Richard Ellis

Richard Ellis Jr., son of CEO Richard Ellis Sr., is currently Broker at Advantage Realty. He has been in real estate with Advantage Realty since 1992. His daily job duties include overseeing sales meetings, managing office staff, and selling and leasing various properties.

Richard attended Auburn University at Montgomery, where he earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree. Richard is originally from Cleveland, Ohio but has lived in Tuscaloosa since 1974. He is married to the former Shelly Smith of Selma and they have three daughters, Sarah Kyser, Reynolds, and Isabella. Richard is a Graduate of Leadership Tuscaloosa and is the Alumni Advisor for Kappa Alpha at the University of Alabama.

In addition to his involvement in real estate and the University of Alabama, Richard enjoys spending his free time playing golf, hunting, running, and spending time with his family.

Richard attributes his success to learning from his father and the way he has done business through the years.