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Rocktown’s Property Management Team


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Julie Hamann 

Owner/Principal Broker/Realtor

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    Julie Hamann is a native of the Shenandoah Valley and received a business degree from Radford University. She is a local property owner of single family homes and student rentals. She is also a Realtor in the Commonwealth of Virginia and prior to a profession in Real Estate she was the owner of a relocation company in the Richmond, Virginia area. Julie is married with four children and currently resides in Dayton.

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Bernard Hamann

Owner and Realtor

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    Bernard Hamann was born in the Netherlands, and raised in Switzerland, Spain, and Colombia. After receiving a BS in Geology from Radford University he opted for a corporate career in International Sales & Marketing - living and working in England, Mexico, Brazil, and the US. Most recently, he has served as the Global Retail Sales Director with Rosetta Stone. Bernard resides in Dayton with his wife and four children. Owning and managing rental properties since 1997, Bernard understands the complexities of property ownership, and the need to provide quality products and services to both landlord and tenant.

Bilingual: English & Spanish

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Drew Preston

Director of Operations,

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    Drew is from Staunton VA and moved to Harrisonburg in 2004 to attend James Madison University, where he received a degree in Kinesiology, and never left. He spent 21 years in the food and hospitality business, serving many of them as a Managing Partner for an industry-leading restaurant company. Professionally Drew focuses on facilitating experiences he would expect and building strong relationships with the community.

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   Olga Gorbunova

      Director of Finance

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    Olga was born and raised in Russia before relocating to the Shenandoah Valley in 2016. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Finance from the Russian Polytechnic State University and brings over 10 years of accounting experience to the Rocktown Realty team. In her free time, Olga enjoys spending time with her family and her two cats.

Bilingual: English & Russian

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Lauren Preston

Director of Property Management, Realtor

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    Lauren is a native of the Shenandoah Valley. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking with her dog, Milo, and spending time with her family. Lauren is a licensed sales person and has attended numerous conferences and classes to expand her knowledge of the Property Management field. She has excelled in her knowledge of the industry and has become Rocktown’s Senior Property Manager. Lauren has a great eye and can advise owners on what remodeling they need to do in order to obtain the highest rent possible. She is very effective in remodeling investment properties and is excited to see the equity grow in her owner’s investment property. Lauren also loves working with the residents of her properties to help them obtain the best rental available in the Harrisonburg and surrounding areas.

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Hanie Mehrani

Residential Property Manager

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    Hanie began pursuing a career in real estate in 2022. Having grown up in the Valley, she is committed to helping others be able to call this beautiful area home. She joined Rocktown Realty in 2024 as a Property Manager while still dedicating herself to her clients in their real estate transactions. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling to new places with friends or spending time with her pets.

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Noelia Alcantara

Student Property Manager

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    Noelia loves helping others and has had a passion for homes from a young age. Growing up, she always enjoyed looking at houses, which naturally led her to work hard toward earning her real estate license. She now applies that passion to property management, where she focuses on caring for homes, supporting residents, and providing dependable service to property owners. She brings care, dedication, and a positive attitude into everything she does.


    In her free time, Noelia enjoys spending quality time with loved ones, trying good food, and staying active. She looks forward to continuing to grow in her career while giving back and helping support her community.

Bilingual: English & Spanish

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Alex Fiske

Assistant Property Manager

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    Alex Fiske is an Assistant Property Manager at Rocktown Realty. She is currently a full-time student at Blue Ridge Community College, where she is studying Business Management and Marketing. Alex recently joined Rocktown Realty in 2026 and is excited to grow her career in property management while supporting both owners and tenants. Outside of work and school, Alex enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her German Shepherd puppy! She loves being outdoors- especially when the weather is warm.

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Julie Francis

Assistant Property Manager

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    Julie is from Roanoke, VA and moved to Harrisonburg in 2022 after transferring to James Madison University. She graduated in May of 2024 with her bachelor's in Secondary Education and History. Julie began working at Rocktown as a summer inspector and decided to join the company full time after graduation as an Assistant Property Manager of student housing. When not working, she can be found doing something crafty, spending time with her friends and family, or attending concerts. 

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Kylie Formisano

Leasing Agent

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E: Kylie@RocktownRealty.com

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  Sandra Craig

    Maintenance Coordinator

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    Sandy, a lifelong resident of the Valley, has become an integral part of Rocktown Realty. She has worked in various departments of the company and has gained a comprehensive understanding of operations. She received her Associate's Degree in Business Management at American National University. In her free time, Sandy loves watching sports, especially her two grandsons play basketball and football. She also enjoys playing handbells in her church choir. 

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   Sharon Bowman

Assistant Maintenance Coordinator

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    Sharon was born in Winchester, VA and raised here in Harrisonburg. She has worked in office administration for over 15 years and lives with her Husband in Rockingham County. When she is not taking care of her summer and flower gardens, Sharon enjoys visiting local state parks and historical museums and homesteads.

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Marissa Hamlett

Marketing Coordinator

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    Marissa is originally from Stafford, Virginia, and comes from a proud military family. She moved to Harrisonburg in 2022 to attend James Madison University, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management with an anticipated graduation in May 2026. Marissa first joined Rocktown Realty as an Assistant Property Manager and recently transitioned into her current role as Marketing Coordinator. Outside of work and school, she enjoys crocheting and discovering all that the Harrisonburg community has to offer.

E: Marissa@RocktownRealty.com

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Janet Stephenson

Receptionist

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    Janet Stephenson was born and raised by a lake in Indiana, where she enjoyed waterskiing and ice skating. She moved to Virginia in 1974 and then to the valley in 1978. Janet earned a Vet Technology degree from BRCC in 1980. She practiced for nine years before transitioning into a career in banking. Janet has a deep love for all animals, especially her German Shepherd, Gracie. In her free time, she enjoys target shooting, outdoor activities, and spending quality time with family and friends while listening to rock 'n' roll.

     

Luna

Office Greeter

Luna Louise joined the Rocktown team after spending her first four years on a farm, where she lived in a cage as a breeder dog. Despite her difficult start, she is making remarkable strides every day as she learns what love, comfort, and trust truly feel like. She may not be ready to take on the role of office greeter just yet, but her gentle presence brings an incredible amount of joy to everyone here. We are so grateful to have Luna as part of our Rocktown family and look forward to watching her continue to blossom.

Julie Hamann, Principal Broker


Rocky the dog

Rocky

Office Greeter

Rocky helped open Rocktown Realty’s doors in 2010. He faithfully greeted visitors and brought joy to everyone who walked through our doors. As our unofficial mascot, he grew alongside the company and remained a constant source of comfort, laughter, and companionship. After 16 ½ wonderful years, we said goodbye, but his spirit continues to live on in the heart of Rocktown. Rocky will always be remembered as a beloved member of our team and a reminder of the warmth and loyalty that helped shape who we are today.