Growing up, Alan Mihelchic was either playing hockey or enjoying the great outdoors at the family cottage on beautiful Manitoulin Island. Hobbies include travelling, sculpting, and keeping up to date on digital & social media marketing platforms.

Alan is a full time licensed real estate agent of 8 years with JA Rolstons Ltd., Brokerage and in addition has studied Advertising Design & Communications, Business Marketing / Commerce, the Sciences, New Media Studies: including Digital and Social Media Marketing.

This mashup combined with interests in Behavioural Analysis, the Decisions Making Process, and Design Thinking, allowed him to work and consult as a “Creative Thinker” on Dot Com Start-Ups. Remember I/We do, “Whatever it takes to get the project completed”.

Prior experience as a “Claims Coordinator” early in his working career for TICO, allowed him to master the art of the “Customer Experience”. The Client is King / Queen.

When not teaching at a private college, an ISP, or as a Gun for Hire on Start Ups…. Alan worked for Advertising Design Agencies and his work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, and Food & Drink.

Alan, the owner and Creative Director of an online International Advertising / Design & Marketing Company (presently on hiatus) has developed, designed, and produced creative, including (UI / UX services) for clientele within the Global Village…. From New York City to Hollywood Blvd., California, Seattle to South Africa, Miami to Ireland. Chicago to Greece. In addition, his firm produced creative (in many languages) for the largest online gaming companies in the world. Creative that has been advertised online, and in the Robb Report, Millionaire and Opulence Magazines. Alan would enjoy developing and executing an online market strategy for any large dollar value or unusual property that you may want to sell.

Yes, Alan’s firm hired ppl from around the world including: designers, writers, fashion photographers, programmers, developers, etc., and include individuals locally and from… Toronto, California, Ibiza, Argentina and Asia.

Alan looks forward to providing an exceptional customer experience whether you are buying, or selling, your next home, cottage, and / or business on the largest fresh water island in the world. Together we can make it Happen ! Follow your Dreams !

Al Frank was born and raised on a Fleckvieh dairy farm in Germany. Al went to trade school, became a mechanic and worked for 6 years in a factory. In those years Al realized that he wanted to be his own boss and farm. In October 1980 at the age of 23, Al came to Manitoulin Island and made an offer on an abandoned farm 6 kilometers south of Manitowaning. Al, his wife Anita and their 12 week old daughter Anna became landed immigrants in April 1982.

Those early years farming were difficult so Al started to work at the local Freshmart store making sausage, a hobby he still enjoys today.Al and Anita opened a bed and breakfast on their farm in 1991. In 1998 they bought Red Lodge Resort. While
renovating the lodge they raised four children, Anna, Sarah, Kathleen and Daniel. During his tenure at Red Lodge he met Al Rolston who encouraged him to get a real estate license which he completed in 2003.
Al’s wife Anita passed away from cancer in 2008 and he sold the lodge in 2009. Currently, Al and his second wife Laura with their son Mathis and loyal farmhand Dale are farming together at their Beef Cattle farm at Hilly Grove south of Manitowaning. Al brings a wealth of farming, hospitality, renovation and
building experience to the table. If you’re ready buy or sell a farm or business, make use of Al’s expertise in these specialized real estate fields.

Living, working and playing in the Manitoulin area with family and friends is what life is all about for Al. His family ties to the island
date back to the late 1800’s in the Spring Bay area and since 1905 in the Lee Valley area on the North Shore. Al has worked on Manitoulin
since 1995 where he and his wife Jocelyne raised their 3 children. Al and his family often meet up at «the cabin» which they built together on Maple Lake situated on the LaCloche Mountain range. Admittedly a workaholic, Al is always working on something. He recently went a step above the rest and obtained his full real estate
brokers license. This time of year he’s busy getting the sugar bush ready for another season of maple syrup. Al enjoys running marathons and hopes to hopes to one day climb Mount Kilimanjaro. He believes that the most important things in life are family and friends and is tickled pink about having his first grand child, a girl, in May. Al has decades of experience managing a thriving retail enterprise on Manitoulin and brings a high level of organization and work ethic to the team at J.A. Rolston Ltd. Brokerage.

Famous for her Christmas cookie trays, and slightly off beat personality, Jennifer Hooper is equally known for her intense work ethic. Holding down a full time job outside of real estate doesn’t keep her from doing her absolute best to meet her clients’ needs. A single mother of three incredible kids, Jennifer is always on the go. From repairs and home decorating projects on her century home in Manitowaning, to walking her beloved chocolate lab “Poppy” on side roads, there is rarely an idle moment for Jen. Giving back to her home community as well as her work community is very important to Jennifer, who firmly believes in staying true to her values of honesty, and integrity. Her favourite thing about real estate is that “click” when a buyer client walks into a home, and it’s THE ONE. Jennifer approaches real estate with a true appreciation for not just her clients, but the life changes they are making; sometimes happy, sometimes sad. In acknowledgment and with highest respect to the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi people, Jennifer will always be grateful for the opportunity to work and live on this beautiful Island.

Born and raised in Collingwood, Melissa Nicholson moved to this beautiful island in 2005 after falling in love with a “Haweater”. Five years ago Melissa dove into the exciting world of real estate and has been a full time licensed agent at Rolston’s for the past 3 years. Melissa resides in Little Current with her husband of 12 years and their 4 children. Although she resides in Little Current, she prides herself on tracking, studying and keeping her finger on the pulse of the ever changing real estate market “island-wide”. When she is not busy making home dreams a reality for her clients she enjoys traveling, reading and projects around the house. Faith, family, health and friends are a top priority in her life and she strives for a healthy balance of each. Her passion for real estate is evident in the way in which she makes herself readily available to her clients and listens to their needs and goals. Whether you are ready to purchase, sell or simply have questions about your property, Melissa is happy to guide you through each step personally. Her service extends beyond the closing date as she enjoys staying in touch with her clients and being a helpful resource for all their future needs. Honest and trustworthy, “buy or sell…just call Mel!”

Rob Norris came to Manitoulin for a summer and, 26 years later, is still enjoying the adventure of a lifetime. You may recognize Rob from the Anchor Inn where he worked (and owned) for over two decades with his friends and partners Bruce & Kelly O’Hare. As a result of his experience in the hospitality industry, Rob knows how to serve people, listen to their needs and understand them. These skills lead him to become a licensed real estate agent in March of 2019. Never one to stay idle long, Rob only took a year off between the sale of the Anchor and hitting the real estate streets. During that year he built his dream home on the North Channel with his lifelong love, Suzanne. Suzanne and Rob met in their teens and have built a life together enjoying all that this beautiful Island has to offer whether it is sailing, snowshoeing or simply taking in the spectacular vistas. Much like the attention to detail Rob put into designing and building his dream home, he handles every real estate client with the same focus and care. Rob brings a wealth of retail experience, first hand knowledge of the housing industry and exceptional people skills to the Rolston team.

Known to family and friends as Steve or Stevie, Stephen Rolston has been behind the helm of J.A. Rolston Ltd. since 2001. Born in North York he later attended Manitoulin Secondary School, Rosseau Lake College and graduated from Western University. Steve was pulled away from the island on many occasions but has always called Manitoulin home. Steve brings 34 years of real estate experience with him and was a member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada for close to a decade. He is a licensed drone operator and knows the island better than most people. Whether it is by car, boat, snowmobile, personal watercraft or ATV, he is an expert at accessing remote sites and has the right equipment in the Rolston fleet to do so. Steve is a proud father who raised his two children on the island. When Steve isn’t managing the busiest real estate brokerage on the island, he is a true explorer. A real life “Where’s Waldo?” Steve can be spotted anywhere from Casson Peak to the other side of the world with his partner Meredith by his side.