Who We Are
More than real estate—we educate, empower, and encourage families across Greater Tampa Bay through the power of homeownership.
See Mission · Vision · PhilosophyWhy We Do It
We're creating opportunities for sustainable homeownership, individual and societal revenue contribution, mitigation of mental instability, strengthened familial bonds, and employment opportunities.
Mission
Instigate self-worth for military, first responders, and their families by creating opportunities through education, empowerment, and encouragement within the real estate industry.
Vision
Become the nation’s first non-profit real estate consultancy franchise, offering the most trusted source of education and representation for service members, veterans, and their families relocating to Florida.
Philosophy
1. Become the most trusted source of real estate education.
2. Homeownership is more than a transaction—it is a foundation of purpose, stability, and generational growth.
Welcome to Our Family
Meet our board, resource partners, and community. From luxury and location to landscaping and leverage, we’re bringing blue collar values into a white collar industry.
Board of Directors
Meet the leadership shaping the mission and values of
Blue Collar Home Group Consulting.
Josh Porthouse
President/CEO
• REALTOR – Compass
Lynn Potts
Executive Assistant
• Founder – Sunlight Administrative Solutions
Toni Hedstrom
Operations Director
• Manager – Lutz Cemetery
Dalton Roger
Finance Director
• Treasurer – ADVON Foundation
Beau Blouin
Marketing Director
• Operations Director – Florida Veterans Coalition
Destin Fleming
Technology Director
• Founder – AiBx, LLC
Advisory Council
Our professional advisors offer market, legal, and operations expertise to the BCHG team.
Ashley Porthouse
Founder – Compassionate Technology Services
Robby Groover
President – Florida Veterans Coalition
Don Hinst
Commander – American Legion Post 108
Jonathan Fishbaum
Owner – WisePRO Paint
Mike Roger
Chairman – ADVON Foundation
Jill Fears
Senior Director Human Resources – Empath Health
Scottie Thompson
Retired – US Air Force
Our Partners
Strategic organizations and sponsors helping us deliver trusted, transparent service.
Connor Dahlke
Residential Loan Specialist – Cross Country Mortgage
Alex Pinzkoski
Real Estate Advisor – Tampa Sister Cities Initiative
Jeff Pierce
Broadcast Media Partner – Wreaths Across America Radio
Michelle Salvato
Closing Title Agent – Masterpiece Title
Tito Cabrera
Insurance Broker – Florida Strategic Insurance
Brian Rogers
Home Inspector – Rock Solid Home Inspections
Meet Our Founder
Josh Porthouse is the founder of Blue Collar Home Group Consulting. With 16 years in the Marine Corps, he leads BCHG’s mission to instigate self-worth for Veterans and their families through education, empowerment, and encouragement within the real estate industry.
Transacting Value Podcast
Welcome to The Transacting Value Podcast, where character meets culture and integrity builds communities. Hosted by Josh Porthouse, each week brings stories from Veterans and First Responders uncovering courage, service, and purpose.
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