Robert Hicks has been an appraiser with Trigg Catlett & Associates since 2011 following a long and diverse history in the Tampa Bay real estate market. After graduating from the Florida State University’s College of Business in 1989 with dual degrees in Finance and Real Estate, Mr. Hicks began his career as a commercial real estate appraiser working for a mid-sized firm in Tampa. Real estate was the family business and Robert Hicks represents the fourth generation to work in the local market dating back to 1925.  More than 30 years ago he obtained a Florida Real Estate Brokers License and Florida State-Certified General Real Estate Appraisal certification. After six initial years of appraisal experience and education, his real estate competency was expanded with various employment opportunities over a 16-year period including real estate sales, leasing, construction management, property management, public relations & governmental affairs. Many of these experiences came during a ten-year stint as Vice President of Real Estate for Clear Channel Outdoor, where he was responsible for maintaining leases and easements on over 2,000 billboard locations in the surrounding eight county area. Mr. Hicks decided to return to appraising in 2011, bringing this diverse knowledge of real estate and level of experience necessary to tackle the most challenging of appraisal assignments including rock mining quarries, conservation easements, road corridors, parking lots, marinas, billboards, transfer development rights, going-concerns, historic properties, government-owned property, residential subdivisions, wetlands, farm land, and vehicle dealerships. Since returning to appraising, Mr. Hicks has appraised over $1-billion in real estate value in 25 Florida counties.  These appraisals and continuing education provided the foundation for designation as a member of the Appraisal Institute in 2017. In addition to appraising, Mr. Hicks serves as a Special Magistrate in seven bay area counties hearing real estate tax appeal cases and making value recommendations to the Value Adjustment Boards. He also gained experience serving as a Certified County Court Mediator in small claims cases in the Sixth Circuit of Florida. Over the years, Mr. Hicks has been active in the community serving as past President for his South Tampa neighborhood association, as a member of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and in the leadership of Boy Scout Troop 53 with his two sons. Outside of work, his interests include camping, biking, kayaking, hammocking, crossword puzzles and playing guitar.

Sam Martin was raised in a small farm town in Pennsylvania known by the residences as Avon Grove. Avon Grove is located in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania along the border of Delaware and Maryland. After two decades of cold winters and constant manure smell, Sam headed south to Tampa, Florida. Sam began working in the restaurant industry saving his money while attending Hillsborough Community College. After a year of saving, he used that money to self-obtain his Florida Sales Real Estate Salesmen License. In Sam’s first year as a Realtor, he was able to achieve over $700,000 in sales while catching the attention of Trigg Catlett & Associates. While working with Trigg Catlett & Associates he has acquired knowledge in many different fields of real estate; including, conservation easements, industrial properties, agricultural land, auto dealerships, professional office, medical office, among other real estate portfolios. Currently, he is enrolled in the University of South Florida with aspiration to graduate in 2023. Sam is a proud father of two rescues named Tarzan and Oliver. Outside of the office Sam enjoys fishing, golfing, and traveling. Go Eagles!