The Allen Group Team

Chris Allen
Broker Associate

After being furloughed as pilot from Delta Airlines following September 11th in 2001, Chris Allen relocated back to his hometown of Oklahoma and formed a residential real estate company, The Allen Group at RE/MAX First.  Due to Chris's previous experience as owner and manager of Florida Intra Coastal Realty, changing career fields from pilot to real estate broker was handled with ease. Chris had record sales his first year in business and The Allen Group (TAG) hasn't stopped growing since.  TAG has averaged one home sold every five days for the last two years and this year has started off absolutely fantastic.  Additional licensed Realtors & office staff have added a better rounded group to help ever-growing client needs.  Commercial and new construction are areas in which The Allen Group is currently diversifying; yet residential real estate will continue to be the mainstay of TAG's business.

Chris grew up in Oklahoma City and Edmond.  He attended Edmond Schools until 1981 graduated from Casady High School  in 1987.  Earning a spot at the United States Air Force Academy, he was active in golf, skiing and academics and graduated on the Dean's Honor List in 1991 when President Bush Sr. presidented him with his commissioning as a Lieutenant in the USAF.  He has piloted planes to every continent in the world, including the South Pole-flying the C-21 Learjet and C-141 Starliftter aircraft.  Towards the end of his tenure in the Air Force, he worked as a Presidential Support Pilot and one of five Nuclear Airlift Aircraft Commanders.  Leaving the Air Force in 2000, Chris accepted a pilot position flying the Boeing 737 with Delta Airlines.  Training and working for a major airline gave him a corporate perspective with real bottom line issues affecting him directly. 

Chris's management positions in the Air Force, the up close and personal experience of being furloughed by Delta Airlines after 9-11 and learning to adapt to new environments with his work has given him some amazing insight into working with people and growing business smart.  He has been described as one of the toughest negotiators in the business!  As a matter of fact, Chris just completed his course with the Harvard Negotiation Project.  Chris is a proud member of the RE/MAX 100% Club, Executive Club and Platinum Club.  The Allen Group has placed in the "Top 10 Teams" for the entire state of Oklahoma two years in a row.  He is a member of the Downtown Oklahoma City Club.  Parenting three daughters with his wife Stacey, Chris enjoys living and working in the city in which he was raised. He attends Bridgeway Church and is an avid outdoorsman.

Stacey Allen
Marketing

With over 15 years of experience in public relations and marketing, Stacey Allen oversees all marketing efforts for The Allen Group.  Her career has taken her from New York ad agencies to handling public relations for Hyatt Regency Hotels as the Southwest Regional Manager in Arizona to managing marketing for over 100 banking instituions in Missouri and Illinois to a small boutique agency in Washington State until returning to Oklahoma in 2001.  Stacey holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma.  She has worked for numerous boards and planning committees incorporating event planning for the American Heart Association's Heart Walk, Heart Ball in Washington State, Red Tie Night, Redbud Classic, and Downtown in December to name a few.  Other industry organizations she has been a member of include Public Relations Society of America and Bank Marketing Association.  She currently divides her time handling the company's marketing needs and, along with her husband Chris Allen of the The Allen Group, raising three daughters in Oklahoma City.

Natalie Broughton
Accredited Buyer's Realtor

Natalie Broughton, a native Oklahoman, has spent most of her life in NW OKC.  She graduated from Putnam City North High School in 1994 and continued her education at Oklahoma Baptist University.  In 1998 she received a bachelors degree in Music Education.  She taught music in the Edmond Public Schools for six years.  Natalie also had a private piano and voice studio. 

Natalie began her real estate career with The Allen Group in 2004.  She is a Realtor who specializes in working with buyers.  Whether you are first-time buyer, relocating to Oklahoma, or investing in real estate, Natalie will represent  your best interest in the home buying process.  In 2006 Natalie become an Accredited Buyer's Representative and a member of The Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC). 

"Everybody deserves to have a nice home.  I really enjoy helping buyers reach their dream of owning a home.  When I bought my house several years ago, I had no idea what needed to be done.  I had to depend on my Realtor for everything.  That is what I now do for my clients so they feel protected, and so the process can be done efficiently," said Broughton.

Natalie enjoys playing several musical instruments and taking dance classes.  She also loves going to restaurants and watching movies.  She attends Bridgeway Church where she plays on the worship team.

Heather Fairbanks
Accredited Buyer's Realtor

As a liscensed RE/MAX Realtor, Heather Fairbanks is a recent addition to The Allen Group.  She is a graduate of Edmond Santa Fe High School, and Principia College College (BA) in Illinois.  Heather has lived in the midst of the real estate business all of her life by virtue of her father Randy Erwin who was a builder/developer in the Oklahoma City and Edmond area for 15 years.  Heather saw her father start Heartland Homes as chairman and CEO in 1988 and build it into a multi-state homebuilding company.  She was very interested and involved with future real estate endeavors both with her father and later on her own.  Heather has keen understanding of all aspects of the selling/purchasing process and exceptional instincts when it comes to matching buyer with seller.  Her formidable work ethic combined with a strong commitment to customer, makes her an ideal real estate professional to compliment The Allen Group team. 
She and her husband Brandon share a great love for sports and the outdoors, something they hope to pass on to their young son Noah.  In her spare time Heather loves to spend time with her family, play competitive volleyball, and snow ski.

Julie Brooks
Listing Specialist

Julie Brooks, Listing Specialist for The Allen Group at Re/Max First, has been a licensed Realtor since July of 2007.  As the Listing Specialist, she is responsible for maintaining and promoting The Allen Group's listings.  Her organizational skills, passion for people and knack for details makes her perfect fit for taking care of seller's needs and getting homes sold quickly.  She is also a creative asset in marketing and advertising listings and enjoys being part of a dynamic group. 

Brooks is from Edmond and graduated from Memorial High School in 2000.  She then went to the University of Oklahoma and graduated on the Dean's Honor Roll.  She was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Collegiate Scholars as well as a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.  With a Bachelor's Degree in Art History she became certified as an Art Teacher for grades K-12.  After teaching art for several years at Crossings Christian School, she decided to pursue a career in real estate.

In her spare time Julie and her husband Matt enjoy traveling, cooking together, and being outdoors.  They are members of Bridgeway Church and enjoy being involved in the community.

   Haley Ray
Office Administrator

Haley Ray, Office Administrator with The Allen Group oversees all functions of the company's day to day workload.  Ray handles client files from start to finish, internal and external communications and all internet site management.  Working in real estate since December 2006, Ray brings good hands-on experience and refreshing energy and enthusiasm to the job.  She has always had a love for helping people and really thrives when she is able to assist people in getting into a home they can enjoy.

Ray graduated valedictorian from Woodward High School in Northwest Oklahoma in 2005.  She then pursued a basketball career at Oklahoma City University on a basketball scholarship.  During college she was the secretary to Oklahoma City University's Vice President during the 2005-2006 school-year.  She also held the position of office administrator for Chapel Ridge Apartments in Edmond during the summer of 2006.  That fall, she experienced a knee injury cutting her basketball career short.  Within a few months after, she began her real estate career with The Allen Group.

Ray enjoys spending time with her husband Patrick, working out, and taking care of her two dogs, Roxy, a Siberian Husky and their adopted Boxer Mix, Sugar.  She also enjoys motivational speaking at school and church events. Her positive attitude within the real estate world is encouraging and infectious to all who have the privilege to work with her!