Meet Our Staff

Riane grew up in Champaigne-Urbana, Illinois. She came into real estate when she and her husband, Chris, were looking to purchase a home… from Bryson Smith. Bryson and Chris had worked together at GNC. At the time, Bryson happened to be looking to add an administrative team member, so Chris suggested Riane – the rest is history.

Riane has been with the Bryson Smith Team since inception in 2013 and LOVES what she does. She facilitates and coordinates each and every Bryson Smith Team transaction and makes sure that they all close smoothly and on-time. In her career, she has single-handedly coordinated the sale of over 3,000 properties.

Riane earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wester Michigan in 2010. She enjoys watching sports – avid Chicago Cubs fan, working out, spending time with her family, and friends. She and her wonderful husband have two children.

Her strong organizational skills, conscientious attitude, and knack for detail are treasured attributes that help with assisting the team in providing the best customer service to our clients at all times.

Sarah grew up in Washington, IL and has always had a strong sense of wanderlust. She has moved to quite a few different states for several years before returning home to Central Illinois. She joined the Bryson Smith Team in September of 2020 as the Listing Coordinator. Coming from a background in customer service, Sarah brings with her a plethora of organizational skills as well as a passion for helping people. She enjoys coordinating with the sellers, agents, and the photographer to make the selling process as seamless as possible.

An avid Harry Potter and Hamilton fan, any free time Sarah has is spent reading or watching the Great British Baking Show. She can often be found curled up on the couch with her Kindle, a blanket, and her fur baby, Trixie.

Native to the Central Illinois area, Ashley has called Washington “home” for most of her life. She is a mother to three beautiful children, plus a bonus kiddo that each keep her busy on a daily basis. She loves attending their sports events and has been known to shout a “woo” or two from the stands. She and the kids LOVE music passionately, and can often be found having an impromptu concert or kitchen dance party.

Growing up, Ashley was always drawn to the industry – and attended college with a focus in Architecture and Design. She has said she wanted to “do everything from blueprints to throw pillows.” She was working as Director of Sales and Marketing for a local hotel chain when an acquaintance called and asked if she was ready to change her life.

Since joining the real estate industry, Ashley has made a point to become proficient in each administrative role and she has done so by sitting in each seat personally. This gives her a unique perspective when recruiting, training, and retaining talent. She uses this experience to support her team with the day-to-day function and operation. Ashley brings with her an unparalleled drive, paired with a passion for creativity and innovation to execute the team’s vision. A skilled solution provider, Ashley prides herself on her ability to coach and mentor her team members to empower them in delivering an amazing client experience.