I’m Nick Bethea, a sales agent at Alta Terra Realty. I’ve shared over 9 years of marriage to my wife, Amy. We have 5 children, 1 girl and 4 boys, all who keep us very busy between baseball, basketball, soccer, and all the adventures in between. They are what drives me every day in the real estate industry; my biggest fans. I served 7 years in US ARMY and one tour in Afghanistan during that time. I’ve been in sales majority of my working career but found my passion in real estate and only want to see how much further it can take me. I achieved multimillion dollar sales within my first year as an Alta Terra Agent. I’m proud of my accomplishments but more proud of the life I share with my family. I’m excited to see how far I can go with United Country.
Meagan Brown joined the AltaTerra Realty and Auction team in 2019 after completing her real estate classes through Aceable Agent. She is a lifelong resident of Lamar County and now currently resides in the East Post Oak community, just North of Blossom. She graduated from Prairiland High School in 2009. Her and her husband, Zach, have two sons, Garrett, 7 and Ridge, 3.
Before joining the AltaTerra team, Meagan was a stay at home mom, and a certified pharmacy technician prior to that.
No matter if you’re looking to buy or sale, Meagan is ready and willing to assist you with every step in your real estate process and bring your dreams to reality.
Hello, my name is Jay Cain. I joined the AltaTerra Realty team in December of 2022. I am from Lamar County and grew up here. I have multiple years in sales being at the top of sales at every workplace. United country is the largest land broker in the US and we take selling or buying a property very seriously.
I believe in Jesus Christ and I believe if we put everything in his hands it will all work out.
In 2002, Jim sold his ownership interest in a national real estate franchise to pursue his lifelong passion - Construction and Agriculture. Fortunately, these two interests came together as Jim quickly rose to Regional and Operations Management positions for three companies engaged in new poultry house construction, retrofits, and equipment systems. Jim and his wife, Sharon, have continued in this enterprise as owners of Farm Depot, a Poultry Service and Supply Company serving poultry producers in the surrounding areas of NE Texas from New Boston to Sulphur Springs and Paris to Gilmer. They also own and operate multiple Broiler farms near Mount Pleasant, Texas and are Contract Growers for Pilgrim's Pride.
Jim brings his passion, experience, and expertise in the poultry industry to United Country AltaTerra Realty. His unique blend of integrity and knowledge has been instrumental in developing a reputation of trustworthiness. Jim is driven by a sincere desire to assist Sellers and Buyers of Poultry Farms, Cattle Ranches and Tradtional Farmers in the surrounding East Texas Counties of Camp, Morris, Franklin, Wood, Hopkins, Lamar, Red River and Bowie County.
Jim and Sharon make quite a team and are highly respected throughout the area. The Garza's have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Daisy Gonzalez joined the AltaTerra Realty and Auction team in May 2022 after completing her real estate classes through AceableAgent. Daisy is a mother of three boys and the wife of Alfredo Gonzalez. She was born and raised in Texas and lived most of her life in Honey Grove and Paris. She lived in Mexico for 2 years. However, she came to realize that she needed to decide where she wanted to graduate from high school and where to build her life, and that’s when she moved back to Texas. She is a 2016 graduate of Honey Grove High School.
Prior to gaining her real estate license, Daisy gained many years of customer service. During her time in high school, she worked as a waitress, where she enjoyed meeting new people. In 2017, she started working as a bank teller at People’s Bank and went by their motto, "People helping people." She later joined the human resources world. She currently holds a role as Human Resources Generalist at Norstar Trailers. Daisy believes that real estate is life-changing and powerful. Your home becomes the root and center of your world. It’s the place where you can either choose to live with your significant other, bring a newborn home, or even a place where you can gather with your family. It’s a place where you can create memories and, most importantly, it’s the place you choose by choice. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, Daisy is ready to assist you in finding your dream home.
Amy has was born and raised here in Paris, Tx. She graduated from North Lamar High School
in 1993 and continued her education at Texas A&M Commerce, where she received her BS
degree in Business Management. In 2004 she completed her real estate schooling with
Champions Real Estate School, selling real estate for 4 years. She changed careers and in
2009, received her teaching certificate to teach 2nd grade and PE at Everett Elementary. After
10 years at Everett she decided to go back into selling real estate. She also has been involved
in Lamar Leadership, Kiwanis, and is currently an ambassador for the Paris Chamber of
Commerce. Another fun fact about Amy is that she is a certified
personal trainer and loves to workout. She is married to Darryl Haage and has 1 daughter. Amy
and her family’s favorite thing to do is to take vacations to the beach and cruising. When you
choose to buy or sell with Amy you are choosing professionalism and integrity with a side of a
winning personality!
AltaTerra Realty & Auction LLC. auctioneer, Daniel "Deacon" Lewis is now one of only a handful of licensed auctioneers in the state of Texas to have earned the TCAP designation from the Texas Auctioneers Association. The Texas Certified Auction Professional program is a series of intense training classes, spread out over a three-year period, in business, marketing, and operations.
Daniel joined the AltaTerra team in January 2017, conducting successful auctions in real estate, personal property, farm & ranch equipment, and business liquidations. Deacon Dan is looking forward to many more years of fulfilling our clients auction needs.
Tim Robinson joined AltaTerra Realty and Auction in February 2020 after completing his real estate classes through Champions School of Real Estate. He successfully passed the State and National exam on January 16th, 2020. Tim is a lifelong resident of Lamar County. He is a 2007 graduate of Roxton High School. In 2008 Tim joined Paris Regional Medical Center as a Security Officer and currently remains in this role. Tim has many years of experience working with the public and enjoys assisting the patients, staff, and visitors.
His parents Carey and Jo Ann Robinson moved from Dallas to Paris in 1986. His father served as a pastor in several churches in Lamar County and his mother was a RN for St. Joseph Hospital. In 2017 his mother retired from PRMC due to health reasons. In 2018 his mother lost her battle to cancer. Tim is inspired by his parents love and compassion towards their community and he looks to assist you in your real estate needs.
From March 16th, 2007- September 12th, 2008 he owned and operated American Made Wrestling. A professional wrestling promotion running shows in Paris, TX and Bonham, TX. He had the opportunity to live a childhood dream working along side former WWE, WCW, Impact Wrestling, and Texas Independent wrestlers. Even though he is no longer involved with Professional Wrestling he still stays in contact with the friends he made through out his time in the professional wrestling industry.
During his down time Tim enjoys spending time with his family, going to the movies, and reading comic books. Tim is currently Married to Melissa Robinson RN with Titus Regional Medical Center. They have been married since June 5th, 2020. Whether you are looking to buy or sell he is ready to assist you. He is excited to start this new chapter in his life and is looking forward to what the future holds.
Having been born and raised in Texas and being a long-time resident of the Paris
area, Ms. Ross began her career participating in the Service Industry in which she
was required to deal with people from a service management perspective. Setting
goals and objectives for herself and others, measuring and reviewing those goals
and objectives and reporting findings to management on a regular basis. Much
experience and personal satisfaction was gained during her years in the Service
Industry. Experience that would lay beneficial groundwork for later success in the
real estate industry.
After her marriage to husband J W, the Ross's had 5 children to raise and a future
to protect. Together they chose to place available family investment dollars into
rental properties in the Paris area. Ms. Ross took on the property management
duties for these rental properties as well as assist in property management for
other 3rd party investors. This became Ms. Ross's induction into the real
estate industry. This experience along with an interest in real estate auctions as a
new option for servicing real estate customers around the Paris area, have awarded
Ms. Ross her auction support opportunity at AltaTerra.
While busy attaining her career goals, raising 5 children on the verge of becoming
teenagers quickly convinced Mr. and Ms. Ross that their children were requiring
more focus. Ms. Ross modified her career to provide daily parental guidance and
direction as their children entered their teens and moved towards their college
years. Ms. Ross became deeply involved in the scholastic goals of her children as
they began preparing resumes for their collegiate futures. Ms. Ross spends her free
time in support of their grades, in school as well as extracurricular activities and
service. She also spends any additional hours working as an officer in the
local Parent Teacher Organization as well as managing benefits programs and fund
raising events in and around the Paris area.
James Ross joined the Altaterra Realty and Auction team in August 2020. He grew up in Lamar County in Blossom , Tx where he went to school and went on to graduate from Prairiland High in 2015. Since then, he has attended the University of North Texas in pursuit of a degree in Psychology, however; he would transfer to Criswell College in Dallas to pursue a degree within Christian Ministry.
Living in the Denton area since 2016, he has been a part of many non-profit organizations and he has volunteered with rehabilitation and non-profit ministry organizations. He wishes to continue serving his community and those in the surrounding areas by providing excellent service through knowledge and expertise. Whether it is buying or selling your home, or looking for that perfect piece of land to build your future dream home, James wishes to help you make those dreams come true!
Kristen Struncjoined the Altaterra Realty & Auction team in 2013 after pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. She completed her real estate classes through Kaplan University and is looking to work along-side with buyers and sellers in their real estate dreams. Kristen has been recognized as a Multi-Million Dollars Producer since her first year as a Realtor. Kristen also works as the Marketing Manager for Altaterra Realty & Auction and is responsible for managing marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities at a company. She takes steps to measure, enhance, and enrich the position and image of a company through various goals and objectives. As the Marketing Manager she works hand-in-hand in the office with all the agents to provide the highest possible efficiency. Her motto of “No excuses accepted” ensures she is exceeding all expectations and helps her make sure that the job always gets done.
Outside of work, Kristen is a part of many Local boards which includes: Ambassador of Lamar County, Co-Chairman for the Commercial Division for United Way of Lamar County and actively works on 3 Committees for Paris Board of Realtors. Kristen attends Church and likes to spend time with her family. She enjoys Sunday mornings, country rides and learning to do new things. Kristen is a proud Mother of 2 beautiful girls, Rhylinne Lynette and Autumn Elaine and has been married to her Highschool Sweetheart, Michael Strunc, for 4 years. Kristen allows her faith in God and her faith in family to guide her in life and she looks forward to working with you on any dream possible.
Multi-Million Dollar Procucer 3 years in a row
Memeber of Paris Board of Realtors
Ambassador of Lamar County Chamber of Commerce
Co-Chairman for the Commercial Division for United Way of Lamar County
Michael Strunc joined the United Country AltaTerra Team in 2018, after successfully completing his real estate license through Brightwood University. In 2019, after attending America's Auction Academy, he obtained his Auctioneer's license. Michael made the industry leap to Real Estate and Auction Management from Auto sales management, to become his own boss and manage his life on his schedule. Michael Strunc was born and raised in Bogata TX, where he graduated Rivercrest Highschool to pursue a bachelor’s at Grayson County College in Sherman. Michael married his wife, Kristen Strunc in 2016 and they have 2 beautiful daughters, Rhylinne Lynette and Autumn Elaine. Being married into a successful “Real Estate Family”, Michael has been learning about Real estate long before achieving his license. As an entrepreneur, Michael has been buying and selling his own rental property for years now and cannot wait to build a personal, 1 on 1 repour with his clients to show them how it’s done.
Michael is passionate about the needs and goals of his clients, and he specializes in bringing peace of mind to home sellers who have previously struggled with selling their home on their own or with another agent. As Michael states, “Not only do you have to know the market, you have to know your client. That personal connection helps build the trust in the transaction and helps me better understand their wants and needs as their Realtor. The American dream is to have somewhere to call home... spend time with loved ones and make those unforgettable memories. I’m so lucky to get to be a part of that search and get them to that close table!”
Whether it’s a sale of a property, purchase of a property or an auction of a property, Michael will provide all his clients the special attention and expert knowledge to get the job done.
Earlene Vickers has been a Realtor® since 2006. She has successfully assisted sellers and buyers to accomplish their goals of selling or buying real estate. This is her third career after completing thirty years serving the citizens of Texas as a state employee and assisting her husband with their dairy. Earlene feels to guide clients and customers through the process of selling and/or buying of real estate, (residential, farm and ranch, commercial or investment properties), and successfully accomplish their goals is the most rewarding work yet for her during her working careers. Earlene was raised north of Detroit, Texas in Red River County and has lived in Lamar County since 1975 just east of Blossom, Texas. She is a country girl who loves the country and enjoys visiting the city for shopping. She has lived in North East Texas all her life and very aware of the opportunities available in real estate. She completed her BS degree at East Texas State University now A&M at Commerce in 1983. In 2006 she completed her real estate schooling with Kaplan University and changed careers to real estate, which she enjoys tremendously. Earlene has accomplished $3-5 million plus sales the past couple years and increasing sales. She is a member of the Paris Board of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Earlene offers professionalism, integrity and a friendly can do attitude to assist her clients and customers in selling their real estate or in buying the right property for them. She says please call, email or come see her anytime!
Angie Whipkey joined the AltaTerra Realty & Auction team in late 2017 after completing her real estate classes through Kaplan University to obtain her REALTOR® license. She works hard in providing the best service to her buyers and sellers in achieving their real estate goals and dreams. Prior to earning her license, Angie worked in the Human Resources and Payroll Accounting field in the senior care centers. She has lived in Blossom and Paris, Texas area for her entire life and is devoted to providing the best life for her and her family. Angie has 2 boys and 2 girls that mean the world to her.
Myca Whitten joined the AltaTerra Realty and Auction team in 2019 after completing her real estate classes through RealEstateU to obtain her realtor license. Myca is a mother of four children, Mia to three beautiful grandchildren and wife of Mike Whitten. As a lifelong resident of the Paris area, she knows all the neighborhood inside-out, and can help you select the best one for your family's needs.
Prior to earning her license, Myca worked as a property manager for rent houses and office manager for an electrician. She has many years of experience in customer service, & enjoys working with the public. Myca also uses the latest Internet marketing tools to expose your property to the widest possible range of qualified buyers.
Why choose Myca as your real estate agent? For one thing, she really listens to you and will work tirelessly on your behalf. If you are looking to buy or sell, Myca will help you every step of the way to find your dream real estate.
Tammy Woods was born in Fort Worth, Texas but when she was 5 her family moved to the small Western Colorado town of Montrose. After graduation she attended Real Estate school and worked listing and selling ranches, homes and recreational property but had to put that aside to attend to her growing family. At that time she worked from home and began to breed, raise and market Friesian and Friesian cross horses and ran a beautiful small ranch while her husband worked in the logging industry where they owned and ran their own trucks. In 2008 her family made the decision to move to Paris so their children would have the availability of higher education. With the kids now grown and doing well she decided to go back into the real estate world that had brought so much joy to her. United Country AltaTerra Realty was the perfect fit since they specialize in farm & ranch and rural residential. Tammy is very outgoing and is enjoying helping others achieve their goals and reach their dreams of finding their perfect property.
MaKenzi Kennison joined the AltaTerra team in June 2022 as Office Manager/Transaction Coordinator. In August 2023, she received her real estate license after studying at Kaplan University. She received her Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2018. Her job at AltaTerra is to help not only the agents but to also help our clients make their real estate dreams come true and ensure a smooth process from start to finish. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and two kids, eating good food, and building her faith in God.
J W Ross - Owner
Broker / UC RealTree Land Pro Expert
