Our Team
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Tommy Garten
In Memoriam
Tommy started in the Real Estate and Auction business at a young age. He became a partner of Greenway’s Real Estate and Auction Company in 1974. In 1986 his father passed away and he became Owner, Broker, and Auctioneer of the company. He was a 1970 graduate of Covington High School, 1972 graduate of Ferrum Jr. College with an Associate Degree, and a 1974 graduate of James Madison University with a B.S. in Marketing. After completing his degree, Tommy graduated from Reppert School of Auctioneering. He has since owned and managed several successful businesses here in the Alleghany Highlands. He has been awarded the Covington High School Alumni of the Year Award, served on the Board of Trustees at Ferrum College and was appointed by the Governor of the State of Virginia to the Auctioneer Regulator Board. He had first-hand experience in owning and managing livestock and agricultural real estate. Tommy’s experience, professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail were the foundation of his success. He resided in the Alleghany Highlands with his wife, Marybeth. They have two sons and five grandchildren he enjoyed spending time with.
Matt Garten
Matt Garten has grown up in the Real Estate and Auction business. Since the age of 3 he could be found on Saturdays at his father’s feet holding up items for sale while the chant rang out. From there Matt moved into setting up sales, displays, listing sales, and taking bids while in high school and college.
In 2000 Matt obtained his auction license and began officially “crying” bids for Greenway’s. Matt now holds Auction and Real Estate Broker’s licenses in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. He specializes in Auctions, and Commercial Real Estate sale and leasing.
Robert “Dizzy” Garten
Robert “Dizzy” Garten was raised in the family real estate and auction business. He started attending and working sales at age 2 and could often be seen holding items or yelling “yep.” He began taking a more active role in the business throughout elementary and high school, setting sales up and taking bids. Dizzy received his Virginia auctioneers license in 2000 after attending Reppert School of Auctioning in Auburn, Indiana.
Since 2000, Dizzy has been listing auctions, calling bids, and performing all aspects of the trade. Shortly after acquiring his Virginia license, Dizzy received a West Virginia auction license and Virginia Real estate license. He is an instrumental part of Greenway’s success and is available to talk about a possibility of listing a home for sale at auction, or listing conventionally at any time. Aside from his real estate and auction career, Dizzy enjoys managing and operating the family farms and spending time with his wife Heidi, and sons Tate and Hank.
Dizzy’s specialties include: Commercial Real Estate, Homes, Farms, Vehicles, Livestock, and Equipment
Tara Simmons-Brewster
Professional, hardworking and enthusiastic are qualities that make a great Real Estate Agent. Tara strives to uphold these three words on a daily basis. She started working as an agent with Greenway’s Real Estate and Auction Company in 2006. She’s a 2001 Covington High School graduate and a 2006 Radford University graduate with a B.S. in Business Management and Minor in Economics. She resides here in the Alleghany Highlands with her husband Larry, son Jaxon, daughter Larrah Grace, three dogs Cooper, Goldie, and Ellie Mae. She coached high school girls’ basketball for 17 years at Covington High School. Tara is a member of the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce board, GLOW-a group of ladies that raises money to assist cancer patients, and Miss Virginia Organization board. Tara also is the owner of Formal and Florals on Main in Covington, VA. The Brewsters are natives of the Alleghany Highlands. They love kayaking and fishing the rivers as well as hunting in the great mountains. If you are looking to sell or buy a home, let Tara go to work for you!
Cristen Walton
Cristen was born and raised in Alleghany County, Virginia, and has a deep love and respect for the natural beauty and tight-knit communities of both Virginia and West Virginia.
Cristen has been in the hospitality industry for 10+ years and has always had a passion for connecting with people from all walks of life, which led her to the exciting world of real estate.
Cristen knows the importance of having a place to call home and is honored to be helping clients navigate through this process in both Virginia and West Virginia!
From the first contact to final closing, Cristen is ready to help you every step of the way.
