While growing up, the one thing Jason Shinpaugh lived for was fishing. As a little boy, he couldn't get home from school fast enough to drop his school books, grab his fishing pole and run to the nearest river. For Jason, there was nothing so free and so real as wading out into the Intracoastal Waterway, throwing out a line and reeling it back in when he got a big catch. More than 20 years later, Jason's enthusiasm and passion for the sport remains as strong as it did when he was a kid. In fact, it doesn't matter if he's fishing off shore with friends or helping people in his business, Jason is as down-to-earth and as genuine as they come.

A Genuine Approach

With his casual, laid-back approach, this upbeat businessman lives life without any pretenses. Jason likes to have fun and is known as much for wearing his signature flip-flops as he is for his generous spirit and caring nature. Treating people with respect and making them feel special comes naturally to Jason, whose guiding philosophy is to "do the right thing, even when no one is looking." This motto is at the core of Jason's unwavering sense of integrity and belief in doing what is right as a devoted husband, active community member and consummate professional.

An Entrepreneurial Spirit

Born and raised in Brevard County, Jason didn't fall too far from the proverbial tree when it came to fishing, as both his father and grandfather were avid fishermen themselves. But it seems Jason's entrepreneurial spirit is all his own. From selling candy at school to recruiting his friends to help him mow lawns, Jason started looking for ways to create his own business early on. While working his way up in the restaurant industry, Jason credits his success to his excellent customer service skills and attention to detail - the same traits he applies to his career today.

Helping You Do What's Right

Putting people's needs first and giving them the care and attention they deserve is why Jason has earned a sterling reputation in his successful real estate career. Getting his start as an agent and later becoming a seasoned investor, Jason's heart was in helping other people do the right thing when it came to buying, selling or investing. As one of the area's premier real estate professionals, Jason's goal is to blow his clients away with a truly great real estate experience. He is raising the bar in this area by combining his unsurpassed knowledge of the Space Coast, a teamwork approach to business, a commitment to exceptional customer service and a compassionate focus on giving back to the community.

Real Estate the Right Way

Few are as knowledgeable about this area and its inventory of waterfront property as Jason Shinpaugh. From bridge heights and water depths to the different kinds of fish available, Jason is an expert on the local waterways and the homes that access them. And not coincidentally, everyone on his close-knit team of specialists is very well educated on the market as well. So whether you're looking for a home with a boat dock or want to sell a property close to the water, Jason and every member on his team can give you the information and insight you need to achieve your goals.

If you're considering buying, selling or investing in property anywhere on the Space Coast, make the right choice and give Jason Shinpaugh a call. From his exceptional knowledge and experience to his genuine approach to your needs, Jason's focus is on helping you succeed by doing Real Estate the Right Way. Contact him today for a complimentary consultation.

Jason is a true Florida Native, born in Titusville, FL. He grew up in Port St. John and attended Fairglen Elementary, Jackson Jr. High and Titusville High School. After receiving his Associate in Arts degree from Brevard Community College, Jason decided to see if the grass really was greener on the other side. First he moved to Las Vegas and tended bar and played volleyball, then headed to Redondo Beach, CA and continued to work in the restaurant business.

After moving back to Florida, Jason wasn't sure what to do with his life. One of his friends made the suggestion that he sell real estate. It was love at first sight! Jason's first four years in the business were spent working for an independent real estate company. Then he joined a national franchise, and eventually opened Shinpaugh Realty. While planning the concept of Shinpaugh Realty, Jason decided that he wanted to have a true team. After a year of trial and error, he figured out how to accomplish this goal. Today the Jason Shinpaugh TEAM works in perfect harmony. Every team member knows their role and performs it with the highest integrity.

In his spare time, Jason enjoys being with his wife, Linda. His newest addition is his son, Jason Jr. What an amazing experience to be a dad! Jason Jr is truly the light of his life. Jason's family currently resides in Merritt Island and attend 1st Baptist church of Merritt Island. Jason has two awesome dogs; a Black Lab named Bailey, and a stray named Rusty. On the weekends you will find him fishing from his 31' center console boat, the "Fatty 1", which he regularly takes to the other side of the Gulf Stream and catches Dolphin, Wahoo and Yellow Fin Tuna.

Jason's friends and family take an annual trip to the Bahamas for fishing and cruising. They usually visit Green Turtle Cay and Great Guana Cay. Jason and his wife also enjoy going to the mountains in North Carolina. They have a small piece of property just outside Asheville. Jason also still enjoys a game of volleyball and an occasional round of golf.

Jenn is a native Floridian, born at Cape Canaveral Hospital.  She is the youngest of 4 children and has 2 sisters and 1 brother – all of which reside locally!  Family is foremost in Jenn’s life.  Jenn is the proud aunt of 5 nieces and 3 nephews.  She grew up in Titusville, where her family attended Park Avenue Baptist Church.  Jenn went to private school there until high school, when she made the move to Titusville High.  This fun-loving high-energy team member was a cheerleader her entire high school career.  She has a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Central Florida in Molecular and Microbiology.

In 1993 Jenn met her husband Joey.  They married in 1995.  Joey is a supervisor for the Runabouts Division at Sea Ray Boats’ Product Development and Engineering Plant in Merritt Island.  Jenn and Joey have 3 beautiful boys: Shea is 8, Kane is 4, and Ty is 3.  Prior to joining the Shinpaugh Team in 2003, Jenn worked at Grill’s Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar for 8 years while attending school and working on her family.

Jenn’s family currently resides in Merritt Island and they attend East Coast Christian Center.  Most important to Jenn is her relationship with God, her family, and her friends.  She enjoys being outside and spending time with her family.  Her boys keep her constantly on the go.  Shea is active in baseball and skateboarding. Kane enjoys soccer and anything to do with super heroes!  Ty is just coming into his own.

Michelle is a life long Florida resident and was raised in Ocoee, Florida. She is second in line of five children. Michelle attended Ocoee Elementary, Ocoee Middle School and graduated from West Orange High School in 1987. Michelle earned her Associate in Arts degree from Valencia Community College in April 1989. Her love of cheerleading started in her youth and continued into adulthood where she cheered for the Orlando Thunder World Football League’s Inaugural season. Michelle previously worked for the Reedy Creek Improvement District as an Administrative Assistant for 11 years.

She and her husband, Shane, made the move to Merritt Island in 2003. After spending the summer with her children, she decided that the drive everyday to Lake Buena Vista was too far. She joined the Shinpaugh Team in August 2003 and hasn’t looked back! Michelle and Shane were married in July 1992 and they have 3 beautiful children: Peyton, Makenzie and Ashley. They attend 1st Baptist Church of Merritt Island. Michelle enjoys scrapbooking her family’s memories and loves to spend the weekends on the water.  

Even though Michele is not a native Floridian, she is right at home here. She was born in Hollywood, California, but at 18 months her family moved to Rockledge, Florida, where they lived for three years.  Her family moved back to Riverside, California where she grew up and graduated from Arlington High School in 2003.  Michele married her husband, Thomas, at 19 and two weeks later they got into their Honda Accord and drove across country to begin their married life in Florida. They lived in Beverly Hills, Florida for a couple of months before settling in Port St. John, just a few miles of where she lived as a toddler.

Before deciding to make real estate her career, Michele worked at various restaurants. After seeing and talking to the agents that would bring in their clients she was inspired to pursue this goal. Shortly after receiving her real estate license, Michele was fortunate enough to be blessed with her position on the Shinpaugh Team in 2006. Michele's role on the Shinpaugh Team is extremely critical! She is Jason’s assistant and does a great job keeping up with him and keeping him organized. Michele also helps with the advertising. When Michele is not spending time with her husband or playing with her pets, she is knitting, reading and cooking.

Jim brings an interesting and widely diversified background to the Shinpaugh Team.  After his graduation from Michigan State University in 1954, he embarked on a career in the United States Air Force as a pilot.  Twenty-four years and 19 moves to different stateside locations later, he retired to Austin, Texas.   During his USAF career he distinguished himself as a fighter pilot and later in the air refueling business, where he was awarded many honors and awards including over 150 combat missions in support of air operations in Southeast Asia. 

In 1979 Jim began a second career in the Aerospace Industry, as a Program Controls Manager for all of Lockheed Martin’s Austin Division contracts.  Here he supported contracts with the US Navy.  Jim later became the Deputy Director for New Business Acquisitions. Jim’s work eventually brought him to Florida in 1989 at Harris’ Information System Division in Melbourne, FL.

In 1998, Jim left Harris to begin a new career in the Real Estate profession.  For 8 years he specialized in Residential sales for a Merritt Island Broker.  In 2006, Jason Shinpaugh asked Jim to join the Shinpaugh Team and form a Commercial Department. Since July 2007 Jim has quickly become a recognizable name in the commercial real estate arena.  Jim has a loyal base of clients who have followed him to the Shinpaugh Team because they have first-hand experience with his dedication to their needs, his unwillingness to back away from “what is right”, and his tireless work ethic.

We are indeed pleased that Jim is part of our Team, and can unequivocally indorse him as your representative for any commercial venture.  Give us a call and experience a relationship that you will be pleased with.