I purchased my first slice of Island paradise in 2004 and have been an owner of both rental and residential property. After a variety of careers (musician, educator of gifted & talented students, librarian, technology specialist), I obtained my real estate license in 2013 and moved to SPI as a full-time resident. Professional Organizations/Service
• South Padre Island Board of Realtors – 2023 & 20
24 President
• SPI Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service - Past Committee Chair
• National Association of Realtors - member
• Texas Association of Realtors - member
• SPI Planning & Zoning Commission
Awards & Achievements
• 2022 Realtor of the Year - South Padre Island Board of Realtors
• appeared on HGTV’s “Island Life”
• appeared on HGTV’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt”
• three college degrees
• member of two high IQ societies, Mensa and Intertel
Designations & Certifications
• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
• Certified Probate Specialist (CPS)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Digital Marketing Social Media Certification (DMSM)
• Certified Real Estate Internet Marketing (ePRO)
• Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Home Finance Resource (HFR)
• Certified Luxury Home Specialist (LHC)
• Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
• Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
• Real Estate Investing Certificate (REI)
• Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)
• Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS)
• Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
My Beach Story
I grew up in the Pittsburgh area, and at the age of seven, visited the New Jersey beach for the first time. As I was listening to my parents make conversation with our waitress one morning at breakfast, it suddenly dawned on me that there are people who actually live in vacation towns; they never have to ‘go home.' From that point, it became my dream to someday live at the beach; to be one of the fortunate few who do not have to pack up and return home at the end of the week. Just as my dream finally came to fruition, I hope to make other's property ownership dreams come true. So give me a call – because you’ll never know how many friends you have until you own a home at the beach!