Chantel has been a Realtor since 2004 and opened Markel Realty Group in 2011. Prior to that she owned a bookkeeping/secretarial business since 1991. She has a solid understanding of what it takes to run a business. Staying educated and current is her top priority. She especially loves learning through listening to podcasts and reading.

2008 WCR State Chapter President-Elect
2009 WCR State Chapter President
2017-Current UAR Grievance Committee Member
2019 UAR Grievance Committee Chair
2019 UAR Convention Committee Member
2016-2017, 2019-2021 UAR Director
2017-2021 UARHOF Committee Member
2020 UARHOF Chair
2021-Current UAR Forms Committee Member
2022 - UAR Legislative Committee Member Local
2006 WCR Local Chapter President-Elect
2007 WCR Local Chapter President
2012 Recipient of the WCR Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Washington County.
2010-Current WCBR Governmental Affairs Committee Member
2014-2017 WCBR Community Relations Committee Member
2015 & 2017 WCBR Community Relations Committee Chair
2016-2017 WCBR Director
2019 WCBR President-Elect
2020 WCBR President
2021 WCBR Past President
2022 WCBR Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Community
2001-2014 Victim Advocate (sex assault and domestic violence)
2009-2010 DCFS QCR Committee Member
2011 Children's Justice Center Friends Chair
2005-2012 Children's Justice Center Friends Board Member
2017-2022 Leadership Dixie Board Member
2017-Current Leadership Dixie Academy Board Member
2021-Current Leadership Dixie Academy Board Chair

She is a strong advocate of Child Welfare. She was a foster mom, fostering over 75 children, four of which she has adopted. In her spare time, she loves to hike, travel, ride her bike, and spend time with her family. She loves trying new things and living each day to the fullest.

Chantel believes in giving back to the community in which she lives, plays and works. She works tirelessly for her clients and others she serves in the community.

Email Chantel: realtorchantel@gmail.com