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— Huff

JOINS STAFF: Amber Huff has joined the staff at Cedar One Realty. She brings a strong background in both property management and legal support to her role.

For the past four years, she has worked remotely with a property management company based in Fort Worth, Texas, gaining valuable experience in operations, organization and client service. Huff holds a paralegal degree and has applied her legal knowledge while working with several local law firms, including Cuomo & Cuomo Law Offices.

Her combined experience in property management and the legal field allows her to navigate complex situations with confidence, professionalism, and a keen eye for detail — ensuring that every client receives reliable and efficient support.

Outside of her professional life, Huff enjoys spending time with her family and staying involved in her son’s many sports activities. She has a passion for crafting, which allows her to express her creativity.

Huff and her husband of 20 years have two children, Andrew, 12, and Paul Jr., 25., and a 3-year-old granddaughter, Lilly. Her home is rounded out by her German shepherd, Piper, and her cat, Kiki.

She can be reached at (740) 264-7368, extension 190 or at ahuff@wearecedarone.com

— Mazzella

NEW AT STEEL VALLEY CONTRACTING: Michelle Mazzella brings more than 20 years of experience in office administration and customer service to her position. She also has more than 10 years of experience in product research, promotion, design and vendor communications, along with more than five years of accounting and nonprofit secretary experience.

Outside of work, Mazzella enjoys staying active with her younger boys through sports and loves taking family vacations. She lives with her husband and their two younger boys (ages 10 and 12), along with their 6-year-old Aussie, Panda. She has two older boys who still live in the Ohio Valley.

You can reach her at (740) 264-7368, extension 191 or at mmazzella@steelvalleycontracting.com.

— Lau

NEW REALTOR: Gage Lau has joined Cedar One Realty. He is a dedicated real estate professional serving clients throughout Ohio. A resident of Brewster, he values the importance of community and understands what makes Northeast Ohio such a great place to call home.

Lau specializes in large acreage parcels, farms, and recreational properties, bringing a strong passion for the outdoors into his real estate career. With a deep understanding of what makes these properties truly unique and valuable, he is well-versed in evaluating key factors such as mineral rights, timber value, terrain, tillable income potential, and overall hunting and recreational appeal. His knowledge and enthusiasm allow him to help clients confidently buy and sell land that fits both their lifestyle and investment goals.

Lau and his wife, Madeline, share their home with their son Beau, daughter Lyla, and their dog, Eva.

With a focus on building lasting relationships, he is committed to guiding buyers and sellers through every step of the real estate process with honesty, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Lau can be contacted at the Cedar One Realty Carrollton office on his cell at (330) 808-9848 or at gagelau.realtor@gmail.com.

— Fidler

JOINS CEDAR ONE: Jennifer Fidler is now a member of the real estate staff at Cedar One Realty.

Based in Chester, she brings a unique blend of creativity, organization, and client-focused service to every transaction.

A Weir High graduate, Fidler continued her education through the International Association of Professions Career College, earning her wedding planning certification. This experience sharpened her skills in coordination, communication, and managing important life moments — qualities that translate seamlessly into real estate.

She obtained her real estate license through The CE Shop and has built her career around personalized service, strong communication, and a genuine dedication to her clients’ goals.

Outside of real estate, Fidler is an entrepreneur with multiple creative ventures, including her cake and baking business, Cakes by Jenn; her wedding planning business, Details & I Do’s; and her floral business, Bloomin’ Bling. Her family includes her mother, stepdad, three sisters, one brother and two cats.

She will be working out of the Weirton office and can be reached at (304) 224-4796 or at sellwithjenniferleigh@gmail.com.

— Yant

NEW AT CEDAR ONE: Melissa Yant has become a member of the real estate staff at Cedar One Realty.

She serves clients throughout the Ohio Valley from her home base in Wintersville. Licensed in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, she offers a wide reach and in-depth local knowledge to help clients navigate multiple markets with confidence.

A graduate of John Marshall High School and Eastern Gateway Community College, where she earned her paramedic certification, she pursued her real estate education through Hondros College as well as Cooke Real Estate School, obtaining her real estate license in 2021. Yant has earned the President’s Club Sales Award three consecutive years–2023, 2024 and 2025.

As a military relocation professional and a luxury home agent, she brings specialized expertise to a wide range of clients–from service members and their families navigating relocation, to buyers and sellers in the luxury market seeking a high-level, tailored experience.

Before transitioning into real estate, Yant spent 20 years serving her community in emergency medical services as an EMT and paramedic.

Originally born and raised in McMechen, she resides in Wintersville, with her husband, Kyle, and their four children — Tyler, Tori, Mason and Carter — as well as their fur baby, Cooper.

She can be reached at (304) 780-7196 or melissayantrealtor@gmail.com

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