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Jill Ponozzo Associate Broker, MI

Licensed as an Associate Broker in Michigan, Jill is a seasoned professional who brings more than 25 years of industry leadership to the Stephens team. Her career is defined by a deep-rooted knowledge of the Upper Michigan market with a proven track record of success, consistently recording top-producing sales. Before joining Stephens in 2024, Jill owned and operated her own brokerage (formerly Wild Rivers Realty), giving her a unique perspective on the complexities of the industry. Whether navigating residential, r...

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Peggy Gingrass Realtor, MI/WI | ABR, RMM

When you work with a seasoned professional like Peggy, you’re gaining a partner with three and a half decades of experience and a proven track record of success. A consistent top producer, she ranked in the top one-third of local Realtors for 2025, successfully closing 8 transactions with over $1.1 million in sales. Whether you are looking for a family home, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, Peggy’s dual licensure in Michigan and Wisconsin ensures a seamless experience across state lines and her com...

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A high achiever since joining our team in 2024, Sarah truly made her mark in 2025, closing six transactions totaling over $1.1 million in sales and generating plenty of five star reviews along the way. Sarah’s secret weapon? A 15 years-long career in cosmetology and five years as a small business owner. Her entrepreneurial background allows her to bring high level of professionalism and a personal touch to every transaction. A graduate of Holloway Institute, Sarah’s dual licensure in Michigan and Wisconsin makes h...

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Nikki Schmutzler Realtor, MI/WI | ABR

With nearly a decade of experience and holding dual Realtor licenses in Michigan and Wisconsin, Nikki continues to be an excellent source of knowledge in the local real estate market. In 2025, she successfully closed eight transactions totaling nearly $1 million in sales, firmly placing her in the top half of area Realtors. Nikki’s ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designation ensures her clients receive top-tier guidance through every step of the process, by combining her specialized expertise with a proven trac...

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Bob Norton Realtor, MI

With over a decade of real estate expertise and a career-long foundation in professional sales, Bob is a trusted fixture in the local real estate market. He consistently ranks in the top half of local Realtors, including in 2025, when he closed six transactions totaling nearly $1 million in sales volume. Bob combines sharp negotiation skills with an unwavering attention to detail to deliver exceptional results for his clients. Driven by a client-first philosophy, he puts relationship-building at the forefront of every ...

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Todd Staege Realtor, MI

Todd brings a decade of award-winning real estate knowledge to western Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin. Originally from Wisconsin Rapids, he was a long-time resident of Eagle River, where he established himself as a premier agent and earned the prestigious "Top Producer of the Year" award. Since joining the Stephens team in 2024, he has maintained that momentum, closing his first two transactions within just 60 days and proving that his market knowledge translates perfectly across state lines. Dual-market exp...

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Chelsea Thoreson Realtor, MI/WI

One of the newer members of our team, Chelsea studied pre-med at Northern Michigan University and earned her real estate licenses for Michigan and Wisconsin from Holloway Institute and Wisconsin Realtors Association. She brings a strong background in customer service to her new role. “I love how multi-faceted real estate is,” Chelsea says. “You are always learning something new and striving to meet the challenges.” She adds that real estate ties in well with her passion for interior design and construction desi...

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Sally Blom Associate Broker, MI | ABR, GRI, CRS

Sally has been active in real estate since 1980 and was former co-owner of Stephens Real Estate for 35 years. She is licensed in Michigan and holds professional designations GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist). Sally served on the State Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons for eight years and was Chairperson for two years. A resident of Iron Mountain, Sally is a member of the Iron Mountain–Kingsford Women's Club, P.E.O., Pine Gr...

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Maddy Tousignant Associate Broker, MI/WI | ABR, CRS, GRI

Maddy has been active in real estate since 1980 and was former co-owner of Stephens for thirty-five years. She is licensed in both Michigan and Wisconsin and also holds the professional designations GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist). A lifelong resident of Iron Mountain, Maddy has served as an ambassador for the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce and belongs to Pine Grove Country Club. Agent's Property Links stephensandassoc.idxbroke...

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