About Us

About Our Hattiesburg Apartment Homes


For decades, the team from SVN | Southgate Realty has been providing outstanding living spaces and services throughout the Hattiesburg community, specializing in apartment community management, and commercial and corporate housing. Founded by Eugene Carothers, we have over 40 years of experience in delivering the most comprehensive property management services available in the area. 


We care about all of our tenants, which means that maintenance and management are extremely important to us. Whether it be apartment homes or commercial real estate, our staff does everything within our power to make your time with us comfortable. It is this commitment to customer service that has helped us grow since 1980 into one of the most reputable property management companies in the area today.


When it comes to our apartment homes, we want to make everything as easy as possible for all of our property managers and tenants, which is why our online portal is set up to enable everything from payments to maintenance requests. 


At SVN | Southgate Realty, our communities offer a range of services and amenities, including: 


Hands-On Care & Maintenance: Your duplex, apartment, or townhome will look and feel like home with our round-the-clock emergency maintenance services and breathtaking landscaping. Whenever there is an issue, you can rest assured our team will be there, in-person, to ensure you receive the attention you deserve. 


Extras & Amenities: We pride ourselves with offering a little something for everyone. That’s why our residential and commercial properties have all the bells and whistles. For apartment owners and residents, you will find everything from today’s most modern playgrounds to pristine pools and hot tubs, all sparkling clean ready for you to dive in. Many of our residential properties are also pet-friendly, so it is no problem having your four-legged friend around. 


Convenient Locations: At SVN | Southgate Realty, we want to give you the best Hattiesburg, or “Hub City,” has to offer. All of our complexes are conveniently located near commercial shopping districts and in locales where it is easy to get from point A to point B. 


Our Accredited Management Team: As Hattiesburg’s most accredited management team, we offer a level of service you simply can’t find anywhere else. Our residents expect the best and we are equipped to give it to them. If you want to find your dream location and be treated with the utmost care and respect, let us show you the SVN | Southgate Realty difference. 

Contact us today to learn more about our pristine communities!


Do you want to see our property management skills at work firsthand? Well, we would love to show you around some of Hattiesburg’s premium locations. If you want to take a tour of our communities or have any questions about our services, our staff is always available to take your call. Get in touch today by calling (601) 264-4626 or contact us online. 


We also offer corporate and temporary housing solutions, so contact us today to learn more!


Our Team

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Eugene Carothers, CCIM®

Managing Broker / Owner | 601-264-4622 ext. 204 | Contact

Eugene (Gene) Carothers is a clear leader in both the Hattiesburg and Mississippi Multifamily industries. With nearly 40 years experience working with multifamily properties and as the founder of SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC., Gene has proven himself as both an advocate for investors as well as the people who call SVN | Southgate properties home.

His intense focus on making SVN | Southgate Hattiesburg’s premier rental property company has led to the growth and success of 20 beautiful communities and the blossoming careers of 25 dedicated employees.

The Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation is reserved for the best and brightest minds of the commercial investment industry. In 1999 Gene earned this designation and has continued to foster a culture of education and professional advancement throughout his team and company. Now, SVN | Southgate carries the designation of the most accredited property management company in Hattiesburg, MS.

Mr. Carothers knows that for Southgate to continue to grow and succeed, the entire multifamily industry must do the same. He proves his dedication to constant advancement and industry growth through his ongoing membership in the Hattiesburg Area Board of Realtors, the Commercial Division of the Mississippi Association of Realtors, the Hattiesburg Apartment Association, and the Greater Hattiesburg Area Development Partnership.

Eugene is married to Frances Byrd Carothers and they have three sons – Bob, Chuck, and Chamberlan. They are active members in the Main Street United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg.
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Chamberlan Carothers, CCIM®, CPM®

Asset Manager / Owner| 601-264-4622 ext. 205 | Contact

Chamberlan Carothers is a bright and passionate authority in the investment brokerage, property management, and new property development portfolio of SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC. Together with his team, he manages over 1,200 apartment homes in 20 apartment communities, and just under 1,000,000 square feet of commercial space. Under his enthusiastic leadership SVN | Southgate opened and oversaw the lease up at The Lakes at Turtle Creek, Mississippi’s most awarded apartment community.

As a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Property Manager (CPM), Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) and Registered in Apartment Management (RAM), Chamberlan is an influential and informative leader in the multifamily industry. Peers from all over Mississippi look to Chamberlan for his knowledge and ability to excel in the industry. He served as the Mississippi Multifamily Council (MMC) State President in 2009 and remains a member of the executive board today.

Hard work and dedication to his craft have lead him to serve on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Associations of Mississippi (HBAM), the position of Treasurer of the Mississippi chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), former board member of Mississippi Apartment Association (MAA), former president and board member of Mississippi Multifamily Council (MMC), and current Property Management Chair for SVN. Chamberlan is a member of the Hattiesburg Area Development Partnership (ADP) where he served as an ADP Ambassador from 2005 to 2008.

Chamberlan is goal oriented, focused, professional, and personable; which makes him a trusted authority and advocate for the Mississippi multifamily industry. He is here for his company, community, investors, and you.
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Heather Dickerson, CLP®, ARM®

Director of Multifamily Properties | 601-264-4622 ext. 203 | Contact

Heather Dickerson started her management career in 2006 and has held various job titles while advancing with SVN |Southgate Realty, LLC. She held a managers position for over 9 years and has overseen over 400 furnished apartment homes in her time in property management.

One of the most rewarding programs that she has been involved in was becoming Regional Housing Coordinator of TCS Lodging, which focused on mobilized military, for four years. Dickerson was grateful to be able to use her knowledge and expertise to house our nation’s finest. Through her experience with the TCS Lodging, she was sought after to manage and help start up SVN| Southgate’s current corporate housing branch – Southgate Executive Lodging – which focuses on a broad spectrum of furnished corporate housing options.

Her consistent people and communications skills, along with her strong decision-making tactics and talent, lead her to be named Director of Multifamily Properties in 2014. Dickerson, an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), continues to oversee and ensure smooth sailing of owners, vendors, and staff to make sure everyone that is involved in SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC receives a great experience.
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Kayla Shelby

Assistant Director of Multifamily Operations and Court and Collections Specialist

Kayla joined SVN   Southgate Realty, LLC in 2015 as a Community Manager, where she successfully managed several communities over the span of 4 years until transitioning into supervisory role in our home office. Kayla is Assistant Director of Multifamily Operations and is our Court and Collections Specialist. 



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Callie Thompkins

Commercial Real Estate Bookkeeper

After moving to Hattiesburg in 2009, Thompkins joined the Southgate Realty, LLC team. Her hard work was immediately recognized by SVN | Southgate as she gained the lead role as Property Manager on the launching of Hattiesburg’s newest luxury apartment community; The Lakes at Turtle Creek. A year after joining SVN | Southgate Realty and becoming Property Manager on the new flagship property, Thompkins was honored with Property Manager of the Year in 2010. The Lakes at Turtle Creek has become one of the finest luxury apartment communities in Hattiesburg since the opening in 2009. The success that The Lakes has felt is due largely to the staff and maintenance that Thompkins managed for 5 years.

Callie Thompkins later transitioned into another vital role for SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC. She entered the other side of the industry as a Commercial Real Estate Bookkeeper. Thompkins will continue her legacy of hard work and talent in the realty estate business as she embarks on her new adventure at SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC.
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