Ann Marie Burch was raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas and attended Nettleton School District and Arkansas State University. Her parents are Eddie Joe and Janis Barker and she has one sister, Amanda. She married Eric in 1999 and relocated to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was employed there by Jackson County Chamber of Commerce where she was the Director of Membership. Hayden, their son, was born in 2001. Ann stayed home with Hayden until he was 4. She began a career in Kindermusik, a music and movement program teaching newborns through age 12. Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005 which changed the course of their life and relocated her family back to their hometown of Jonesboro. Now she enjoys working full-time with her husband in real estate. Ann received her associate brokers license in 2009. Her focus is coordinating closings, accounts payable and receivable, processing files, and assisting Eric and Richard in their transactions. Ann likes to travel, organize her home, cook, and exercise in her spare time.

Eric Burch was raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas. His parents are Rick Burch and Amy Clancy. He has one sister, Kristin Burch. He attended Jonesboro Public Schools and Valley View Schools. He graduated from  high school and relocated to Gulfport, MS to begin his career with a salvage company called Hudson’s. He supervised numerous stores and traveled between Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He worked with Hudson’s while buying, renovating, and flipping houses on the side as a hobby. His lifelong dream was to pursue real estate. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005 it opened a window to move to back home to Jonesboro. His wife, Ann Marie, encouraged him to pursue his dream of real estate. It was the best decision he ever made. It has been a complete success and the perfect family career for Eric and Ann to do together.

Richard Wimberley was born in Memphis, Tn. and raised between Grenada, Ms and Minooka, Il. (near Chicago) were he graduated high school. Richard joined the US Air Force in 1973 and relocated to Oklahoma. After his tour of duty Richard remained in Oklahoma and attended Central State University to pursue a teaching degree. Fate intervened and Richard began a 27 year career in telecommunications that would take him to Tulsa, Ok., Dallas, Tx., Memphis, Tn. and finally to Jonesboro, Arkansas. In 2004 Richard pursued a lifelong dream and attended Kelton's Real Estate School in Jonesboro. Richard became a full time, licensed agent in 2006 with Crye-Leike of Jonesboro. Richard's wife Cindy owns a local hair salon and they have four children and two grandchildren. Richard and his family love animals and pursue hobbies in horse showing, bird dog field trails, hunting and fishing.

Scott Throgmartin has lived in Jonesboro since 1987. He moved here after graduating from high school to attend ASU. He and his wife, Lisa, were married in 1989 and have two daughters, Ashley and Amber. He enjoys hunting, spending time with family, and riding his Harley. He and his family attend church at the Rock of NEA where he serves on the Pastors Council board. From 1989 until 2000, he worked for a local manufacturing company. He supervised approximately 65 employees and was responsible for a multi-million dollar operations budget. After 10 years in manufacturing, he decided to pursue his dream of running his own business. His construction company was born in 2000 and included foundations, framing, vinyl siding installation, floor covering and remodeling projects. It quickly evolved into exclusive new home construction. Today, he is building 15-20 new homes a year including both specs and customs. He holds a Residential Contractors License with the state of Arkansas and is a licensed real estate agent. S&L Construction, Inc. offers a full service, turn key option to clients interested in building a new home.

Jennifer Jones is our seller coordinator and virtual assistant. Born and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jennifer moved to Jonesboro in 1994 and worked for a local church as a ministry assistant. Jennifer and Ann met in 1995 and quickly became the best of friends. In 1999, both moved away from Jonesboro, but remained close friends. Jennifer and her husband, Jon Paul, were married in December of 1999. Jennifer continued to work as an assistant until 2002, when her first child, Rachel, was born. Another child, Rebekah, blessed her family in 2005. Jennifer joined our team as a virtual assistant in 2007 and this year added the responsibilities of being our seller coordinator. Rachel is now in second grade and Rebekah is four years old. Jennifer enjoys scrapbooking, reading, playing her Nintendo DS and Wii, and spending time with her family.

The name Eric Burch is synonymous with excellence in the Jonesboro real estate market. In 2006, our first year in real estate, we had 45 transactions, 4.5 million in sales and were awarded "Rookie of the Year" by the Jonesboro Board of Realtors. In 2007, we had 80 transactions, 12 million dollars in sales, named #1 in sales at the Jonesboro Branch of Crye-Leike Realtors, named "Jonesboro Local Favorite Realtor" by The Sun Newspaper, and awarded the Multi-million Dollar Sales Award. For 2008, we have set a goal to reach the 20 million dollar mark. Wouldn't you like to be a part of these numbers? Eric has definitely made a name for himself and these awards and increasing sales numbers are proof that he and his team are willing to go that extra mile for their clients. With The Eric Burch All Star Team you are not getting just one realtor. You are getting a whole team on your side. This team consists of three realtors, a marketing specialist and a virtual assistant. Eric's wife, Ann, is a licensed realtor and works as Eric's full-time assistant and closing agent. This year we added Richard Wimberley, a licensed agent, as a buyer specialist to concentrate on the specific needs a buyer has in search for a home. And most recently, we have added Kellie Bridges as a marketing specialist to work directly with the seller. This team has proven success and is willing and able to work for you. Give us a call today!

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