Allen Tate has announced that Susan Tillis is the branch leader for the company’s Statesville office. She will manage branch operations for 18 Allen Tate agents and staff in Statesville as well as Allen Tate’s Davidson office, where she has served as branch leader since January 2017.

Tillis, whose husband is US Sen. Thom Tillis, is a real estate veteran with 18 years of experience, including sales manager in the Allen Tate Lake Norman office, as well as a recruiter.

Prior to her real estate career, she worked as a marketing manager and for an advertising agency.

Tillis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing management from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. 

The Huntersville resident heads The Susan M. Tillis Foundation, which supports active duty military families. She is a volunteer coordinator in support of the U.S. Armed Services YMCA Baby Bundles project.

“Susan has been an asset to the Allen Tate Davidson office and we’re excited for her to lead our Statesville office as well. Both our agents and our clients will benefit from her experience and genuine ability to build relationships,” said Phyllis Brookshire, president, Allen Tate Realtors.