About Our Firm

Cell: 928-242-1821
Email: corina@resortaz.com
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Corina DuCharme is a hard-working Associate Broker serving the entire White Mountains. Corina has been living in Pinetop for the last 30 years and has two grown children and four beautiful grandchildren. Corina enjoys living in the mountains and being around nature; you will often find her on one of the area’s many hiking and biking trails. Corina loves playing tennis and has recently taken up golf.

Corina has been a real estate professional in Pinetop for the last 22 years at Frank M. Smith & Associates Realty. She has served on many local boards, including the White Mountain Association of Realtors and the White Mountain Hospice Foundation.

In 2006, she was voted Realtor of the Year by the membership of the White Mountain Association of Realtors. Not only is Corina knowledgeable and experienced, but she is abundantly passionate about the White Mountains of Arizona. Corina’s excellence and determination will help you find the perfect second home or year-round residence.

Cell: 928-242-3997
Email: kevin@resortaz.com

Kevin has a strong attachment to the White Mountains of Arizona and has worked hard in real estate here for the past 26 years. Before that, he went to elementary school in Lakeside, where the Police station is now, and graduated from Blueridge High school in 1973. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University in 1980. He worked for Hughes Aircraft Company for 15 years traveling around the world and teaching the AGM-65D air-to-ground missile system to pilots and ground crews in several different countries.

Kevin moved back to Pinetop when his second son was born in 1994 and started his real estate career at Frank M. Smith & Associates. He made Realtor of the Year in 1998 and went on to be President of the White Mountain Association of Realtors in 2002. He also taught real estate pre-licensing, contract writing, and the code of ethics for Northland Pioneer College from 2000 to 2011. Kevin went on to receive his Certified Residential Brokerage management certification in 2014.

Knowledge, experience, and compassion for the real estate industry are what Kevin brings to the negotiating table. Nothing less!

Cell: 928-242-9529
Email: lisa@resortaz.com
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Energetic enthusiasm and a “get it done” attitude best describes Lisa, a Realtor at Frank M. Smith & Associates Realty since 2012. Lisa works hard for her clients and keeps them in the loop every step of the buying or selling process. Lisa left the Chicago area to attend college in Arizona, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arizona. After many years in the field of social work, she changed paths and earned her real estate license.

Prior to arriving in Pinetop, Lisa and her family resided in the Tucson area. She and her husband, Kevin, own and operate O’Connell Construction, Inc., focusing on spec homes in the White Mountains. They have two grown sons and recently became grandparents and are loving this new experience!

Cell: 928-521-0215
Email: dean@resortaz.com

Dean Nelson grew up in La Crescenta, California, where he attended Crescenta Valley High School and Glendale College. Eventually, he discovered Pinetop, AZ, and fell in love with the White Mountains. Dean has had his real estate license in Arizona since 1995, and he began working at Frank M. Smith & Associates Realty in 2001. Dean donates his time to the local Little Leagues for softball and baseball. He has also volunteered for the softball travel leagues, as well as club wrestling teams for the local school.

He has two grown children who were raised in Pinetop and still live here, along with three grandchildren. He has a spoiled pet named Rocky, and he loves being outdoors. He also enjoys playing golf and working out. Dean is the type of real estate agent that keeps himself available for his clients, which is very important in the real estate community. Dean’s hard work and dedication will ensure that you receive the best real estate experience.

Cell: 928-242-1509
Email: heathermdempsey@gmail.com 

Cell: 480-322-7436
Email: lpeters@resortaz.com

Lindsay has been an Arizona native all her life. Born and raised in Flagstaff, she has always felt at home in the mountains. After marrying her husband Brighton in 2014 and moving to the Lakeside area, she has developed a love for the White Mountains. Lindsay is enthusiastic about what she does and knew she wanted to spend her career at Frank M Smith and Associates. It is important that she offers her customers the best service and experience possible. Lindsay believes in honesty and kindness and sees every day as a gift as she strives to live life to the fullest.

She likes to spend her time with her family, outdoors and ranching cattle. Lindsay and her husband spend a lot of time in the surrounding areas with their horses and two Queensland Heelers, Deets and Shania. She feels that she has been greatly blessed to be able to call this beautiful place home and loves every opportunity to assist others as they make Pinetop-Lakeside their home, too!

Cell: 928-242-7628
Email: wmrealtoring@resortaz.com
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Shelby has been a licensed Realtor in the state of Arizona since 2015.  She is the third generation of women in her family to sell real estate for Frank M. Smith & Associates.  Shelby has the best mentor, her mother, who is the designated Broker for Frank M. Smith & Associates, Inc.

Shelby was born and raised in the White Mountains and plans to live here, happily, for the rest of her life.  She has a deep passion for this area and cherishes the place she calls home.  You could say she is a White Mountain expert, who knows the area, the hiking trails, the lakes, restaurants, subdivisions, etc.  Her plan is to help her clients know the area as well as she does so when they move into their new home/town, they feel comfortable.  

Shelby was the 1st Vice President for the White Mountain Association of Realtors in 2021.  She previously was the chair for the WMAR MLS committee and the YPN committee.  She believes that a Realtor is more than just houses and should get involved with local boards and with community outreach.  Shelby is not only a member of WMAR she is also a member of the Scottsdale Association of Realtors and ARMLS. 

Shelby is a mother to two wonderful children who have both been born and will continue to be raised in the White Mountains.

Reviews from past clients on Zillow & Realtor.com have said that Shelby is patient, friendly, easy to work with, knowledgeable, professional, efficient, energetic, makes the Real Estate process smooth and stress free and has local knowledge.

When Shelby is not at work you can find her in the woods with her family hunting, fishing or hiking and enjoying this beautiful place she calls home.

Cell: 623-910-9531
Email: steve@swadesign.com

Steve loves working with White Mountain home and commercial real estate sellers to produce a successful transaction using cutting-edge marketing, sales, and publishing tools. His customized approach to real estate comes from his diverse experience first as a Newsroom Cartoonist, a long-time creative director at major publications, and as direct mail marketer, owner, and publisher of SWA Design LLC and The Real Estate Book. Steve proudly brings his experience to Frank M Smith & Associates – and gets results!

Steve has been married to Judy for over 40 years, has three wonderful children (Chris, Mike, and Mollie) and two amazing grandchildren (Cara and Charlie). When not helping his buyers and sellers, Steve loves to play disc golf, mountain bike, hike, camp, play volleyball, and enjoy a series or two on
Netflix.

Phone: 928-369-4000
Email: becky@resortaz.com

Becky is a second-generation Arizona native with over 20 years of experience in office administration. Her expansive background includes working in the healthcare, public education, and staff recruiting/HR industries.

She works alongside the board members for White Mountain Clothe-A-Child and takes care of their grant writing. Recently she helped coordinate a food drive for Backpack Snacks of the White Mountains.

She has a compassionate heart and is always willing to help others. She is also witty and sarcastic, which makes her a lot of fun to be around. 

Becky enjoys planning events, managing social media, and building relationships with the community and other businesses.  

In her spare time, she can be found hiking with her dog Leah, practicing yoga and meditation, drinking matcha or dirty chai’s from local coffee shops, grabbing sushi with friends, and listening to true crime podcasts. She is a family-oriented person and loves spending time with her family as often as possible

Becky looks forwarding to helping you connect with one of our Realtors, or booking your next event/Wedding at our venue! 

Phone: 928-369-4000
Email: chad@resortaz.com

Phone: 928-369-4000
Email: kat@resortaz.com

Phone: 928-369-4000
Email: sam@resortaz.com

Meet Samantha Riepel: The Association Maestro, Mom Extraordinaire, and Nature’s Biggest Fan! 

Samantha Riepel isn’t just your average Association Manager; she’s the mastermind behind the scenes, making magic happen while wearing a superhero cape (well, metaphorically). When she’s not skillfully juggling her managerial duties, she’s living life to the fullest with a heart as big as the ocean and a sense of humor as wild as the wind.

Sam’s not your typical 9-to-5 pro; she’s a proud mom who’s mastered the art of multitasking. She navigates meetings, deadlines, and diaper changes with grace and a wink. The way she effortlessly switches from boardroom boss to bedtime storyteller is nothing short of legendary.

But there’s more to Samantha than her managerial prowess and supermom abilities. She’s a nature enthusiast, a bona fide beach bum, and a forest fanatic. You’ll often find her barefoot in the sand, singing along with the waves, or getting lost among the trees, embracing the serenity of the great outdoors.

Her home is a bustling menagerie, where she shares her love for creatures of all sizes. Cats, dogs, chickens, goats, and horses galore – she’s got it all! And rumor has it, even the neighborhood squirrels know her by name.

And speaking of creatures, Samantha’s heart belongs to the majestic orca whales. She’ll light up with excitement the moment you ask her about these incredible marine giants. She can talk about them for hours, and she’d probably dive into the ocean to join them if she could.

In a world that sometimes feels too serious, Samantha Riepel is a breath of fresh air. Her life is a joyful blend of professionalism, parenting, and a deep connection to the natural world. So, if you’re ever in need of a good laugh, some animal wisdom, or a dose of oceanic inspiration, Samantha is the friend you didn’t know you were missing.

Cell: 928-369-4000
Email: rentals@resortaz.com

Konnor was born in Tucson and only a year later moved to Pinetop and has made it his home since. He grew up playing soccer and played for Blue Ridge High School. In his senior year, he was awarded 1st team all-state. Konnor took his soccer career to college and played for two years until deciding to return to Pinetop and work for Frank M. Smith & Associates in the Property Management department.

Konnor loves to play video games on the computer he built; his computer prowess has dubbed him as the office “tech support.” If he isn’t playing video games, you can usually find him working out at the gym or playing board games with friends and family. Konnor started working for Frank M. Smith & Associates in the vacation rental department in 2014 as an assistant to the Property Manager. Beginning in 2017, he was promoted to Property Manager and enjoys working with both owners and guests.