With over 19 years of experience in the Texas real estate industry, Deborah brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as a Realtor instructor. As a licensed Broker, she has successfully guided countless students through the intricacies of Texas real estate law, ethics, and practices.

Deborah’s passion for real estate education is evident and she is committed to empowering future Realtors with the skills they need to succeed. Her background in residential real estate and property management ensures that each student gains practical insights that are relevant to their career goals.

In addition to teaching, Deborah remains actively involved in the real estate community, staying abreast of the latest trends and regulations that impact the Texas market.

Whether you’re looking to start your journey in real estate or seeking to expand your knowledge base, Deborah is committed to providing you with a valuable and enriching learning experience that will set you on the path to success!

Sergio Oronoz has over 40 years of experience in his career.  Having lived all over the United States and worked in all aspects of investing, Sergio brings diverse experience in real estate, mortgage, and insurance.  He is known for teaching individuals about protecting wealth, optimizing retirement with several strategies, and maneuvering tax implications.  Sergio is also an author “Ask Surge: Mastering Your Money.”  Additionally, he is a Texas Real Estate Commission Certified Instructor.

Tony Dias, hails from a long line of military patriots. His grandfather served in the United States Navy during World War II, and his father was a ‘lifer’ in the Marine Corps for twenty-five years, doing tours in both Vietnam and Desert Storm. In 1985, the legacy continued when Tony followed in his father’s ‘yellow footprints’ and joined the United States Marine Corps as a Communication Electronics Technician. Tony Dias is certified by the State of Hawaii to teach real estate agents about The New VA Home Loan Benefit for the Real Estate Licensee and is also certified by the National Association of Realtors to conduct the Military Relocation Professionals Designation. One of his goals is to increase the knowledge about the VA Home Loan benefit with other real estate professionals to better serve those who have dedicated their lives to defending and serving our nation.

Stephen Etzel is a seasoned and self-motivated Real Estate Manager and Training Professional offering 21 years of teaching experience with an average survey score of 4.95 out of 5. Skilled in developing curriculum for new and existing courses and performing updates for state and national materials. Comprehensive background in real estate, technology, digital marketing, and business development.

Ara Fesperman, has been helping sellers and buyers with their real estate for over 13 years and holds an active real estate license in Texas. Growing up as an Army brat she knows what it is like to move. She is a 2nd generation realtor after her father, so helping people in real estate services is in her blood. Ara has a B.S. in Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Ara teaches Texas Contracts Bootcamp at the REALTOR Academy.

Tina Wilcher’s legacy in real estate began over 25 years ago when she became a 4-plex property owner in her early twenties and real estate assistant to her husband. Since that time, she has gone on to become a licensed REALTOR, Professional Development Director for Century 21 Exclusive Properties and Certified Real Estate Instructor who teaches on behalf of Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) , Texas Realtors (TR), National Association of Realtors (NAR), Fidelity Title Group, Real Estate Business Institute (REBI), and many others across the US.

William Curtis will serve as SABOR’s Chair-Elect in 2023. Will has been a REALTOR® for nine years and specializes in commercial real estate. He is a 2023 Texas REALTORS® Director and National Association of REALTORS® Director and has served on both TR and NAR Commercial Federal Policy Committees, as well as several committees locally with SABOR. He is also the 2022 President of the San Antonio/South Texas Chapter of CCIM and serves as an Instructor for the Institute of Real Estate Management and for Texas REALTORS(R) Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist Certification. In 2019, Will was named one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”. Will is a TREPAC Sterling R major investor and is in the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Class of 2023.