Phil Best

Broker

Office: 478-274-1606
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: phil@philbest.net

Phil Best Sr. is a Licensed Broker in the State of Georgia and is the Qualifying Broker for Premier Properties of Dublin.

Along with his roles at Premier, he served as an elected official for the City of Dublin from January 1994 – June 2021. While in office, he served as the President of the Georgia Municipal Association and was appointed to the Governor’s Board of Work Force Initiative. Phil has also served on the Laurens County Board of Health, GMEBS Board of Trustees, the Military Affairs Committee in Warner Robins, and on the GMA Board of Directors (until June 1997). He is a member of the GMA Hall of Fame. Some of his past services include serving as director for the Dublin Rotary Club, the Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, and the Dublin Country Club.

He and his wife, Cile, attend First Dublin Methodist Church of Dublin. Phil enjoys entertaining, cooking, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

George Best

Managing Broker

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 912-660-7719
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: george@georgebest.net

George Best is a licensed Realtor® in the state of Georgia and Million Dollar Club Life Member. He founded Premier Properties of Dublin alongside his father and brother and works to continue to grow the business, serving the Middle Georgia area in commercial and residential real estate and property management. He is a very motivated, goal-oriented individual with a wealth of local knowledge and resources.

His servant’s heart matches Premier’s motto, Service is Our Culture. George’s priority is to make the buying or selling process an enjoyable time for his clients while he handles the tough parts, keeping their best interests in the forefront. George is a hardworking, reliable agent, and he is proud to be able to work in the family business alongside his father and brother as well as his coworkers whom he considers to be family.

George married his wife Kristen in September of 2020, and they reside in Dublin. When he’s not working, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, and attending concerts.

George is heavily involved in the community and serves on several boards including the Dublin Rotary Club Board of Directors (Membership Director), the Dublin Board of Realtors (Past-President and Executive Board Member), the Boys and Girls Club of Laurens and Johnson Counties Board, the City of Dublin Race Relations Task Force Committee, and the Dublin First United Methodist Church SPRC Committee.

Yvonne Robertson

Associate Broker

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 478-984-6601
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: yvonne@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Yvonne Robertson has been a licensed Realtor® since 1995 and an Associate Broker since 2005. She is a Million Dollar Club Life Member and a Top Producer for the Dublin Board of Realtors® from 2004-2022. Yvonne joined the Premier Properties of Dublin team in 2024.

Before beginning her career in real estate, Yvonne received her bachelor’s degree from Georgia College & State University. In addition to her nearly 30 years in real estate, Yvonne also spends much of her time serving others in the community. She has served as part of Dublin Rotary Club, Dublin-Laurens Chamber of Commerce (Ambassador & Board member), Erin Garden Club, Dublin-Laurens Leadership, and Dublin Service League. She was named Woman of the Year in 2019.

Outside of work, Yvonne enjoys traveling, gardening, and entertaining. She is a member of Pine Forest Methodist Church.

Cindy Broeker

Associate Broker

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 770-653-6002
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: cindybroeker@gmail.com

Cindy Broeker is an Associate Broker and Realtor® with Premier Properties of Dublin. Cindy received her license in early 2003, and she takes great care to listen to her clients’ needs and desires. She takes pride in delivering exactly what fits those needs and desires. After all, her clients are the most important ones in the world! She enjoys providing top quality customer service and aims to always go above and beyond to help her clients achieve their dream of owning a home – whether it is their first or their tenth.

Cindy returned to Dublin in 2022 after many years in the Atlanta area. She has three sons, two granddaughters, and one grandson, all of whom she adores. Outside of work and spending time with her family, Cindy enjoys traveling, going to the theater, watching movies, and attending sports games. She’s a member of Green Acres Garden Club and attends Liberty Church.

Kristen Best

Director of Marketing/Realtor®

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 478-484-0612
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: kristen@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Kristen, a licensed Realtor® in the state of Georgia, is a Dublin native and has a passion for helping the Dublin community flourish. With a Master’s in Business Administration from Mercer University paired with a background in retail sales, Kristen has a unique and refined skill set that makes her an asset for the Premier team.

Kristen’s passion for the Dublin community is directly reflected in her local involvement. She has served in leadership of several community organizations including Dublin Girls’ Cotillion (Director of Decorum), Young Professionals of Dublin (Co-Marketing Chair), Dublin Junior League (Historian), and Dublin St. Patrick’s Arts N Crafts Festival (Co-Chair).

Kristen married George Best in September 2020. In her spare time Kristen enjoys working on home projects, spending time with family and friends, listening to varieties of live music with her husband, getting involved with their church, First United Methodist Church of Dublin, and practicing calligraphy, hand lettering, and graphic design.

Bill Ballard

Realtor®

Office: 912-525-0026
Cell: 912-222-8319
Email: ballard.bill@outlook.com

Bill Ballard, Realtor®, helped establish Premier Properties of Coastal Georgia, an outfit of Premier Properties of Dublin, in 2025. Utilizing the skillset he gained while earning his bachelor’s degree in business management from Georgia Southern University, along with more than a decade and a half of experience in the service industry and time spent in several leadership roles, Bill has showcased a commitment to excellence and community engagement.

Bill has served on many boards, including leadership programs, civic organizations, and Dublin’s Planning & Zoning Commission. He is currently a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of St. Simons Island, highlighting his belief in the power of service and collaboration.

In addition to his extensive background in business and leadership, Bill has over a decade of experience in real estate investments, giving him a passion for helping others navigate their real estate journeys. Bill’s blend of community service and professional expertise defines his mission to enrich the lives of those around him through real estate.

Outside of work, Bill is a devoted family man and enjoys spending time with his wife, Catie, and their two children, Willow Cate and Mason. He spends his spare time on the family’s boat, playing golf at Brunswick Country Club, helping with local youth sports, and attending Wesley Church at Frederica.

Michaela Rowland

Realtor®

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 478-697-8950
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: Michaela@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Michaela Rowland is a licensed Realtor ® in the state of Georgia and a Million Dollar Club Life Member. From a young age, Michaela had a passion for real estate, and she obtained her real estate license when she was 19 years old while still studying in college. After graduating from Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, she dove straight into her real estate career.

Michaela is hardworking, kind, and devoted. Her main goal in real estate and in life is for others to see Christ in her. She serves her clients with honest and integrity and strives to do the best for her clients by using her knowledge of the area and the industry to achieve their goal, whether it be buying or selling their home or property.

She is a native of East Dublin, giving her years of knowledge about Laurens County. Michaela and her husband, Tyler, are very active in their local church, and she strives for her faith to show through all aspects of her life and career. Michaela loves spending time with her husband and their daughter, Annaleigh.

Shelly Dollar

Realtor®

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 478-279-0289
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: shelly@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Shelly Dollar is a Realtor® at Premier Properties of Dublin. Originally from Alston, Georgia, Shelly moved to Dublin in 1991 where she has since worked and raised her family. She has two children, Devin Dollar and Michaela Rowland, a son in law, Tyler Rowland, and a new granddaughter, Annaleigh Grace Rowland. Her daughter Michaela is also a Premier Properties Realtor, and we are happy to have this mother daughter duo continue our tradition of being a family business!

For 20+ years Shelly has worked as an accountant. She also teaches fitness classes at Fairview Fitness and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. When Shelly isn’t working, she enjoys baking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Shelly attends East Dublin Dayspring Worship Center where she is the church treasurer as well as plays keyboard and sings for the Praise Team.

Chess Thigpen

Realtor®

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 404-326-6601
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: chess@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Chess Thigpen is a licensed Realtor® in the state of Georgia, who has had a successful real estate career in both Dublin and Atlanta. Chess was born and raised in Dublin and is a graduate of Dublin High School. After high school, Chess earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a major in real estate from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson School of Business. He began his real estate career in Dublin, before moving to Atlanta to work for a leading luxury boutique real estate firm. When Chess returned to Dublin, he joined Premier Properties of Dublin. Along with his years of success in the industry, Chess also brings with him a strong skillset of working with complex, high-end transactions.

Outside of his work, Chess enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Jason Outlaw

Realtor®

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 478-278-6246
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: jason@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Jason Outlaw is a licensed Realtor® in the state of Georgia and specializes in land sales. In addition to working in farm management, timber, and transportation, Jason’s love and knowledge of the outdoors make him the ideal realtor to handle land sales and purchases.

Jason is a Johnson County native and currently resides in Wrightsville with his wife Janibeth and their four children (Judson, Jace, Jolie Rae, and Julia). He and his family are members at Wrightsville United Methodist Church, and when he isn’t busy working, you can find Jason riding a tractor, in a boat, or in a deer stand. He also enjoys playing the guitar and drums.

Scott Couch

Realtor®

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 478-696-2750
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: scott@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Scott Couch, licensed Realtor®, has been around the real estate industry since 2006 as a licensed salesperson/broker in the state of Indiana. Working with the family business, Scott was exposed to the development and construction side of Real Estate through many mixed-use projects built in downtown Indianapolis.

Since moving to Georgia in 2015 with his family, Scott has pursued his passion of real estate and joined the team at Premier Properties of Dublin in 2023. Following Premier’s motto, “Service is Our Culture”, Scott looks forward to servicing his clients in Milledgeville’s Lake Country and surrounding communities.

When Scott is not working with clients, he enjoys traveling with his family to various beach destinations.

Liz Summitt-Beene

Realtor®

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 417-850-5540
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: liz_sells@yahoo.com

Liz Summitt-Beene is a licensed Realtor®, and she joined the Premier Properties of Dublin family in 2025. With nearly two and a half decades of experience as a licensed real estate professional, Liz has built her career rooted in perseverance, dedication, and a passion for helping others. In Liz’s words, real estate has been “more than a career – it has been a calling.” She is passionate about serving her clients well.

Liz and her husband, Terry Beene, have a daughter (whom Liz previously homeschooled while also working in real estate full time!) and a grandson.

Rayna Dubberly

Realtor®

Office: 478-274-1606
Cell: 478-697-2048
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: rayna@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Rayna Brown Dubberly has been a licensed Realtor® since 2010. She has served in several capacities for the Dublin Board of Realtors®, including treasurer and President (2020). Rayna is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Producer Club and has received the Phoenix award for producing over one million dollars in sales for ten consecutive years. In 2021, she received the Circle of Excellence award in remembrance of Mrs. Jackie Durden.

Rayna received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Georgia Southern University before beginning her career in real estate. While at Georgia Southern, Rayna met her husband, Travis. Rayna and Travis have two children, Rayley and Tanner. Rayna and her family are members at Pine Forest United Methodist Church, where Rayna currently serves on the Women’s Ministry Team. Rayna enjoys pickleball, playing sports with her children, spending time at the beach, and being with her family. Rayna stated that one of her favorite things about real estate is “forming lasting relationships with my customers and clients!”

Robbie Hobbs

Real Estate Coordinator

Office: 478-274-1606
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: robbie@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Robbie Hobbs serves as Premier Properties of Dublin’s Real Estate Coordinator. In this role, Robbie assists all of our Realtors® and other team members with any needs that arise. Robbie also assists the Property Management team. Robbie’s cheerful demeanor and love of people shine through in her role as Real Estate Coordinator.

Outside of work, Robbie enjoys gardening, crafting, and music, and she spends her Sundays as a member of the praise team at Liberty Church in Dublin.

Gracie Sterling

Property Management Team

Office: 478-274-1606
Fax: 478-274-1640
Email: gracie@premierpropertiesdublin.com

Gracie Sterling is a part of the Property Management team at Premier Properties of Dublin. Gracie is a 2021 Honor Graduate of East Laurens High School. She currently attends Middle Georgia State University where she will soon graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Pre-Law.

Property Management allows Gracie to engage with the community and help tenants find the perfect home. One of her favorite parts of Property Management is being able to help tenants from the time they start the searching process of finding a rental to then being able to help with the lease signing and handing the key over.

Gracie loves Dublin and all it has to offer. She has lived here her whole life and would have it no other way! One of her favorite parts of Dublin is downtown. Gracie is part of the Dublin Women’s League where she enjoys serving the community and engaging with a group of young women who enjoy Dublin just as much as she does.

When Gracie is not working or attending classes, you can find her enjoying a good book (preferably while sitting poolside!). Gracie loves her fur baby Josie or any other four-legged pup!

Tina Barfield

Financial Director

Office: 478-274-1606
Fax: 478-274-1640

Tina Barfield joined Premier Properties of Dublin in 2020 and serves as our Financial Director.
Tina came to Premier with more than 25 years of financial and human resources experience. Tina has an Associate degree in Accounting. She is a member of the Laurens Human Resources Association, where she has previously served as both Vice President and Treasurer.

She was born and raised in Dublin and has two children, Anna and Charlie and a granddaughter named Ellie. She was a founder of the Cub Scout Pack 65. Tina enjoys watching her son Charlie play tennis, shopping, cooking, college football, spending time with her family and friends, and attending Liberty Baptist Church.

Jane Wynn

Property Management Coordinator

Office: 478-274-1606
Fax: 478-274-1640

Jane Wynn joined Premier Properties of Dublin in July of 2020 as our Property Management Coordinator. Previously, she worked in finance as a loan officer and manager for 19 years.

Jane is a lifelong resident of Laurens County and attended school at East Laurens. Jane is married to Jimmy, and they have a son, Sam. Her hobbies include cooking, fishing, and spending time watching Sam play baseball.

Greg Branum

Maintenance Technician

Office: 478-274-1606
Fax: 478-274-1640

Greg Branum joined the Premier Properties of Dublin team in September 2023 as our Maintenance Technician. As our Maintenance Technician, Greg is a vital part of our Property Management team. He completes repairs, communicates with third party vendors, and assists the landlords we serve with needs that may arise. Greg’s favorite part of being the Maintenance Technician is that “every day is different.”

Greg is a Dublin native and enjoys hunting, fishing, and being part of the security team for University of Georgia football games.

Max Best

Mascot, Treat Receiver

Max Best, fur son of Phil Sr. and Cile Best, is Premier Properties of Dublin’s mascot and the best office companion around. Max, a standard poodle, helps keep our team company at the office while they’re hard at work for our clients.

When he’s not snoozing under George’s desk or getting treats from Phil Sr., Max can be found wandering around, visiting team members. He enjoys long walks, any kind of treats, and making appearances on Premier Properties of Dublin’s social media. Next time you’re near our office, stop by and give Max a visit (and a treat)!

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