Our Executive Management Team
Founded in 1965, William Watson, Jr. started Watson Realty Corp. with nothing but a small office and a belief that the customer's needs should always come first. Since then, Watson has grown into 46 offices with nearly 1,400 sales associates and currently manages over 20 property management sites.
A division of Watson Realty Corp., Watson Property Management opened its first branch in 1970 and has evolved into one of the largest and most respected property management firms in northern Florida.
In addition to sales and property management, Watson also handles commercial real estate, corporate relocation, mortgage, and title services, and features Watson Construction, Inc., a one-stop shop for general contracting services, renovations, and repairs.
William A. Watson Jr.
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board and founder William Watson, Jr. holds a degree in real estate and insurance from Stetson University and began his career in 1965 with a vision to start a company that focused on the needs, wants, and desires of its customers.
With Mr. Watson’s philosophy, along with his talent for recruiting top managers and sales associates, Watson Realty Corp. soon became one of the largest and most respected real estate firms in Florida.
Mr. Watson continues to lead and direct his company toward record-breaking achievements with his commitment to legendary quality of service, teamwork, and making dreams come true for both his customers and associates.
One might say that the growth and expansion of Watson Realty Corp. is one of Florida’s great American success stories!
Justin Garrett
Executive Vice President
Justin Garrett, a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, came to Florida with the U.S. Navy in 2000 and upon receiving his honorable discharge, joined Watson Realty Corp. in 2008.
After only a year, he was promoted to Office Manager for the Atlantic/Neptune Beach office within the Property Management Division, and after several successful years, he was asked to help grow the Property Management team in St. Johns County.
In 2014, Justin was promoted to Regional Manager of the Property Management Coastal Florida offices, which encompassed St. Johns County through Port St. Lucie.
In February of 2020, Justin was named Executive Vice President where he oversees the Property Management Division’s day-to-day operations.
Nicolle Crim
Central Florida Regional Manager
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Nicolle once flew the friendly skies as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, but in 2007, she transitioned her career into real estate.
After practicing real estate for three years in Kentucky, Nicolle decided to move to sunny Florida where she obtained her Florida real estate license, and subsequently joined Watson Realty Corp. in 2010.
In 2012, Nicolle transferred to the Property Management Division and after nine months, she was promoted to Office Manager for the Southwest Orlando office where she assisted a team of associates with a large, growing portfolio. Nicolle continued to grow and nurture the relationships she had with her teammates, which played a key role in her success.
Nicolle has been a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) since 2017 and currently serves as their Executive Board Secretary. In 2019, she received the Thais Solar Award for her work with NARPM as well as for her volunteer service toward the betterment of her community.
