Our Priorities:

Relationships

First for a reason! When we commit to a client, we expect to partner with them for life.

This means we take fewer clients…but can deliver much greater service.

Hospitality

We call Middle TN home — we love it because of the culture.

People are kind, they are trustworthy, and they are fun. We embody this to enrich our communities every day.

Expertise

Decades of experience and a proven track record in this market.

With wide-ranging expertise in buying/selling homes, finding investments, and luxury property management, we strive to be a one-stop shop for our clients!

Meet the Team

  • Ashley Lamb

    FOUNDER & REALTOR

    A Nashville native, Ashley has served as a Realtor in the market for over 14 years. As an agent, she has advised her clients through more than $250 Million in real estate transactions in the greater Nashville area including single family homes, short-term rentals, land development, and equine property.

    Her passion is for delivering exceptional service to her clients and using her expertise to mitigate the normal stressors of such large transactions. She brings an intimate knowledge of the market to her clients, local insight to our guests, and serves as the face of the Maven team.

    In her free time, you can find her riding horses on her farm outside of Franklin.

  • Andrew Lamb

    OPERATIONS & INVESTMENTS

    Andrew is a pilot and 12 year Veteran of the Air Force. He brings wide-ranging experience leading worldwide military operations and 1,000+ person organizations. His extensive organizational expertise and analytical background provide the foundation for the team’s day-to-day operations, revenue management, and investment analysis.

    His passion is for finding creative deals that deliver exceptional, often unexpected value for all parties involved.

    Outside of work, Andrew can often be found at nearest golf course or Rolling Stones concert.

  • Allison Ellis

    PRINCIPAL BROKER

    Allison moved to Nashville 15 years ago after graduating from WKU in Bowling Green, KY. She currently serves as the Principal Broker for Maven Real Estate where she brings nine years of experience serving buyers, sellers, and investors in Nashville and the surrounding markets. Her personal investments include single family rentals & STR properties in Nashville & Gatlinburg, TN.

    Allison loves spending her free time with family, friends & her greyhounds (Rage & Queen), taking on interior design passion projects, and cheering on the Titans.

  • Jennifer Kohler

    PROPERTY MANAGER & REALTOR

    Jennifer is a 20 year resident of Williamson County. She currently serves as our Operations Manager, overseeing the majority of Maven's day-to-day property management operations. Her personal investments include multiple single family rental properties. Additionally, she is a licensed Realtor and eagerly serves her clients in Williamson & Maury counties.

    Outside of real estate, Jennifer enjoys an active lifestyle. You can find her at her local gym, participating as an active member in her church, or spending time with her kids.

  • Kuriko Barbieri

    HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR

    Kuriko is a master of details! With significant experience in social media marketing and a natural flair for hospitality, she oversees Maven Destinations’ digital and in-person hospitality operations as well as our regular event planning.

    Kuriko loves visiting all of Nashville’s newest restaurants!

  • Dean Yakura

    REALTOR

    Dean played 14 years of professional hockey and as a long-time resident & investor in this market, he has been fully immersed in Nashville’s growth.

    In his athletic career, Dean showed an unwavering dedication to high standards – and he brings that same professionalism and commitment to his clients. As a member of the Maven team, he lends valuable insight as to how we can best serve our clients who have exceptionally high demands on their time.

    Dean also happens to be a trained chef. In his free time, you can find him enjoying Nashville’s newest restaurants…or if you’re lucky, cooking you a meal too!