We’re not just agents.
We’re advocates
Our company values are: Truth. Servanthood. Purpose. Loyalty. Performance. To us, these are more than words. They’re the cornerstone of all our decisions. The stars we steer by.
Focusing on a set of core values has allowed us to operate with a single mission: connecting our distinctive clients with the one-of-a-kind properties on Sea Island and its surrounding neighborhoods on St. Simons Island.
Since our doors opened in 2013, we’ve aimed to put relationships at the forefront of our business. To listen first, and talk second. To apply our local knowledge and relentless work ethic toward finding a home you’ll be happy in.
Meet Our Team
Al Brown
albrown@albrowncompany.com
(912) 222-4545
Al Brown has been in real estate for 50+ years. Prior to founding Al Brown Company, Al was Senior Vice President of Real Estate for Sea Island Acquisitions. He is the all-time career leader in total sales volume of Sea Island neighborhoods with career sales totaling over $1.61 billion. He was the listing and selling agent in the largest residential transaction to be closed in Sea Island’s history and the state of Georgia.
A Georgia native and a resident of St. Simons Island for 52 years, Al is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in real estate. Al and his wife Gayle have two grown daughters, Anna and Jordan, and a grandson, Parker. They are members of Sea Island Club and Frederica Golf Club. They attend First Baptist Church of St. Simons Island where Al has taught Sunday School for 40+ years and plays the drums for musical programs. Al is a nature lover and an avid bass fisherman.
Baba McCaffrey
babamccaffrey@albrowncompany.com
912.222.3001
Over the past 37 years, Baba McCaffrey has been consistently recognized as one of the leading agents in the sale of residential property connected with Sea Island. So well-known and respected in the industry here as a super star in sales, she doesn’t really need a last name.
Prior to joining Al Brown Company, Baba was a sales agent and perennial leading producer for Sea Island Properties for 20 years. Before that, she was a top sales agent at a leading St. Simons Island area real estate firm for ten years. She was the selling agent in the second largest residential transaction to be closed in Sea Island’s history.
Baba is a recipient of the prestigious Oglethorpe Award, presented by the Golden Isles Association of Realtors® for her enviable record of achievement in sales. Baba was born in Jacksonville, Florida, attended Mercer University, and has been a resident of St. Simons Island for 56 years. She and her husband Albert have 18 grandchildren and attend St. Simons Presbyterian Church.
Judy Scarlett
Judy Scarlett serves as the Al Brown Company’s Executive Assistant. Judy earned her Real Estate license in 2000 and prior to joining Al Brown Company sold real estate in the Golden Isles. While selling real estate, she was active with the Golden Isles Association of Realtors® serving on the Board of Directors and as chair and committee member on multiple committees.
Judy attended Young Harris College and graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She has been a residence of St. Simons Island for 32 years. She is a member of St. Simons Presbyterian Church where she has taught Sunday school and has served as an Elder and Deacon. She is married to Judge Stephen Scarlett and they have two grown children.
Jordan Brown Byer
Jordan Brown Byer is native of St. Simons Island, and daughter of Al and Gayle Brown. She attended the College of Charleston in Charleston, S.C. where she earned a BS degree in Accounting, and lived in San Diego, CA working in the finance field. She ventured back to island life and has rejoined Al Brown Company to manage and oversee the activities of the ABCo Initiative, a philanthropic division of Al Brown Company to aid local organizations helping those in need in the community. Jordan’s heart for serving, her passion, skills and enjoyment of helping others makes her the perfect person to take on this important initiative. Jordan is married to George Byer and she enjoys fishing, going to the beach, spending time with her labs (Hilton and Kalista), making jewelry, reading, doing puzzles, and spending time with family.
Rob Kjellander
Rob Kjellander founded Cottage Concierge in 2013 after a decade as a vacation property owner on St. Simons Island. He was born in the Midwest, but vacationed in the area since childhood and has a deep appreciation for natural splendor and traditions of Sea Island.
Rob has dual degrees from Southern Methodist University in Real Estate Finance and Organizational Behavior & Business Policy. Prior to Cottage Concierge, he spent 12 years in commercial real estate banking in Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX. One of Rob’s favorite projects to date was featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles illustrating the versatility of Cottage Concierge.
