Leslee MacKenzie

A leader in Vermont's real estate industry, Leslee MacKenzie has brought her vision and analytic skills to one of the state's most storied companies. Under her leadership as President/Owner, Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty has flourished, ranking as northwest Vermont's top real estate firm. Leslee maintains a dedication to providing her agents with the tools they need to offer outstanding service to Vermont buyers and sellers, while mapping out strategies for Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty's continued growth.

A graduate of University of Vermont, Leslee moved to Boston after college and entered the retail-training program at Jordan Marsh & Co., a New England department store chain owned by Federated Department Stores. For four years, Leslee worked as a department manager and division sales manager and later was promoted to a buyer in its men's department. After a decade with Jordan Marsh, Leslee returned to Vermont in 1993 and joined Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty and became its president/owner in 1998.

After working as a sales associate, Leslee became the firm's manager and spearheaded its growth by relying on her philosophy of doing right by the company's clients. When Leslee joined, the agency had 13 agents and was ranked seventh in its market. Since then, Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty has more than tripled both its market share and its number of agents.

Under Leslee's leadership the company has become the only agency in northwestern Vermont to boast extensive relocation services, as well as to employ dedicated in-house marketing staff. Realizing the importance of Realtor education and development, Leslee has led the firm's efforts to offer in-house training and support for its agents. As a result, the company has become known throughout Vermont for its unparalleled customer service and the deep knowledge of its Realtors.

Leslee is very active in the community and in the real estate industry. In 2007 she was named Realtor of the Year by the Northwestern Board of Realtors and in 2010 served as president of the Vermont Association of Realtors. She currently serves as Vermont Director to the National Association of Realtors. She serves on the boards of the Chittenden County & Grand Isle County Visiting Nurse Association and the Burlington Business Association. Leslee lives in Burlington with her two children.