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Tibbs and Blake join Roche Realty Group in the Meredith, N.H. office

According to Frank Roche, president of Roche Realty Group, John Tibbs has joined the local office of the firm. "We're very pleased to have John on our team...John's a seasoned veteran with 20 years of experience and is a multi-million dollar producer. His knowledge of the Alton, Wolfeboro and Gilford markets is exceptional and he has a great business background and is well respected by his peers." Tibbs served in the US Air Force, attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and held key management positions in sales and marketing for Data General, Computervision, Datatrol and other corporations prior to entering the real estate industry. Tibbs and his wife Donna purchased a lakefront second home in Alton and his love of the Lakes Region was started. Tibbs is a member of the Lakes Region, State of NH and National Association of Realtors and holds a CBR designation. His contagious enthusiasm to his profession earns him his client's trust and loyalty. Debra Blake has also joined the local office of Roche Realty Group. According to Roche, "Debbie has been a respected Realtor in the Lakes Region for over 24 years, specializing in waterfront and residential properties." Prior to real estate she worked as a special education teach for 20 years in the Plymouth area. Blake is a member of the Lakes Region, State and National Association of Realtors. She is active in the community as a volunteer with Community Caregivers in Meredith, Center Harbor and Moultonborough. She's served as a proud mentor in the Circle Program for Girls and served as treasurer of the local PTA for years. Blake's vast knowledge of the region and her years of real estate experience serve her clients well.
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