Clarke Stone joined J. Rockcliff Realtors as a Broker/Associate in 1997, representing buyers and sellers in the Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk and San Ramon area. This is Clarke’s second successful career, and he’s proud of the relationships he’s developed with more than 300 clients. He’s received numerous awards and production honors, including membership in the J. Rockcliff Presidents Club, comprise
d of the top 5 percent of the company’s top-producing agents.
“My previous business and retail experience has been excellent preparation for a career in real estate. My passion was a fanatical devotion to serving the customer, helping meet their merchandise needs in a friendly, service-oriented environment. These days, my clients know they have my full attention, that I’m a reliable, results driven real estate professional who will help them through every stage of the transaction.”
A long career in retail
Clarke spent 20 years with Macys California, ultimately becoming the Director of all Macy California stores and a member of the Board of Directors. Recruited to become the President of Roos Brothers, an upscale specialty clothing store, he worked with venture capital-funded retail and consumer products companies for the next 16 years, where he refined his creative problem-solving skills. Many of the companies were startups, and it was Clarke’s job to reorganize struggling young businesses to help them find markets for their products. Clarke received both his BA in Business and MBA from UC Berkeley and spent six years in the Army Reserves. In early 1997 Clarke retired, looking forward to a life of travel, golf, tennis and leisure. Seven months and he’d had enough. After 36 years in the business world, he missed the challenges of solving problems, building a business and interacting with people. He’d always been interested in the real estate industry, so this seemed like the right fit at the right time. A lifelong resident of Contra Costa County translates to an understanding of the culture
Clarke has lived in Danville for more than 31 years. His deep knowledge of the area’s neighborhoods, culture and communities has been invaluable as he helps his clients buy and sell their homes. Clarke and his wife Carol have two children and four grandchildren.
