Eastern Carolinas Commercial Real Estate recently promoted Julie Stephenson to a broker position.
 
Stephenson, who previously worked for the firm as office manager, received her real estate broker license in December and started as a broker in January, according to a news release.
 
She has been with the firm for two years, working toward the goal of becoming a broker.
 
Eastern Carolinas Commercial Real Estate also hired Britney Yurchek (left) as office manager and brokers assistant.