-  Age  53 (I prefer to call it “forty-thirteen”. )

-  Happily married (27 years) father of six, ages 26 down to 16….and NOW grandfather of one (as of 5/08/08)

-  In my fifteenth year as a realtor and earned my brokers license in 2006.

-  Founded Real Living Home Team in November, 2006.

-  Only Real Living Broker in Ohio chosen to the prestigious Ambassadors Circle (one broker from each state)

-  Continually keeping up on technology, rules and laws, marketing ideas through continuing education and     networking with successful Realtors nationwide.

-  2003 Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI); Commercial Specialist Designation ‘05

-  31 Total years experience in sales & marketing & extensive internet experience.

-  Million Dollar seller year after year.

-  Inducted in Re/MAX Hall of Fame February 2007, prior to purchasing Real Living franchise rights.

-  Years of involvement in local community & schools: Past board member of Red Cross; Past Board member, Area Development Foundation. Local School Funding Committees; Chamber of Commerce; Rotary, Jaycees;

 Mount Vernon High School Class of ‘74 Reunion Organizer every five years.

-  Former owner & V.P. Marketing, Mount Vernon News, local daily newspaper.(1980-1991)

-  Former regional marketing director, Stroh Brewing Company (1978-1980)

-  Extensive background in marketing, advertising & graphics & communication.

-  Vast Experience in Photography. I take great pride in the quality of our home photos & virtual tours on line.

-  Surveying & drafting experience, Tracy & Mills Surveyors, (comes in handy in this business!)

-  Mount Vernon H.S. Class President 3 years.

-  Ohio University President of Class of ’77; commencement speaker.

-  Active in youth sports, school activities in the area, years of coaching, but now just sponsoring.

-  Interests & Hobbies: Following the lives of our six children; remodeling & landscaping our home, politics, area high school basketball, and following career of daughter who’s starting point guard on Ohio Northern Women’s Basketball team. Saving of, and restoration of old historic homes is a passion of my wife and myself. Also, I enjoy my real estate profession so much, it is a 24/365 interest of mine…I LOVE MY CAREER!

-  Honest & well respected in the community…Lifelong resident that cares about the area…and my clients. I’m in it for “the long haul”.

My honest, no-hassle LISTING GUARANTEE:

Regardless of the length of a listing contract, if at any time you change your mind, for whatever reason, you can void the listing immediately, no questions asked. You’re the boss. This is not just a promise...it's in writing, right on the listing agreement.

   I am Fourth Generation in this community & will always act with the highest credibility, as I plan to remain an active member of this community. I am not afraid to look my past clients straight in the eye. I receive referrals and praise from clients regularly. I take this business seriously and am a hard-working, ethical, Christian & live by the Golden Rule.

Trivial Stuff...

- Favorite Sports Teams: Ohio State Football, Reds, Bengals(and now Ohio Northern Women's Basketball, as daughter, Emily is point guard on the team)

- Favorite Music: Mostly 70's Rock/Popular; such as Bob Seger, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Eagles & Doobie Bros....Also have been known to sneak a little modern country into the mix lately, and of course, for those of us who grew up around here, I'M A RAVING McGUFFEY LANE FAN!... (Can be seen singing in the car.)

- Favorite Car: 60's & 70's Convertible VW Bugs & 69 Camaro.

- Favorite Food: Pork Chops on the Grill, lasagna

- Favorite Pizza: Donatos Founders Pizza

- Favorite Soft Drink: Diet Pepsi MAX

 - Favorite Desert: Chocolate Cream Pie

- Political Leaning: Actively Conservative (but have never let it interfere w/business)

- Regularly attend church every week

- Favorite Place to Golf: Hilton Head, SC. with my old frat brothers.

-Member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Still keep in touch with the old guys (and they seem to get older every year at Homecoming...glad I don't).