Meet your First Coast Heroes team!
Eric hinojos - realtor/co-founder
Eric Hinojos honorably served in the United States Navy for 11 years. He joined the Navy in 2005, received his commission through NROTC at UCLA in 2005. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 2005, he began his career as a Naval Aviator. He received his Wings of Gold in 2007. From 2007-2011, he flew over 1000 hours in the mighty SH-60B Seahawk, deploying multiple times to the Gulf of Aden in support of Counter Piracy Operations. From 2011-2014, he supported missions for Commander, U.S Naval Forces South. From 2014-2016, he served as the Air Operations Officer for Commander, Destroyer Squadron 23 - Hooyah "Little Beavers!"
Katie Hinojos - realtor/co-founder
Katie Hinojos actively served in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer for 4 years. She was assigned to USS PREBLE and COMDESRON 23, both in San Diego, CA. She is currently serving in the Reserves, drilling in Mayport, FL. Prior to service, Katie earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from Penn State University, whereupon she commissioned in the Navy in 2012.
Katie enjoys meeting new people, coffee, craft beer, and finding a good deal. She is passionate about helping others find financial freedom through Real Estate and Home Ownership.
Vanessa day - Transaction coordinator/ admin assistant
Vanessa Day received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and started working in the Mortgage Industry in 2012 as a Loan Processor. She loves helping people achieve their dreams of homeownership and guiding them throughout the entire home buying or selling process. She also has several heroes in her life who served in the military including her father, brother, and uncles. Vanessa enjoys motherhood, reading, traveling, writing Children’s books, and playing board games with family and friends.