Meet Gena
Gena Knox – Top-Producing Realtor in Athens, GA
From a young age, Gena Knox has been drawn to the art of turning a house into a home—whether through design, décor, or hospitality. After earning her degree from the University of Georgia’s School of Environmental Design in 2000, she began her career as a landscape architect at Sea Island Resorts, where her appreciation for stunning homes in idyllic settings truly took root.
A natural entrepreneur and self-starter, Gena co-founded the nationally distributed grilling products brand, Fire and Flavor, with her husband in 2004. Under her leadership, the company grew to be featured in over 10,000 retail locations across the U.S.
Gena was named one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s “40 Under 40” in 2008 and is a proud graduate of Leadership Georgia, a program committed to shaping the state’s next generation of leaders.
Today, Gena is recognized as one of the top real estate agents in Athens, Georgia—a title she has earned consistently over multiple years thanks to her unmatched work ethic, strategic marketing, and sharp negotiating skills. Known for her hands-on, client-focused approach, Gena works closely with buyers and sellers to align real estate moves with life goals.
A resident of Athens for nearly two decades, Gena lives with her husband and four children. Her love of design, deep market knowledge, and innovative mindset have all fueled a successful, award-winning real estate career.
