Kevin Zimmerly

Kevin was born and raised in Wooster, Ohio and graduated from The University of Akron in Mechanical Engineering. He then commissioned as a Submarine Warfare Officer with the United States Navy. His passion for Charleston occurred while he was stationed here in 2010. While in the Navy for 7 years, Kevin served on two ballistic missile submarines the USS Maryland and USS West Virginia. He was stationed in multiple places along the East Coast and has been involved in multiple home purchases. He has experience as a landlord, property manager, and investor. While on his shore duty in Baton Rouge, LA as a NROTC Instructor, he earned his MBA at Louisiana State University and met the love of his life. After graduation, Kevin became an equipment manager for a leading asphalt producing company in Michigan. He managed more than 300 pieces of equipment with a repair budget of $3M. He was involved in the acquisition of new equipment and disposal of old equipment. While vacationing here, Kevin’s fiancée , Rebecca also developed a love for Charleston and found the perfect opportunity as a Veterinarian at Oceanside Veterinary Clinic on Folly Rd. From there, Kevin earned 90 hrs of real estate classroom credit at The College of Charleston. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time outdoors and playing with their two dogs, Layla and Oliver. Other passions include volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, watching movies, woodworking, and DIY projects. Kevin and Rebecca are excited to be a part of the Charleston Community and plan to make the area their long term home.