Welcome

I am a Broker Associate with HomeSmart Realty. In 2021, HomeSmart ranked in the top 10 most successful brokerages in the US, combining traditional real estate concepts with innovation and technology. Prior to my career in real estate, I served 31 years as a US Marshal in charge of protecting US Supreme Court Justices.  My career path has taught me discipline, resilience, transparency, and an unwavering work ethic.  I am a skilled communicator and negotiator.    I was raised in Arvada and earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado. I have owned several properties to include a log home in the mountain area of Idaho Springs, several condos in the Capital Hill area and most recently Downtown Denver on the 16th Street Mall.  As a Colorado native, and I have an in-depth knowledge of Denver and surrounding suburbs as well as mountain community living. I am an excellent and reliable source for information relating to services, schools, shopping, living an active lifestyle in Colorado, entertainment, and transportation.  Colorado's real estate market is both exciting and challenging. As a trusted real estate advisor for my clients, I understand that selling and/or buying a home is complex and deeply personal.  Together as a team, I will be your exclusive consultant and project manager and I can assure you that we will negotiate the best price and terms.  With access to top listings, exceptional marketing strategies, and cutting-edge technology, I will work hard to make your real estate experience successful, smooth and enjoyable.  I will leverage a network of experienced vendors to help stage and market your home. I can refer you to several excellent lenders and can help you navigate options that best fit your financial needs to include down payments, closing costs, and monthly payment options. If you are in the process of considering a future real estate transaction of buying or selling, make frequent visits to my webpage to keep abreast of the market. 

 In my spare time I enjoy traveling, hiking, skiing, and skateboarding.  I love hanging out with my family and friends exploring coffee shops, breweries, and happy hours. My creative side finds me working on various interior design projects in Planner 5D.  I have virtually designed wall built-ins, kitchens, bathrooms, and fireplace walls just to name a few. Most recently I designed a fitness center for a large condominium complex in Downtown Denver.  I can assist you design, decorate, and organize your new home. 

I am looking forward to helping you navigate this competitive real estate market.  Finding the right home requires multiple resources and expertise.  From making the right connections to get you approved to finding you a home in your price range.  I can assist you in accessing properties beyond what’s listed online and provide you with a wealth of market information and neighborhood data to assist with making the right decisions and negotiating the lowest price. You can focus on visualizing your new home while I handle the complex contracts and paperwork.  The fees for the buyer's agent are typically paid by the seller, so it's often in the buyer's best interest to work with a broker to ensure that they have expert representation and support in the home buying process.