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In 1973, Valerie graduated from Texas Tech University (Magna cum laude) in Lubbock, TX with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a specialization in Math. From 1973-1976, she taught sixth-grade Mathematics to students with all ranges of aptitudes from Basics to Honors to Accelerated at Bussey Middle School in Garland, TX. She also developed a workbook manual for the Basic learners to allow them to work at their own pace and develop self-confidence.
From 1976-1986, she took a position as an Advertising Sales Representative with the Publications department of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. This included the Dallas Business Magazine, Dallas Housing Guide, Dallas Tourist Guide, Dallas Industrial Buildings Guide, and Dallas Office Buildings Guide. Valerie became the top producing salesperson at her time of departure to join with her husband, Bob Kirkpatrick to begin operations as The Kirkpatrick Group, Inc.
In 1986, Valerie and her husband established The Kirkpatrick Group, Inc in Richardson, TX. She currently presides as Vice President and Co-Owner of the company which manufactures Wire Rope Lubrication Systems and Wire Rope Lubricants with plants in Houston, Tulsa, and Warehousing operations in Plano, TX.
From 1988-1997, Valerie was a Realtor with Merrill Lynch Realty, Fenwick Realtors, and RE/Max of Plano. While at RE/Max she became the Children’s Miracle Network liaison helping to raise funds from Realtor’s commissions for donations to Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. In the Mid-90s, Valerie was a Plano ISD Volunteer at Forman Elementary School.
In 1997, Valerie along with Jim and Cheryl Wells established Covenant Realty Corporation. As teachers, former and present, their experiences in education became the foundation as they continue to be educators and trusted advisors in real estate. Valerie started with the philosophy that if she could motivate kids to want to learn how to succeed in math, she could certainly take that same “can do” attitude and apply to her many clients that she has helped over the years.
These experiences have prepared him for his professional life and his ultimate choice of becoming a Real Estate Agent.
“Dallas Jesuit was a wonderful experience. I was taught the importance of serving others in Christ and learned the concept of the joy of giving. My time in the Marine Corps is where I learned the extreme importance of teamwork, as Marines rely on each other for their lives–it was truly character building and prepared me in many ways for my professional life”.
As a Marine, Kip received a Meritorious Mast and a meritorious promotion for leadership, a passion of Kip’s that later lead to his eight-year position as CEO. Kip’s total career in Information Technology has spanned three decades where he has served in roles from Sales Representative to CEO and has had the privilege of helping many of the world’s Fortune 100 companies and several different start-ups.
After wrapping up his latest business engagement, Kip craved change and to be able to take a break from traveling and be near his family and his church, which have become the utmost importance to him. After searching his heart in prayer, Kip decided to seek out a job at Covenant Realty which is led by the combined leadership of his sister, Valerie, and his nephew, Ryan. Kip looks forward to using his years of business experience and education to assist every person he meets with great care, compassion, and detail.
Some of Kip’s interests outside of work include having served as a Dallas Cowboy’s Gameday radio correspondent, pilot, published poet and inspirational speaker.
“Covenant is a boutique, servant-leader realty firm. The company’s strict adherence to referral-based business stems from its commitment to excellence. They have built a tremendous organization, with a multitude of delighted clients and a highly dedicated team of employees. And the fact that Covenant is a Christian organization, is of the utmost importance to me. The integrity of believers is a cornerstone, and I want to glorify God in my Real Estate Practice”.
Jennifer credits her impressive sales track record in the midst of a pandemic to treating her clients as partners, believing that client and agent work together to achieve a common goal. Jennifer is praised for the personal connections she makes with clients. Paired with her strong negotiation skills from years in sales and marketing, she always gets the job done. Born and raised in Allen, and currently residing in Allen with her husband, Andrew and four darling daughters she has also lived in Plano, Richardson and Denton while she attended college at UNT -The University of North Texas . She has extensive knowledge of the area and all the happenings in the Dallas metroplex. She is always up for a fun event or festival! More importantly, Jennifer recognizes that buying and selling a home can be emotional for some. No matter what, she values the well-being of her clients above all else, always offering support, transparency, and open communication. She has the knowledge, she has the mentors with the experience, but she also has the heart. Jennifer is eager and ready to serve all of your real estate needs!
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