Our Associates

Born and raised in Tampa, Lisa brings her considerable knowledge of the Tampa area and all of the surrounding communities to her real estate practice. Before transitioning to M&A as a Realtor, her background included customer service in the healthcare industry for over twelve years. Throughout her career, Lisa developed a deep understanding of the importance of exceptional service, effective communication and attention to detail. With a warm personable nature, her passion is to build positive relationships with her clients. She is the perfect guide for your real estate journey. Reach out to her today and experience her professionalism and care firsthand.

Along with her impressive real estate practice, Alex brings style and professionalism to all that she does. She puts a heavy focus on her clients, with attention to transaction detail and possession of excellent communication skills, and she has impeccable taste and an eye for architecture and decor. In addition to these quality characteristics and contagious enthusiasm for her work, Alex is passionate about helping others. Not only does she devote her energy toward helping clients buy and sell their homes, but she also spends her spare time volunteering for the Children's Cancer Center. Now residing and raising her own family in Tampa, Alex graduated from the University of South Florida and has served as a Realtor on both sides of the Bay. A proud recipient of both the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation and the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, Alex is a master networker with local organizations, such as the Carrollwood Area Business Association (CABA), and has created unique marketing tools for her clients, including a buyers and sellers guide for first-time homebuyers.

A Tampa native, Brandon graduated from the University of South Florida where he received his B.S. in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate. As a lifelong Tampa resident, Brandon has extensive knowledge of the Tampa Bay Area. He prides himself on being family-oriented and understanding the value of investing in a home. Brandon possesses a hard-working attitude and unmatched devotion to his clients. Besides his passion for real estate, his strengths include organizational skills, attention to details, and accessibility to get customers into the right homes. In his spare time, Brandon plays lacrosse and enjoys watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Born and raised in Tampa, Kimmie brings her considerable knowledge of the Tampa area and all the communities within to her real estate practice. She is a former Hillsborough County schoolteacher and a psychology graduate of the University of South Florida. As a trusted real estate advisor, Kimmie devotes her energy helping clients in a friendly and professional manner, focusing attention on all details and deadlines. She represents the region's finest properties with exceptional skill, using the most innovative technologies currently available. She truly enjoys helping others and will guide you through each step of the way while building lifelong relationships.

A native of Puerto Rico and raised in Florida, Elisabet (Ellie) is fluent in Spanish and English. She has spent her entire professional life in the Tampa Bay area which gives her an advantage in her knowledge of the city and surrounding areas. Prior to obtaining her Real Estate License, Ellie worked in the medical field then went back to school to obtain her Bachelor's in legal studies. She has a Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. In addition to being a Realtor, Ellie holds administrative and entrepreneurial positions with home building and home inspection services. Ellie is married to her husband Michael, and they have four children and family dogs. Being raised in and having a big family, she understands how hectic life can be, and is delighted to make your home buying/selling experience a pleasant and stress-free process.

A native Floridian, born and raised in Tampa with multigenerational Florida roots, Michael has built very strong community ties here. As a builder with over 20 years of experience in residential construction, renovations, land acquisition and development, he has always demonstrated a true passion for helping people's dreams become a reality by creating beautiful luxury homes for them. With a diverse history in business related to the housing industry and having held many positions in management, Michael is widely considered to be a new home construction specialist. In addition, he has worked with investors on acquiring investment properties for renovation and sale with great success. His knowledge and time-tested experience in the Tampa Bay area's housing market is hard to rival. His energy, work ethic, and highly competitive nature are always fully dedicated to achieving success for his clients. Michael strives to focus on his clients' needs by providing clear and concise communication, fair and honest business dealings, total and complete transparency, along with high energy marketing of their properties to bring forth the most competitive offers possible. With that said, he looks forward to representing you in the buying or selling of your home.

As a Tampa native, Jackie is proud to represent her area's real estate market. She strives to offer the best customer service to each and every individual or family looking for a home here in the Tampa Bay area. Jackie loves the Tampa Bay region and enjoys welcoming new people and families and sharing all that our area has to offer. So this is why she chose Real Estate both before and after a 30-year career as a school and district administrator in her local public school district. The Tampa Bay area real estate market is very intriguing. There are numerous "areas of town" that are in our locality and close to beaches, family activities, and constant excitement with never-ending opportunities! Our Sports, the Arts, and the various nature activities will ensure there is always something to do and places to go. As an agent with Mihara & Associates, Jackie is ready to help you.

Born and raised in Troy, Michigan, Dave graduated from Oakland University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in communication and a minor in marketing. In his real estate practice, Dave specializes in waterfront property and investment property transactions. Connecting with people and helping them make the best decisions they can are his professional passions. In his free time you can catch Dave playing and watching a variety of sports. Basketball and golf are his favorites.

Brent was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan and attended college in California during the Vietnam era. He volunteered for military service and served in the U.S. Air Force. After returning from Vietnam, Brent was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Michigan, but longing for the beauty of the Tampa Bay area, he moved back here in 1974. For 19 years, Brent owned his own businesses. He started with a small deli, and over the years owned nine different restaurants. After selling his last restaurant, he decided that real estate was a natural fit. He then became a buyer's agent and also a sales consultant for two major builders who specialized in townhomes, condos, and villas. With many years of experience working with buyers and sellers, and hundreds of sales specializing in townhomes, Brent knows how to match buyers and sellers with the right properties. Customer satisfaction is his ultimate goal. Trust is the key to a successful relationship, and Brent does everything he can to ensure his clients have a positive and successful real estate experience.

Marilaine has lived in Tampa for most of her life. She attended local schools and has spent her entire professional career in the Tampa Bay area. She believes in giving back to her community, and is a long-standing member and past-president of the Kiwanis Club of Tampa. She also spent many years volunteering with the United Way of Tampa Bay. Her years in management with the IBM Corporation and her account management experience with a well-known staffing company prepared her well for a dynamic real estate career. Marilaine is a dedicated real estate professional whom people trust with their most-valuable asset. It's a responsibility that she takes very seriously. She knows the neighborhoods and area schools. She keeps track of market conditions, the local economy, and stays in constant touch with her clients throughout the process. Marilaine always does her best to make the process of buying or selling a home, a pleasurable and stress-free experience.

Originally from Boston, Greg moved to Tampa, and after 25 years here joined M&A. Greg received a B.S. in education from University of Tampa and an M.A. in administration from USF. He taught science for 14 years and was in administration for 4 years before making a career change from education to real estate. In his spare time Greg is a guitarist and a connoisseur of classic cars.

A Florida native, Julie received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of South Florida. While lending support to her husband's career with World Wrestling Entertainment, she raised three children and pursued her career in the real estate industry. Her knowledge of the Tampa Bay area, as well as her ability to listen to what her clients' needs are and to satisfy those needs, are her strengths. If you are interested in buying or selling a home, feel free to contact Julie directly at 813-334-6262 or by email at juliesimon@earthlink.net. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with you.