Team
After earning her MBA from Brenau University in her hometown of Gainesville, Georgia, Kelsey Woodard embarked on a successful career in manufacturing procurement. However, her passion for real estate, inspired by childhood memories of accompanying her grandfather, a homebuilder, to construction sites, always remained close to her heart.
In 2017, Kelsey transitioned into real estate and quickly found success! After taking time off in 2020 to welcome twin boys, she resumed her flourishing career, serving the Athens-Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, Barrow, Madison, Oglethorpe, Banks, and Hall counties. Kelsey excels in building personal connections and relationships, making her equally adept at working with first-time buyers, sellers, and investors.
Real estate comes naturally to Kelsey, as she adeptly guides clients to homes that perfectly match their needs. Her commitment to open communication helps clients navigate the process with confidence, ensuring they feel secure in their major financial decisions. Kelsey’s attention to detail and knack for problem solving, are keys to a successful home-buying-selling and investing experience.
As multitasking parents to three energetic boys—Owen and twins Clarke and Connor (hence the name OCC Realty Co.)—Kelsey and her husband, Zach, are active members of Redeemer PCA. They are proud supporters of Downtown Ministries, FCA, Reliant Missionaries and are avid patrons of local shops, restaurants, and family-owned businesses. In her leisure time, Kelsey enjoys reading, antiquing, traveling anywhere with water and taking her boys to the park. She also believes in the importance of exercise for business success and enjoys participating in Pure Barre classes.
Zach Woodard
OCC Realty Co. Office Manager
Zach’s background in Human Resources and Insurance Sales equips him with a diverse skill set that he brings to the brokerage, including accounting, risk management, sign installation, event coordination, and marketing. A passionate Georgia Bulldog fan, Zach has cherished every moment of living in the Athens community, especially during the Dawg’s back-to-back National Championship years. In his spare time, Zach enjoys smoking BBQ, grilling steaks on the Big Green Egg, and sipping bourbon while watching Atlanta Braves games.
Zach, Kelsey, and their boys stay active by traveling, fishing, golfing, and spending time outdoors with family. They love visiting local attractions such as the Athens Botanical Gardens, Sandy Creek Nature Center, Trail Creek Park/Splash Pad, Bogart Sports Complex, ESP Playground, and Bishop Park to explore with their boys.
Together, Zach and Kelsey are committed to showing kindness and appreciation to everyone they meet. They aim to help the “Average Joe” learn more about real estate and discover how it can positively impact their lives in ways they never imagined.
Alys Davis
Realtor
Alys grew up immersed in the world of real estate and construction, with her father as a builder and her mother as a realtor. Naturally, she developed a passion for the buying, selling, and building processes from an early age.
In 2021, after more than 12 years in the accounting field, Alys decided to step out from behind her desk to pursue her true passion for real estate & helping others through some of life’s largest transactions. She seamlessly combines her business acumen, gained from managing an accounting department, with her deep knowledge and love of real estate, bringing peace and clarity to the process for her clients.
Alys thrives on the opportunity to pursue her passion for homes while creating lasting connections with the people who live in them. In her free time, she enjoys attending sporting events with her sweet family, hiking, spending hammock time with her rescue pup Parker-Jo, and tackling numerous DIY projects around the house, channeling her inner HGTV enthusiast.
Emily Underwood
Realtor
Nicole Petersen
Transaction Coordinator
My name is Nicole Petersen, and I am the transaction coordinator for OCC Realty Co. I have worked in the real estate industry for a decade. In that time, I’ve come to love working with all parties in the transaction, and I enjoy making it a smooth process to the closing table. My goal is to always provide exceptional customer service to our clients and associates.