Our Leadership
Carol F. Clarke
Vice Chair and Associate Broker
Carol F. Clarke, Vice Chair and former President of Montague, Miller and Company brings 30 years experience in residential, farm, estate, new homes, and relocation brokerage to her role at Montague Miller. Clarke served as President of Montague Miller from 2000 to June 2013.
Since joining Montague, Miller in late 1989, Carol has helped grow the company. Montague, Miller and Company, with 6 offices and over 80 sales associates, has a solid market share and is recognized in Central Virginia for excellent training, progressive leadership, creative marketing, and innovative services including Home Concierge Services and the "One-Stop-Shop" with multiple strategic partners. Montague, Miller and Company has the highest standards of ethics and professionalism and a clear vision for the future.
In addition to her leadership role at Montague, Miller and Company, Carol is a leader in both the Real Estate Industry and Civic and Community affairs. Carol has been President of the Virginia Association of REALTORS® and was the 2008 VAR REALTOR® of the Year and 1997 Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® President. A consistent Top Producer, Carol was recognized as the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® " REALTOR® of The Year" in 1992 and by the Virginia Association of REALTORS® as "Residential Broker of the Year" in 1998 "Manager of the Year" in 1999, and CRS of the Year in 2004. She has served as a Director of the National Association of REALTORS® as NAR Forum Chair from 2007 to 2009.
Carol has a long history of civic involvement; she is a past President of the Junior League of Charlottesville and currently has served or is serving on several boards including the Charlottesville Albemarle Chamber of Commerce, Crime Stoppers, The Senior Center, The Emily Couric Leadership Forum and is past Chair of the United Way. Carol frequently facilitates Real Estate Seminars and workshops on Strategic Planning, Management, Relocation and Marketing Strategies. She has written for Real Estate Business, a publication of the REALTORS® National Marketing Institute. In 2004 she was appointed by Governor Mark Warner of Virginia to the Virginia Real Estate Board (Commission) and served 8 years in that capacity as Chair of the VREB 2008-2010.
Carol has participated in over 600 real estate transactions totaling over 175 million in closed volume. Married for forty five years to Steve, a Charlottesville native and practicing dentist, Carol has two grown children, Stephen and Ashley and is proud to be "Grand C" to Brooks, Hadley, Owen Clarke, and Nora Brooks. She is an avid fitness enthusiast, loves to knit and cook and is known for her energy, enthusiasm and positive attitude.
Education:
- Duke University B.S.N. 1968
- Virginia Commonwealth University Masters Courses, 1970-1980
- University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University
Designations:
- Certified Residential Broker (CRB)
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- Graduate of the REALTORS® Institute (GRI)
- Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
- Associate Broker in The Commonwealth of Virginia