Peggy Murdock Ferris is a sixth generation Washingtonian. She graduated from The Madeira School and The Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She also holds a Masters Degree from Trinity College. Before beginning her career in real estate, Peggy taught art and photography in both the Montgomery County and the District of Columbia public schools. In addition to her real estate career Peggy founded a nonprofit called Sustainable Environments for Health and Shelter. She has two daughters: Margaret studying for her MD/PHD at the University of Illinois and Marianna recently married and singing jazz in addition to teaching in San Francisco.

Molly Peter grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut. She earned her B.A. at Sarah Lawrence College where she was a Rockefeller Fellow in Women’s History. Molly moved to Washington to change the world! After successfully doing so while working for the Federal Government, she was invited to become the first Washington editor of Glamour Magazine. Later, Molly went on to produce the Washington-based Charlie Rose television program. Molly is married to Jeffrey Jay, a psychotherapist, with whom she has four children. They happily live in the Glen Echo area of Maryland.

Judith W. Levin, a fourth generation Marylander, holds a B.A. from Simmons College. She has held a real estate license since 1968 and is a past member of the Board of the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors. From 1972-1983 Judith held executive positions in the Women’s National Democratic Club culminating in a two year term as president. While in office, she conducted speaking and lobbying efforts, and managed a three-million dollar budget. Judith is married to Robert N. Levin, a lawyer specializing in litigation and real estate. They have two grown children. Judi and Bob live in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Each partner has also achieved entrepreneurial success prior to her real estate career. Peggy established a gift delivery business specializing in champagne and hors d’oeuvres, beautifully packaged and hand delivered. Molly opened a David’s Cookie franchise in the metropolitan area and watched it grow to five stores. At the height of her success she sold the stores to a competing company. Judith’s self-described mini-careers include stints as a retail buyer for Filene’s Department store in Boston, teacher of silk screen techniques at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Director of Development at the Holton-Arms School, consultant in publications, and partner in a development consulting firm.

Originally from South Florida, Jami Rankin has made Washington her home since 1992. She is a graduate of Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gettysburg College. Jami began her career in real estate in 1992 as a sales assistant in a new homes development in Silver Spring, MD. In 1996, she joined Ferris • Peter • Levin as our personal assistant and in 2000 she became our associate partner and began selling homes to her own clients. In addition, Jami creates, produces and organizes all of our advertising and promotional materials. Licensed in DC, MD and VA, she also spends time assisting our clients and serving her own clientele. Jami lives in Cabin John, MD with her husband George and her daughter Bailey.

Ricardo Vasquez immigrated to the United States from Peru and has been with our team since 2000. He holds a degree from IPAE Business School in Business Administration and Marketing with a concentration in small business management. While earning his degree he worked as an administrator for a Country Club restaurant in Arequipa, Peru. Ricardo also served as Marketing Director for TM and SLS an office furniture company. With his extensive knowledge of computer programs, Ricardo uses his organizational skills to keep our office, case files and mailing lists in good order. Licensed in DC, MD and VA, Ricardo is developing innovative ways to track each transaction from ratification to settlement and ensure a smooth process for all of our Seller and Buyers. In addition, as a licensed agent and native Spanish-speaker, Ricardo supports the team by handling our Spanish clientele.