Donnie Chambliss, leading The DC Team at Crye-Leike Realtors in Southaven, MS, stands out as one of the most optimistic and hardworking champions of Mid-South real estate. With deep roots in the community, Donnie was born in Memphis and raised in Southaven, MS, dedicating his career to serving his clients and the community with passion and integrity.
Background and Education - Donnie attended The University of Mississippi and earned a B.A. from Mississippi College in 1994, followed by a Th.M. in Educational Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1998. His early career included teaching high school Bible and coaching football, baseball, and softball at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, TX, from 1998 to 2004. Upon returning to Southaven, he worked in Advertising and Customer Care at Chambliss Builders until 2010.
Real Estate Career - Donnie obtained his real estate license as an 18-year-old freshman at Ole Miss and has maintained an active license for over 23 years. Coming from a distinguished real estate family, Donnie's father was a builder, and his mother, Margie Mays, currently works as an agent for the DC Team. His grandfather, Don Chambliss, Sr., was a pioneer in DeSoto County real estate and served as a MS State Representative for 24 years.
After gaining experience in the family home building business, Donnie transitioned to a full-time real estate career, moving his license to Bob Leigh & Associates (2010-2015) and later to Crye-Leike Realtors in Southaven (2015-2024). Under his leadership, the DC Team has become the #3 Crye-Leike Team in the Mid-South, the #1 Crye-Leike Team in MS, and the #1 Team in the NWMAR Multi-Million Dollar Club in 2023, serving over 1,000 clients with a career team volume exceeding $370 million.
Community Involvement - Committed to giving back, Donnie actively supports numerous community organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation, DeSoto Family Theater, North MS Endurance, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a St. Jude HERO, and the Southaven Chamber Foundation’s Bridge Academy.
Personal Life - Donnie is a devoted family man, enjoying life with his wife, Heather, and their daughters, Karis and Clare. They love playing tennis, spending time at the lake and beach, traveling, and cheering for Ole Miss Football. Heather Chambliss, Ph.D., is a medical writer and health communications researcher at St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Philosophy and Advice - Inspired by his mentor, Steve Collums, Donnie believes in following one's gifts, passions, and unique redemptive story. His faith and dedication drive him to exceed his clients' goals, continually growing personally and professionally by listening, learning, and loving his clients.
Donnie’s advice for aspiring REALTORS: “Go in the direction of your gifts, passions, and unique story. Follow your own God-given GPS to find meaning, joy, and significance. A sovereign God will use every part of your life to accomplish His purposes. Look to Jesus; He is all you need.”
"As long as I am living," says Donnie, "I plan to be active in real estate. We are growing our business in Oxford, MS. My daughter, Karis, is now a licensed REALTOR® and part of our team. I love helping others navigate the real estate process and achieve their goals."
Home Types:
House, Lot/Land, Condo, MultiFamily, Townhouse, Commercial, Manufactured
Years of Experience:
35
