Meet Our Team

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Wayne “Butch” Songy Jr – Sponsoring Broker in LA & MS, Northshore Office Manager, Agent, Property Manager

I grew up in Metairie where I attended St. Christopher Elementary School, Archbishop Rummel High School, and the University of New Orleans. In 1993, I moved to Slidell where I began a 20 year career as a teacher. During this time I coached many youth sports teams, and was involved the local Christmas Toy Collection Program.

I have been happily married for almost 29 years and have 3 children, a wonderful daughter-in-law, soon to be son-in-law and a faithful Yorkie. My entire family is active in the Slidell tennis community where we participate in charity tournaments for groups such as Make a Wish, and the Boys’ and Gils’ Club. We are active members of our church parish where my wife and I help in marriage preparation, my son has served as Youth Group director, and my daughters are on leadership and retreat committees to work with younger children. We are also a proud Tiger family as my son is a graduate and now teacher at Slidell High School and my daughters are both graduates who participated in many school clubs and activities. My son is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, and my daughters both attend SLU.

My career in real estate as a realtor and property management specialist is very exciting and rewarding. I am licensed as an agent and broker in both Louisiana and Mississippi so I can assist my clients even more.  I so enjoy the many people I meet and the opportunity to help them achieve all of their real estate goals and dreams!

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Wayne Songy Sr – Founder, Associate Broker

Wayne has such a passion for helping others live the American Dream.

Wayne Songy is President & Owner of Wayne Songy & Associates, located in Metairie behind Clearview Shopping Center, where he enjoys actively selling Real Estate. Some of his previous experience includes: For 13 years, he worked for Buccola McKenzie Realtors, then Executive Vice President for Wagner & Truax, Better Homes & Gardens – where he built his knowledge in rental & property management & for 4 years, oversaw 450 agents within the company. Both agencies were sold out to other companies, causing Wayne to start his own Company, where he has been almost 30 years!

Wayne is from New Orleans & grew up in Metairie. He went on to gain much experience by continuing his education through more programming-the GRI Graduate Realtors’ Institute), CRB (Certified Residential Broker), & CAM (Certified Apartment Manager, which was awarded by the National Apartment Association). The amazing part is less than 1% of all realtors have completed all 3 programs. Outside of this rigorous schooling, Wayne found time to be President of the Jefferson Board of Realtors, & Past District President of the Arkansas/LA District Exchange Clubs.

Fay’s sister has been Wayne’s assistant for 30 years, & actually introduced them! Wayne & Fay have been married 21 years this November. They have 2 daughters, Terri & Anita & a son to continue the family name, Wayne Jr. They are also blessed to have 10 grandchildren! They reside in Mandeville.

Wayne enjoys watching LSU and Saints Football He is involved in many family activities. Wayne’s burning desire is to always remain just as happy as he is now & wishes the same happiness for his children & grandchildren!

Wayne’s Key to Success is that he truly loves what he does. Plain & simple – the Golden Rule – he treats others, how they would want to be treated.

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Stephanie Songy – Agent, Property Manager, Office Manager

Born and raised in New Orleans, I attended Mt. Carmel Academy and The University of New Orleans. I moved to Slidell with my husband Wayne in 1993 and taught in the area for 29 years. I love spending my free time with my husband and children camping, playing tennis, and enjoying local sporting events and festivals. I have also worked with the St. Tammany Toys for Tots program and the East St. Tammany Relay for Life.

With my husband, father-in-law, and mother all being involved in real estate, I have been around the industry for many years. When my husband joined the company, I became involved with the company’s marketing, social media, and daily office activity. I recently retired from teaching and am so excited to begin a career as a full time realtor and property manager. I am so enjoying helping people all over the area find their dream homes, sell their homes to begin new chapters, or manage their properties so they meet their real estate goals. I also love sharing our company with others as I feel our professional, personal service is beyond compare. I enjoy telling them what makes us unique and how we can help them with all their real estate needs.

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Holley Hartdegen – Agent, Property Manager

I was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish and moved to Slidell in 2010. I come from a background in education which allows me to bring patience and organization skills to bear when working with my real estate clients.

I attended the University of New Orleans and earned a degree in education. Before being an educator, I worked in the banking industry for nearly ten years.

I entered the Real Estate world in order to share my love of homes and help people accomplish home-ownership, and I have not looked back!

I am married and live in Slidell, La with my spouse, Kenny, our three children and four dogs. We enjoy spending time in our backyard enjoying our pool and going to the beach.

I would love to help you with any of your real estate needs!

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Mary Salley – Agent

I love helping friends find their home. After enjoying my career with  ATT/BellSouth for 30 years and then as an office administrator for TXI/TEC Minerals for 15, I thought retirement was for me. NOT! I went to work for Mitch Welch, Right Direction Realty, as his transaction coordinator, learned a lot about real estate and decided to get my license.  I wish I had done this 40 years ago. I am so pleased to be able to join Mitch’s dear friend Wayne Songy as part of the Right Direction Team. With licenses in Louisiana and Mississippi I am always on the go. I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother and enjoy spending time with my friends and family. With a strong faith in Jesus I desire to share His love with others. If you are searching for a home or property, let’s do it together.

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Sheryl Godwin – Agent

Sheryl  is a full-time realtor and has received achievement awards from the Area Board of Realtors having multimillion dollar sales.She has also earned sales awards from Local  Keller Williams Realty. She has a professional background in interior design adding to her unique and practical skill set. She even designed and built her own home. With her design background she knows what few enhancements will make a significant difference in the pricing  of your home. Clients will attest to her knowledge, trustworthiness and hard work ethic.Sheryl wants to be your realtor, not just for the sale, but for life!

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Ethan Hunt – Agent

Ethan is a northern Louisiana native, but he has lived on the Northshore since attending Southeastern Louisiana University and marrying his loving wife. Ethan is passionate about real estate investing and property management, and he is ready to help you find the perfect investment or residential property for you and your family.

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Chris Stanga – Agent

Let me make life easier for you! My name is Chris Stanga, and I’ve lived on the North Shore since 2005. The area is incredible and I have been fortunate to be able to build such a great life for my family here. Prior to moving to the area I hung my hat in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and Connecticut. I can truly say, there is no place like the North Shore, and I would love nothing more than to help others experience this amazing locale. I am a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University (History), a father to two amazing boys, and a licensed real estate professional who thrives on helping people create amazing memories. Let me help you find the perfect place to call home! Call me any time! Information is free and I love to help! 985-789-4889.

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Danielle Randall – Agent. Property Manager

My name is Danielle Stiller, and I want to help you make your dream of becoming a homeowner come true! I have been living in the Slidell area for 41 years and have been a Real Estate Agent for almost 6 years. Between my husband and I, we have 5 kids and 2 grandkids. We attend Northshore Church and are very active in the ministry of Shore Students in which we are both small group leaders for 7th-12th grade students. I have a degree in accounting technology and received my Real Estate License in May 2018. I love working for Wayne Songy & Associates because it’s like being with family. I am looking forward to meeting you and helping you get started on your journey of becoming a homeowner or helping you sell your home. 

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Henry P. Calamari – Agent

I am very excited to join the team at Wayne Songy & Associates. I am a New Orleans native and moved to Slidell in 1973 and have resided here ever since.  I attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary school and Pope John Paul II Catholic High School. My college experience lasted only a few semesters at UNO until I decided to follow my Dad’s footsteps with a career in Real Estate.  In March of 1987, I received my real estate license. I am a third generation agent in the real estate industry dating back to when my grandfather opened his own real estate company in New Orleans in the 1940’s. Years later, his two sons joined him in the business. I am a multi-million dollar producer and have received many awards over the years.

My community involvement is something I am proud of. I have coached basketball for over 20 years volunteering my time at both SYBA and also Pope John Paul’s 8th grade team. I was also grateful to have coached my son for many years. I am very active myself enjoying sports such as running, tennis, golfing and bowling. I currently serve on the Slidell Tennis Association Board of Directors which I have been involved with for many years. I am an active parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where I serve as a Eucharistic Minister and I am also a member of the Knights of Columbus holding a Fourth Degree. In 1997, I married my sweetheart, Kimberly Moore, and we have two grown children which we all live in Slidell just a few blocks from each other. 

I am here for any of your real estate needs on the Northshore for both listing and selling your property. I also am very experienced in new construction properties.

 

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Renee Lebeau – Agent

As a native New Orleanian, I graduated from Mount Carmel Academy and the University of New Orleans with a BS in Business Administration and a minor in Management.  I began my Real Estate career after graduating from UNO, working for a commercial Real Estate development company on the Northshore.  After 6 successful years on the commercial side and working part-time for the Urban Land Institute, I left my real estate career to help operate my family’s air conditioning and refrigeration business while continuing to manage my own personal real estate investments over the years.

My passion and enthusiasm for real estate never waned which led me back to pursue a full-time career in real estate in 2019.  I work primarily on the residential side this time, but do still love commercial sales, leasing and property management.  Negotiation is my favorite part of the process as I strive to get my client the best deal possible while being fair and honest with everyone involved in the transaction.  

In my spare time, I love spending time with my fiancée, Louis, boating, travelling and doing anything fun and I have 3 amazing grown children.  I love to network in the community and volunteer with the ‘Rosie Program’ with Habitat for Humanity during women’s build week.

So, if you are looking for a professional to help you find a new home or a great investment property, look no further!  I have the knowledge and desire to help you find that perfect property on the Northshore and in the Southern Mississippi area.

 

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Mary Lynn Grimes – Agent

Graduated from Archbishop Chappelle and U.L.L. She has 35 years of outside sales in the medical profession, computer sales, and mortgages. She has been licensed since 2012. She has 1 daughter and 2 grandchildren. She has won numerous sales awards over the years.

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Mike Chamberlain – Agent

My name is Michael R. Chamberlain and I have been a REALTOR for a few years now and have really enjoyed this exciting career path. I have found working with Wayne Songy and Associates very fulfilling professionally and the agents there have been just wonderful. I grew up in the Midwest and moved to Louisiana in the early 80’s.  I was in the medical field for many years and successfully owned and operated several independent pharmacies.

In 2012 I sold all my stores and committed to a new career path in Real Estate. I am married 24 years with two children and presently live in Ponchatoula, LA. I’m active in my church, love dogs, and woodworking. I teach at Delta College as a pharmacy technician instructor and love working with young people.  It has been rewarding getting them started not only in a career, but also for some of them buying their first home.. I am truly blessed.

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Jennifer Officer – Agent

I grew up on the Westbank, and I have fond memories of the many New Orleans institutions that “ain’t dere no more.” Fast forward to 2007- I relocated to the Northshore and found serenity in the area of Lacombe. I have an amazing son, Clifton, who is my entire world and my greatest gift from God. We have two dogs, a Pug named Coco and an English Bulldog named Cardi-May. I enjoy rollerskating and trampoline jumping with Clifton, but I work out and exercise to keep up with my energetic son.

Being a Realtor is a long-time dream of mine as  I have done well in sales, including owning and operating a fitness center and an e-commerce business. My past sales experience serves me well aiding me with an attention to detail and client satisfaction which are both important factors in a successful real estate transaction. Feel free to contact me for all your real estate needs, and I will serve you with the utmost professionalism.