I have lived in the area my whole life and I'm still proud to call Southeast Texas my home! I graduated from Lamar University in 1983 with a degree in Sociology that has served my "passion for people" quite nicely. For 22 years I've worked as an Administrative Assistant in a busy Orthopedic Surgical practice where my skills as a troubleshooter, mediator and problem solver were well utilized. My career move into The Real Estate arena was fueled by my passion for engaging with and helping the public. My husband and I are very dedicated in promoting the causes of our community and have raised our 4 grown children to conduct their lives the same way. I am currently serving an appointed 3-year term as a Director of the Lamar University Alumni Board and have been involved with Jefferson County Bar Association Auxiliary and Junior League of Beaumont. I enjoy spending time with family & friends, and I especially love the outdoors. I love running, traveling, listening to all kinds of music, dancing and laughing! While I've been blessed to travel all over the world, there's still "no place like home"!!!!! Position: REALTOR® Phone: 409-860-2900 Cell: 409-656-5868 Fax: 409-866-4473 Email: maris@americanrealestate.com Link: http://www.americanrealestate.com