Laurie was born and raised in Peoria. She has been an Inside Sales Agent with the Adam Merrick Team since August of 2015 and has recently made the transition to a Buyer Specialist, providing her with immense knowledge about the real estate industry and market.
Before joining the team, she traveled the country buying gold, coins and antiques for the Treasure Hunter’s Roadshow.
Laurie has been happily married for 30 years. She and her husband, Tom have four children and eight grandchildren with number nine on the way. She very much enjoys spending her free time with her grandkids. Laurie also likes to garden and repurpose furniture!
Derek was born and raised in Central Illinois. Metamora has always been home for him where he graduated from Metamora High School. He is happy now to have started his family in Metamora with his wife Kayla and three kids, Dallas, Dakota, and Dawson. In his free time Derek enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time at his family’s farm. Real estate has always been a big interest of Derek’s. Combine that with his several years of retail customer service experience, he knew being an agent was the perfect fit for him. His favorite part of real estate is helping people negotiate the best deal to get them into their dream home. The AMRE team was a no brainer for Derek. Hands down the best agency in the area; Derek knows this first hand as he bought his home from the AMRE team and that sparked his interest in joining the team. Since coming on board, Derek has enjoyed the team atmosphere that the AMRE team has implemented.
I have always been fascinated by Real Estate and have always wanted to become an agent. Starting by helping my family and friends invest in properties around central Illinois, I have realized that dream and now serve as a buyer's specialist on the Adam Merrick Real Estate Team.
I pride myself on my hard working attitude and dedicated customer service, going above and beyond for everyone I help. I service all of Central Illinois' Real Estate needs and would love to help you with your individual needs- whether buying, selling, or investing in Real Estate I am just a phone call away!
Russell was born and raised in the Peoria area and graduated from East Peoria High School.
He always viewed owning investment properties as his retirement plan.
“I had a close personal friend join the Adam Merrick family. I kept hearing how amazing everyone was here, and how great being a real estate agent was. After hearing how great the job, and team was I had to check it out for myself.”
The most valuable thing Russell said he has learned as an agent so far is what you put in is what you get out in this career.
“I can't speak highly enough of the Adam Merrick Real Estate team. Everyone is so willing to help and mentor at any time, and treat each other like family. I can't see myself working anywhere else.”
Philicia was born and raised in Peoria, IL. She graduated from Peoria Notre Dame and received a B.A. in Communications and Physical Education from Monmouth College.
Philicia has spent the past 17 years working as a Social Worker, a teacher for Peoria Public Schools, and a Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor/Beachbody Master Trainer.
Philicia's past experiences in helping others reach success has led her to the AMRE team, where helping others is the number one goal.
“I love working for the AMRE team, where expectations are set very high, but you never feel that you are on your own, reaching and exceeding those expectations! If you're ready to find your dream home, I'm ready to help!”
Stacy Schmitz born and raised in LaSalle, IL she attended Illinois Valley Community College before relocating to Peoria in June of 2000. She then attended ICC studying banking and finance. Her 20 year background in banking and mortgages is just an added bonus when it comes to servicing her clients. Obtaining her real estate license in 2019 she focuses on buyer clients and making the possibility of home ownership a reality. She loves the ins and outs of the buying process and guiding buyers through this process from start to finish. In her free time you can find her with family and friends, enjoying her son and his activities (a true football mom), or doing projects around the house. Transforming spaces is her passion.
Hi there, I’m Kaylee Jones, your friendly and dedicated Buyer’s Specialist here at the Adam Merrick Team. I've always had a genuine passion for assisting others and it's what led me to pursue a career in real estate.
Before obtaining my license, I had the privilege of working as an inside sales agent with Adam Merrick himself. This invaluable experience equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the real estate industry. Witnessing firsthand the joy that our team brings to our clients' faces and helping them turn their dreams into reality is what drives me each day.
Outside of work, you'll find me cherishing moments with my husband, two adorable children, and our beloved pup, Jax. We're all about quality family time, as my daughter fondly puts it “flamily time,” and we prioritize faith, family, and lending a helping hand to others.
I feel incredibly honored to be a part of this amazing team and I can't wait to embark on this exciting journey of finding your dream home together!
Hi Everybody! I’m Isabell Dunbar, a Buyer Specialist at Adam Merrick Real Estate. Born and raised in the small town of Chillicothe, I’ve been passionate about real estate for several years. My love for helping others stems from my previous experience in sales, and I’m dedicated to making your home-buying journey as smooth and stress-free as possible. I’ll be with you every step of the way, offering my expertise and support. When I’m not working, I enjoy attending art and painting classes and perfecting my favorite pasta dishes. I look forward to helping you find your dream home!
As a longtime resident of Washington, IL and an experienced real estate professional, I’m proud to serve buyers and sellers throughout Central Illinois. Originally licensed in 2012, I bring years of industry knowledge and a renewed passion for helping clients navigate one of life’s biggest decisions. After stepping away from real estate for a few years to prioritize my family, and watch my children grow up, I’ve returned to the business with fresh perspective and the same unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and top-tier service. My goal is simple: to keep you informed, supported, and confident every step of the way. Whether you're ready to make a move or just beginning to explore your options, I’m here to help—responsive, reliable, and always ready to go the extra mile. Here is a not so good photo - I'll have Dan take a new one when he's here next.
