HBC Group Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary

HBC Group at Keller Williams McLean is busting with ruby red celebration as Partners Karen Briscoe and Lizzy Conroy ring in a milestone anniversary for their office doors being open. Past and present clients, affiliate vendors, friends and supporters joined in the celebration which was held at Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, VA on Tuesday, October 3.

The evening was dedicated to Sue Huckaby (deceased) and her now 40 year old legacy, the HBC Group. Sue began her career as a Realtor® in McLean, Virginia in 1977 and became one of the most successful Realtors® in America. Nationally in 2002, Sue was ranked as the number ten Realtor® out of over two million Realtors® in the United States. For many years, Sue was the number one Realtor® in Northern Virginia. Sue was a "people" person, she loved her work, and everyone enjoyed working with her.

Sue's husband, Jerry Huckaby, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Louisiana, worked with Sue full time from 1993 to 2008. Sue and Jerry Huckaby met Karen Briscoe at Trinity United Methodist Church and in 2006 asked Karen to become a partner. What Sue and Jerry wanted was for Karen Briscoe to carry on her legacy after Sue sadly lost her battle with cancer in September of 2008. Lizzy Conroy joined the team as Karen’s partner shortly after in 2009.

Jerry Huckaby, Karen and Lizzy gathered with past and present clients to lift a toast to the legacy which Sue started back in 1977. It was a celebration event for all attending.

Included in the distinguished list of guests, were Jerry Huckaby and his wife Marie from Louisiana; sponsors of the Community Charity Champions (CCC) which Karen and Lizzy founded in 2012 to support the local community in McLean and surrounding areas; and past and present clients who initially supported Sue and now the HBC Group through the years.

“We are delighted that so many have joined the celebration of 40 years and Sue’s memory. HBC Group continues her legacy to impact and improve people’s lives,” said partner Karen Briscoe.

“I am fortunate to be a part of a remarkable team" says Lizzy Conroy. "Celebrating a 40 year legacy of serving clients with their real estate needs signifies a great milestone in the growth and longevity of the HBC Group.”

Pastor Jim Sprouse from Trinity United Methodist Church in McLean provided the blessing for all attending. Others who shared remarks and well wishes on the occasion included: Mary Weaver, Dr. Shashank Desai, and Eric Goldman.

Since 1977, HBC Group has sold more than 1,500 homes valued at more than $1.5 billion. The team consistently sells over one hundred residential properties annually, ranging from multi-million-dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. Primary market areas include Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC.

The music for the celebration was provided by Veronneau Jazz Ensemble.