our team

FREDERIC SAMSON
PRESIDENT
ST. PETERSBURG, PINELLAS

Frederic Samson is a licensed residential contractor and a real estate broker. He has been a full-time Real Estate Professional in the Tampa Bay Area for 23+ years.  He has managed upward of 100 Sales Associates and sold hundreds of homes.  Frederic has an extensive experience in organizing and scheduling processes.  His office currently manages 200 properties.  For the past 10 years, he added remodeling and construction operations to offer more services. 

• 2000 – present:  Own and operate real estate offices in St. Pete and New Port Richey

• 2007 – present:  Own and operate Namasté Homes, LLC

• 2011 – present:  Own and operate Namasté Construction & Namasté Realty

• 2016 – present:  Own and operate Davis-Clarke Real Estate

Frederic has managed multiple job sites over the years that were remodeling projects and new single-family construction.  Frederic was President of the West Pasco Board of Realtors in 2011 and President of the Tampa Bay District for the Florida Realtors.  Frederic has been involved with West Pasco Habitat for Humanity and has helped raise over $100,000 for its mission.

Amanda lockhard
executive assistant
ZEPHYRHILLS, PASCO

Amanda Lockard joins us with over 20 years of administrative experience. She is a native of Florida, born and raised just outside the Tampa Bay area. She gained the majority of her skills working in the transportation industry which included working directly with Internal Executive Management Teams, Multiple Large Customer Accounts and their respective Executive Team Members. While being a liaison between internal team members and external clients she gained a respectable reputation as a team player and leader. Providing accurate and timely project management makes her a valuable asset to Frederic, his team, and clients. Along with her husband of 19 years they own and manage rental properties, have 3 children, 5 grandchildren, enjoy outdoor activities, and take as many family camping trips as possible.

cathy demartino
purchasing agent
pinellas park, PINELLAS

Cathy DeMartino is a Florida native raised in the St. Petersburg area and has been our “Go To” team member since 2017. When joining the Namasté Homes team, she brought with her over 30 years of administrative experience and quickly became the office manager. Cathy is responsible for a broad range of services which include property management, bookkeeping, coordinating the purchase and delivery of materials, scheduling of sub-contractors, scheduling, and ordering of permit inspections, advertising, and PCI compliance. She is also certified in Microsoft Office Products and a Notary Public which helps our team stay organized, work efficiently and effectively. She is the liaison between our vendors, sub-contractors, and partners to ensure a smooth “start to finish” process from purchase to delivery and installation.

GLENN LARKAN
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
ST. PETERSBURG, PINELLAS

Glenn Larkan is a real estate development specialist responsible for all our development projects. His responsibilities include zoning analysis, securing entitlements, project planning, procurement, establishing and maintaining project budgets and schedules throughout the development cycle. He has extensive industry experience in both residential and commercial projects including several high-profile retail and multifamily developments. Glenn has rediscovered his enthusiasm for the construction of workforce housing and is passionate about working with communities and local authorities to alleviate the housing backlog. Glenn’s industry experience spans over 25 years and includes senior management roles in both institutional investment and development companies. Glenn holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate and Construction from the University of Natal Durban.

Jennifer Lumsden
Real Estate Agent,
Property Manager
ST. PETERSBURG, PINELLAS

Jennifer Lumsden has spent 21 years excelling in the competitive landscape of real estate, establishing a reputation as a well-respected and innovative agent. Prior to becoming a licensed real estate agent 8 years ago she was a mortgage broker, title agent and negotiated over 100 plus short sales. The many years prior to becoming a licensed real estate agent created and nurtured her interest in becoming a licensed agent. As a St. Petersburg native, she has intimate knowledge of the area and a strong desire to make her home, your home. She is actively involved in her community participating in sports teams with her children, clubs such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, The Elks Lodge, and local area schools. Her business has been built on communication, dedication, and transparency. Being highly regarded by her clients and colleagues she is known to be well[1]connected and actively involved. Her contacts and life-long residency leverage her enthusiasm and expertise, enhancing her dedication to her clients and community. With Jennifer’s sharp knowledge of the local market, she has helped over 117 families in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, Hernando, and Citrus County areas find their dream home. She has built a reputation for her savvy negotiations, uncompromising integrity, and cutting-edge marketing strategies.

SHANNON COUGHLIN
Real Estate Agent,
Property Manager
New Port Richey, Pasco

Shannon Coughlin offers more than 20 years’ experience in Economic Development and Real Estate. She currently serves as a Real Estate Agent and Property Manager for Namasté Realty and Davis-Clarke, Inc. She co-manages 150+ residential properties. Shannon holds many certifications. She is a Certified Community Real Estate Developer (CRED), Flood Plain Manager (CFM), Publix Pension Trustee (CPPT), Redevelopment Professional (CRP) and Public Manager (CPM), as well as a Licensed Real Estate salesperson. She gained many years of experience in planning, organizing, sales, lease agreements, contracts, right of ways, zoning, legal documents, flood zones, business retention and expansion, community development, economic development and much more as the Economic Development Manager for the City of Pinellas Park from 1996 to 2021. Shannon was named City of Pinellas Park Employee of the Year and Professional Services Employee of the year in 2019. She has served on the Board of Directors for local Non-Profits and has been a mentor for the Pinellas County School Board for over 20 years. She is highly recognized by her colleagues as an excellent agent and property manager and has been a great asset to the Namasté Realty/Davis-Clarke Team.