Meet the team that will proudly make ATHENS Your Home
Athena Management & Real Estate is a full-service company that deals with various residential rentals and sales in the Classic City and surrounding counties.
Entirely operated by locals, this community-driven company aims to help find homes and keep roofs over heads! Athena advocates for all clients throughout their journeys by prioritizing empathy, honesty, and integrity with transparent and open communication.
Sally Pat Williams
Owner, Licensed Broker
Sally Pat is a Georgia native. Growing up in Covington, she came to Athens for the University of Georgia and never left! She impressively holds four degrees from the University of Georgia and is a Dawg fan for life.
Sally Pat lives and breathes Athens and knows the Classic City very well. She has raised two children, whose educations went straight down Baxter Street - from Alps Road to the University.
After 25 years of teaching for Clarke County Public Schools, Sally Pat earned her broker’s license and took over Athena Management as Owner/Operator in 2009.
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Athena Management & Real Estate
Holly Brightwell
Property Manager
Holly was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. Having been a proud local for 35+ years, she knows the area very well.
As a lover of Athens, Holly stayed close to home to attend the University of Georgia and the University of North Georgia, where she studied art.
Holly began working for Athena Management in the Fall of 2015 and became part of Sally Pat’s family and Athena Management’s Real Estate Services manager shortly after.
Holly loves to do anything outdoors, anything that includes her dogs, and enjoys live music and art.
Jessica Lenderman
Associate Broker
For more than a decade, Jessica has helped her clients and their specific needs. Her experience in property management and sales gives her a unique perspective to guide buyers, sellers and owners throughout the entire ownership process.
Since Jessica was born in Athens and has lived here most of her life, she has an in-depth knowledge of the inter- workings of Athens and the specific challenges that clients may face in this vibrant college town.
