Our goals at Shoreline Preferred Properties are based on reputation…not size! We are selective when choosing vacation rental property listings, and we will control our growth! This will enable us to remain preferred by our owners, preferred by our guests and just as important, preferred by our employees!

Our experienced, reliable and committed employees all share the same philosophy. We all live and work at the beach and we are here for the “long haul.”

MEET SHORELINE PREFERRED PROPERTIES’ EMPLOYEES

Dan Lester, a Managing Partner at Shoreline Preferred Properties, has worked in the Property Management field on the Outer Banks for the past 9 years. This experience has provided a deep understanding of the need for quality property management services on the Outer Banks. Prior to coming to the Outer Banks, Dan spent several years selling Enterprise level software solutions to the Federal Government and Fortune 500 companies. This experience will be valuable in creating an organization that uses the latest technologies and strategies to provide a competitive advantage that will benefit the company and the owners that we represent.

Dan is a member of the Outer Banks Association of Realtors and holds the GRI and Recreation and Resort Specialist Designations. He has a degree in Finance from Marymount University.

Dan was born in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in both Pittsburgh and Northern Virginia. Dan resides in Southern Shores with his wife Becky, daughter Madison, dog FETCH and three turtles.

Jennifer Paugh, General Manager at Shoreline Preferred Properties, is not an unfamiliar face in the Outer Banks Vacation industry. She has over 20 years experience in property management, 14 of which were at the same company, proving that commitment is very important to her. Jennifer was born in Franklin, Virginia and was raised in Western Maryland. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in English from Frostburg State University in 1990, and moved to the Outer Banks immediately after graduation. She earned her NC Real Estate Broker’s license in 1992.

Jennifer is an active member of the Outer Banks Association of Realtors, having served as Chairman of the Property Management Committee in 2002. She has also attended, participated and lectured at National Vacation Rental Managers” Association Conferences around the country. Jennifer has eight years of experience in vacation rentals on the northern beaches (including Carova, Corolla and Duck) and eight years experience in the industry from Kill Devil Hills through South Nags Head as well. She enjoys forming long lasting relationships with her property owners and vacation guests and believes this can be done through excellent communication and a positive attitude.

Jennifer enjoys spending as much time as possible at the beach and cheering on her children, Alison and Bryan, in basketball, soccer and baseball!

Vivian Whelan, Owner and Guest Services Director at Shoreline Preferred Properties, Vivian comes to Shoreline with over 11 years of experience in property management, housekeeping, customer service and check in procedures. She has worked all the way from Corolla to Avon for various property management companies. Vivian has very high standards when it comes to the housekeeping department, which is apparent from the great jobs that her cleaning crews do!

Vivian is a native on the Outer Banks…born and raised here! She loves the area and the people! She enjoys going to the beach and fishing! She and her husband, Steve, Reside in Powell’s Point with their 3 Labs…Butch, Cassidy and Sundance!

Lori Hageman, Property Management Specialist - Brings more than 20 years of Outer Banks vacation property management experience.  A native of Raleigh, she has called the Outer Banks “home” since 1987. She earned her N.C. Real Estate Broker’s license in 1987 and has since used it exclusively in the vacation rental business. Hageman brings a wealth of Outer Banks vacation rental knowledge to the team.

Lori is active in the community and the Outer Banks Association of Realtors, having served on the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Property Management Committee in 2008. She also attended, participated and lectured in National Vacation Rental Managers Association Conferences around the country. She loves being in Property Management, always saying that “the hospitality business is not her business, it is her pleasure!”

Lori is eager to talk to you about listing your vacation rental property into our program, and specializes in making suggestions and incorporating ideas that are beneficial and successful in increasing your property’s rental potential!

She and her husband, Mark, reside in Kill Devil Hills with their rescued hound dog, Rosie. Their two daughters, Ivy and Gwen, are now attending college.

Bobby Viers, Maintenance Supervisor at Shoreline Preferred Properties, relocated to the Outer Banks from VA Beach in 2005, after serving in the Marine Corp for 2 years and traveling the country as flight engineer for the Fuji Blimp. Bobby is best known for his outgoing and humorous personality. His knowledge in the maintenance field is endless which has proven to be very useful in his position.

Bobby and his wife April reside in Kill Devil Hills, with their 4 rescued dogs and a geriatric cat. He is an avid artist and surfer and April is a local bank Assistant Vice President.

Come reap the benefits from having a professional, responsive and friendly staff at Shoreline Preferred Properties!

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