Foster-Healey Leominster Office

50 Central Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Email Website Phone: 978-537-8301 Direct Phone: 978-345-6511 Fax: 978-537-2386

About Ernest

Bio

Ernest Vandergriff, also known as “Van”, retired from the Massachusetts Department of Correction after a 28 year career. Having begun as a Correction Officer, Van rose through the ranks eventually retiring as the agency Chief of Staff. Van brings in excess of 25 years of supervisory and managerial experience to his current career in real estate.

A four year veteran of the United States Army, Van served with the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade in Vietnam as well as with the 10th Special Forces Group at the former Fort Devens Army Base. Van has lived in the Fitchburg/Leominster community for the past 40 years along with his wife Jacqueline who recently retired from the Montachusett Home Care Corporation as a Licensed Social Worker.

Van is an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and also enjoys golf, fishing and reading.

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Education

Associate of Science degree in Law Enforcement - Mount Wachusett Community College

Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice - Westfield State University

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Awards

2006-2015 - Top Producer Award

2008 - Nominated for the Fitchburg "Community Hero Award" for public service

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Designations

GRI, CBR, e-PRO

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Experience

12+ Years with Foster-Healey Real Estate

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Areas of Specialization

Buyers and Sellers agent for Residential Properties

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Service Areas

All of North Central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire