Orizon Real Estate recognizes top agents for '09
(Talk of the Town photos provided) Above, Orizon Real Estate office managing broker John Bellam and president Greg Fahl were among the award presenters Tuesday at Orizon Real Estate's annual meeting. 
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
On Tuesday, the employees of Orizon Real Estate gathered for their annual meeting where agents from Whitley and Noble counties were honored for their service and leadership in the field of real estate.
The event was a particularly meaningful night for Brad Minear, an agent from the Columbia City office of Orizon Real Estate, who garnered more awards than any other single agent.
The overall top producer award was presented to Brad Minear of the Whitley County office of Orizon Real Estate. Minear was also the recipient of the Most Improved, Best Attitude and Outstanding Service awards for the local office.
Tim Brower of the Whitley County office was the recipient of the Leadership Award, while Ann Fahl was the recipient of the Community Service Award for the Whitley County office of Orizon Real Estate.
Also receiving a top producer award, jointly, were Tim and Anita Hess from the Noble County office.
Other awards presented to Noble County agents included: Mary Jo Plant - Most Improved; Michelle Eggering - Best Attitude; Michelle Eggering - Outstanding Service Award; Anita Hess - Community Service Award and Andy Treesh - Leadership Award.
Orizon Real Estate recognized agents celebrating 5, 10 and 20 years of service in 2009. Local agents recognized included: Tim Brower - 20 years; Brooks Langeloh - 20 years; and Ann Fahl - 20 years. Leanne Shoppell was recognized for 10 years of service.
Additionally, Orizon Real Estate recognized Eric Anderson for returning to work with the company after a brief absence.