Joel Gray, Broker of Record

Joel Gray has a lifelong passion for The Frontenacs’. Born and raised in Mountain Grove and now raising his own family in the area, he has a special connection to the Lake District. After attending Carleton University, Joel returned with a greater appreciation for the beauty that this area offers. Joel began his Real Estate career in 1999 and offers experience and knowledge buying and selling rural and lakefront properties.  His passion for Real Estate continues beyond sales as he has been involved in building renovation projects, new cottage and home construction, and has been a landlord with rental properties since 2004. 

Chris Pimienta-Johnson, Sales Representative

Chris Pimienta-Johnson was born and raised in Old Ottawa South and spent his summers in The Frontenacs’. Drawn to the natural beauty and scenery of cottage life he found his way back to Sharbot Lake and into a career in Real Estate. With a passion for architecture, Chris is always excited to talk with prospective clients about their homes and building ideas. Chris along with his family have been proud members of the community for many years and are happy to call Sharbot Lake and the Frontenac’s their home.

“From building retirement homes on the pacific ocean beaches, to helping families as they plan out there cottage life getaway in the land of lakes, life will take you many places and present you to many people. My joy in this job is seeing the happiness on my clients faces as they picture the future and the new adventures that await for them and their loved ones.” 

Annette Gray-Jackson, Sales Representative

Annette feels fortunate to have lived, worked and raised her family in “The Frontenacs”.  Upon completion of her university degree at Trent University she always knew that she would return home.  

Annette brings a variety of experiences to the Lake District Realty team, most recently operating a multi practitioner Health & Wellness Clinic in Sharbot Lake as a Registered Massage Therapist.   The call to return to her Real Estate roots has always been strong.  Her Real Estate influences go back to her Grandfather who saw the value of Waterfront Property in this area in the 1950’s and 60’s and her father, a local Realtor for 30 years.

Annette recognizes the significance in purchasing or selling property in her Clients lives and looks forward to assisting people in this life milestone through education and information. 

“I love people and learning their stories, hearing the memories they shared while at their beloved property and becoming excited for those about to create new memories with the purchase of their dream waterfront property.” 

Susan Kiss-Laufman, Sales Representative

Susan Kiss-Laufman has been vacationing in the Central Frontenac area for many years before deciding, 5 years ago, to make this area her full -time residence.  Susan was born and raised in Southern Ontario and brings 20 years’ experience in Real Estate to our Brokerage.  Susan works strictly with our buyers and brings with her an excitement and passion for waterfront properties in the Frontenacs.  She works hard for her buyers to find them their dream waterfront property. She looks forward to sharing with her buyers the beautiful lakes and communities that are the Frontenacs.

Connie Deveau, Office Administrator and Sales Support

Connie’s current role with Lake District Realty is in Office Administration and Sales Support. Prior to joining LDR, Connie most recently worked as a judicial assistant at the Court of Appeal for Ontario; her administrative and management career has also comprised such industries as commercial leasing/real estate, accounting and consulting, and the quick-service food industry.

Connie grew up in Central Frontenac (St. George’s Lake) then moved to the GTA for post secondary education, where she met her husband and raised her family. Connie maintained her connection to the community, always coming back “home” to visit family and to vacation on Bob’s Lake. Connie has always known that she would return to her “roots” and is excited to be living in the area and engaging with the community – especially in supporting Lake District Realty Corp. Brokerage.

Angela Clow, Reception & Administrative Support

Angela was born and raised in the Frontenacs, and lives in Godfrey in the home she grew up in. Angela has many years of experience in administration and customer service but is new to the Real Estate industry.  She enjoys crocheting and gardening in her spare time.