Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida announced the promotion of veteran sales executive Jimmy Burgess to Chief Growth Officer. Burgess will be joining the executive team with a focus on agent training, coaching, recruitment and company growth strategies.

“This new role was created with Jimmy in mind to ensure our agents are the highest trained, best equipped and most supported real estate professionals in Northwest Florida,” said Hunter Harman, broker/co-owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida. “Jimmy brings more than 20 years of real estate experience to this position, helping them excel within their markets from St. George Island to Gulf Breeze.”

Jimmy Burgess, Chief Growth Officer

Burgess will concentrate on the training, coaching and strategic business guidance of the brokerage’s growing roster of over 150 agents across Florida’s Gulf Coast. A true local to the area, Burgess is a former brokerage owner, sales executive, best-selling author and an accomplished and sought-after public speaker with a passion for sharing his experiences and knowledge to benefit others.

“I am absolutely thrilled to wake up each day and pour into our local agents. I am focused on attracting top talent to our brand and adding value to agents by helping them develop the business of their dreams,” said Burgess. “We work with the best brokerage on the Gulf Coast and could not be more excited for the growth and success that lies ahead of us!”

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, which is independently owned and operated, became a member the of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network, operated by HSF Affiliates LLC, in 2016. Since that time, it has earned a host of honors, including being recognized for two consecutive years as members of the Berkshire Elite Circle, a prestigious designation given to the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.