Maria Riggs - Director of Client Relations & Marketing

Maria graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she majored in Business Administration, with a concentration in Consulting. Maria joined McMichael & Gray, P.C in 2014. Prior to joining the team, she worked for one of the largest real estate law firms in the Southeast in their Marketing division locally and nationally on the REO side.

Since Maria joined McMichael & Gray, P.C., they have expanded to over 14 offices in GA, 1 in FL, 1 in AL and 1 in NC. Her experience, hard work and dedication has helped McMichael & Gray win several awards including the Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Award for Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Atlanta 2014-2020, Best of Gwinnett 2015-2020, and 2015 Affiliate of the Year for the Atlanta Realtor Association. Maria serves on the executive board of directors as Parliamentarian for the Sales and Marketing Council (part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association), on the board of directors for the Atlanta Mortgage Bankers Association and serves on numerous committees for the Atlanta Realtor Association. She also volunteers her time with Homeaid Atlanta, a nonprofit organization that builds and renovates housing facilities for organizations serving homeless families and individuals.

Outside of the office, Maria enjoys spending time with her husband Joe and daughters Payton and Caroline, watching UGA Football and UNC Basketball.

Bekah Thomas - Client Relations & Marketing Coordinator

Bekah graduated from Kennesaw State University, where she majored in Media and Entertainment. During her time in college, she held several positions within the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and played club volleyball for the school. Bekah joined the McMichael & Gray Marketing Team in 2023. Prior to joining the team, she worked in the event and customer service industries, which helped her build meaningful relationships, cultivate unique skill sets, and develop a heart for serving others.

Outside of the office, Bekah enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing pickleball, trying new hobbies, and working out.

Emily Raymond - Client Relations & Marketing Manager

Emily Raymond graduated from Georgia Southern University where she majored in International Studies and minored in Spanish. Emily joined the McMichael & Gray, P.C. team in 2022. She joins the team after more than five years of experience in event and meeting planning for the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Emily is looking forward to continuing her relationship with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and those connections she built over the years to help strengthen the Atlanta homebuilding industry.

Outside of the office, Emily enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, seeing her favorite bands perform live and trying new restaurants.

Pamela Alatrista - Client Relations & Marketing Coordinator

Pamela graduated from the University of Georgia with a major in Graphic Design and a New Media Certificate. She joined the McMichael & Gray Marketing Team in 2024 shortly after graduation. She is looking forward to integrating her graphic design skills in future client projects.

Outside of the office, Pamela enjoys spending time with her loved ones, working out, playing tennis, and traveling!