My beginnings were at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. I was child #5 of 8 and born into an Air Force family. We moved all over the United States but usually ended up back in the Washington, D.C. area.  I attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and received my bachelors degree in business from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.

Some of my prior careers include: computer buyer in Fairfax, Virginia; Deputy Clerk at the U.S. District Court in Denver, Colorado; Police Officer in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Bed & Breakfast owner in Stowe, Vermont.

 

My husband, a local attorney, and I moved to Stowe in 1987. We have since had two boys. Stowe has been our home for the past 20 years - I guess I am finally home!

 

The Stowe area is a wonderful place to raise a family. There's always something going on. It's your choice on how involved you wish to become as a member of this community.

Some of the volunteer projects I have been involved in are:

• Community Building of the Playground
• For Arts Sake/A Taste of Stowe
• Stowe Fireworks/Community Picnic
• Lamoille County All-Star Baseball
• Octoberfest

I obtained my license as a Realtor® in 1998 and became affiliated with Pall Spera Company Realtors®. In April, 2008 I moved my license to Stowe Realty. I have been through many ups and downs in this profession and continue to learn every day. I enjoy the real estate profession. I have met some great people and have the opportunity to see all types of properties in many areas. It is truly a challenge to find the right match for my clients.

 In order to service you better, I continually attend classes and seminars. I also have been and continue to be involved in local real estate boards.  

Designations/Certifications:

• ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
• CBR - Certified Buyer Representative
• e-PRO - Internet Certified Professional
• RECS - Real Estate Cyber Space Member
• CNHS - Certified New Home Specialist 
• CRS - Certified Residential Specialist 
• AHS - Accredited Home-Stager Specialist
• TRC - Transaction Referral Certification 

Classes Attended:

• This Mold House
• Home Construction and Inspections
• State Permit Process
• Vermont Housing Finance Agency Financing Options
• Fair Housing and Tax Issues
• 1031 Exchanges
• Basement Solutions  

 Professional Associations:  

• National Association of Realtors® - Member
• Vermont Association of Realtors® - Member
• 2002 - Lamoille Area Board of Realtors® - Director
• 2003 - Lamoille Area Board of Realtors® - Treasurer
• 2004 - Lamoille Area Board of Realtors® - Vice President
• 2003/2004 - Vermont Real Estate Information Network (MLS), Board of Directors for Lamoille County
• 2003/2004 - MLS Software Evaluation Committee
• 2004 - Realtor® of the Year - Lamoille Area Board of Realtors®
• 2005 - President, Lamoille Area Board of Realtors®
• 2005/2006/2007/2008 - Advisory Council, Vermont Real Estate Information Network
• 2005/2006/2007/2008/2009 - VAR Real Estate Commission Liaison Committee
• 2005/2006 - VAR Ad Hoc Committee - Statewide MLS Committee
• 2006/2007 - Board of Directors - Lamoille Area Board of Realtors®
• 2006/2007/2008/2009 - Board of Directors - Vermont Association of Realtors®
• 2006/2007/2008 - Executive Finance Committee - Vermont Association of Realtors®
• 2006 - Realtor® of the Year - Lamoille Area Board of Realtors®
• 2007 - Realtor® of the Year - State of Vermont
• 2008/2009 - Chair, VREIN Compliance Committee
• 2008/2009 - VREIN Board of Directors
• 2009 - Chair, Education Committee - Lamoille Area Board of Realtors®
  

Sworn in as President of the Lamoille Area Board of Realtors®

Sam - Winter of 2001

Andrew solos glider on his 14th birthday!

Andrew and Sam