Our Leasing Specialists

Born in Pinckneyville, Illinois, Drew has lived in Houston since 1993. After earning his associate's degree in accounting and bachelor's degree in business administration, with a major in marketing, he worked as a human-resources manager for 10 years, in the industry of high-volume retail. "As a human-resources manager, I learned how to 'listen between the lines' so as to understand what is truly important to the person I'm speaking with," he says. "I also learned how to ask questions in a way that gets me the answers I need."

Before becoming a Realtor, Drew moved several times, living in various apartments and eventually buying a house in Houston. "I always enjoyed my search for the perfect place," he says. "I knew I'd enjoy assisting others with their home searches."

The majority of Drew's business is repeat and referral clients. "People refer me to their friends and come back to me because I'm not a high-pressure salesperson," he says. "People who have worked with me know my No. 1 priority is to find them the place where I truly believe they will be happy." Drew's strengths include a loyal and trustworthy nature, a sense of urgency and industry knowledge. Drew's experience and knowledge in the residential leasing market, including both privately owned properties and corporate-owned apartment complexes, is unsurpassed. "I can truthfully tell my clients that 'leasing is my top priority,' he says. "I take the time to constantly preview and revisit properties, affording me the knowledge of favorable and unfavorable property management and maintenance."

When Drew isn't working, he enjoys taking advantage of all the great restaurants Houston has to offer. "I love the fact that Houston has some of the best chefs in the world," he says. He is a self proclaimed "foodie" and makes it a point to try out at least one new restaurant every week. Drew is an alumnus of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Shannon specializes in the Inner Loop area, Montrose, Midtown, the Heights, Greenway, River Oaks, West University and the Galleria. Always keeping her clients' best interests and happiness in mind, she takes pride in knowing and staying on top of her areas of expertise. In addition, "I am honored to have a role in starting the leasing department at John Daugherty," she says.

After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Houston with a B.S. in health education and dance, Shannon taught for six years at Taylor High School in Katy. She decided to pursue a career in real estate because she was ready for a new challenge. "Every day is a new day working in real estate, and I never know who I'm going to meet," she says.

Shannon credits her family for being the most important influence in her life. "I owe a lot to my mom and dad and how I was raised," she says of her parents. "There's nothing my mom can't do and not a question my dad can't answer. I can only hope that one day, I will be as great a parent as they have been for me."

A member of the Houston Young Professionals for the Arts, Shannon still teaches from time to time, as well as choreographing dance for local high-school teams. As a Realtor, Shannon is allowed to have the best of both worlds and one of the reasons why she is so happy with her decision to change professions into real estate.

Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Amy has lived in Houston since the age of 4, and considers herself a native Houstonian. She grew up in the Willowbrook area of Northwest Houston and is a graduate of Cypress Creek High School, and current lives in Greenway Plaza/Montrose. She is especially familiar with these areas, as well as Champions, Copperfield, Katy, Pearland, Memorial, the Energy Corridor, the Medical Center, Bellaire, Meyerland and the Inner Loop. "It’s very rewarding for me to help others find a rental property that meets all of their needs, and hopefully expectations," she says.

A great communicator who has cultivated the ability to understand and anticipate customer needs, Amy studied communications in college and has worked in the service area and in sales for more than 10 years, as a regional sales rep for a clothing company, among other positions.

Amy has two brothers and two sisters whom she is very close with. "Family is the most important thing in my life, and my mother was my greatest influence," she says. Her hobbies include working out, reading, shopping, eating out and spending time with family and friends.