Growing up in the Belfast Community of Russell County, Virginia, Ramona Simmons has deep roots in Southwest Virginia and a lifelong commitment to the communities she serves. A 1979 graduate of Lebanon High School, she went on to earn an Associate Degree in Accounting from Southwest Virginia Community College in 1981.

Before entering real estate, Ramona built valuable experience in the banking industry and managed the bookkeeping for her husband's construction business. In November 2001, she began her real estate career with Fortune Realty, laying the foundation for what would become more than two decades of dedicated service to buyers and sellers throughout the region.

Committed to expanding her expertise, Ramona began training as an appraisal trainee under Edward Richardson in 2004. She earned her Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser designation in 2006 and became a Certified Residential Appraiser in 2008. In 2013, she obtained her broker's license and became the Broker/Owner of Fortune Realty of Richlands. After a successful appraisal career, Ramona retired from appraisal work in 2023 to focus her full attention on real estate brokerage and spending more time with her family.

With over 25 years of experience, Ramona specializes in residential, commercial, and vacant land sales and listings as well as property management.   Her extensive market knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to client service have made her a trusted resource throughout Southwest Virginia.

Ramona and her husband, David Simmons, live and work on their family farm in the Paintlick Community of Tazewell County, where they are beef cattle producers. They are proud parents of three grown daughters. A member of Claypool Hill Bible Church, Ramona remains actively involved in her church and community, bringing the same integrity, commitment, and personal attention to her clients that she demonstrates in every aspect of her life.