Biography

I have been a real estate agent since 1989, working part time in the evenings and weekends.  I was a region training manager for a large food company for over 30 years.  My broker/partner has been in the business in the East Bay Area since 1978 specializing in residential and foreclosure sales.

I moved to Oakley in 2000 and commuted to my corporate job for 5 years.  I got tired of commuting, tired of the big company life.  I quit my corporate job and started full time real estate in 2005.  I opened my office in Bethel Island in 2006.   My business specializes in REO - bank owned sales, working in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties with some listings in Solano County.  I now work where I live, doing a job I love and, best of all - no commute!  

My partner and I have 3 daughters and 7 grandkids.  All three girls worked in real estate with us for a while - then moved on to develop their own careers. One is now in Mortgage Banking. One founded her own Company working with model homes. The third trained and worked as a Paramedic for over 10 years but has recently started working with us again!  Grandchildren from 7 to 21 keep us busy and provide plenty of entertainment.  It's great watching them grow up!

I became active in the Bethel Island Lions Club and Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce because I wanted to become involved with my community.  I have served as President for the Lions Club and am Vice President of the Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce for 2009. I am also a member of the San Joaquin Yacht Club which raises money for Meals on Wheels through community involved events. No, I don't own a 'yacht', but I value all time spent on the water and in water-related activities.

I am a REALTOR which means I belong to my local real estate board - DAR - Delta Association of Realtors, CAR - California Association of Realtors and NAR - National Association of Realtors.  I am currently working on earning three additional designations in real estate.  GRI is a Graduate of REALTOR Institute which is intensive training in real estate fundamentals.  CRS is Certified Residential Specialist - an even more extensive, more comprehensive series of courses.  E-Pro is a designation that certifies me as an Internet Professional.  These courses develop my skills as a real estate professional and insure my Sellers that I'm not just 'another agent' - I'm serious about the business.  

Being considered a professional is important to me.  Being a REALTOR is my life's work and I take pride in doing it well.

Real Estate commitments:

When you are buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. My commitment as your local REALTOR is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why my goal is to keep you informed on trends in the marketplace using the latest statistics in your local area. With property values continuing to rise, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of the communities, my objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.

Thank you for visiting my website - please consider it as your online source for local real estate information, and return often for the latest property listing updates.