About
Residential Group
Bo Menkiti
Founder and CEO
202-243-7712
Bo@mgresidential.com
Bo Menkiti is the Founder and CEO of The Menkiti Group, a real estate company dedicated to transforming lives, careers, and communities through real estate. The Menkiti Group is focused on strengthening neighborhoods through the strategic development, management, and disposition of real estate in urban markets. Mr. Menkiti also serves as CEO and is the Founding Partner of Keller Williams Capital Properties, (KWCP) a residential real estate brokerage managed by The Menkiti Group.
Prior to forming The Menkiti Group and KWCP, Mr. Menkiti served as Chief Operating Officer of College Summit, a national non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income students. In this capacity, Mr. Menkiti oversaw the organization’s successful growth into a multi-site national organization.
Under Mr. Menkiti’s leadership, The Menkiti Group and KWCP have been recognized by Inc. Magazine as being among the fastest-growing private companies in the nation, and by the Initiative for Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and Fortune Magazine as two of the fastest growing inner-city businesses in America.
Mr. Menkiti’s work has been featured in David Bornstein’s book on social entrepreneurs, How to Change the World, and in Stephen Goldsmith’s The Power of Social Innovation, and he has been recognized nationally by Ebony and Inc. magazines as one of the coolest young entrepreneurs in America. In 2006, Mr. Menkiti was recognized with The National Association of Realtors Prestigious “30 Under 30” award, and in 2014 he was honored by the National Association of Realtors as the District of Columbia Realtor of the Year and named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100, a list of the most influential business leaders in the Washington metropolitan area. In 2015 Keller Williams Realty International named Mr. Menkiti its Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2017 Mr. Menkiti was named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year for Innovation in the Mid-Atlantic and was given the Marcia Lamb Award for Inner City Innovation by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City.
Committed to serving communities and transforming neighborhoods by serving on civic and public service organizations, Mr. Menkiti was elected as the 2013 President of the District of Columbia Association of Realtors and was appointed by the Mayor to the board of DC Water, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. Mr. Menkiti is also a trustee of the Federal City Council and serves on the boards of the Meyer Foundation, City First Bank, Ryan Kerrigan’s Blitz for the Better Foundation and the District of Columbia Building Industry Association. In 2014 Mr. Menkiti launched the CPMG Foundation (Capital Properties Menkiti Group Foundation) an organization that focuses its resources on serving its community in the areas of Housing, Youth, Education, and Entrepreneurship.
Mr. Menkiti is a graduate of Harvard University and lives in Washington D.C. with his wife and three sons.
Kymber Menkiti
President of MG Sales/ KW Regional Director of MD & DC
202-733-5461
kymber@menkitigroup.com
As President of Sales, Kymber has built a dedicated and passionate team of real estate professionals who assist Menkiti Group clients in meeting their real estate goals. Under Kymber’s leadership, the MG Residential Sales Team has assisted over 1,000 first-time homebuyers and has brokered the sale of over $1 billion in residential real estate. The Residential Sales Team has been recognized internationally as among the Top 50 teams within the Keller Williams franchise as measured by sales volume. Kymber is a member of The Menkiti Group’s Executive Leadership Team and is also the Regional Director for the Keller Williams Maryland/District of Columbia region of real estate affiliates. Kymber currently serves as President-Elect on the 2019 DCAR Executive Committee and on the Crittenton Services Board of Directors.
Kymber holds a GRI designation in real estate and also earned two Masters Degrees in Social Work and Law and Social Policy from Bryn Mawr College. She previously served as the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR) Rookie Committee Chair and as a member of the Keller Williams Capital Properties Agent Leadership Council. As one of the best and brightest young business people in the greater Washington, DC region, Kymber was recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a 2018 40 Under 40 Honoree. As a long-time resident of the District of Columbia, Kymber celebrates the culture and big city luxuries of the city while appreciating the small-town comforts of its neighborhoods. Kymber resides in the District with her husband and four active boys.
Anthony Mason
Managing Director/Realtor - Maryland & DC
240-247-7677
License Number: 648044
anthonymasonopensdoors@gmail.com
Anthony’s passion for real estate started at the age of 15. At that time, he was afforded the opportunity to shadow his father, Joseph Mason, real estate professional, in all aspects of the business. While learning from his father, Anthony was able to gain an intuitive perspective of the seller, buyer, listing agent and broker and immediately found himself immersed in the industry.
With the understanding that each role in a real estate transaction should yield client-centered success, equitable for all parties involved, Anthony prides himself on being knowledgeable about each aspect of the industry. From working with buyers to representing his sellers as a listing agent as well as honing his skill as a relocation specialist, Anthony thrives on the diversity that the real estate industry offers him. By utilizing social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, Anthony showcases his perseverance and desire to stay on the cutting edge of real estate technology which has gained him the trust and respect of his clients and peers. He enjoys being a people person first and foremost and believes that no amount of technology could ever replace a face to face meeting, but by creating a seamless union between people and technology, Anthony feels he is able to create a perfect combination ideal for a successful sale.
One of the main qualities that he is proudest of is his ability to connect with clients of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, understanding that his number one priority is to make sure his clients are happy with the products and services received while yielding new and repeat business! Due to his ability to deliver top-quality customer service, expert negotiation skills and strict attention to detail, all of Anthony’s clients have titled him as their “realtor for life” and have referred him to countless families and friends. Anthony’s dedication to his clients shows by the following recognized achievements in his career:
Washingtonian Magazine – highlighted as a “Top DC Area Real Estate Agent” for 2018 and 2019
#1 for Residential Sales at Keller Williams Preferred Properties in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
Named 2016 Keller Williams MD/DC Region Top Agent for total units sold and total volume closed
Recognized
Named Rookie of the Year in 2014 for the Keller Williams MD/DC Region
DC Metro Real Producer Magazine – featured as a “Rising Star” for the DC Metro Area
Lashika Mason
Director of Sales/ Realtor - Maryland, Virginia & DC
240-460-0144
License Number: 648045
lashika@mgresidential.com
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments anyone can make. According to Seth Godin, “In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” Therefore, Lashika’s philosophy is to provide individualized, world-class services to her clients and treat them with the respect and care they truly deserve! She takes pride in assisting clients throughout the real estate transaction, by finding a home that suits their needs, marketing their homes and getting them sold. She provides each client with unique and personalized services while making them feel as though they are the only client she has. With a strong accounting background, impeccable organizational skills, negotiating expertise, as well as innovative and creative thinking, Lashika is able to provide her clients the upper hand when it comes to listing, buying and/or renting properties. She strongly believes that the key to quality customer service is not meeting the customer’s expectations but to exceed them.
Virginia Gergoff
Realtor - DC, Maryland & Virginia
202-250-0254
virginia@menkitigroup.com
Virginia joined The Menkiti Group as a part-time agent in 2004 and transitioned full time in 2014 as a Listing Specialist. She works primarily with sellers and developers in bringing properties to the market and maximizing the net value for sellers. Virginia also has specialized training in international property sales.
Prior to this, Virginia was the Director of Global Initiatives for the Institute of International Education. In this capacity, Virginia oversaw the academic assessment portfolio as well as the higher education fairs organized through IIE’s international offices. Virginia also worked very closely with companies and foundations on program development opportunities for international students. Prior to joining IIE she was Managing Director for International Programs at The Washington Center. Her duties included expanding TWC’s reach into new markets and overseeing the quality of the international programs.
Fluent in Spanish and English, Virginia has over 15 years of experience on strategic planning, fundraising, international partnerships, program development, assessment and evaluation, financial budgeting, and marketing. She holds an MBA in International Business from Bentley College in Massachusetts, and a BS in Economics from the Catholic University in Venezuela, recognized as one of the top students of her class at both institutions.
Virginia received Honors from the Graduate Honor Societies: “Beta Gamma Sigma”, “Alpha Epsilon Lambda” and the “Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities” award. In Venezuela, she was chosen in the top 5% students’ nation-wide to receive a Scholarship from the Venezuelan Government to pursue graduate studies abroad. During her last year of studies in Caracas she was also selected as one of the top students from all the economics schools in Venezuela.
Virginia lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and two sons.
Marie Claire Ntam
Realtor - DC & MD
443-226-6361
marieclaire@mgresidential.com
Buyer Specialist, Marie Claire, knows exactly how to use her 10+ years of real estate experience and knowledge to benefit her clients. Her dedication to meeting their needs extends to not only educating and empowering them about the process but also helping them transition into their new community. A world traveler, Marie Claire specializes in assisting people from a variety of different cultures and helping them achieve their unique goals. Whether that means helping someone local buy a home or preview properties for those clients who are out of state or out of the country, Marie Claire will do whatever it takes to accomplish the task set before her.
Not only does she always keep informed about the latest market conditions, Marie Claire maintains constant contact with her clients to give them peace of mind and make the buying process hassle-free. After all, she knows how important communication is when making life-altering decisions.
After completing a degree in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University, Marie Claire finally had more of a chance to engage in one of her favorite activities: learning about new cultures through travel. However, no matter how far she trekked around the world- Africa, Dubai, Italy, France, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas to name a few places- Marie Claire has always been drawn to the Washington area and its diverse population. This is where her family settled, and where Marie Claire feels she could help others the most with her global perspective.
Jennifer Frewer
Realtor - DC & Maryland
202-486-4037
Jen@Mgresidential.com
Jennifer joined the MG Residential team in 2015. She is a tireless advocate for her clients and works hard to ensure that their needs are met to the highest of standards. A native of San Diego, Jennifer has lived and worked in Washington, D.C. for nearly 20 years, and uses her extensive knowledge of the area to help her clients achieve their real estate goals, whether it is finding a home or purchasing an investment property.
Prior to transitioning into real estate, Jennifer spent more than 10 years with a nationally recognized law firm. As a member of the firm’s communications practice, Jennifer led contract negotiations for the deployment of a $20 million wireless network in Central America. She also represented numerous clients before state and federal government agencies. Fluent in Spanish, Jennifer also spent seven years with the Organization of American States (OAS) before graduating from law school. During her time at the OAS, Jennifer organized and managed international cooperation projects between countries in the Andean and Amazon regions.
Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and her law degree from the American University Washington College of Law. Jennifer serves as a volunteer attorney with the Tahirih Justice Center and is an active member of the Inspired Families Association of the Inspired Teaching School. She resides in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C. with her husband and two young children.
John Strock
Realtor - DC & Virginia
703-822-3584
John@MGResidential.com
Following 15 years in the non-profit sector serving the construction industry, John joined the MG Residential Team in June of 2016 as a Buyer Specialist. A proud Army brat, John understands the challenges and the fun of moving and settling into a new home. He strives to help clients find the right home or investment, in the right place, at the right time and for the right price. Having lived in the DC Metro area for more than 25 years, he knows the market and area well and is licensed in both DC and VA.
John received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from the Virginia Military Institute and currently serves on the local alumni board of directors. He is also an avid ice hockey player and enjoys supporting all DC sports teams.
He lives in the Ravenwood Park neighborhood of Falls Church, VA with his wife, their son and their dog.
Daniel Walcott
Realtor - DC & Maryland
917-805-3052
daniel@mgresidential.com
Daniel joins the MG Residential Team as a Buyer Specialist who serves his clients with diligence, passion, and creativity to provide win-win results. His experience from working in sales, marketing, and business development has given him the ability to clearly communicate the home-buying process with his clients.
A proud Bison, Daniel holds a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business and Entrepreneurship. One of his goals is to help organize a Howard University Real Estate Club to connect students to all aspects of the real estate industry through property tours, speaking events, and workshops.
When he is not assisting buyers, you may find Daniel at Langdon Elementary School volunteering as a Scoutmaster with the local cub scout troop. An Eagle Scout himself, Daniel seeks to provide his cub scouts with exciting and meaningful activities that help encourage leadership and character development.
Daniel can be found buried in a book or checking out new music when he’s all caught up on his favorite Netflix series. Also an avid bike rider, you can catch Daniel riding around the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington D.C. where he resides.
Lauren Eastlack
703-403-2816
Lauren@MGResidential.com
Lauren recently joined the award-winning MG Residential team after being an educator in DCPS for 9 years. Her interest in real estate piqued after purchasing her first two properties and then subsequently attaining her DC real estate license.
Lauren’s commitment to her client has been to utilize her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and Master’s from American University, coupled with her extensive teaching background, to educate and simplify buyers on the entire real estate planning and transaction process.
Having grown up in Northern Virginia and living in the District for the past decade, Lauren has proclaimed herself as an avid DC sports-fan and loves living in the Brookland neighborhood, with her husband and black lab. In her spare time, she’s a foster volunteer with the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac and currently serves as the Secretary of the Friends of Langdon Dog Park.
Martin Weldon
Director of Coaching and Business Development
202-243-7777
202-733-5479
martin@menkitigroup.com
One of the first residential agents to team with Bo and Kymber Menkiti, Martin Weldon is the Director of Coaching and Business Development for The Menkiti Group and plays an integrated role in the residential, development, and commercial business units.
Over the past ten years, Martin has been instrumental in helping to lead the award-winning MG Residential sales team to achieve over $1 billion dollars in total closed sales volume. Martin began his career as a top-performing buyer’s agent, then as the leader of the Buyer Division, and is now working as a coach and director mentor for the team’s sales agents and expansion partners. In his current role, Martin also serves as The Menkiti Group’s ambassador, promoting growth and business development, as the team expands its neighborhood impact model around the country. In 2015 Martin was recognized with the I.A.M. award, which honors a member of the enterprise for extraordinary dedication and commitment to the growth and success of the organization.
Prior to real estate, Martin had a successful career in the restaurant industry serving as the General Manager of the iconic Georgia Brown’s restaurant in Washington D.C. A former KW MAPS Coach, Martin has mentored and advised scores of agents around the country in growing solid sales businesses based on the models of the MREA and remains extremely active in the real estate industry as well as in his community. He is a five-time Agent Leadership Council member in the KW Capital Properties Capitol Hill market center and serves on the boards for the Woodridge Warriors Youth Organization and for WINNERS Lacrosse.
A native Washingtonian, Martin lives with his wife and two children in NE Washington D.C. and is proud of his in-depth knowledge of District neighborhoods and the investment potential found therein.
A native Washingtonian, Martin lives with his wife and two children in NE Washington D.C. and is proud of his in-depth knowledge of District neighborhoods and the investment potential found therein.
Jessica Peterson
Director of Operations
410-925-3536
jessica@mgresidential.com
Jessica Peterson joined MG Residential in January 2020 as Director of Operations. A diligent and hard worker, specializing in organization, business development, and philanthropy, Jessica developed a passion for real estate after a realization of how this occupation has the ability to transform the livelihood of communities. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she set a goal to be of service to others and help businesses and communities to grow. Jessica made a home in the Prince George’s County area after receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Maryland College Park in American Studies and economics. While at the university, she developed a passion for reversing socioeconomic disparities, so she volunteered her time in Title I schools with low-income students. She later went on to obtain a Master of Education in which she used to teach GED courses and develop a training department at a higher education institution. Real estate caught her eye in 2017 when she was hired as a marketing and database specialist that quickly jumped the ranks to Director of Operations. In her role, Jessica played an integral part in developing systems, processes, and platforms for a multi-million dollar residential and commercial team. It is no surprise that Jessica found her way to MG Residential as she strongly believes in its mission statement of transforming lives, careers, and communities through real estate.
Jessica currently serves as a founding mentor for iMentor Baltimore, a co-host of a women’s empowerment podcast, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and an event planner amongst many other hats that she wears.
Shulisa Collins
Design & Marketing Coordinator
818-738-6056
shulisa@mgresidential.com
Shulisa Collins joins the MG Residential Sales Team as our new Design & Marketing Coordinator. A Howard University graduate, Shulisa holds a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Graphic Design and an Associate of Arts in Visual Communication. Interestingly enough, Shulisa’s very first internship was with The Menkiti Group in 2016, and she immediately fell in love with the culture, environment, and people. Continual self-development is one Shulisa’s ambitions and after conclusion of her internship, she went on to work freelance graphic design jobs, pursue additional internships at companies such as Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and then landed a full-time position as a Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant for the Amphora Group, a thriving local landmark in Virginia.
With her work at Amphora, Shulisa’s marketing knowledge was expanded with a focus on content creation, social media management, analytics reporting, email marketing campaigns, digital and print marketing, print production, development and maintenance of websites, as well as coordination of events and seasonal campaigns. With a passion and interest in real estate, Shulisa is excited to join The Menkiti Group and is committed to the visual enhancement of design and marketing for the MG Residential Sales Team.
Asher Carr
Client Engagement & Operations Support Specialist
202-750-8000
475-470-1995
asher@mgresidential.com
Asher is one of the latest additions to the team, acting as our Operations Support Specialist. He is a native of New Jersey, that is also a licensed Keller Williams agent. With a background in financial operations and sales, Asher brings a comprehensive approach to the team to ensure the success of our agents. From creating and executing operating procedures to engaging with clients of all needs, Asher and the operations team work relentlessly to enhance and streamline the real estate experience for internal and external clients. Asher has a passion for helping others succeed at their goals and dreams and he works to support our agents in their success.
Asher graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2016 with a degree in Entrepreneurship.
LaToya Amis
Transaction Management
202-455-6850
lamis@kwcapitalproperties.com
LaToya Amis drives the Transaction Assistance Program (TAP) for Keller Williams Capital Properties. TAP assists Agent Entrepreneurs in growing their real estate businesses by supporting the needs of the agent and client during the contract-to-close portion of a real estate transaction. With over 14 years of real estate experience, LaToya most recently served as the Long & Foster Regional Transaction Coordinator, overseeing nine offices and assisting agents and their businesses with transaction and marketing support. LaToya leverages KW technology to grow and drive transaction services so that Agent Entrepreneurs can effectively help more families achieve their dreams of homeownership.
Porsha Stewart
Transaction Management
410-504-7019
NMLS#: 299098
porshastewart@kw.com
Porsha Stewart epitomizes hard work, exuberance, integrity and additionally offers detailed creativity in every aspect of the real estate transaction. Porsha grew up outside our Nation’s Capital in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She began her passion for sales at the age of 14 when she sold candy and hair care products in front of her father’s extremely busy barbershop. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Criminal Justice from Coppin State University, Porsha has continued her quest to gain experience in the sales, marketing, and real estate industries by pursuing roles at various corporate firms in the Maryland and Pennsylvania areas. Porsha has been inspired and motivated in the sales arena by some of the best, from John C Maxwell, Zig Ziglar, Madam C.J. Walker and her biggest inspiration and mentor, her father. Porsha continuously takes classes to expand her real estate knowledge and uses her experience and foresight to proactively address any transactional issues. Working closely with Anthony and Lashika Mason, Porsha is the prime communicator in every detail of their real estate transactions from the first phone call to the closing. Porsha recently relocated to the Charlotte, North Carolina area with her two beautiful daughters, her puppy, and her real estate license, experience, and enthusiasm in tow and enjoys assisting the Masons as well as MG Residential virtually.
Our Partners
Lawrence O. Elliott Jr Esq.
Telephone: 301-341-6444
Fax: 301-341-1238
9701 Apollo Drive
Suite 101
Largo, MD 20774
Katie Griffin
Telephone: 804-514-3489
Email: Katie@kvstitle.com
230 6th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
