A native Californian I was born in San Francisco and lived in the bay Area until I transplanted to Sacramento in 1989, then in 1996 I moved to Elk Grove where I presently live. Although I am new to Lyon Real Estate, I have been in the real estate business since the year 2000, many of those years as an investor. I am so fortunate to be part of the Lyon family, which in turn assures that your experience with buying or selling is a positive one. Our teams Transaction Coordinator, Kele Barrigan, who proficiently prepares all the documentation in a timely order. Courtney Ellison, our office Mentor and resource for making sure all contracts are double checked for accuracy. Our manager, Cathy Harry,our "trouble shooter" and go to person with over thirty years of experience. And of course the rest of the Lyon Team that works behind the scenes to make sure customer service and your satisfaction is our first priority.
It seems like a life time ago that I became a Custom Cabinet Maker and Master Woodworker, as well as a Journeymen Painter. As a real estate investor I was able to take my cabinet making skills, carpentry and painting skills and put them to good use. I also have experience in the corporate world, mainly in the healthcare field where customer service was one of my many duties in making sure our patients received the best care possible. Putting all my skills together made perfect sense in becoming a Lyon Real Estate Agent.
Outside of work, I am lucky enough to have been found by my better half, the best wife and companion ever. We have two bright, beautiful, intelligent, and athletic daughters. Both girls play competitive softball at the highest levels. Sierra plays for a Division II college here in California, and my little one, Mia, plays for one of the top level competitive organization in all of California. Softball is life for the entire family as everyday is filled with practices, lessons, and the dedication it takes to compete at the level they do; it truly is a family affair.
What does the family like to do for fun besides softball? We love camping and boating, cooking great dinners and watching the Giants on TV. Personally, I love fly fishing, that is my passion although with softball those fishing days are limited. My goal is to fly fish in as many places as I can, I do have a bucket list of places I would like to go to, but for my next big adventure I would like to go fishing in Cuba. I also am an avid snow skier. In my younger days I would buy a ski pass at Squaw Valley with a group of friends and rent a cabin for the whole season and ski as much as possible. Another of my passions is woodworking; I don't have the time to build cabinetry for an entire home as I once did, but I do have a small shop in my garage where I can make pieces of fine furniture and smaller renovation projects I find at our home.
01 Dec 2020
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways...
01 Nov 2020
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01 Oct 2020
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01 Sep 2020
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01 Aug 2020
In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are...
01 Jul 2020
Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value...
31 May 2020
Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April,...
01 May 2020
These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical...
26 Mar 2020
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help...
01 Mar 2020
Whether you’re planning a simple refresh or a full-scale renovation, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make tasteful updates can generate increased buyer interest and, in...