in less than a year and a half. But his busy work schedule hasn’t kept him from volunteering with the Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association, where he has served on the Government Affairs Committee, Publications and Communications Advisory Group, and the Housing Opportunity Foundation’s Community Grants Panel. In his spare time, Reid volunteers at Christ Community Church and also co-anchors the radio-based program “Your Real Estate Today,” in which he answers guests’ questions about real estate.

Nancy Roberts

Key Property Associates L.L.C.

Burke County Board of REALTORS®

In just under five years, Roberts has accomplished plenty. Considered a key member of the Burke County Board of REALTORS®, she already has served three years on the MLS Board and as chair for the External Affairs Committee. Roberts has also organized her local association’s Red Cross blood drives and school supply drive. And although she’s busy, she has still made time for education. Roberts has already earned her GRI designation and is presently working on receiving her CRS. Roberts also has been involved with numerous community organizations, including Relay for Life.

Liz Schoeneberger

Fonville Morisey Realty

Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®

Despite having less than three years of experience, Schoeneberger has proven she’s committed to her community and local association. Already, Schoeneberger has served on the Durham Public Schools Committee and the Community Service Committee. Schoeneberger has been exceptionally helpful with the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®’ Annual Home Buyers Fair, an event designed to help many first-time homebuyers attain the dream of homeownership.