
Independent Real Estate Professional
Des Moines, Iowa Area

Independent Real Estate Professional
Des Moines, Iowa Area
My energy, commitment, technology savvy and high-level of communication have helped me become quickly successful in real estate. In 2008, I sold 500 percent more homes than the average central Iowa realtor and earned the coveted Rookie of the Year title.
Whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced client looking to make a move, I have the expertise and commitment to handle your transaction. Call or e-mail today. I would love the opportunity to earn your business.
I currently hold my GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) and a CHMS (Certified Home Marketing Specialist) designations. I have been a member of the National Association of Realtors since July of 2007 and put a great amount of emphasis on continuing education. I earned a Certificate of Entrepreneurial Management from the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. I am also pursuing my MBA through the PM program offered at The University of Iowa in Des Moines.
(Privately Held; Real Estate industry)
July 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)
I am a residential real estate agent, focusing in the western and northwestern suburbs of Des Moines.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
May 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Worked at Krause Gentle on Westown Parkway. It was a good opportunity and a great learning experience. I was the person in the corporate office in charge of our southern fleet of HAZMAT trucks day to day operation (about 35 petroleum transportation trucks in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas).
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Sports industry)
August 2002 — May 2006 (3 years 10 months)
I was a backup quarterback on the football team from 2002-2006. Awesome time to be a Hawkeye, 4 January Bowl games, 2 Big Ten Championships!
(Real Estate industry)
2002 — 2006 (4 years )
BA , Communication, Entrepreneurship , 2002 — 2006
Wakeboarding, spending time with my wife and our dogs
Member of Iowa STAT (Students Today Alumni Tomorrow)
Member of I-Envision Entrepreneurial Club
University of Iowa Alumni Association
Volunteer, Annual Physical Therapy Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
Volunteer, Make-a-Wish Foundation
Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House
Des Moines Catholic Football League Coach
Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Numerous recreational sports leagues
2008 Rookie of the Year--Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. I sold more homes in 2008 than any other first-year realtor and 500% more than the average central IA realtor.