Our Story

Kristi Raben, the Horton Team's Buyer's and New Construction Specialist, will help you navigate the home buying experience, from helping with the pre-approval process through closing day. She graduated from Southern Illinois University and focused on a career tailored around management, marketing, sales/customer service, and human resources, which eventually led her to the Horton Team. Although she has lived in Evansville for many years, Kristi loves the outdoors and still spends much of her free time in Southern Illinois with her family. When she’s not volunteering with organizations such as Honor Flight of Southern Indiana, Heather Treat Memorial, or Logan’s Promise, you’ll find her living out her dream job: putting people in homes they love. With an enthusiasm for real estate and a passion for service, Kristi will help you whether you’re looking for an existing home or a new construction. You can trust that Kristi will give you her best when working together.

Zack Chaykowsky joined the Horton Team as a Buyer Specialist in June of 2021. With a passion for helping others, Zack will give anyone looking to buy a home the best experience possible, consistently going above and beyond expectations for his clients. During his childhood, Zack moved around quite a bit and believes that nothing beats the great feeling of finding a place to live and call home. Helping others to experience that moment of excitement and relief was the driving force in him pursuing a career in real estate. Prior to joining the Horton Team, Zack earned his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Education from Bryan College in Tennessee, taught algebra at Henderson County High School, and coached basketball for two years. Having settled down in Evansville, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, coaching basketball, and traveling. Zack is very hardworking, goal-driven, focused on his number one goal - finding you the house of your dreams!

Sarah Key, with her enthusiastic focus, is the Horton Team's master on building and maintaining customer relationships and overall team member communication. After graduating from Indiana State University, Sarah began a career in the Internet Lead Management field with an emphasis on customer service and process efficiency. Once she started a family, Sarah established an interest in attending Open Houses and exploring residential real estate, the local property market, and the development of local neighborhoods. It was this set of interests that led her to the Horton Team and propelled her to explore a career in real estate. Sarah now combines her recent work experience, real estate interests, and personalized approach with clients to manage the team environment in the office and help streamline the communication process for buyers and sellers. Her outgoing personality and attention to detail result in an efficient and pleasant experience for everyone involved.

Wilma III “Wam” Rellora joined the Horton Team in July of 2013 as a marketing assistant. She began her career as a content and copywriter after graduating in 2007. She is currently getting another degree, Major in Professional Studies with clusters on Web Development and Business Analysis, at Brigham Young University – Idaho. Her love for technology and learning led her to a career in marketing, which eventually guided her to meeting the Horton Team and learning about Real Estate. She became the team's Marketing Director in October 2019 - now working full-time. With her jane-of-all-trades skills, diligence, curiosity and love for learning, she is constantly making sure that all of the team’s marketing efforts are met. She believes in the goals and visions of our clients because what’s important to you is important to us, too.

Nicole Klyrr Labuntog joined the Horton Team in May 2020 as a Personal Assistant to John and Kristi Horton. Graduating from Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan with a B.S. in Psychology, Nicole has a diverse professional background. She has worked as a Human Resource Assistant in the matters of Recruitment and Selection process, as well as English as Second Language (ESL) teacher to Chinese learners, and eventually worked as a Real Estate Administrative Assistant for Keller Williams MAPS Coach where she handled various database such as Zoho, Ylopo, Follow up Boss and KW Command. She was also responsible for managing projects, listing and transaction coordination and in charge of most administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, communicating with clients, preparing reports and drafting documents. Nicole is committed to supporting the team in achieving growth and success. Integrity, honesty and determination are the philosophies she strives for in all aspects of her life. Nicole has a passion for growth and traveling; but most of all she loves spending time with her family and watching her sweet dogs grow.