Our Real Estate Agents

Annette Marine | Department Manager and REALTOR®

Annette has been employed by Wilgus Associates, Inc. since 1994. She is a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the first recipient of the "Outstanding Rental Agent 2004." Annette is also the past President of the Rental Affairs Committee.

Charissa Joachimowski | REALTOR® and Rental Agent

Charissa has vacationed in Bethany since she was 8 years old and fell in love with the area many years ago. She chose to make this her permanent residence 19 years ago and began working for Wilgus Associates at the same time in the rental department. She loves people and helping them in the many aspects associated with resort living.

Being aware of the real estate needs, availability and the market for many years, she is proud to have taken her life one step forward in becoming a licensed Realtor 6 years ago. Since then she has been awarded Top Sales and Top Unit Sales in 2003, and Masters Emerald in 2005. Her greatest reward is in helping make other peoples "Dreams Come True." Being a mother of 3 girls, ages 5,16 and 23, she finds life very rewarding and working at Wilgus very accommodating to her family life and time they need her. She love sunsets, nature, photography, fishing, boating and the tranquility of the bay and ocean.

She is proud to be a part of the rental department at Wilgus Associates for 19 years. She is familiar with what will rent the best and what vacationers are looking for when they venture to the Bethany Beach area.

Kylie Wilgus | Real Estate Sales and REALTOR®

Kylie Wilgus is a 2001 graduate of Indian River High School and a 2006 graduate of Goldey Beacom College where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Marketing Management. In 2007 she obtained her Real Estate License and joined her dad, Michael in the family business as the 4th generation of Wilgus Associates Inc.

As a 24 yr native to Bethany Beach she has a unique appreciation and understanding of the resort area. Call Kylie with any of your real estate needs.

In her spare time she enjoys the beach, traveling and time with family and friends. 
 

Kristy Conaway | REALTOR®

Kristy is a lifetime resident of beautiful Sussex County, Delaware. In 1997, she graduated from Sussex Central High School. Three years later, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental health with a minor in biology from Salisbury State University. In August 2005, Kristy became a REALTOR and joined the wonderful staff at Wilgus Associates. Kristy, her husband, K.C., and daughter, Keelie, live in Georgetown. They are actively involved in their church. With most of their free time spent leading the young adult ministry and doing community outreach.

Bob Rucier | REALTOR®

Bob has been a licensed sales agent since 1999 and has been with Wilgus since 2005. Prior to joining Wilgus, Bob served as the Director of Corporate Real Estate for MBNA. In this position he managed the acquisition, lease and disposition of commercial and residential properties and land throughout North America and Europe. Bob is married and has one daughter. In his spare time he enjoys kayaking, exercise and collecting wine.

Leslie Rinker | REALTOR®

Leslie has been employed by Wilgus Associates, Inc. since 2002.

Crystal Serman | Office Manager and REALTOR®

Crystal has been employed by Wilgus Associates, Inc. since 1999. Prior to joining the Wilgus Team, she was a member of the United States Air Force from 1994 to 1999.

Sandy Putz | REALTOR® and Rental Accounting

Sandy has been employed by Wilgus Associates, Inc. since 1996. She has been in banking for over 20 years. She started at Wilgus Associates in the Vacation Rental Department 10 years ago. She lives in Delmar with her husband Kevin and two children, Barry and Brandy. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and riding her Harley with her husband.

Bill Gaines | REALTOR®

Bill started his real estate career with Wilgus Associates in 2000. Being a Sussex County local, Bill has a vast knowledge and understanding of the area. Over the past 7 years he has listed and sold a wide range of properties including: residential, commercial, developmental land. He is committed to exceptional service and professionalism for his clients.

Paul McCabe | REALTOR®

Paul has been with Wilgus Associates, Inc. for over 35 years. He graduated from Goldey-Beacom College in 1959 with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. He also has his graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation and has completed all of the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) courses. He became an Associate Broker in 1976 and lists and sells residential and commercial properties. He has been a Million Producer for the last several years.

His wife Jane and him have two children, and are natives of Bethany Beach and Sussex County. Paul feels that he can serve you with a unique and comprehensive knowledge of the growth and trends in the area's Real Estate Market.

Kim Derrickson | REALTOR® and Year Round Rental Agent

Kim Derrickson is a sales agent with Wilgus Associates and a Year Round Rental Agent. Kim has been in the Real Estate business for over 7 years. She moved to the Bethany area from Kennett Square, PA just over 3 years ago and have been loving it ever since. She is married with a stepson and a beautiful Lab named Dewey. Her husband and her enjoy boating in our spare time.

Michael Wilgus | Broker, President and REALTOR®

Michael L. Wilgus is a 1977 graduate of Indian River High School and a 1981 graduate of the University of Delaware. Michael became part of Wilgus Associates in 1981 and has progressed within the company, beginning as a clerk in the Summer Rental Department, followed by becoming a Rental Agent, Real Estate Sales Agent, Associate Broker, Vice President of Wilgus, Broker of Record and in 2002, became the president of Wilgus Associates, Inc.

Michael is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) and holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation from the Realtors National Marketing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. He is also a member of the Ocean View Church of Christ, a past President of both the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce and the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company and currently sits on the Advisory Board of the Friends of the South Coastal Library.

As a life-time resident of Bethany Beach, Michael and his wife Sandy have 3 daughters, Kylie, Jenna and Olivia.