PRESIDENT

Born and raised in Columbia, S.C., Mo is known for his quick communication, strong negotiation skills and willingness to go above and beyond for his clients. With firm roots in the community, Mo is truly a local expert who is always keeping an eye out for his clients. In leading Live Oak, Mo aims to bring a fresh, community-driven approach to the company. “What are we, as real estate agents, if not rooted in the community?” says Mo. “We want to bring a people-first approach to everything we do.”

BROKER IN CHARGE

With over 34 years of experience in real estate and nearly 35 years living in Columbia, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge to the Live Oak team. Lovingly referred to as “the glue,” Mary is the one that keeps the team running efficiently. Known for her welcoming spirit and tenacious project management skills, Mary is an incredible asset to the Live Oak team.

REAL ESTATE AGENT

Kim is known for her passion to help others, which translates in her real estate career beautifully. After more than 25 years living in Forest Acres, Kim knows this region inside and out. With a BS degree in exercise science, Kim’s active lifestyle keeps her busy helping her clients secure the best deal.

REAL ESTATE AGENT

Born and raised in Columbia, Gina has extensive knowledge of our incredible city. She graduated from Spring Valley High School and then went on to play tennis at Converse College. Gina raised her two sons with her husband in and around Forest Acres, and decided to follow her dream by getting her real estate license to share her knowledge of this city and neighborhoods with others.

REAL ESTATE AGENT

Philicia grew up and resided in Columbia, SC until she moved to New Jersey in 1995 to pursue business opportunities. Her zest for real estate was ignited while living there, and she was recruited by a company in New Jersey in 2015. Philicia returned to sunny South Carolina in 2017. She prides herself on being assertive, results driven and a great people person, and she continues to learn and prove herself in an ever-changing business.

REAL ESTATE AGENT

Born and raised in the vibrant community he now serves, James has an extensive knowledge of the midlands that allows him to guide his clients seamlessly through the buying and selling process, ensuring their real estate goals are met with utmost satisfaction. Prior to venturing into the world of property transactions, he served as a police officer for an impressive twelve years. This invaluable experience not only honed his problem-solving skills and attention to detail, but it also shaped his unwavering dedication to safeguarding and improving the lives of those around him.

REAL ESTATE AGENT

Jeff graduated from Spring Valley High School and the College of Charleston, where he earned his degree in Corporate Communication. He is very passionate about the Columbia community and supports many different nonprofit organizations throughout the midlands. From 2019-2022, Jeff was awarded multiple REGAL Awards for best overall advertising campaign and best use of social media from the BIA Sales & Marketing Council. In addition, he was voted Best Real Estate Agent in 2018, 2019, runner-up in 2020 by readers of the Free Times, and was nominated for Best Real Estate Agent in 2021 and 2022 by readers of Columbia Metropolitan Magazine. Jeff is the founder of Columbia Connectors, Columbia's resource for genuine business and community connections.

REAL ESTATE AGENT

A native of Virginia, Patrick is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University, East Carolina University, and Arizona State University. He has lived in downtown Columbia since 2008. With a background in education, his main objective is to facilitate successful transactions for his clients within ever-changing real estate markets. Patrick was previously a top-producing realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and ERA Wilder. For the past four consecutive years he has been included in the Central Carolina Realtors Association "Circle of Excellence" based upon his level of production.