I have been a Real Estate Broker with Windermere Real Estate since 2005 - helping sellers and buyers sell and purchase homes in our lovely Kitsap County. My strengths in real estate are: knowing my County, listening to buyers' & sellers' needs, helping Military Families Relocate/Buy and Sell, negotiating pricing & terms, marketing my listings, being there for my buyers/sellers and doing a great job of representing my properties. Lived in Kitsap County since 1988 (in the same home!) and have been visiting our County since 1977. My husband was born and raised here and is a Navy Dept. of Defense retiree! His family goes back to 1925 in the waterfront community of Indianola! I was raised in a Military Family - until my father retired. From 1991 – 2008 I created, owned & operated the 1st mobile Espresso Bar catering to all the large events in Kitsap and some neighboring counties. I employed upwards to 5 employees & owned 2 espresso bars. I feel I am responsible for introducing Espresso beverages to Kitsap County!! I sold my business in 2008 and it is still doing well with its new owner! I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Washington in Fisheries (1981). I was employed as a Fisheries Foreign Observer on a Polish fishing vessel, was an Aquarium Manager & a Research Biologist on Mollusk and Sockeye Salmon field projects for the University of Washington. I raised 2 children through the public school system. Both of my children are grown and have wonderful careers. I believe in our Public Schools and feel children can get great educations as long their parents are involved! I love the outdoors and all our beautiful County has to offer! On my free time: you will find me - boating, biking, gardening, walking my dog, beachcombing, kayaking, taking photos, baking (I am a pretty good pie maker), organizing/serving dinners for families in need and volunteering in my town of Indianola! See you on Beach!