My Biography

As a second generation Broker, I know what professional service is all about.  Thank you in advance for considering utilizing me as your Galena real estate specialist.   

 Credentials

• 2008-2009 President - Realtor Asssociation of Northwestern Illinois
• 2004 Rising Star Award Winner - Presented for great initiative in real estate industry and substantial sales in 1st year
• University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A. with Academic Distinction
• National Inductee - Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Goldenkey International Honour Society,National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Multi-Million Dollar Producer
• Lifelong resident of Galena / Galena Territory
• Second-generation Broker
• Committed to providing professionalism and exceptional service in all aspects of the agent/client relationship
• Motivated - willing to do the very best I can to make the selling and/or buying experience stress free
• Technologically proficient - dedicated to using the latest tools available to assist sellers and buyers

 Areas of Expertise

• Galena, Illinois
• The Galena Territory
• Jo Daviess County

Specialty Markets

• Vacation/Second Homes/Resort
• Luxury Properties
• Historic
• First Time Buyers
• Farm & Ranch
• New Homes
• Lot/Land
• Recreational
• Relocation
• Retirement

Personal

• I enjoy many different things, nothing more than spending time with my lovely fiance', Anne.  I actually met her as a result of my first real estate sale, and am thankful every day that I mustered up enough courage as a young and intimated salesperson to step out of our office door to talk to her and her family about Galena real estate (thanks for pushing me out the door, Dad).  I'm thankful to say that not only did I sell my first house, but also ended up with a great new family.   
• I grew up in Galena, and have long family ties to the area.  My father, Terry, has actually been working in real estate locally for over 30 years, and was certainly one of the motivating reasons for me to join the family business.  I enjoy being able to devote my time to a profession I've grown to love, and to share that experience with my father is something that has been absolutely incredible. 
• I love playing and watching just about all types of sports, am a die-hard Wisconsin Badgers fan, and take every chance I can to visit my alma mater to take in a basketball or football game.  I haven't missed a Badgers home basketball game in over two years, and have attended almost every game since my graduation in 2003.  Go Badgers!