Never let go of your dreams.

Tenacity and dedication are important qualities in a real estate agent and if there's one lesson I learned from living in Alaska, it's "never let go." Those words became my mantra each time I mushed behind a dog sled and they certainly came in handy the exciting day I reeled in a 75lb. halibut. And now, those lessons continue to guide me in my career as an Arizona real estate professional.

After spending nearly 20 years in Alaska and another 20 plus years in Arizona, I'm comfortable working with extremes and I've discovered a clear, 20/20 perspective on how important it is to never let go of your dreams.

Committed to community involvement - over the past 30 years, I've been deeply committed to giving back to my community, whether by working on boards or committees, serving as a mentor to young people in numerous trade and community organizations. Together we can make our community even better. As your real estate broker, I pledge to contribute a percentage of any commissions earned to charitable causes that benefit our community.

When you are searching for the right property in Arizona's thriving and dynamic real estate market, you need an experienced broker who will look out for your best interest. Having lived in both Greater Phoenix and Tucson for many years, I can guide you toward the real estate investment that meets your exact needs. As your broker, I would never settle for anything less.

Resume

1974 - First licensed as Real Estate Sales in Tucson, Arizona working as an assistant to the broker and in property management.
1976 - Career in Title Insurance and Escrow Closing began.
1981 - Relocated to Anchorage, Alaska and opened Title and Escrow satellite offices in rural communities.
1985 - Worked in marketing and sales within the Title and Escrow industry.
1997 - Obtained Real Estate license in the State of Alaska. Began working in corporate, small business and community banking.
2000 - Relocated to Phoenix, Arizona and obtained Real Estate license in the State of Arizona.  Began working in nonprofit industry, leadership roles in management, marketing and fund development to today.
2003 - Licensed as a broker in the State of Arizona.  Established AK2AZ Properties, LLC in both Arizona and Alaska.

Real Estate Designations and Continuing Education:
GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute
ABR®, Accredited Buyer's Representative
SRS, Sellers Representative Specialist
e-PRO®, Internet Professional
SFR, Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource
CSSN, Certified Short Sale Negotiator
AHWD, At Home With Diversity®
CNE, Certified Negotiation Expert

Bachelor of Business Administration-Major, Real Estate
University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

Non Profit Management Institute, Program Certificate
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ

Affiliations and Achievements:
Alaska Mortgage Bankers Association-Outstanding Service Award
Anchorage Board of Realtors-Affiliate of the Year Award
Anchorage Mid-Town Rotary-Rotary International Foundation, Paul Harris Fellow Award
Board of Realtors-Arizona and National
Building Industry Association of Anchorage-Distinguished Service Award
Multiple Listing Service-Greater Phoenix and Tucson
Providence Hospital Foundation-Community Volunteer of the Year Award and Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Achiever