Suzanne Hyder

Suzanne Hyder joined Southeastern in 1998 as the Accounting and Office Manager and was later promoted to CFO. Prior to joining Southeastern, Mrs. Hyder was the Assistant Controller at Lochaven Federal in Orlando, Florida. She has served as chairperson of survivorship for the Aiken County Relay for Life and as an officer for the Orlando […]

Bobby Thomas

Mr. Robert ‘Bobby’ Thomas joined Southeastern as General Counsel in 2013. A long time Augusta native, Bobby obtained his Bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in real estate from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law. Prior to joining our team, […]

Blake Smith

Blake joined Southeastern in 2018 and serves as a Financial Analyst. His duties include financial modeling, forecasting, and investor relations. Prior to joining Southeastern, Blake worked at a regional public accounting firm as a Senior Associate. Blake earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia in 2014 and his Master’s in Accountancy […]

Daniel Metzel

Daniel joined Southeastern in 2025. Before joining the company, he served as a partner at Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, where he specialized in tax consulting and compliance for clients in the real estate and construction industries. As Vice President of Finance, Daniel helps guide the organization through the increasingly complex tax and financial landscape of […]

Maranda Tarvin

Mrs. Tarvin has been with Southeastern Real Estate Group since 2015. She works in the accounting department and oversees all accounting functions and accounts for commercial and residential construction and property management. These accounts involve retail shopping centers, hospitality, multi-family, and residential properties. Prior to joining Southeastern, Mrs. Tarvin was employed by a local CPA […]

Debbie Waters

Debbie has been with Southeastern since 2007. She works in the Accounting Department and handles accounts payable. Prior to joining Southeastern, Debbie worked in the accounting department and field production office of a residential homebuilder.

Kelle Seymour

Kelle Seymour joined Southeastern in 2024 and works in the Accounting Department. She graduated from Augusta University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Prior to joining Southeastern, Kelle worked in accounts payable for a medical office.

Rebecca Smith

Rebecca joined Southeastern in 2024 and serves as a Paralegal. She assists with preparing and reviewing legal documents, maintaining corporate records, and coordinating tasks related to land closings and loan documentation in the real estate and commercial development sectors. She focuses on staying organized and supporting the team across a range of projects.