About Me
Washington State University (WSU) Graduate.. Go Cougs! During high school and college I installed carpet, vinyl, & tile to pay for college. Being around interior decorators, artists, married to a classy lady for 32+ years and real estate since 1996 has given me a knack to help people stage their homes.
I graduated with a Business Administration Degree in Marketing then joined Eveready/Energizer Battery Company for a 17 year career. I was promoted to various district sales management and division management positions in the Bay Area, Chicago/Midwest, and Northwest. I managed a very successful team of 19 sales people. After leaving Eveready, I joined Kelly Services as their District Sales Manager, managing 12 salespeople. In 1995 I decided to apply my experience in sales to real estate since I had been successful buying and selling homes during job transfers. For 12 years I worked for Prudential Northwest Properties (formerly Stan Wiley Real Estate) as multi-million dollar performer. I moved to Keller Williams, March 2007 to build on what I learned and achieve higher levels of service and success for my customers. I am a full time real estate professional.
Past Real Estate Awards & Courses Completed
Leading Edge Society, Multi-Million Dollar Producer, Top 5% In The Nation, Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI Designation), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE Designation), Real Estate Law, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, & Accredited Buyer Representative courses.
Go with a Pro for the important moves in your life..My multi-million dollar experience is on YOUR side. I am my client's staunch advocate and experienced negotiator to help them achieve the best price in today's shifting market.
Volunteer - Assisted Living Center
I began volunteering at assisted living centers spending time with people in their twilight years. Through weekly Bible prayer fellowships people are reminded of the purpose for living, and about a hope that will never disappoint them. One lady, 104 years young, passed away in 2008. Everyone in the home called her grandma. She shined a light in, what is for many, a dark time. Her prayers were always for others rather than herself. I once asked the residents if they would like a break for the summer but they said they were not going anywhere so I decided to never stop visiting. I have been volunteering at this for about 18 years. I pray others will remember and learn from their grand folks because they need their involvement to make every moment worth living.
I attend a local church in Brush Prairie.
Picture of my wife Karen and I. We have been married 32 years.
Lord willing another 32 more to go!
Fort Vancouver U.S. Sail and Power Squadron
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) represent more than 60,000 individual members joined together in over 450 squadrons with a common objective of good fellowship, service to the community, and the advancement of safe and fun boating. I teach the Piloting Class for the Squadron. Anyone interested in boating on the Columbia River, Washington/Oregon coast, or islands of the Inside Passage should take the boat piloting classes for safety sake. The U.S Power Squadron offers free vessel safety inspections, a good thing to do before the start of every boating season. To arrange a safety inspection or see the course catalog go to the Fort Vancouver Squadron web site or call and I will introduce you to some very nice people.
