Welcome to my Website
As a Northern Michigan native who has lived & traveled around the world & U.S., I know we live in a glorious area and a privileged time. Now is one of the best times in the past 20 or more years to buy a home in this cherished area.
As a University of Michigan graduate, licensed Realtor, Certified Financing Specialist and Certified Property Management Specialist, working for one of the nations strongest real estate companies, I will bring all of the necessary tools to the table to make your dreams of home ownership in Northern Michigan a reality.
Whether you are looking to sell your current property or to purchase a new home, first home, vacation home or investment property, our team will provide you with unparalleled service for all of your real-estate needs.
Let me put our team to work for you.
Professional Background
- U.S. Navy, Nuclear Submarines, 6 years.
- University of Michigan graduate: Triple majors.
- Business owner: 10 years.
- Business Manager: 8 years
- Industrial production, regional and national sales manager: 8years
- Licensed Realtor, Certified Financing Specialist, Certified Property Management Specialist.
Experience and qualifications to get your job done.
Education
- Traverse City Senior High
- Naval Nuclear Power School
- University of Michigan
- Numerous Specialty Training Programs
Specialties
- North West Michigan
- Financing Specialist
- Property Management Specialist
Personal Background
Born & raised in Traverse City, Michigan until age 13, my fathers government employment had us move every six months for five years. Through my teenage years I lived in seven cities and attended six high schools.
Six years on U.S. Navy Submarines took me more than twice around the globe and I lived in Florida, Hawaii, Connecticut, Illinois and Virginia. Four years at University of Michigan with majors in Political Science, History and Sociology followed.
After U of M, I lived in Frankfort Michigan and owned a distribution business serving West Michigan for eight years. Union strikes & corporate decisions made my business disappear, I moved to Birmingham Alabama to make 800 tons of liquid Oxygen a day. Eventually I switched from the production side to sales of industrial & medical gases & returned to Michigan, serving the Lansing and Jackson markets.
In 1998, I became the national sales manager for a cryogenic service company based in Florida and concurrently owned homes in both Grand Ledge, MI. and Sarasota, FL.
After 09/11 I was recruited to manage a gas company in Charlevoix & returned home to be closer to my son & family. That company was sold & dissolved last year.
Personal Interests
My time with my teenage son is one of my driving priorities at this stage in my life. As an accomplished musician, SCUBA diver and soon-to-be Eagle Scout, he is becoming a consistent source of pride & joy. We share a bond of respect and communication that brings a smile to me every time I reflect on it.
My other interests (some of which he shares and others he doesn't) include passions for: Morel mushrooms, fishing, boating, SCUBA and Petoskey Stones.
You could say all things Northern Michigan, including it's history, geography and best kept secrets...Let me share them with you.