Our Realty Story
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vermont Realty Group is led by experienced professionals who believe strong leadership, ethical standards, and long-term relationships are the foundation of success — for clients and agents alike.
Jack Russell
Founder
Jack Russell founded Jack Associates Real Estate, Inc. in 1972 in his home in Georgia, Vermont. Since then Jack Associates has grown from one small office in Milton to 10 offices throughout northwestern and central Vermont. After 40+ years as a top producing CENTURY 21 company, Jack Associates joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and changed our name to Vermont Realty Group. Our name represents a group of the finest real estate professionals in Vermont. We are one of Vermont’s top companies and we have continuously been ranked among the top companies in New England, and in the nation. Our professionalism has been recognized time and again, winning us prestigious awards such as the Quality Service Pinnacle and Centurion awards, the Five Star Excellence Award from Cartus Relocation Network, and reader’s choice awards from local media.
Renick Darnell-Martin
Vice President & General Manager
As Vice President and General Manager, Renick Darnell-Martin oversees brokerage operations, agent development, and long-term strategy across Vermont.
Renick brings a leadership background rooted in accountability, training, and performance — with experience spanning real estate brokerage operations, recruiting, and organizational leadership. His focus is on building systems that support agents at every stage of their career while maintaining the high standards associated with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand.
Under his leadership, the brokerage emphasizes agent support, professional development, ethical practice, and a collaborative culture designed for long-term success — not short-term volume.
Lisa Meyer
Principal Broker
As Principal Broker, Lisa Meyer is responsible for brokerage compliance, transaction oversight, and upholding the legal and ethical standards of the firm.
Known for her deep knowledge of Vermont real estate law and contract practices, Lisa plays a critical role in supporting agents through complex transactions while ensuring clients are protected at every stage of the process.
Her leadership reinforces a culture of professionalism, accuracy, and confidence — giving agents the backing they need to navigate transactions with clarity and trust.
Together, our leadership team is committed to creating a brokerage environment where agents are supported, clients are well-served, and professionalism remains the standard.
