Tonya Mickey, a real estate and hospitality industry professional, has been named manager of Long & Foster Real Estate’s Ft. Washington office, located at 10901 Indian Head Highway in Ft. Washington, Md. Mickey brings nearly 20 years of sales management experience to her new position at Long & Foster, the No. 1 independent residential real estate company in the country.

Mickey comes to Long & Foster with a background in residential real estate sales and management, as well as corporate relocation services. During her career, she has led two real estate offices in Charles and Prince George’s counties. Mickey’s emphasis on training helps her to maintain and motivate her team, as well as increase overall productivity. Most recently, she relied on these skills at a local hotel, where she served as director of sales and marketing. In that role, she managed a variety of sales-related tasks, from general account management to customer service.

“I am very excited to lead the team of highly trained professionals at Long & Foster’s Ft. Washington office and to return to the real estate industry—a field that I both know and love,” said Mickey. “Long & Foster attracts high-caliber sales associates and clientele and is an industry leader by providing the best and latest tools, technology and training. I look forward to building the Ft. Washington office and the company brand in the southern Maryland region.”

Mickey has earned several awards during her career, including sales production and performance awards from her previous brokerages. She previously earned the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation and has completed paralegal studies, as well as other leadership development programs. Mickey also has volunteered with the Charles County Chamber of Commerce and previously served on its board of directors.

“Supporting today’s real estate sales professionals takes a highly knowledgeable, experienced leader,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. “We are confident that adding Tonya to the Long & Foster leadership team will result in the synergy that our agents thrive on. This is how our company has continued to help local buyers and sellers meet their homeownership goals for more than 45 years.”

Mickey, who is a native of the Washington, D.C., area, currently lives in Temple Hills, Md. For more information, visit www.LongandFoster.com.