MARK ANDERSON

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Broker in Charge
Licensed in MS
Cell: 601-596-2207
Office: 601-544-5263
Fax: 601-544-4401
Manderson@nationalland.com

Mark Anderson has an extensive background in forestry and land management with 34+ years experience as a forester and 10 years in real estate a federal, municipal, and private client level. With Mark’s unique background, he is able to guide clients and families through the often difficult decision of when, how, and where to purchase or sell real estate properties.

Mark worked for the U. S. Forest Service for 13 years on National Forests throughout Mississippi, where he practiced a holistic approach to combining wildlife, fire, recreation, and timber production into overall land management. In addition, Mark spent eight years employed by the City of Hattiesburg, MS, to direct the Urban Forestry Program and work with builders and developers by integrating smart land development with urban natural resources. From 1998 to present, Mark has been a private client forestry consultant, managing timberlands for individuals, family estates, and institutions.

Mark’s formal educational background includes receiving a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management, Mississippi State University in 1986, and an Associate’s degree from Pearl River community College in 1982. Mark graduated from Forrest County Agricultural High School, and while working with the U.S. Forest Service, he completed the Program of Advanced Studies of Silviculture, at Clemson University, West Virginia University and Syracuse-University of New York. Other qualifications and relevant membership include being a member of the Mississippi Forestry Association, Forrest-Lamar County Forestry Association, member of the Mississippi State University Forestry Advisory Board, USM Lake Thoreau Education Center Advisory Board, and Piney Woods Chapter of the Land Trust for the MS Coastal Plain.  Mark is a MS Registered Forester, and a Mississippi licensed Real Estate broker.

Mark, wife Lori, and their children, Luke, Sarah, and John Mark reside in the Hattiesburg, MS, area.

BENNETT BURRIS

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Land Professional
Licensed in MS
Cell: 601-913-0340
Office: 601-544-5263
Fax: 601-544-4401
Bburris@nationalland.com

Bennett Burris joined National Land Realty in 2018. Bennett is a Mississippi Registered Forester and previously worked with Walley Forestry and Walley Properties for four years. He is involved in several organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl and the MS Forestry Association. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Forest Management. 

Bennett and his wife, Laura, currently live in Hattiesburg, MS, and have two dogs: a German Shepard named Abby and a Great Dane named James. When he’s not working, you can find Bennett hunting and fishing. 

PAUL MONTJOY

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Land Professional
Licensed in MS
Cell: 228-216-2489
Office: 601-544-5263
Fax: 601-544-4401
Pmontjoy@nationalland.com

DEBBIE COOPER

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Office Manager
Licensed in
Cell: 601-441-7053
Office: 601-544-5263
Fax: 601-544-4401
Dcooper@nationalland.com

Debbie Cooper serves as Office Manager/Admin based out of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi office. Before coming to National Land Realty, Debbie worked as Office Manager/Admin for MS Land. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and previously worked in the banking industry for 20 years.