Our People
We believe in face-to-face relationships, so you always know who is solving your problems and finding solutions.
Josh Lowder, MRED, CCIM
President & Broker
Josh graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He has a Master in Real Estate Development from Auburn University and holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.
Josh has 14 years of experience in the real estate industry, including areas of development, construction, management, leasing, and sales. He has served as a managing partner for boutique condominium projects in Charleston, SC. He has managed multiple apartment, condominium, and commercial projects from concept to disposition. He continues to manage the many aspects of residential and commercial projects and neighborhoods with a focus on strategic planning.
His community work includes a position on the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery, and is also a Member of the Chamber’s Committee of 100.
e. jlowder@colonialcommercial.net
p. 334.270.6578
Ashley Parker
Commercial Leasing and Management
Ashley oversees the leasing, management, and sale of commercial properties at Colonial Commercial Realty. She has a Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Marketing from Birmingham Southern College. She also holds an Alabama Real Estate License.
Ashley supervises everything from repair, maintenance, and preservation of the properties. For 13 years, she owned and operated her own business, which taught her all aspects of customer service, finance, and management. She has a heart for small business owners and enjoys helping them find the perfect location for their next enterprise. Ashley and her husband have lived in Montgomery for over 21 years and have three children. With an empty nest on the horizon, she says she will embrace this new season by reading more books, baking more bread, traveling with her husband, and spending more time with family and friends.
Ashley holds an Alabama Real Estate Salesperson License.
e. aparker@colonialresidential.net
p. 334.270.6729
Cheryii Pickett
Residential Leasing and Management
Cheryii manages the leasing and management of the residential properties at Colonial Commercial Realty. She has an English bachelor’s degree from Ashford University located in San Diego. Being the first River Region Apartment Association (RRAA) Ignite Scholarship winner, Cheryii was able to complete her National Apartment Leasing Professional Certification. She is a current board member of the RRAA. Cheryii also recently obtained her Alabama Real Estate License.
Cheryii has over 10 years of experience in the multi-family industry and still enjoys seeing the faces of the residents when they see their new home for the first time. Her supervision and oversight keep the apartments, as well as their surrounding property, in excellent condition. She graduated from Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School in Montgomery, where she met her husband. They married years later and eventually moved to California with the military. They found their way back to Montgomery in 2013, where they enjoy living a quiet life in the country. They now have three very active boys, which keeps them busy. When they are not shuffling the boys around to extracurricular activities, they enjoy spending their weekends together outdoors.
e. cpickett@colonialresidential.net
p. 334.270.6700
Casey Williams
Facilities Manager
Casey attended Troy University with a Major in Marketing. He is a licensed Alabama Home Builder and Certified Pool Operator with diverse experience in the many aspects of construction, maintenance, repairs, and landscaping.
Casey has worked in the Lawn and Construction Industry for over 25 years. His skills include Carpentry, Customer Relations, Grounds Maintenance, and minor repair work. As part of Colonial Commercial Realty’s Property Management service, Casey manages the maintenance and repairs necessary for optimum aesthetics and performance for the property. This includes HVAC, roof, interior and exterior, electrical, and the many subcontractors involved.
e. cwilliams@colonialcommercial.net
p. 334.270.6700
Jim Farrior
Qualifying Broker, Colonial Residential
Jim has an Associate’s Degree from Marion Military Institute and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama. He has completed Aetna Life & Casualty Home Office Sales School, and first became a Realtor Broker in 1975.
Jim has over 46 years of experience in the real estate and insurance industries including areas of development, construction, management, leasing, sales and insurance sales and service. He is a licensed Broker and Insurance Agent.
Currently, Jim’s duties are diversified as he is President of Colonial Residential, LLC in which he deals with selling, managing and maintaining current properties. He continues to serve as President of Colonial Insurance Agency, Inc. (handling the risk management and insurance needs of The Colonial Company and its subsidiaries).
e. jfarrior@colonialresidential.net
p. 334.546.4079