Smith Mountain Lake, VA (June 9, 2008) – Prudential Waterfront Properties announced Dana Montgomery has met the educational and experience requirements as well as passed the state brokers exam to become a licensed real estate broker in the state of Virginia. A total of 180 classroom hours of Board approved courses are required to receive the brokers’ license. The Virginia Real Estate Board requires completion of a 45-hour classroom course along with other broker-specific courses such as real estate law, appraisal, and investment property management.

Montgomery became a licensed REALTOR® in 2003 and has become an award winning agent and consistent leader in sales. During her career with Prudential Waterfront Properties, Montgomery has become e-Certified and earned multiple real estate certifications including the Accredited Buyers Representative® (ABR), Graduate of Real Estate Institute (GRI) and the Resort and Recreation Specialist. In addition, Dana earned the professional designation, “Fine Homes Specialist,” conferred by Prudential Real Estate for successfully listing, marketing and transacting property valued within the top 10 percent of its respective marketplace. This exclusive designation was established in 1997 to define professional quality standards within the Prudential Real Estate Network and to recognize the level of specialized knowledge, experience and skills required by affluent clientele. Montgomery also achieved the Diamond, Platinum and “Rookie of the Year” awards from the RVAR and landed in Prudential’s prestigious President’s Circle.

For media inquiries or questions, call Christopher Finley, Director of Marketing, at (540) 721-5288 or visit www.smithmtnlake.com.

NOTE: Photo attached, Dana Montgomery, Associate Broker, REALTOR, ABR, GRI

Smith Mountain Lake, VA (May 23, 2008) – Pete Roberts, REALTOR® with Prudential Waterfront Properties received the Accredited Buyers Representative® (ABR) designation.

According to the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council website (www.rebac.net), “The ABR® designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria established by the Real Estate BUYER’S AGENT Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS®.”

Roberts has extensive years of professional sales experience. Prior to joining Prudential Waterfront Properties, Roberts worked for Eli Lilly and Company for 32 years, working his way from field sales up to national sales manager for group purchasing organizations. The upward mobility necessitated numerous moves that brought the Roberts family to High Point, North Carolina, not once but twice. Because of the moves, Pete gained an appreciation for the real estate profession, and has had a North Carolina Brokers License for 18 years. Prior to his career with Eli Lilly and Company, Pete completed a tour of duty with the Army, then enrolled at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he graduated with a BS in Pharmacy. Pete completed an MBA at the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating with concentrations in Marketing and Finance. During his career with Prudential Waterfront Properties, Pete became e-PRO certified and earned “Fine Homes Specialist,” conferred by Prudential Real Estate. Pete is also a member of the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors, Virginia Association of Realtors and National Association Realtors. Roberts and his wife, Donna, have three grown sons and four grandchildren.

For media inquiries or questions, call Christopher Finley, Director of Marketing, at (540) 721-5288 or visit http://www.smithmtnlake.com.

Smith Mountain Lake, VA (December 19, 2007) - The Willard Companies and its subsidiaries including Prudential Waterfront Properties, Smith Mountain Building Supply, Westlake Cinema and The Westlake, The Waterfront and The Water’s Edge Country Clubs, partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots organization for its fourth annual toy drive.

Over the course of a five-week campaign, employees, country club members, retail tenants and customers donated hundreds of new, unwrapped toys which will be distributed as Christmas gifts to needy children in the Smith Mountain Lake, Franklin County and Roanoke Valley communities. In addition, the following retail stores including VitaZen, Irresistible’s, Haywood’s Jewelers, Good Looks Salon, Cottage Gate, Provisions & RSVP, and Davidson’s participated in the toy drive. According to Christopher Finley, Director of Marketing for The Willard Companies, “Our Toys for Tots drive continues to evolve each year. It’s humbling knowing that these generous contributions have enabled the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to help fulfill the Christmas dreams of our region’s neediest children.”

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to “collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.” U.S. Marine Corps picked up the toys on Wednesday, December 19 and will distribute prior to the holidays.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity, is the fund raising and support organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. For more information, visit the Foundation’s website at www.toysfortots.org.

The Willard Companies is the umbrella for Willard Construction of Roanoke Valley, Inc., Prudential Waterfront Properties, The Waterfront, The Water’s Edge, and The Westlake Golf & Country Clubs, The Boardwalk and The Farm. The company is involved in country clubs, building, developing, marketing and real estate. The Company also owns Westlake Towne Center, Westlake Cinema and Smith Mountain Building Supply, LLC.

Smith Mountain Lake, VA (April 9, 2007) – Pete Roberts, a REALTOR® with Prudential Waterfront Properties, received the e-PRO certification for internet professionalism.
According to the e-Pro website (www.epronar.com), “The e-PRO Certification Course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive. It is sponsored by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and is specifically designed to help real estate professionals thrive in the competitive world of online real estate.” The program establishes the fundamentals of online competence, and is geared towards teaching about Internet business principles including options and requirements to get connected, e-mail communication and marketing practices, online marketing strategies and practices, and creating and maintaining personal technology plan of action.

Roberts has extensive years of professional sales experience. Prior to joining Prudential Waterfront Properties, Roberts worked for Eli Lilly and Company for 32 years, working his way from field sales with territories in New York and North Carolina, up to national sales manager covering the lower 48 states. The upward mobility necessitated numerous moves that brought the Roberts family to High Point, North Carolina, not once but twice. Because of the moves, Pete gained an appreciation for the real estate profession, and has had a North Carolina Brokers License for 18 years.

Upon completion of his tour with the Army, Pete enrolled at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. He later began work on his Masters of Business Administration at the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating with an MBA concentrating in Marketing and Finance. Roberts is a member of the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors, Virginia Association of Realtors and National Association Realtors.

Roberts resides in The Water’s Edge Country Club community in Penhook with his wife of 37 years, Donna. They have three grown sons and three grandchildren.

Prudential Waterfront Properties markets property throughout Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding areas. For media inquiries, call Christopher Finley at (540) 721-5288 or visit www.smithmtnlake.com for more information.

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Smith Mountain Lake, Va., (March 30, 2007) Runk and Pratt will build an assisted living and retirement facility in the Westlake area of Smith Mountain Lake. Runk and Pratt have acquired property from Ron Willard of The Willard Companies to build the new Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village located in the Westlake Towne Center.

“For the past two years, we have been working with Brian and Vickie Runk to establish and build a presence at Westlake Towne Center,” said Ron Willard, President of The Willard Companies. “Based on the ongoing growth in the area combined with Runk and Pratt’s reputation for providing superior services, we’ve concluded that the time is right to take another step and bring an assisted living facility at Smith Mountain Lake,” said Willard.

“We’ve been looking at this for some time, in much the same way as we watched the growth in Bedford County and Lynchburg markets” said Brian and Vickie Runk, President / Owners of Runk & Pratt, which currently owns and operates locations in both Lynchburg at 20212 Leesville Road and in Bedford at 812 E. Main Street, and at 208 Gristmill Drive in Forest. “The time is right for Smith Mountain Lake, and area residents are telling us this is what they want,” said the Runks.

Set on 25 acres, this state of the art facility is designed with plenty of room to meet the demands of anticipated Residential Growth and Building Expansion. April 2007 marks the Ground-Breaking date of the 4th Residential Adult Care Facility from Runk & Pratt with a scheduled completion date no later than June 2008.

Independent Living

This initial phase will include 14 individual, 2-bedroom cottages, deeded to the purchaser. Each dwelling is 1,954 sq. ft. with a golf cart included to provide access to all that is available at Westlake Town Centre including restaurants, specialty shops, banking, cinema and much more. The owners of these Cottages also have the option of contracting out services such as Maintenance, Meal Plans & Housekeeping, along with Medical Oversight & Medication Management. Not only do these cottages offer a comfortable and easy style of living, manicured landscaping will be attractive whether you enjoy living indoors or out.

Assisted Living, with an Emphasis on Living

The Smith Mountain Lake Residence will offer Assisted Living with 60 Beds In-House. There is also a Wing reserved for those with more specialized needs, housing 20 Beds for residents living with Alzheimer’s or a related Dementia. In most cases, Residents will not have to face the issue of moving to a different facility if greater medical needs develop.

According to Brian and Vickie Runk, “Our Goal is to provide the highest quality of life with the assistance of our hospitable and personable staff. Residents need to understand that their input is valuable, directly impacting decisions involving their daily routines. This includes activity planning, social engagements, medical care and even right down to the nutrient-packed meal plan.“

“It is my goal that the quality of life at Smith Mountain Lake be second to none,” Willard said. “Working with Runk and Pratt to meet the developing needs of the Lake community is a major accomplishment and ensures a prosperous, healthy future for the residents here.”

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Runk & Pratt provides an alternative retirement lifestyle for those who cannot live independently, offering 24 hour supervised care, medication management, personal care services, security, meals and social and recreational opportunities. It currently owns and operates locations in both Lynchburg at 20212 Leesville Road and in Bedford at 812 E. Main Street, and at 208 Gristmill Drive in Forest. Founded in 1992, Runk & Pratt is a locally family owned and operated business with a combined occupancy of 242 residents between all four locations. Their mission manifests itself in our desire to offer specialized services to foster a continuum of care to meet the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents in the pursuit of the fullest extent of life. For more information, visit www.runkandpratt.com, email sml@runkandpratt.com or call Vickie Runk at (540) 587-0265.

The Willard Companies is the umbrella for Willard Construction of Roanoke Valley, Inc., Waterfront Properties, The Waterfront, The Water’s Edge, and The Westlake Golf & Country Clubs, The Boardwalk and The Farm. Since 1973, The Willard Companies have been involved in building, developing, marketing and country clubs. The company also owns Westlake Towne Center, Smith Mountain Building Supply and Westlake Cinema. For more information, visit www.thewillardcompanies.com.

Smith Mountain Lake, VA (March 29, 2007) – The official ground-breaking at The Farm, Smith Mountain Lake’s newest community, took place this week. Building on a tradition of excellence, The Willard Companies is proud to introduce their latest planned residential development. With a focus on preserving its rural Franklin County setting, The Farm will be the first community development at Smith Mountain Lake to incorporate “Green Building” Technology, which uses environmental friendly building materials and products throughout the home. In addition, the project will feature super high energy efficient designs to help consumers reduce their costs to maintain their homes.

The Farm will feature 63 total properties at its location off Rt. 616 (Scruggs Rd.), across from the esteemed community of The Boardwalk. Hammock Pointe at The Farm will include 17 waterfront cottages featuring 4 architectural designs varying in square footage from 3,200—3,800. The Farm community will also feature 33 interior (water access) lots and 13 estate lots (3+) acres. Residents of The Farm will enjoy walking paths, a picnic pavilion, pool, community dock and 17 individual boat slips. In addition, the initiation fee will be waived to The Waterfront Country Club, which hosts championship golf, tennis, fine dining and social activities.

Project development start up for Hammock Pointe is scheduled for Summer 2007. The community build-out for The Farm is targeted for 2010. The development will be marketed by Prudential Waterfront Properties.

The Willard Companies is the umbrella for Willard Construction of Roanoke Valley, Inc., Prudential Waterfront Properties, The Waterfront, The Water’s Edge, and The Westlake Golf & Country Clubs, and The Boardwalk. Since 1973, the company has been involved in building, developing, and marketing of country clubs and communities. The company also owns Westlake Towne Center, Smith Mountain Building Supply and Westlake Cinema.

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Smith Mountain Lake, VA (February 6, 2007) –The Willard Companies has named Nikki Poole as the new club manager for The Westlake Golf and Country Club at Smith Mountain Lake.

Poole brings over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry. Prior to joining The Westlake Golf and Country Club, she worked in marketing for LongHorn Steak House and most recently as manager for Awful Authors in Roanoke. Poole, an Atlanta, Georgia native, graduated from University of West Georgia with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. Poole and her husband, Derek, reside in Vinton.

The Westlake Golf and Country Club is Smith Mountain Lake’s premier public golf course. The Westlake is cut out of the woods and a green that sits by one of Smith Mountain Lake’s many peaceful coves and inlets. The Westlake includes a beautifully restored farmhouse that features a pro shop and a delightful restaurant. The Westlake carries the trademark touch of Russell Breeden, a Virginia native with nearly 100 course designs to his credit. The 6,511-yard course is challenging for players of all levels.

The Willard Companies is the umbrella for Willard Construction of Roanoke Valley, Inc., Prudential Waterfront Properties, The Waterfront, The Water’s Edge, and The Westlake Golf & Country Clubs, and The Boardwalk. The company is involved in building, developing, marketing and country clubs. The company also owns Westlake Towne Center, Smith Mountain Building Supply and Westlake Cinema.

For media inquiries or questions, call Christopher Finley, Director of Marketing, at (540) 721-5288 or visit www.smithmtnlake.com.

Smith Mountain Lake, VA (January 26, 2007) – Prudential Waterfront Properties announced that Dana Montgomery, ABR, GRI, REALTOR®, has earned the professional designation, “Fine Homes Specialist,” conferred by Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial [NYSE: PRU] company.

Montgomery received the designation by meeting the professional standards set by Prudential Real Estate for sales professionals who successfully list, market and transact sales of Fine Homes. The Brand’s definition of a Fine Home is a residence valued within the top 10 percent of its respective marketplace. This exclusive designation was established in 1997 to define professional quality standards within the Prudential Real Estate Network and to recognize the level of specialized knowledge, experience and skills required by affluent clientele.

Montgomery has over sixteen years of professional sales experience. Montgomery became a licensed REALTOR® in 2003 and has become an award winning agent and consistent leader in sales. During her career with Prudential Waterfront Properties, Montgomery has become e-Certified and earned multiple real estate certifications including the Accredited Buyers Representative® (ABR), Graduate of Real Estate Institute (GRI) and the Resort and Recreation Specialist. Montgomery also achieved the Diamond, Platinum and “Rookie of the Year” awards from the RVAR and landed in Prudential’s prestigious President’s Circle.

For media inquiries or questions, call Christopher Finley, Director of Marketing, at (540) 721-5288 or visit www.smithmtnlake.com.

Smith Mountain Lake, VA (January 8, 2007) – Prudential Waterfront Properties welcomes Pete Roberts, REALTOR® to its sales team.

Roberts has extensive years of professional sales experience. Prior to joining Prudential Waterfront Properties, Roberts worked for Eli Lilly and Company for 32 years, working his way from field sales with territories in New York and North Carolina, up to national sales manager covering the lower 48 states. The upward mobility necessitated numerous moves that brought the Roberts family to High Point, North Carolina, not once but twice. Because of the moves, Pete gained an appreciation for the real estate profession, and has had a North Carolina Brokers License for 18 years.

Upon completion of his tour with the Army, Pete enrolled at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. He later began work on his Masters of Business Administration at the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating with an MBA concentrating in Marketing and Finance. Roberts is a member of the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors, Virginia Association of Realtors and National Association Realtors.

Roberts resides in The Water’s Edge Country Club community in Penhook with his wife of 37 years, Donna. They have three grown sons and three grandchildren.

For media inquiries or questions, call Christopher Finley, Director of Marketing, at (540) 721-5288 or visit www.smithmtnlake.com.

Smith Mountain Lake, VA (September 26, 2006) – Prudential Waterfront Properties announced that Debbie Shelton, REALTOR®, has earned the professional designation, “Fine Homes Specialist,” conferred by Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial [NYSE: PRU] company.

Shelton received the designation by meeting the professional standards set by Prudential Real Estate for sales professionals who successfully list, market and transact sales of Fine Homes. The Brand’s definition of a Fine Home is a residence valued within the top 10 percent of its respective marketplace. This exclusive designation was established in 1997 to define professional quality standards within the Prudential Real Estate Network and to recognize the level of specialized knowledge, experience and skills required by affluent clientele.

Debbie specializes in lake, horse and farm property on and around Smith Mountain Lake. During her career with Prudential Waterfront Properties, Debbie has become e-Certified as well earned the Resort & Recreation Specialist designation. With a MS degree from Virginia Tech combined with over 15 years of sales experience and her knowledge of the area, Debbie has received the top Diamond Award from RVAR and landed in Prudential’s prestigious President’s Circle. Shelton lives in Franklin County with her husband, Eddie and their daughter, Jesse.

Prudential Waterfront Properties is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company and Equal Housing Opportunity. Prudential Waterfront Properties markets property throughout Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding areas. Prudential Waterfront Properties REALTORS® are consistent leaders in sales as well as customer and client service.

For media inquiries or questions, call Christopher Finley, Director of Marketing, at (540) 721-5288 or visit www.smithmtnlake.com.