Richard Ellis Jr., son of company founder Richard Ellis Sr., is Owner and Broker of 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 was born in 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. He has also served and is currently on various boards and committees including Youth For Christ, the NorthRiver Yacht Club, Capstone Bank, and the First United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa. 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 thoroughly knowing and respecting every area of real estate services.