Ron Yankey, Realtor

My Personal Background

Grew up in st. Charles, Missouri

Second child of 6 total from a wonderful Christian family.

Moved to Louisville in 1975 to pursue a graduate degree.

I have one Son and 5 wonderful grandsons.

Hobbies are Fishing, Sport shooting and Hunting, Traveling with my lovely wife Kathy.

My Educational Background

Graduated from St. Charles, Missouri High School

Bachelor of Science from Southwest Baptist University 1972

Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1978

Work Experience Prior to Real Estate

Research Assistant for Dr. Hugh Smith Education Dept. SBU

Public School History & Political Science Teacher

Minister of Three Baptist Congregations Missouri and Kentucky

Credit and Customer Service Sears

Serving My Community

Pastoral Care Volunteer/ Chaplain Southeast Christian Church

Adult Bible Teacher of the Southeast Christian Lifeline Group 10+years

Volunteers for Dare to Care and Habitat for Humanity service groups.

My Hobbies

Swimming in my pool, Reading and Studying, spending quality time with my wife and 5 grandsons and nephews and nieces.  

Enjoy cycling classes and exercising at Baptist Milestone.

Walking in the beautiful Simpsonville acreage where we live.

Worshipping and volunterring at my church Southeast Christian.

Traveling to wonderful spots around the globe.

What Motivates and Drives Me in My Personal Life

The nurture and care for my wife and family members.

Real Estate Experience and Designations

I was licensed to sell real estate in 1977, and became a Real Estate Broker (a higher level license) in 1980. With over 40 years in the business, thousands of clients trusted their move to me.

I hold 4 real estate designations:

GRADUATE OF THE REALTORS INSTITUTE

CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST

CORPORATE RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFIED DISTRESSED PROPERTY EXPERT

My Passion for Real Estate

I enjoy the challenge of assisting families in finding suitable homes and condos.  The excitement of successfully selling a property is still a joy to me after 40+ years of being a Realtor.

Awards and Accolades

Many years being in the top 10 agents with Re/Max Kentucky

Platinum Club and Top 1% honors 

First Re/Max agent to be inducted into the Re/Max Kentucky Tennessee Hall of Fame 1989. 

Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award with Re/Max International.

Realtor Emeritus award 2018

Taking Care of My Clients

It is my personal goal in serving my clients to give them my very best; to treat them with integrity & Honesty while working to accomplish their housing goals.