Meet our team

Greg, a native of Burke County, North Carolina has lived in Morganton the majority of his life. He joined the military at a young age, serving as a Drill Sergeant, Paratrooper and also completing two combat tours in Iraq. He remained in the Army Reserve for 32 years, retiring as a Command Sergeants Major. Along with the Army Reserve, Greg maintained a Law Enforcement career of 30 years and served as a Master Trooper with the NC State Highway Patrol, retiring in 2013. Greg has been a licensed real estate broker since 1994. Since his retirement, he continues to serve his community as the Broker/Owner of Fonta Flora Realty with the same passion and dedication as he did in his two previous careers. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and a Master’s Degree in Justice Administration. Greg and his wife Kathy have two children and five grandchildren. His hobbies include fishing, hunting and boating on Lake James with his family. He feels blessed to live in such a beautiful community and is quick to share his enthusiasm.

Greg has served on the Burke County Board of Realtors and Received the 2022 Good Neighbor Award for his "devotion of service to others." 

Certifications/Licenses:

National Association of REALTORS®

North Carolina Association of REALTORS®

MLS of Burke County,

Meet Jessica Hodge

She sells dream homes in Morganton, NC and the surrounding area. Jessica has been selling real estate full-time for three years now. Her favorite part of her job is all the relationships and friendships she is making along the way. Nothing is more rewarding than helping someone buy their dream home!When Jessica's not being a Broker, you can catch her on Lake James or spending quality time with her family.

Certifications/Licenses:

National Association of REALTORS®

North Carolina Association of REALTORS®

MLS of Burke County

Born and raised right here in Burke County, Rick lives in downtown Morganton with his fiancé Jessica, another Broker with our firm. Having served the public for the past 11 years in Burke and surrounding counties with his boat service business, he knows what it means to be honest, straight up, and transparent with everyone, whether it be with a customer, client, or friend. 

For the past 5 years he has also been engaged with the buying, selling, and renting sides of real estate. With his experience he would love to help others meet their real estate goals, whether it be finding a first home, selling your current home or finding the next one, or searching for investment properties. 

In his free time, you can almost guarantee you’ll find him fishing on the Catawba River, Lake James, or Johns River to Lake Rhodhiss. Rick is eager to hear from you and talk about how he can assist in all your real estate needs, and help you become a part of our Fonta Flora Realty family. 

Certifications/Licenses: 

National Association of REALTORS®

North Carolina Association of REALTORS®  

MLS of Burke County

Originally from the West Coast, Megan and her family moved across the country to NC over 4 years ago. Megan and her husband, Travis, along with their four children enjoy hiking and exploring all the surrounding beauty. She has a lot of fun working with the Fonta Flora Realty team and makes sure the day to day operations of the firm are taken care of. You can find her office right off the greenway, stop by for a coffee and let her know how she can assist you in your property search! 

Rhonda has lived in this area her entire life, so she's known all along what others are just now discovering - that this area is both a place of great beauty and a great place to live. A real estate professional since 2005… and being from the area Rhonda really knows her way around Morganton, Marion and Lake James. Growing up, she lived in Old Fort in McDowell County, and has lived in Morganton for the past 31 years with her husband Jack. She actually met her husband at Lake James in the summer of 1989, and they have been together ever since.
Rhonda obtained her GRI (Graduate of REALTORS Institute) in 2006. She also has her SPS (Strategic Pricing Specialist) Designation and ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) Designation….to better help advise her buyers and sellers. She is a member with the Chamber of Commerce and Co-Editor of Welcome Home to Morganton a local publication about our great town.
Needless to say, this beautiful area is particularly special to her. She loves taking short day trips to Asheville, Blowing Rock, Charlotte and other close by towns all within 45-75 minutes of Morganton- Lake James. In her spare time, she enjoys boating and playing at the lake, tennis and spending time with friends and family.

Harrison moved to Morganton from the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2014. She has a degree in Mathematics from Meredith College and holds a position on the board at the Outreach Center here in Morganton and is a current member at the Moose Lodge. She has worked in customer service for over 15 years and has been in the real estate field since 2014. Harrison and her husband, Stephen, have one daughter and two dogs. When she is not working, you can find her at Lake James with her family or playing golf. 

Having relocated herself, she understands the allure of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the needs of clients relocating to the area. Whether you are moving here for the various trails in South Mountains State Park or Linville Gorge, boating on Lake James, the breweries in Morganton and surrounding areas, or the many other activities to be done throughout the Appalachian Mountains, give her a call to help you find your new home!

Jennifer moved to Morganton in 1998 from Ohio.  She is a graduate of Ohio University and East Carolina University.  Jennifer has spent her career as a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.   She has been a real estate professional  in Burke County since 2015.  She has served on the Burke County Board of Realtors from 2017 - 2019 and Morganton Day School Board of Trustees from 2014-2019.  When she is not serving the community, she and her husband, Jody, and twin daughters enjoy spending time at their home on Lake James boating and swimming.

Tina graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Virginia University and has an MBA from the University of South Florida.  She has been in Sales and Marketing her entire career and has worked with DuPont, Proctor and Gamble, Glaxo, and Pfizer.  Tina is a licensed Real Estate Broker in NC and a licensed realtor in TX.  She holds several real estate designations.  Tina prides herself in her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and her commitment to serving clients at the very highest level.  She loves helping people and truly enjoys being a realtor.  She is focused on providing world class experiences from the initial conversation through closing on a clients dream home or sale of their existing home.

Tina moved to beautiful Lake James in 2021.  She and her husband, Paul, have 2 grown children and are members of Nebo Crossing Church in Marion.  She enjoys fishing, boating, entertaining, and travel.

Joe moved to Morganton in 1994 from New Jersey.  He is a Lees-McRae College Alumni and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Criminal Justice.  After serving our community for over 20 years, Joe retired from the Morganton Department of Public Safety with the rank of Captain over the Criminal Investigations Division.  After retiring, he continued to work with Emergency Service Organizations by providing risk management consulting services to NC Fire Departments and Rescue Squads.  Joe has an obvious compassion for helping others.  He looks forward to assisting those who are looking for their dream home, vacation getaway or investment opportunity plus assisting those who are ready to sell their current property and move onto their next adventure.  Joe, his wife Katrina, and their son enjoy spending their spare time cruising the roads of the Blue Ridge Mountains, boating on Lake James, or just lounging around the pool.       

Meet Steven Michael Stedillie, a Realtor® who has a passion for helping his clients achieve their goals, whether that's buying their dream home or selling their current property. Steven grew up in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where he learned the value of hard work and determination by raising cattle, playing sports and being involved in a plethora of extracurricular activities. He attended college and earned a degree in Botany, which paved the way for his work in urban agriculture (hydroponics / aquaponics), organic farming, and project management in the solar industry.

Since moving to western North Carolina in 2013, Steven founded and developed Treehouse Farms, an organic vegetable farm in Burnsville (Now being operated by Seven Seeds Farm). He also helped co-found Fox and Beaux Boutique in downtown Asheville, which has since become one of Asheville's most popular custom wedding ring designers and highest rated jewelry stores.
When he is not helping his clients, Steven can be found enjoying Lake James or pursuing his hobbies of homesteading, gardening, cooking, fishing, hiking, golfing, backpacking, and traveling the world. He has a deep love for God, people and nature.

With his diverse background, attention to detail, and commitment to his clients, Steven is the perfect real estate agent for anyone who wants to buy or sell a property in Burke county and the surrounding areas Give him a call to grab a coffee and discuss your real estate interests and needs today!