When I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Business Administration degree and a double major in Marketing and Finance (emphasis in Real Estate) in 1980, I quickly learned that inexperience can be an asset if you are blessed with a clear vision of what you want to achieve. My earliest visions came to fruition in 1985; I became the developer of The Wilshire House, a nine-story condominium tower located near USC’s campus. Today, a pedestrian bridge connects The Wilshire House with the new state-of-the-art Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center. We feel a valued relationship as a neighbor with “Our Carolina.”
At the completion of The Wilshire House, I founded CMM Realty, Inc., a full-service real estate firm offering sales, property management, leasing, and development. Our long-term stability, experienced team members, and our desire to continue to improve and learn make us a company our clients rely on and trust.
We are a small company of 40+ team members that have a desire to serve each other and our clients. We strive to build relationships in our community that go above and beyond our jobs and projects.
Sales Team
C. Michael Munson
Broker-in-Charge
Realtor
Realtor
As Founder and President of CMM Realty, I plan to always be a part of the Sales Team. Being born and raised in Columbia, I feel a commitment to the community and want to be a part of contributing. With sales you know directly that you are helping others and frankly, I like getting the feedback in our Testimonials.
Natalie Monson
Broker Assistant
Realtor
Realtor
Natalie Monson attended Winthrop College and University of South Carolina with a BS in Biology. She retired from Mortgage Banking in 2000, and served as an assistance to a commercial and residential Real Estate Broker for fourteen years. Natalie joined CMM Realty in 2015 as a Property Manager for Briargate Condominiums, and also a Sales Agent for Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Natalie's extraordinary attitude, attention to detail and customer service is what makes her successful in this business. We are pleased to have her as a part of CMM Realty’s team.
Tyler Munson
Realtor
Tyler Munson joined CMM Realty in July 2012 after attending Utah State University where he was a student-athlete on the golf team while majoring in Business Administration. Over the past couple years, Tyler has played a crucial role in the implementation of new and innovative marketing ideas and website design. He has demonstrated to our clients that performance is a key principle and value of his business relationships, and they have appreciated his commitment to excellence.
Logan Munson
Realtor
Logan Munson joined CMM Realty in August 2014 as a sales associate. Logan attended the University of North Carolina on a baseball scholarship while studying Business Administration. He transferred back home to play for the Gamecocks at The University of South Carolina and graduated in 2012 with a degree in Sociology and minor in Business. Logan’s core values are trust, respect, hard work, and dedication. Logan played in the 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 College World Series, and his proudest moment was being on the 2011 National Championship Baseball Team while at USC. He brings a winning attitude and is excited to work for such a highly respected company as CMM Realty.
Sandy Peake Collier
Realtor
Sandy Peake Collier has over 34 years of experience as a Sales Associate and joined CMM Realty in June of 1998. We are grateful to have Sandy as a member of our team. Like her many clients, we have come to know firsthand that trust and dependability are the hallmarks of her business relationships.
Brian Slinkard
Realtor
Brian Slinkard attended the University of South Carolina, majoring in Economy. He has 15 years customer relations and management experience. Brian has had numerous accolades for his previous accomplishments will use that same determination to find his clients exactly what they are looking for. Brian is the type of person who can make you feel at ease even after you just meet. In Brian’s downtime, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his 4 daughters and wife. He knows that even the most devoted worker needs to be grounded in family. Therefore, we believe he is an incredible asset to our ever-growing CMM family.
Chris Monson
Realtor
Chris Monson joined CMM Realty in January 2015, and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate industry. In1993, Chris received his degree of Bachelor of Science in Financial Management (emphasis in Real Estate) from Clemson University, and has spent the past 22 years as a licensed Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Appraiser. Currently, he is the Chief Appraiser for Newberry County and has spent his entire real estate career in the Midlands area. Chris has developed a level of trust and a commitment to excellence that is appreciated by all of his clients, and we are grateful to have him and his wife, Natalie, on our team.
Nikole Martin
Realtor
Nikole attended the University of South Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish with a minor in Business Administration. She has five years experience in property management. Prior to joining CMM Realty in 2015, she worked for Lincoln Property Company and U.S. Residential Group. She was awarded Leasing Professional of the year in 2012 for Lincoln Property Company. She obtained her property manager license in 2014. Nikole strives to provide a superior living experience for her residents while building trusting relationships and maximizing profits for her owners.
Baxter Brown
Realtor
Baxter is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business with a Business Administration degree in Finance. A lifelong Columbia resident, Baxter's local knowledge of the Midlands has served his clients well since he received his real estate license in 2012. Baxter also has extensive management experience in the retail banking industry, specializing in both small business and real estate lending. He is an Eagle Scout and enjoys spending time exploring the comprehensively diverse outdoor environment that South Carolina has to offer. Baxter follows Gamecock Athletics with a passion and loves all things golf. As a team member of CMM Realty, he takes pride in exemplifying the company qualities of professionalism and attending to detail.
Leasing & Property Management Team
Nikole Martin
Property Manager
Nikole attended the University of South Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish with a minor in Business Administration. She has five years experience in property management. Prior to joining CMM Realty in 2015, she worked for Lincoln Property Company and U.S. Residential Group. She was awarded Leasing Professional of the year in 2012 for Lincoln Property Company. She obtained her property manager license in 2014. Nikole strives to provide a superior living experience for her residents while building trusting relationships and maximizing profits for her owners.
Andrea Upchurch
Office Manager
Andrea Upchurch joined CMM Realty in 2014 after attending USC Salkehatchie in 2011. Her first responsibilities involved housekeeping, but that did not last long. Her eagerness to learn and love for the real estate industry coupled with her outgoing personality were a perfect fit for leasing and sales, and thus began her career. As Office Manager, Andi has demonstrated her dependability and gratitude for her position and her commitment to learn is inspiring. We are grateful to have her on our CMM Realty team.
Lorette Robinson
Property Manager
Lorette Robinson joined CMM Realty in January 2016 and brings with her over 17 years of experience in property management and homeowner association management. Lorette attended general studies at Webster College in St. Louis MO, majored in the Management Program at The New School, New York, NY and took the Management Program at the Dale Carnegie School, New York, NY. Additionally she has attended real estate schools in South Carolina. Her energy and determination to "get the job done" fits perfectly with her team members at CMM Realty, and she prides herself on providing exceptional service to her clients.
Ken Foy
HOA Manager
Ken Foy joined CMM Realty in 2015 as the HOA Manager at Briargate Condominiums. From 1989-1992, Ken attended Midlands Technical College receiving an Associate’s Degree in Business Management and has been in the manufacturing industry for the past 20 years. He has been married for 22 years and has 2 daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys bowling and golfing. Ken’s commitment to excellence has been demonstrated throughout his life and we are excited to have him on our team.
Rhett Munson
HOA Manager
Rhett Munson joined CMM Realty in August of 2016 after receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management in May from the University of South Carolina. During his under-graduated studies Rhett has steadily demonstrated that a commitment to excellence and performance are two principals that mean a great deal to him. His many qualities and values are well respected and we are grateful to have him on our team.
Michelle Suber
Book Keeper
Michelle Suber joined CMM Realty in July of 2010. Michelle has over 27 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience. Michelle is responsible for the financial reporting to our clients and to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls. Her principles and values are centered on trust and attention to detail and she demonstrates her commitment to excellence every single day by maintaining financial reporting integrity. Her greatest accomplishments come from raising her 3 children.
Support Team
Gregory Broughton
Head Doorman
Gregory Broughton joined CMM Realty in August 2009 after working in the banking business for 20 years. Greg received his Associate Degree in accounting from Midlands Technical College. His trust, dependability, and commitment to excellence are observed everyday while he serves as the Head Doorman at The Heritage. We are grateful to have him on our team.
Rhett Munson
Maintenance Supervisor
Rhett Munson joined CMM Realty in September 2012. Rhett’s personal level of discipline, work ethic, and team work were nurtured by graduating from The Citadel in 1978. His 17+ years of experience as an independent insurance claims adjuster for catastrophic damage provides a wealth of knowledge to the physical facilities of our properties.
Woody Woodward
Maintenance Supervisor
John “Woody” Woodward joined CMM in May 2015 when Senate Plaza hired them to manage the property. He has been employed at Senate Plaza since November of 1977 where he has been a loyal and valued member of its staff. Choosing to stay with them through the various management companies during almost forty years he has earned their trust and respect and there is no one who knows Senate Plaza better than Woody.
In 1973 he attended Coastal Carolina where he received an academic scholarship. After college he worked for several motels and a camp ground, most notability the Holiday Inn chain. After a short stint as a welder and quality control inspector with a local plumbing manufacture, it was off to Columbia and Senate Plaza. During his time here he has become a state certified swimming pool operator as well as attending Midlands Tech to receive a Universal Certificate of Completion for Refrigerant Transition and Recovery. Woody and his wife, Christine, have been able to balance work and play and still manage to raise three great children Chris, Kaitlin, and Frank while now tackling a grandson, Landon.
Eric Locklear
Maintenance Supervisor
Eric Locklear joined CMM Realty in October 2010 as Maintenance Supervisor. Eric has over 25 years in residential remodeling and maintenance. Prior to coming to work with CMM Realty, he was self employed for 10 years in construction and remodeling field and has demonstrated for many years that his principles include a commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
Lincoln Mickens
Maintenance Assistant
Lincoln Mickens joined CMM Realty in August 2008 and has over 25 years of experience in landscaping and general property maintenance. Lincoln’s commitment to excellence and dependability are exemplified everyday, and his greatest accomplishment is being a father to his 3 girls and 2 boys.
Brian S. Guy
Maintenance Assistant
Brian Guy joined CMM Realty in June of 2015 as a maintenance assistant at Senate Plaza. Brian received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina in 1999. Brian has over 20 years’ experience in video and computer technology industry. From running his own business to working for the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at USC. Brian is also a licensed insurance adjuster in the State of South Carolina working in workers compensation claims. Brian is an honest, hardworking and dedicated team member.
James Thompson
Maintenance Assistant
James Thompson joined CMM Realty in March 2011 as the Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at Carriage Place Condominiums. James has been a key part to the success at Carriage Place and his excellent work ethic is unmatched. One of his greatest accomplishments is currently raising his 3 nephews. The dependability that James has shown is much appreciated and we are happy to have him on our team at CMM Realty.
