Our Leadership Team

Erin Shepard

Rachel Okura
Director, Stringham Schools

Erin Shepard

“Sales is about building rapport and educating our clients and students to make a good decision about their future career in the Real Estate industry. I take pride in knowing that my team helps shape the future for so many individuals and businesses.”As Vice President of Sales, Erin Shepard leads a team of passionate individuals that provide the best-in-class education, career development, and compliance solutions that help people get started and succeed in the Real Estate Industry. Erin has over 7 years of sales experience in the Real Estate Education Industry, and over 17 years of Sales Leadership experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science, in Political Science from the University of West Georgia.

Fun Facts About Erin

My son is the center of my Universe, he challenges me to be a better person. Watching him grow, and learn to take on the world is my biggest accomplishment.
I’m a huge Country Music fan. My Dad got me hooked on classic country when I was a young girl, and my love for country music has continued to grow.
I have a passion for travel and love exploring the world-specifically the United States. I feel like we live in the most beautiful and diverse country in the world. I have had the pleasure of visiting all 49 states. Alaska is still on my list!!!

Sara Glassmeyer

“I am one of the luckiest people in the world because I love what I do. Education is at the center of my every day and that makes me happy knowing that what I do can make a positive impact in someone’s life.” For nearly two decades, Sara Glassmeyer has overseen development of more than 350 print products and 200 online courses. Being an avid believer of lifelong learning, she has always worked in educational content creation, mostly for regulated industries. Her favorite part remains working with authors to bring great products to market. Sara is a member of the Real Estate Educators Association and the American Real Estate Society. She also serves on the Georgia Education Advisory Committee. She is the proud mother of 3 children and the wife of a home inspector.

Fun Facts About Sara

I moved 10 times before I was 24.
In my spare time I can be found on a girls’ softball field.
Whether it’s 20° or 90° outside, my hands are usually ice cold.
I have the Chicago Bears Superbowl Shuffle on VHS.

Kathy Chabez

“Everything is possible, nothing is impossible”Leading teams for over 25+ years in cross-functional areas having the customer at the forefront in parallel with supporting stakeholders. Very passionate about education and finding ways to enhance the learning experience for the customer coupled with mentoring groups with different skillsets to enhance their own toolkit of knowledge. Having a medical and program management background has allowed me to utilize my skillset in the education arena, assisting with finding solutions in complicated situations.

Fun Facts About Kathy

I use to drive mini race cars and assisted one of the car owners in his family’s race pit at the Indy 500.
I’m fluent in 5 languages and try to keep it all straight when speaking.
I play piano and also write music. One of the music pieces I’ve written was used in a realtor’s marketing ad for one of their homes.

Rachel Okura

“It doesn’t get better than this.”Rachel is the Director of Stringham Schools. She attended Stringham as a student in 2013 to obtain her real estate license and has been an active real estate agent since. Rachel received her Bachelor of Science in 2013 from Brigham Young University. She then received her Juris Doctorate in 2017 from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, and practiced law as a full-time attorney for a year before joining Stringham Schools and Mbition.

Fun Facts About Rachel

I was born and raised in Hawaii, and spent my childhood exploring the rivers and sugar cane fields.
I speak Spanish fluently and speak it to my 3 sons.
My favorite things to do include traveling, reading, dancing, and eating (preferably all at the same time).

Nichol Andler

“A strong foundation is key to a successful house, family, and company.” Nichol leads Mbition’s compliance team and oversees regulatory-related activity for the company, products, and clients. For the past 8 years, Nichol has held compliance-driven positions within the banking, healthcare education, and real estate education industries. Nichol is passionate about compliance, focusing on driving company initiatives within the framework of legislation. She encourages her team to be innovative within a demanding industry. Nichol holds a Master of Business Administration from Carroll University and a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Fun Facts About Nichol

I love a good book and dream to have a library like in Beauty and the Beast. Yes, that big.
My greatest joy in life is hearing my children laugh. I wish I could bottle it and save it for when they are older.
I’m a lifelong Wisconsinite and enjoy my cheese curds and Spotted Cow. Go Badgers!