Lamar Stokes (commonly known as Marty) has been licensed in the state of Florida since the late 1980's. Working with the South Seas Real Estate Division since the year 2000. He specializes in waterfront properties on Captiva, as well as Sanibel Island.

Joni attended WVU majoring in Housing & Design and New College of Sarasota in Fine Arts. Joni moved to Sanibel in 1978 with her husband Marty, a lifelong resident of Sanibel. She began volunteering at Sanibel School, while her children attended.