Meet the Team

It all began with an idea. Alisha Simpkins is the CEO and President of the Single Moms to Homeowners nonprofit organization. While she’s had an extraordinary career as a local real estate agent, she also has a deep passion for giving back and helping other people chase their dreams.

Peggy Mead has worked in Chico radio, television, and at Sierra North Valley REALTORS before moving to St. Paul, Minnesota and becoming a consultant for theCalifornia Association of Realtors coaching new CEOs and creating a professional development program. Peggy has served on many charitable boards and committees and is one of the founders of The House of Hope and the Chico Posse Foundation. In her free time, Peggy loves to spend time with her grandchildren, travel, and garden and be outdoors.

I believe whole heartedly in guiding individuals through life’s obstacles, opportunities, and detours by consistently leading by example and being someone who can say nothing is impossible. I had my first son at age 15, and another at 18. As crazy as that seems, I went on to become a Bank Manager by age 20 and bought multiple homes.... All to lose most everything by age 25. Starting over was tough, but like all setbacks, it created the opportunity for a comeback. This restart provided me the opportunity to return to school and follow through on my dreams. I discovered my passion for helping others find their way while I worked for the county. While working for the county and raising my 2 boys as a single mom, I also attended Chico State. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Career & Life Planning, while also moving up within social services. I married an amazing man who also shares a passion for helping others, grew my family and began my role as the Director of Business Services for Alliance for Workforce Development, the local workforce development operator for 6 northern California counties. Through my employment, family value and community involvement – I thrive on opportunities to change lives and can’t wait to be a part of helping another single mom develop her legacy.

Machael has worked in Chico for Matson & Isom, Matthews Bassett Hutton & Ogden and Roger Swanson CPA firms as as well as PBM Supply & MFG Inc. She has served on Bidwell Jr High basketball and Chico Club Volleyball boards along with Marigold Elementary, Bidwell Jr High and PV High School PTA. In her free time she likes to spend time with her grandchildren, Garden and Trave.

Joshua Leach has been a homebuilder in Chico for over 20 years. He is married to his wife Katie and together they have three delightful children. Joshua has a passion for helping others and reaching out to those in need. When he is not busy on projects he likes to golf, play tennis, and enjoy time with friends

In 1997, Tim Cooper arrived in Chico, CA as the shortstop for the Chico Heat Baseball Team. After spending 2 years as a part-time resident and experiencing the strong sense of community and local support he decided to make Chico, CA his home and quickly learned it was a great place to start a family. In 2000, he retired from his 11yr Professional Baseball Career and started a new chapter in the Mortgage Lending Industry. As a Mortgage Professional, Tim has been recognized as a Top 1% Mortgage Originator in America as recent as 2020. Tim also serves as a producing Branch Manager for the last 15yrs where he’s mentored and molded several other Top Producing Loan Officers, but his proudest accomplishments is closely collaborating with his Operations Staff to create proactive and efficient processes & systems to streamline the Mortgage Process to consistently deliver an excellent Customer Experience. Tim has served on several charitable Boards & Organizations i.e., Boys & Girls Club, Canyon Oaks Men’s Club, Noon Exchange Club to name a few. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching kids in basketball & baseball, fishing and playing golf when time permits.

Representing Butte County homeowners and future homeowners is a passion for Scott. He enjoys helping his clients and guiding them through their transactions. Growing up in Butte County, he knows the area well and is an advocate for the community and all it has to offer. He has grown up in the Industry and is a part owner of Better Homes Realty, where he works with his Mom and Sister on The Peebles Team.

With a background and certification in Life Coaching, Scott is driven to make a difference in the Real Estate Industry, for clients, other realtors and affiliates. He believes in working as a team with everyone involved in the transaction. Working together, means winning together.Scott and his team are here to assist you in reaching your real estate goals