Who were your heroes when growing up and how did they influence your life and career?
My daddy was – and still is – my hero. He taught me to have pride in everything I do and give 100%. No matter if it was making my bed, playing tennis, or making important business decisions. Most importantly, he taught to always help those in need. He is always helping neighbors, family, and friends when in need. It could be using his 50+ years as an electrician or his carpentry skills to help with a problem at someone’s, babysitting his best buddy (my son, Gunter) or giving me advice.
What is the toughest business decision you’ve faced?
No matter the circumstances, I always found it extremely difficult deciding to terminate an employee.
What problem do you solve?
I bring a strong sense of organization to the team and keep Powell and the business in line.
Where is the most exotic place you have ever been?
Peter Island, BVI
Lisa Leabo
Say hello to Lisa Leabo, SRS’s Business Manager. Lisa oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm and keeps the SRS office running smoothly. Lisa is integral to compliance and handles all SRS’s certifications. She also manages many financial functions including payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable on a weekly basis. Her high level of organization and expertise in cash flow management ensures SRS runs as efficiently as possible. She also assists Powell, SRS’s President and Founder, and is a member of the management committee. After graduating from UGA, Lisa moved to Aspen, Colorado for two years where she embarked on a successful, 20-year career in property management. She continued in property management on the east coast, in both Atlanta and Nashville. During her time in property management, she helped facilitate over $90 million in multifamily property sales. In 2004, Lisa was awarded Equity Residential Property of the Year. Lisa came to work at SRS in 2014 after returning to Thomasville. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church and serves on the board of directors of the Singletary Foundation. Lisa and her husband, Philip, have two sons, Justin (23) and Gunter (10), and two English bulldogs.
- A.B., Consumer Economics, 1993