John Griess — CCIM/Broker
Aimee Muse — Affiliate Broker
Mark Shipe — President
Chandle Turbyville — Affiliate Broker
Carolyn Barkley — Property Manager
Pepper Bobo — Affiliate Broker
Laura Doty — Affiliate Broker
Debra Freels — Accounting Assistant
Krindolyn Gideon — Property Management Assistant
Specializing in all aspects of commercial real estate, Holrob offers superior service, guidance, and expertise in commercial sales and leasing, development, and property management. We focus on the individual needs of our customers, providing our clients, investors, and tenants with the quality representation they expect from an industry leader.
Founded in Knoxville, we possess decades of experience, strong community ties, and a network of relationships with national scope. Whether you are seeking a new location for your business, an investment opportunity, or management for your property, we welcome the chance to put our experience to work for you. Learn more »
Pepper Bobo serves as Senior Advisor for Holrob Commercial Realty; specializing in the sale and leasing of retail properties in East Tennessee, with a primary focus on representing retail tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers. Prior to joining Holrob Commercial Realty, Pepper was a Senior Advisor with Sperry Van Ness | R.M. Moore, LLC in Knoxville, Tennessee. With ten years of industry experience, she has secured more than 50 transactions, valuing in excess of $45 million. Pepper has actively leased and sold over 300,000 square feet of retail space and closed over 29 acres of retail land. Pepper has represented clients including Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, Fifth Third Bank, Firehouse Subs, CitiFinancial, Randstad, SportClips, Tom+Chee, Eyemart Express, and Aaron Rents.
Pepper has been a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) since 2006 and has completed coursework from the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute (CCIM). Pepper has been a member of the National Association of Realtors and the local chapter for Knoxville since 2006. She has served on the executive committee of Government Affairs for the local chapter. In 2015, Pepper was chosen as Best Female Commercial Realtor in Cityview Magazine. In addition, she studied business at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Phone: 865-342-8713
Email: pbobo@holrob.com
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Laura began her real estate career at Holrob Commercial Realty as an Assistant Property Manager and Brokerage Assistant before transitioning to Affiliate Broker specializing in retail leasing and representation of landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers of commercial real estate in East Tennessee.
Laura is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors. A Nashville native, Laura graduated magna cum laude from Tennessee State University. After college, she worked in the tourism and outdoor recreation industries before settling in Knoxville.
Phone: 865-342-8757
Email: ldoty@holrob.com
Debbie Freels is an accounting assistant for Holrob, focusing primarily on Accounts Payable. Ms. Freels has over twenty-five years of accounting experience and has been with Holrob since 2003.
Phone: 865-342-8734
Email: dfreels@holrob.com
Carolyn Barkley joined Holrob Commercial Realty in 2006 as an Assistant Property Manager for the company, and she also provides specialized knowledge for their 24hour/7days a week Maintenance Line. In 2013, Carolyn was promoted to Property Manager and serves as the primary contact for both tenants and vendors. She has been a licensed Affiliate Broker since 2005 and is a member of the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors (KAAR).
Prior to joining the company, Carolyn worked as an Executive Assistant to the Senior Partner of one of the oldest and largest Tennessee Intellectual Property law firms in the Downtown area specializing in patents, trademarks and copyright law.
As a long time resident of the Knoxville area she enjoys UT football and basketball as well as shopping and spending time with her family.
Phone: 865-342-8719
Email: cbarkley@holrob.com
A lifelong resident of the Oak Ridge and Knoxville areas, John Griess holds a degree from the University of Tennessee in Business Administration. Prior to joining Holrob, Griess was affiliated with Volunteer Realty Co. He is active in the REALTOR organization, where he has served as a Director of the National Association of REALTORS and as a Director of The Tennessee Association of REALTORS. Griess is the 2001 Tennessee State REALTOR of the Year. He is a past president of the Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS, and was that organization's REALTOR of the Year in 1995. Griess also holds the CCIM designation. Griess' commitment to the community includes a nine-year stint as an Alderman in the Town of Farragut and 12 years as a member of the Knox County Commission representing West Knox County. He serves on the boards of the First Utility District, Tennessee Real Estate Commission, and Goodwill Industries of Knoxville, Inc.
Phone: 865-342-8729
Email: jgriess@holrob.com
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Since 2000, Mark has been both a broker and developer with Holrob and has been involved in numerous projects in both capacities including Fountain City Shops and several shopping centers in the Turkey Creek area. Though involved in all aspects of commercial real estate, Mark specializes in leasing retail properties and is the designated leasing agent for numerous shopping centers throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Possessing years of experience, strong community ties, and a diverse network of relationships with national scope, he has a proven track record with owner representation, tenant representation, sales, leasing, and the sale of businesses. He also has an exceptionally loyal clientele with personal referrals and repeat business forming the foundation of his network.
An East Tennessee native, Mark lives in Knoxville with his wife and two children. He enjoys spending time with his family, football, country music, and showing his clients the best that Knoxville and East Tennessee has to offer.
Phone: 865-342-8716
Email: mshipe@holrob.com
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A licensed affiliate broker and real estate advisor at Holrob since 2006, Chandle specializes in commercial real estate sales and leasing in Knoxville and East TN. She is experienced in leasing and sales of medical, industrial, office and as a retail tenant and landlord representative. Chandle was awarded Knoxville’s Best Commercial Real Estate Broker by CityView Magazine. Chandle holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee where she graduated cum laude, and a master's degree from Appalachian State University. Charitable work for her includes a non-profit, Knox St. Patrick’s Parade, which she co-founded in 2017. She also holds a seat on the Board of Trustees for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. Chandle lives in the Bearden area of Knoxville with her husband and two sons.
Phone: 865-342-8723
Email: cturbyville@holrob.com
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Krindolyn joined Holrob in 2018 as assistant to the property managers. She is a native of Knoxville and a graduate of Halls High School. When not helping tenants or supporting the property managers, Krindolyn loves all things crafty and spending time with her four children.
Phone: 865-342-8714
Email: kgideon@holrob.com
