Our Team

John Ekdahl

John Ekdahl

Broker / Owner - John was raised on a cotton and cattle operation in the Community of Ericksdahl, which is located in the heart of central West Texas about 10 miles east of Stamford. This...
Organization: Stamford Office
Rex Detamore

Rex Detamore

Associate Broker - Rex Detamore was raised in Stamford, TX and graduated from Stamford High School in 1989. His love of Agriculture and the Outdoors was shaped working some weekends and summers on his grandparents...
Organization: Stamford Office
Ty Wills

Ty Wills

Associate Broker – Ty Wills was raised in the small farming and ranching community of Fluvanna, Texas. He started farming with his father before he was even old enough to drive. While in high school,...
Rodney Martin

Rodney Martin

Rodney Martin was born and raised in Coleman County. He graduated from Coleman High School and then Tarleton State University. He owned American Home Improvement in Midland for nearly three decades and retired from the...
Organization: Brownwood
Floyd Stokes

Floyd Stokes

Floyd is from Comanche County, where his family is actively involved in farming and ranching. He graduated from De Leon High School in 1979, then attended Tarleton State University earning a degree in business management...
Organization: Stephenville
Kevin McCright

Kevin McCright

Agent - Kevin was raised locally in Stamford Texas and has been involved in agriculture his whole life. After graduation from high school Kevin attended Clarendon College and Tarleton State University where he judged livestock...
Organization: Stamford Office
Lisa Terrell

Lisa Terrell

Agent - From initial contact to the closing date, I work hard to make the buying process a positive experience for clients. Dealing with lenders, appraisers, surveyors, and title companies can become overwhelming. My job...
Organization: Stamford Office
Rory Burroughs

Rory Burroughs

Agent - Rory was raised in East Texas, growing up with Lake Livingston as a backyard and taking every opportunity to hunt and fish with his father and brother. He earned a BS in Rangeland...
Organization: Rotan Office
Dan Byerly

Dan Byerly

Dan was raised in Hamlin, TX and graduated from Hamlin High School in 1987. He attended Tarleton State University and graduated in 1991 with a bachelor’s in general business. After moving back to Haskell County,...
Organization: Anson Office
Jerry Doty

Jerry Doty

Agent - Born in Abilene and lived on a farm in Nugent, Graduated from Lueders High School, Attended Abilene Christian College/University with a major in Agr-Business, 48 years of sales and management experience with Luskey's...
Organization: Abilene Office
Bay Hecht

Bay Hecht

Agent - Bay was born and raised in Aspermont. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 2001 and has been in the real estate business since 2005. He and his wife have two children and...
Organization: Aspermont Office
Jim Hecht

Jim Hecht

Agent - Jim grew up in Aspermont and has been involved in farming and ranching his whole life. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in agriculture in 1973....
Organization: Aspermont Office
Mandi Strand

Mandi Strand

Mandi Strand grew up in Stamford, Texas around the farming and ranching industry. Her agricultural upbringing led her to attend Tarleton State University to study agricultural services and development. After working in the oil and...
Organization: Abilene Office
Cassie Aaron

Cassie Aaron

Cassie is highly motivated and takes pride in everything she does. Her effective communication skills have helped her develop collaborative partnerships in and out of the workplace. She is organized, dependable, and will make buying...
Organization: Abilene Office
Luke Harwell

Luke Harwell

Luke Harwell is an Abilene, Texas native now is building his career and family in Abilene. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a degree in public relations and minor in marketing Luke moved back...
Organization: Abilene Office
Kim Greenfield

Kim Greenfield

Kim Greenfield is a General Certified appraiser and a licensed real estate agent. She started working with her dad, Ed Ekdahl, in the real estate business in 1992. She became a certified appraiser in 1997...
Organization: San Angelo
Erica Pangburn

Erica Pangburn

Originally from the East Coast, Erica Pangburn has lived in the Big Country since 1998. She has spent the last 20 plus year falling fully in love with Texas. Her professional resume reflects several leadership...
Organization: Abilene Office
Crissy Ward

Crissy Ward

Crissy Ward has called Abilene and the Big Country Home for more than 40 years. Born and raised in Abilene, she graduated from Wylie High School and then attended Hardin Simmons University. Crissy has been...
Organization: Abilene Office
Sabrina Pippin

Sabrina Pippin

Sabrina Pippin is a small-town native growing up in the community of Roby, Texas. She values small-town living and it holds a special place in her heart. Sabrina has a passion for helping others, and...
Organization: Anson
Lori Robinson

Lori Robinson

Lori Robinson has deep roots in farm and ranching. She comes from five generations of Texas ranchers, who originally settled in Callahan County. Lori now brings her history and expert knowledge with the farming and...
Organization: Midland
Roy Wilson

Roy Wilson

Roy Wilson grew up in the farming, ranching and oil industry in Haskell County. He graduated from Rule High School in 1973 and joined the United States Army that same year. During his army career,...
Organization: Stamford
Becky Wilson

Becky Wilson

Becky Wilson grew up in Levelland, Texas where she was raised on her family’s farm. At a young age, Becky was taught the principles of hard work and the value of land. Her family believed...
Organization: Stamford
Connor Carlton

Connor Carlton

Connor Carlton gained an interest in real estate after purchasing his first home in 2020. He quickly learned there is more to the buying process than he ever realized. Connor wants to help guide his...
Organization: Abilene
Tanner Cadra

Tanner Cadra

Tanner Cadra was raised in Wheeler County, Texas, and is now building a life rooted in ranching just as his family has done for generations. Since 1907, his family has been ranching in Wheeler County....
Organization: Shamrock
Kristyn Kimbrell

Kristyn Kimbrell

Kristyn Kimbrell now serves her hometown of Merkel, Texas as a real estate agent. Being raised in Merkel, Kristyn has a deep-rooted love for the community and loves being able to raise her family in...
Organization: Abilene
Taylor Cundiff

Taylor Cundiff

Taylor was introduced to ranching and the outdoors early, growing up working in the horse industry in Weatherford, Texas. His passion for the outdoors, especially hunting, parallels his passion for ranch life in West Texas,...
Organization: Abilene
Marco Jimenez

Marco Jimenez

Marco Jimenez was born and raised in West Texas, and called Midland home until he graduated high school in 2006. He then moved to Abilene for his undergraduate education, which he completed in 2011. San...
Will Cradduck

Will Cradduck

Will Cradduck brings a unique blend of expertise in land management and a passion for the great outdoors to his role at Ekdahl Real Estate. Growing up ranching in Aspermont, Texas, with his parents, Don...
Organization: Abilene
Ashley Berry

Ashley Berry

Ashley Berry brings a warm, community-focused approach to real estate, shaped by her Midwestern roots and a deep passion for helping others. Born and raised in Iowa, Ashley grew up embracing the charm of small-town...
Organization: Abilene
Hilary Pippin

Hilary Pippin

Hilary Pippin brings passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to her role at Ekdahl Real Estate. Hilary moved to Tuscola, TX at the age of 12 from Arlington with her family. She graduated from...
Organization: Abilene
Whitney Holcomb

Whitney Holcomb

Whitney Holcomb has been in real estate since May of 2015 with a passion for connecting people to their dream homes. Born and raised in Tyler, Texas, Whitney grew up in a proud, multi-generational military...
Organization: Abilene

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