Our Speakers
Ashley Donat
National Co-Head of CoachingAshley Donat is the National Co-Head of Coaching at Compass, where she leads the company’s agent development strategy across the country. In this role, she designs and oversees coaching programs and educational initiatives that help thousands of agents and teams scale their businesses, strengthen their skill sets, and navigate a fast-evolving real estate landscape. Her leadership bridges strategic planning, content development, and agent engagement, ensuring every program delivers high impact and aligns with Compass’ broader mission.
Gretchen Coley
North Carolina , Founder of The Coley GroupGretchen Coley is a trailblazer in the luxury real estate market, recognized for her unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience. As the Founding Principal of Compass North Carolina and leader of the #1 Compass team in the Triangle, Gretchen has facilitated over 2,600 successful transactions, amassing more than $1.5 billion in sales. Her success stems from a foundation of concierge-level service and an innovative approach to real estate, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology and video storytelling to achieve outstanding results for her clients.
Jessie Hrivnak
North Carolina, The Coley GroupJessie entered her Real Estate career with a desire for connection and making a real impact on her clients. She quickly realized that the human element was key to success in this industry, and she has since used it to foster strong relationships with those who turn to her for help. Jessie's ability to connect with people on an individual level is what sets her apart from other agents; she gets an understanding of each person's goals before helping them reach them.
Kevin Patsel
Regional Vice President - Northern California + Nevada
Kevin is the Regional Vice President for Northern California, including office in San Francisco, Marin County, Wine Country, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, Sacrament, Tahoe and Reno, as well as Coastal Cities, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz and Monterey/Carmel. Kevin has been with Compass since its early beginnings in Northern California, guiding agents and staff through the cultural changes of pre-COVID times through the pandemic and now beyond!