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The Island Agency

The vision of Bald Head Island Limited, the island's developer and master planner, is to create a viable, premier island community where people may live in harmony with nature and each other. Its affiliated real estate sales company, The Island Agency, is devoted to offering clients interested in island homes, homesites or interval ownership properties an unparalleled level of personalized service and attention.

The only real estate company located on the island, The Island Agency has offices in two convenient locations - just steps away from the ferry landing, and in the center of the island near the Maritime Market. Our Membership Sales office located on Keelson Row also offers opportunities for membership in any and all of the island's clubs.

The Island Agency sells and lists only properties on Bald Head Island or within its sister community of Indigo Plantation & Marina, so its sales professionals focus their efforts on your interests. If you decide to sell your island property, a comprehensive sales and marketing program ensures that your property receives highly targeted local, regional and national exposure.

To learn more about real estate opportunities on Bald Head Island or at Indigo Plantation & Marina, please contact an Island Agency sales executive at 1-800-346-5192 or email salesinternet@bhisland.com.

The Island Agency

Harbour Sales Center

4 Marina Wynd (near Ferry Landing)
(910) 457-7200

Maritime Way Sales Center

4 Maritime Way (near Maritime Market)
(910) 457-7400

The Clubs of Bald Head Island
Membership Sales

88 Keelson Row
(910) 457-7334


Sales Team

Jeff Leonard, Executive Director of Sales
jleonard@bhisland.com
Native to the area, Jeff Leonard is The Island Agency's Director of Sales. Jeff is responsible for all island real estate sales ventures, to include homes, homesites, interval ownership and membership sales. Prior to coming to the island, Jeff advanced through more than 18 years experience in coastal Carolina real estate sales, including amenity communities in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as well as North Carolina's Brunswick Islands. Jeff's past experience includes ownership of a national real estate franchise, as well as serving as a consultant with an Atlanta-based management firm in Georgia. Jeff enjoys spending his free time with his wife and three children.

Ken Mowbray, Sales Manager
kmowbray@bhisland.com
Born and raised in the Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach area, Ken has been a regular visitor to Bald Head Island for years. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, Ken returned to Wilmington and was co-owner of Astral Travel Service for 24 years, and then was in general real estate brokerage with Prudential Wrightsville Beach for two years. The father of three, Ken enjoys sun, surf, outdoor activities and spending time with his family, a lifestyle he says is perfectly suited to Bald Head Island. He is delighted to be able to blend his passions with his profession.

Will Morris, Commercial Sales
wmorris@bhisland.com
Previously from New York City, Will found Bald Head Island by way of Florida where he was in the telecom industry as a sales operations manager. Very familiar with company back office operations, Will brings years of process control and database utilization to the team. Will is responsible for all sales data reporting, and coordinating special real estate events both on and off the island. He also coordinates commercial sales efforts. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife Megan and their children Addison and Aidan.

Garrett Albertson, Sales Executive
galbertson@bhisland.com
Garrett and his wife Donna owned and operated Theodosia's Bed and Breakfast Inn on Bald Head Island for five years. They now live across the river in Southport where they have lovingly restored a historic Victorian home. Their love for the island still draws them back with their children and grandchildren. Garrett's real estate experience includes an exciting project on the harbor in Charleston, SC. More than forty years of Garrett's life were devoted to ministry in Presbyterian Churches in Philadelphia, Boston, Pittsburgh, and New York. He occasionally conducts services in the Village Chapel on Bald Head Island.

Elyse Brown, Sales Executive
ebrown@bhisland.com
Originally from Ohio, Elyse has lived in St. Louis, Baton Rouge, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and Sparta, N.J. She has a Short Sale and Foreclosure Certification (SFR) and a diversity designation (AHWD). Her professional experience includes sales/leases of commercial and residential properties and management of rental properties. She has had extensive real estate training through her relationship with two national real estate companies. Elyse's success has been attributed to her listening skills, her ability to relate to her clients' personal needs, her professional approach, and her personal commitment to her clients' success in finding the perfect property. Elyse is married to Ed and has two children, recent graduates of The George Washington University. She attended Indiana University and Washington University in St. Louis. Due to her past moves, Elyse is committed to never leaving "this little piece of heaven" at Bald Head Island.

Jim Brown, Sales Associate
jimb@bhisland.com
A Kentucky native, Jim is a graduate of Arkansas' Harding College and the North Carolina Realtors Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill. He began his association with Bald Head Island in 1991 as property manager, and switched to real estate sales in 1995. Now in his eighteenth year in the real estate business, Jim is also active in professional, public service and civic organizations in Southport and Brunswick County. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Steve Hunter, Sales Executive
shunter@bhisland.com
Steve comes to The Island Agency with 27 years of real estate sales experience. A resident of North Carolina and full time realtor for the past 22 years, Steve relocated to Southport, N.C. in 2002 and enjoyed five highly successful years on Bald Head Island helping families discover the beauty of the island and the unique qualities the island has to offer. Steve believes that by understanding the different environments, keeping abreast of all the available homes and homesites, and listening carefully to his customers’ preferences, he can successfully assist his customers in finding the island properties that will suit them now and for years to come. In addition to his work Steve enjoys offshore fishing and walking on the beach with his wife Rene.

Jennifer Johnson Weiss, Sales Executive
jweiss@bhisland.com
Formerly from Augusta, Georgia, Jennifer moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, after graduating from the University of Georgia. While in the area, Jennifer worked in the corporate office of Reeds Jewelers as a diamond associate. She then moved to Dallas, Texas, to be a merchandise analyst for Zales Corporation. Deciding that Dallas was too far from her family and the beach, Jennifer moved to Bald Head Island as a full time resident. She enjoys spending time playing ball with her dog, playing golf, reading on East Beach and dining at the Shoals Club. "I truly love Bald Head Island, and I cannot believe I am lucky enough to live and work here."

John Liles, Sales Executive
jliles@bhisland.com
Originally from Virginia Beach, Va., John traveled west to attend New Mexico State University. After becoming a golf professional at the Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., John transitioned into real estate. Wanting to go back to the East Coast, John now lives just a short ferry ride to Bald Head Island in Southport, N.C. The beautiful surroundings and relaxed atmosphere are what drew him to Bald Head Island.

Doug Oakley, Sales Executive
doakley@bhisland.com
Originally from Georgia but a N.C. resident since 1976, Doug discovered Bald Head Island in 1993 when his career in medical packaging materials brought him to Wilmington. "The first time I set foot on Bald Head Island I knew I had to become a property owner," Doug says. "The incredible trees, landscape and how the development blends into the natural surroundings was and remains the hook that caught me." Doug and his wife Jane, past Secretary/Treasurer and Executive Director of the Old Baldy Foundation, have made the island their full-time residence for the past 11 years. An avid sailor, fisherman and instrument rated private pilot, Doug truly enjoys helping people bring the Bald Head Island lifestyle into their lives. "2009 marks the ninth year I've had the privilege of helping people enjoy the benefits of becoming islanders." In his spare time you can often see Doug flying over the island taking pictures or cruising the creeks and backwaters with his fly rod waving.

Keith Suttle, Sales Executive
ksuttle@bhisland.com
A Wilmington native, Keith has been visiting "Smith" Island since the 60's when his Boy Scout Troop would camp on South Beach near Capt Charlie's. He's been involved with Bald Head Island since the building of the golf course in '72 and continued working with the club in conjunction with his Golf Tourism company during the 80's and 90's. Keith is highly impressed with the manner in which Bald Head has been developed. "Although a fairly large community, it maintains that special uniqueness that is not easy to find. Bald Head Island cultivates that family feeling and has much room for growth without ever feeling overcrowded. I am thrilled to be a part of Bald Head Island and look forward to seeing this distinctive community grow."

JR Williamson, Sales Executive
jrwilliamson@bhisland.com
Originally from the Atlanta area, and searching for a coastal community to purchase a home, JR discovered Bald Head Island in 1999. Captivated by the serenity and peacefulness of the island, JR decided almost instantly, "This is it!" "From the moment the ferry pulled into the marina I knew, I had found something unique. This was going to be where I called home." While in Atlanta, JR worked with commercial and residential developers, from the planning and marketing process in the development, to overseeing the efforts of the sales teams. With over 18 years as a Multi-Million Dollar Producer, JR's experience makes him a valuable addition to The Island Agency team. When he is not working, you might spot JR along the shores of the island fishing or kayaking in the marshes. So don't hesitate to stop and ask him about what makes Bald Head Island so unique.

Patricia Wingfield, Sales Executive
patriciaw@bhisland.com
Patricia moved to Bald Head Island in 1987 and started working in real estate with Bald Head Island Limited on day one as a resident. According to Patricia, each of Bald Head Island's various environments is a wonderful place to live. She, more than most, should know. Patricia has owned property on the river, golf course, creek and in the maritime forest. Prior to coming to Bald Head Island, she worked as a Sales Specialist with AT&T. A former member of the Bald Head Island Fire Department and Recue Squad, Patricia now shares her time between the island and downtown Wilmington, where she purchased and then spent six months renovating an historical home. Most of her time is still spent on Bald Head Island, where she enjoys working and playing on the beach.

Membership Sales

Conveniently located on Keelson Row in Bald Head Island's Harbour Village, the Membership Sales office is a one-stop resource for Bald Head Island and Indigo Yacht Club memberships, as well as Bald Head Island Club and Shoals Club memberships.

For information about club memberships, call 910-457-7239.

Holly Bullard, Membership Sales Manager
hbullard@bhisland.com
Holly's association with Bald Head Island goes all the way back to 1985, when she was hired in the real estate sales department after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill. Except for a brief period when she lived in Nashville, TN, Holly has worked for Bald Head Island Limited in various real estate positions, as the BHI Club coordinator and now as the Membership Sales manager. Holly lives in her hometown of Wilmington, NC, with her husband and three sons, and stays busy in non-working hours with the family's church, school and sports activities.

Kit Fry, Membership Sales Executive
kfry@bhisland.com
She was raised among the gently rolling hills of Charlottesville, Virginia, but Kit has been an island girl most of her adult life. Kit and her husband Skip have lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Wilmington, NC, and on Bald Head Island. In addition to careers as an elementary school teacher and a manager of a bareboat charter company, Kit has worked for Bald Head Island Limited in a number of capacities, including real estate sales executive, broker referral coordinator, and now membership sales executive. She first came to Bald Head Island in 1984, and still reports being absolutely enchanted with its uniqueness.