Meet the Team

Peter Kima

Broker/Owner

Peter and his residential team rank in the top 1% of all REALTORS in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Kima Real Estate Group along with Kima Commercial (his Commercial real estate team) allow Peter greater resources to solve your real estate needs. His relationships with builders, developers, investors, civic leaders, other agents and the 145,000+ Realtors at Keller Williams (largest real estate company in the world) there is little doubt Peter and his team are prepared to help you.

When Peter is not helping one of his clients he can be found volunteering his time running a charity Lobster Bingo event, cooking burgers at the fire station to benefit children in the community, swinging a hammer for Habitat For Humanity, ringing the bell for The Salvation Army, collecting school supplies for the children in need, or delivering dictionaries to every 3rd grader in Wake county through the Kiwanis Club. His favorite pastime however, is spending time with his wife Jennifer and their two sons, Cole and Camden.

Chad Wingler

Broker/Lead Buyer Specialist

Buying a new house is one of the largest steps a person makes in their life; emotionally, physically, and financially. Chad Wingler does not take this step lightly. This husband and father of three knows how important it is to find the right fit in a home. He goes out of his way to make sure his clients find the process of buying a home enjoyable and as stress free as possible. Chad is committed to providing customer service with a personal touch that is second to none in the industry. It’s this level of service that is the expected standard at the Kima Real Estate Group / Keller Williams and Chad is up for the challenge.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Chad grew up in the cotton mill town of Kannapolis. A graduate of Western Carolina University, he and his family moved to Wake County in 1997 and have enjoyed making the Raleigh area their home. Chad is a family man first and enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife, Anne, and their children, Drayton, Julia, and Annabel. Outside of work and family, Chad stays busy being involved at his church and volunteering at his kids’ schools. He also enjoys getting out and working in his yard, coaching sports and occasionally playing a round of golf. Having lived in 4 homes in his 15 years of marriage, Chad brings invaluable experience and understanding to the home buying and moving process.

Martin Kappauf

Broker/Buyer Specialist

Originally from the Northeast, Martin grew up in NJ and CT. He then moved with his family to Greensboro, NC and ultimately relocated to Raleigh where he attended NC State University and he fell in love with area.

In his free time Martin can be found primarily outdoors, regardless of the season. Absorbing the fresh air, enjoying what nature has to offer, and spending time with family and friends is what Martin appreciates most. His main hobbies are playing golf and snowboarding in the NC Mountains. He also enjoys doing Crossfit, mountain biking and hiking around Raleigh.

Martin has always had a passion for helping people, building lasting relationships, and meeting new people! Always striving to make a difference in peoples lives, he’s excited to help those who live in the area of who are relocating to the Raleigh area find the home of their dreams. Whether you are buying a home, selling a home or investing in real estate – Martin is excited and honored to be a meaningful part of the transaction.

Kelly Mergenthaler

Broker/Buyer Specialist

Originally from Upstate New York, Kelly and her family have called the Raleigh area their home for over 14 years. She has been able to witness firsthand the exceptional growth in our area. With over 20 years of business management experience, Kelly brings her passion for helping people to our team. Her outgoing personality, high energy and her willingness to go the extra mile will set you at ease as she helps you find your perfect home.

When Kelly is not helping clients, you will most likely find her spending her time with her family. She stays busy raising her 3 awesome children, Jordan – 19, Taine – 16 and Allimae – 11, with her husband, Taine. She met her husband in high school and he is her best friend and her biggest fan. Her favorite things to do include exploring the Raleigh area, finding treasures at estate sales, hiking in the mountains, gardening, and reading a good book. She is always in the kitchen trying out a new recipe or cooking one of her family’s favorite meals.

Kelly enjoys meeting new clients and helping them through the buying process. She would love to assist you on your journey of finding a house that feels like home.

Kara Gravitte

Listing Coordinator

A true southerner born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Kara is the youngest of four girls. She is also a proud aunt of four nephews. When she is not trying to out run her dad at the gym she is spending time with her dog, Bailey. She enjoys spending time at the beach soaking in the salt, sand, and water. Life is an adventure and she is along for the ride!

Kara epitomizes energy, and hard work on every detail of real estate transactions. Her desire to be an asset to the team and community reflects through her day to day efforts. Working in a community that takes care of each other is important to her. When she is not working in real estate she is volunteering at the school where she previously worked, as well as in the community she has been a part of for over thirty years. Kara is a team player and who wants the best for everyone.

Christina Bazonski

Client Success Manager

Christina has 2 passions. Love of pups and travel. Yes, dogs! Having grown up in New England with black labs and a golden retriever, her love of animals started early. She has travelled as far away as India, throughout Europe and beyond.

Recently she and her husband Joel sold all of the worldly possessions to travel the country in an Airstream Trailer with their 2 dogs, Guiness and Sadie. After a year of traveling, exploring, meeting new friends, seeing new sights and seeing what this country has to offer, she decided it was time to shift gears again.

Christina bring compassion, energy, and a sense of curiosity to each new client she encounters. Her ability to understand the various needs and the pressures of timelines set her apart in her role with Kima Real Estate Group. Christina’s true desire to help people shines through day in and day out.

Mauranda Dalziel

Marketing Partner

Mauranda’s extensive background in marketing and design, along with real estate experience, ensures a strong advantage behind the clients she serves. Her love for all aspects of marketing and real estate, and desire for strong results, helps place the agents and their clients ahead of the game when they are using Gather Group & Co as leverage in their business.

Mauranda believes in the importance of long lasting relationships, community involvement, and building partnerships. She takes pride in her ability to get the job done, while understanding that this industry is about timeliness, attention to detail, lead generation, client acquisition, return on investment and loyalty to clients that she has the privilege to work with.