Lester was born in Eastern North Carolina near Swansboro.  

His background includes 13 years in banking and 15 years in the restaurant industry. He has been in real estate for the past 23 years and really enjoys helping buyers and sellers and seeing them satisfied.

He likes to play golf, fish and travel. He and his wife have two dogs, Molly and Max.

Both Lester and his wife also enjoy working in their church in various capacities.