Published: April 26, 2008 10:57 pm            

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Keller Williams Realty

Lynn Gatlin is pleased to announce her recent business association with Keller Williams Realty. Gatlin brings with her six and one-half years of experience as a sales associate with Re/Max of Corsicana. She began her career in real estate by working for local real estate attorney David Wilson Jr., and then later as a real estate paralegal for Strasburger & Price, L.L.P. in Dallas.

“After being able to see how a real estate transaction works from the legal side and working in the field, I really enjoy working with buyers and sellers the most,” Gatlin said. “I just enjoy a more hands-on experience.”

Gatlin attended Navarro College and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice. From there, she attended Southeastern Paralegal in Dallas and obtained her paralegal certification. Gatlin achieved award status each year while at Re/Max of Corsicana. She earned the President’s Award for 2002-2004 followed by the Executive Club Award for 2005-2007. She was also involved with Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee in 2005.

Gatlin has been actively involved in many activities and volunteer organizations within the community such as Camp Fire board, Humane Society of Navarro County, and the paralegal advisory board at Navarro College. She has also served as a room mother at Carroll Elementary School.

Gatlin’s experience is not limited to only residential transactions. Commercial property, lake property, vacation homes, farms and ranches are all properties that Gatlin has listed and sold for her clients. Gatlin looks forward to meeting and serving new clients and friends as well as enjoying the familiarity and friendship of repeat clientele.



Edward Jones

The financial-services firm Edward Jones has hired Jason Gamez as the new financial advisor for Corsicana’s branch office located at 200 N. 13th St., Suite 102.

“We’re very proud to have Jason represent us in Corsicana,” said James D. Weddle, the firm’s managing partner. “The people of this community have grown to rely on our firm for their investment needs, and I am confident Jason will continue our outstanding tradition by providing one-on-one service.”

Gamez said he is enthusiastic about taking over the office. “I joined this firm because I was impressed with its commitment to individual investors,” he said. “Now I’m looking forward to meeting with the individuals here to help them meet their financial goals.”

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliates, in Canada and the United Kingdom. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 10,000-plus financial advisors work directly with more than seven million clients to understand their personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and create long-term investment strategies that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones interactive Web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com.



Farmers Insurance

Each year Farmers Insurance Group and agent Joycie L. Burns express special interest and commitment to the youth of Freestone County through Farmers Project Graduation committee. The Texas Project Graduation committee and Burns Insurance have donated funds to this project within Freestone County for many years. This year the seniors of Wortham High School were chosen as the recipients of the Farmers Award.

A check in the amount of $200 was presented to Wortham High School for its Project Graduation 2008 on behalf of Farmers.

The first concern of Farmers is to provide graduating seniors a safe and memorable night without the influence of drugs and alcohol. Secondly, the company wants to extend a hand to the community. Finally, the company wants everyone to know that Farmers is involved and cares.

        

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