Meet Our Team

Larry Gwaltney:
The Owner/Broker of CENTURY 21 Sail/Loft Realty is a native of Eastern North Carolina.

I actually went to school in New Bern, but spent much of my childhood in Oriental. My Grandparents and my mother’s brother and sister and their families lived in Pamlico County and we visited them almost every weekend. After college, I moved to the mountains of North Carolina and lived there until 1985, when I sold my successful vending business and relocated to my favorite place in the world, Oriental.

My wife and I live on the river and enjoy the many different boats we watch traveling the waterway. I have sailed most of my life, but when I'm not out exploring with potential real estate purchasers I now find the fishing in Pamlico County to be what appeals to me most. Come on Down!

Web site: www.larrygwaltney.com
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Emmett Williams:
Emmett was raised in historic New Bern, NC at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers. Upon graduation from New Bern High School in 1967, Emmett attended Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton, NC. In 1973, Emmett and Sail/Loft owner, Larry Gwaltney, moved to Asheville, NC where they quickly established a successful vending company. Larry sold his interest in the company in 1985 and moved to Oriental to sow his seeds in the real estate business, while Emmett remained in Asheville until 1994. After selling the vending company Emmett moved to the mountains of western Maryland, where he owned and operated a successful restaurant until 1999. The lure of salt water and the insistence of his mother, a Pamlico County native, finally brought Emmett back home to Eastern North Carolina.

Emmett enjoys camping, hiking, boating and fishing and hopes to nurture an interest in sailing eventually. Often regarded as the ultimate people-person, Emmett says that he’s really excited about meeting so many new friends and hopefully helping them to find their own little piece of paradise right here in Pamlico County.

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Elizabeth Harris:
Elizabeth was raised on the shores of Barnagat Bay, New Jersey and spent her childhood sailing, and fishing on the Metedeconk River. After attending art school, she lived in the mountains of New York State, pursuing her career in fiber arts. But Elizabeth's love of the water and boating influenced her to seek a new vocation that allowed her to use her creativity and to be on the water. She began a new career in the marine canvas trade in the city of Kingston, NY on the Hudson River. The long, cold winters of New York made the decision to head South an easy one. In September 1981, she and her family sailed down the ICW and "discovered" Oriental. They stayed in town, living aboard their boat for a year, before again setting sail for Florida. Thinking if Oriental was this wonderful there must be even better places further south. After five months, they realized that Oriental was home and they bought property immediately upon returning.

Elizabeth then established Down East Canvas, Ltd., an award-winning producer of fine canvas products for yachts of all sizes. During the years that followed, she became friends with Larry Gwaltney and his family. Larry would always tell her to come and work with CENTURY 21 Sail/Loft Realty because of her ‘local knowledge’ of the area, the Neuse River and the Pamlico Sound. Finally, when she and her husband Joe, were ready to sell their business and Joe could retire, she called Larry and soon joined the staff of CENTURY 21 Sail/Loft Realty.

Elizabeth and Joe enjoy their life in Oriental, fishing in the river and sound, and gardening year-round.

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My website www.orientalhomesforsale.com

Jennie Adkins:
Jennie grew up in the Piedmont of North Carolina, but spent many summers at Atlantic Beach with her family. She attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and received her BA in Education. After graduation she immediately moved to the coast of South Carolina and taught for several years. In 1976 she went to work with Neuse Mental Health Center in New Bern as house parent and co-director of the Windjammer program for troubled children. During this time, Jennie became an avid sailor and was a member of the board of directors of Blackbeard Sailing Club. She returned to teaching and has continued in both New Bern and Pamlico County schools. After 32 years working for the state, Jennie retired and began her second career as an Associate Broker with CENTURY 21 Sail/Loft Realty, Inc.

Jennie and her husband Bill bought a cottage on the water at Minnesott 14 years ago. With their daughter Ann, they spent summers and weekends going back and forth from Minnesott to New Bern where they lived. When their daughter graduated from high school, they sold their home and their cottage, and moved to Minnesott permanently. She enjoys the quiet lifestyle, her community, and the beauty of the water. She now enjoys spending time on the water fishing and boating. After their daughter attended UNC she returned to Pamlico County, married and has been living in Oriental. Jennie enjoys having her home and getting to spoil her new grandson.

Jennie was formerly a member of the Junior League in Charleston S.C., a member of the Durham Junior League and a member of the Junior Women's League of New Bern.

My Website: www.pamlicohomes.com

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Suzanne Gwaltney:
Suzanne, an Eastern North Carolina native, has a lifetime fondness for Pamlico County and the relaxed lifestyle that it offers. As a child, Suzanne and her family were frequent visitors of Kennels
Beach where they enjoyed fishing and boating on the majestic Neuse
River .

A graduate of East Carolina University , Suzanne earned a BA in Psychology an EDS degree in Counselor Education. When she moved to New Bern , NC in 1975, Suzanne worked for the judicial system in Carteret, Craven and
Pamlico
Counties . She was a School Counselor for Pamlico County Schools for six years. After 30 years of employment with the state government, Suzanne retired in 2005 to join the team of CENTURY 21 Sail/Loft Realty as an Associate Broker. Suzanne will use her "listening" experience as a counselor to help you find the property you desire.

Suzanne is a member of the Oriental Women’s Club. She has also served on the Hodges Education Foundation, the Camp Seagull/Seafarer Outreach Committee, the Board of Directors for the Pamlico County Partnership for Children, the Pamlico County Criminal Justice Partnership, the Pamlico County Juvenile Prevention Council and the adjunct faculty of Wesleyan College.

Suzanne has always loved Pamlico County because it reminds her of the rural community where she grew up. Making a dream reality, Suzanne moved to Oriental, NC in 1991 and married Larry Gwaltney. Suzanne enjoys living on the Neuse River in Oriental, NC. Her favorite pastime is watching the boating activity and beautiful sunsets on the Neuse River . She and Larry also enjoy boating and exploring the river and creeks at their back door.

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Rosemary Cummings:
Rosemary was raised in Rutland, VT; amidst the ski resorts of Killington Mountain and Pico Peak areas.

After marrying her husband Harry, they moved to Massachusetts where they raised their family. From very young ages, their children enjoyed extensive boating from the coast of Maine to the tip of Cape Cod, Mass. Her experience of raising her family near the water instilled in her the love of water and a desire to always live near the water.

After the children were grown, she and her husband explored various retirement locations from Florida up the eastern coast to North Carolina. The Oriental ambiance and beauty of the area kept drawing them back. Rosemary loves the small town atmosphere, the southern hospitality of the local people, as well as the mild seasons and the abundance of water. She often comments that the "People" of Oriental make Oriental the special place that it is.

Rosemary is excited about sharing her love of the area through her real estate career. Her previous experience of 20+ years of insurance background has given her much expertise in working with people to meet their specific needs. Rosemary welcomes the opportunity to work with you to find your perfect dream home or property.

E-mail: rose.cummings@sailloftrealty.com

Sue Riddick Slaymaker:
Sue grew up in Alliance, NC and graduated from Pamlico County High School. Sue spent many leisure hours at Dawson’s Creek swimming and water skiing. She also used to love to meet friends and go dancing out at the Old Pavilion at Minnesott Beach.

Sue went to college at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. After college Sue worked as a social worker in Charlotte, NC. There she worked for the Crisis Assistance Ministry for 17 years. Her position included working with the elderly, disabled and AIDS patients. She was also a member of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council.

In 1994, Sue and her husband, George, moved back to Pamlico County. She then opened a diabetic supply company in Oriental – The Diabetic Supply Group, Inc. Sue was President and Co-Owner of the business until it was sold in 2000.

Sue and George now live in Minnesott Beach. Sue loves being back in “The County”. It has been a wonderful experience for her to be back near her family, renewing old acquaintances and making new friends.

Sue looks forward to starting her career as a Real Estate professional at CENTURY 21 Sail Loft Realty. Helping people find a place in Pamlico County that makes them love and enjoy it as much as she does is her #1 goal. Call or e-mail Sue of you’re interested in learning more about what a special place Pamlico County is!

Cell Phone: 252-670-1542
Office Phone: 252-249-1787 – ext: 28
E-mail: sslaymaker@sailloftrealty.com

Anne Gwaltney:
"Miss Anne", as she is affectionately known to her co-workers and friends, moved to Pamlico County with her husband, Joe, in the early 1970’s. Anne’s parents had retired to Oriental years earlier and several of her relatives, including her oldest sister, Helen, still lived there. Just prior to relocating, Anne and Joe sold their 2200-acre waterfront development near New Bern. This property is now known as the Fairfield Harbor Community.

Although the Gwaltneys had planned for an early retirement, it just wasn’t in the cards. Anne and Joe purchased a beautiful wooded 60-acre waterfront tract near Oriental, which is now the Sail/Loft subdivision. It wasn’t long before the Gwaltneys founded Sail/Loft Realty, Inc., the area’s oldest and most respected real estate company. Anne and Joe operated Sail/Loft Realty until 1985, when it was sold to their children. In 1992 "Miss Anne" came out of retirement to sell real estate when her son, Larry, purchased the family business from his siblings.

"Miss Anne" has recently retired as one of the full-time sales associates/brokers with Sail/Loft Realty, Inc. Her son, Larry, is the Broker-in-Charge. Anne is very active in her church and community. She is an avid bridge player and known by many for her generosity and gracious hospitality. (Lovingly written by her son Larry)