Meet The Wilgus Team

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 in April 1988. Charissa began working for Wilgus Associates, Inc's Summer Rental Department in 1988 and is proud to be part of the company for over 28 years. In 2018 Charissa became the Vacation Rental Manager. She is familiar with what will rent the best and what vacationers are looking for when they venture to the Bethany Beach area. Her awareness of the real estate needs, availability, and the market in Sussex County led her to begin Residential and Commercial Sales. Her greatest reward is in helping make other peoples "Dreams Come True." Being a mother of 3 girls and grandmother of three, she finds life very rewarding and Wilgus Associates, Inc. has been very accommodating to her family life. Charissa loves sunsets, nature, photography, fishing, boating and the tranquility of the bay and ocean.

Christina is a life-long local of Sussex County, primarily the Long Neck area. Currently, she resides in Laurel with her family! She has been working in many aspects of customer service for over thirty years. She began working in the Insurance Industry in 2003. Wilgus Associates, Inc. encourages continuous education and personal growth, with which, she has obtained The Certified Insurance Service Representative designation, CISR, in 2005 and The Certified Professional Insurance Agent, CPIA, in 2007! She was voted Insurance Woman of the Year in 2005-2006 by the Insurance Woman of Sussex County. She enjoys obtaining commercial polices for consumers at a value without sacrificing needed coverage's! She loves talking with the local customers about the areas changes and being the first to welcome newcomers to the beach!

Crystal is a life long native of Sussex County and attended Indian River High School. After graduating she enlisted in the United States Air Force and served her Country from 1994 to 1999 as a Security Forces Specialist (MP). She specializes in vacation rentals but also does sales. Crystal has been with Wilgus Associates since 1999. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is also an avid bowler and has awards for her many honor scores including a perfect game.

I relocated with my husband and started working at Wilgus Associates in Sept. of 2015. We enjoy the beach and spending time with friends and family.

Joseph was born on April 10, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pa. He married his beautiful wife Anne Polichetti in 1985. Joe moved to Delaware in 1992. Joe and Anne have 6 children and 2 grandchildren and currently reside in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Joe has worked in the insurance industry since 1984. He has successfully completed Prudential Insurance Company's Professional Development Program in 1987. He was awarded the designation of LUTCF in 1990 by the Life Underwriting Training Council. He is currently working on obtaining the designation of CIC from The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Joe was the recipient of the National Leadership Award from the Republican Congressional Committee. Joe joined Wilgus Associates, Inc. in 1992 and he is currently the Commercial Insurance Lines Manager for the Lewes, DE office of Wilgus Associates, Inc. Joe is a respected businessman in the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach area and is currently an active member of the Rehoboth 1 Business Networkers International. Joe takes pride in giving his clients excellent service and making sure they have the proper coverage for their insurance needs. He is always accessible for his customers and will do what he says, when he says he is going to do it. Joe would like to review your current insurance coverage or develop a new insurance portfolio for you. His motto is: Second opinions are not only wise, they are free!

Kylie Wilgus Givens 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. Currently, Kylie is a full time Real Estate Sales agent. In 2019 Kylie completed the Delaware Real Estate Brokers Course and received her brokers licence. As a lifelong native to Bethany Beach she has a unique appreciation and understanding of the resort area. In her spare time she enjoys the beach life, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Call or email Kylie with all of your Real Estate needs.

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 Associates, 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, and a past President of both the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce and the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Currently, Michael sits on the Advisory Board of the Friends of the South Coastal Library and on the Board of Directors for Beebe Healthcare, http://www.beebehealthcare.org/html/news.cfm. As a lifetime resident of Bethany Beach, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, fishing on his boat and traveling.

Patty has been employed with Wilgus Associates, Inc. in Bethany Beach for 14 years and has held the title of Personal Lines manager for the past 4 years. Emler has served as President of Insurance Women of Sussex County in 2000 and 2005 and was designated Insurance Woman of the year 3 of the last 5 years. Patty also served as the Delaware State Director for the National Association of Insurance Women International (NAIL) in 2002 and 2003. Patty’s knowledge of insurance and passion for serving others makes her a valued resource and huge contributor to the success of Wilgus Associates, Inc. In her free time she enjoys bowling, shopping, relaxing by her pool, hanging out with friends and family and spoiling her Dauschhund, Raisin. Patty currently resides in Dagsboro with her husband John and son Sean.

As a native of Sussex County, Teresa is familiar with all this area has to offer. From the beaches to the inland property, Teresa can help you find the home or property of your dreams. Teresa is very active in her community and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Call her for all your Real Estate needs.