Born in Detroit, I moved to Northern Michigan at the age of 11. After completing school in Gaylord, I attended and graduated from Albion College. I spent 3 years living in Leelanau County and I currently live in Elk Rapids, where I have been for 25 years. I am a part of Northern Michigan and it is a part of me. I am blessed to enjoy the outdoors, especially the forest and the bay. After 17 years as a Financial Advisor, I became a licensed real estate agent and I am proud to be a Realtor. I am passionate about serving my clients, helping them meet their needs and wants, and guiding them on the journey to owning a home, or selling one. Always trying to do things differently, I find creating relationships first, best serves my clients. Honesty is the foundation that mutual trust is built upon, and I am a straight shooter. I like to say I keep the real in real estate. My focus is the Grand Traverse Bay area, its surrounding counties and lakes. Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, Acme, Williamsburg, Elk Rapids, Alden to Buckley...I have sold homes in all these areas and more. This is my home and I proudly help those in this community, professionally and personally, as well as those looking to become part of Northern Michigan. REALTOR(R) certification Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)