About Me
My Professional Approach
I believe very strongly that my role is that of an agent to my client's needs, and treat their needs as first and foremost in the process. I know this seems like a subtle point, but a very important one I feel. I am direct, honest, hard-working, and professional in every relationship, working always toward the best possible outcome.
I always try to remain open to unusual opportunities, and try to turn the canvas squarely on its side, looking at each real estate situation as a unique blend. This creative approach sometimes reveals unique opportunities.
I am extremely laid back, country-style, and yet very professional. I believe I am helping to set professional standards in this industry - just as I did in my previous career in technology.
I try to have fun in what I do - at all times, in all pursuits; my clients tell me that I help make the process fun and enjoyable for them too.
I have been a partial member of the wonderful Mendocino Community since 1999, full time since 2003, and am positively proud to call this area my home.
Professional Endeavors
I come from the High-Tech industry and am a founder of Worldmind, a creative digital media agency for developing and publishing CD-ROM content, interactive web sites, interactive advertising and custom software solutions. This experience is critical for understanding and leveraging techniques with the primary means of shopping for real estate today - the Internet. Even though many agents use the web, most don't really understand how to best leverage it to market or find your property. Let my expertise work to your advantage.
With an impressive portfolio, I created pioneering and award-winning work for a large list of Fortune 500, mid-size, and small business clients. Perhaps the biggest feather in our cap is when a large San Francisco-based brokerage attracted 2 billion dollars in newly earned assets in approximately 3 months, attributing the success to Worldmind-designed software. Click here for a partial list of clients. I only rarely pursue this line of work these days - it has to be a really special project, but I present it only to demonstrate the level of professionalism I am used to operating with.
Personal Pursuits
President and active firefighter for the Local Volunteer Fire Department, in Albion - Little River, and Public Information Officer for same. This is how I give back to my community.
President, Mendocino Coast KOI and Water Garden Society.
Active writer of fiction and children's books.
Voracious reader, with a recent penchant for mountaineering stories.
Passionate, "over-the-moon" gardener (a New Zealand expression). I've only discovered the joys of gardening about five or so years ago, and I simply love it.
Speak German and am toying with the idea of learning Italian - I bought some tapes anyway.
Love to travel, cook, and I want to learn how to play the banjo.
