Brent Runyon

Hailing from Thomasville, Georgia, Brent worked for nearly ten years as the executive director of the Providence Preservation Society before launching a career in historic real estate sales. His knowledge of older homes is helpful in Rhode Island, where more than a third of homes were built before 1940. [...]

Hailing from Thomasville, Georgia, Brent worked for nearly ten years as the executive director of the Providence Preservation Society before launching a career in historic real estate sales. His knowledge of older homes is helpful in Rhode Island, where more than a third of homes were built before 1940.

If you're a seller, he can advise you through the long-term preservation of your home. If you're a buyer who wants an older home with character and soul, but also energy efficiency, contemporary amenities, and new materials, Brent can help you make informed decisions. What are your goals and aspirations? What kinds of older buildings are most appealing to you? Whether it's an urban neighborhood, a quaint village, a rural farmhouse, a seaside retreat, or a converted mill building condominium, he'll be your one-stop resource for creating your dream home.

Brent lives in an 1896 two-family home in Providence's Armory Historic District. He is a driven advocate for both neighborhood revitalization, environmental resilience, and affordable housing. He serves on the boards of HousingWorksRI, the Providence Resiliency Partnership, and was appointed by the Governor to both the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission and the State House Restoration Committee. In his free time, he enjoys paddle boarding on the Narrow River, relaxing on out-of-the-way beaches, reading on his porch, and dining in the area's many excellent restaurants.


Education

Master's degree, Historic Preservation, University of Georgia

MSEE, Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology


Prior Experience

Executive Director, Thomasville Landmarks, Inc., Thomasville, Georgia. Advised on and managed acquisition, financing, and sales strategy for real estate portfolio.

Electrical power systems engineer, including bathroom and kitchen rewiring.

Complete and partial renovations of three historic houses.