Biography

Education:
B.A. University of Pittsburgh Majored in English Literature with minors in Art History, Russian History & Biology.
M.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison in Behavioral Disabilities.
1985 - Licensed as a real Estate Salesperson.
2006 - Working on designations: GRI& CRS. I have successfully completed my ABR. This designation identifies myself as a real estate agent who has demonstrated a serious commitment to the practice of buyer agency. It shows that I have received professional training above and beyond the minimum requirements for licensing and that I am committed to providing top-level service.

Background:
Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Lynbrook, L.I., N.Y.
Moved to New Glarus, Wisconsin in 1969,  moved to Madison's near east side in 1975 where I still live.

2 Sons:
Ian is 39 years old and is married. They live in Chicago. He teaches in a charter High School, and his wife is a Physician with the University of Chicago. They have twin 2 year olds, a boy and a girl, and they are the cutest things ever!  
Jordan is 3 years old and has returned to Madison from Washington, D.C. in the last year.  He is a Trust Officer at US Bank. 

Real Estate Experience:
Began in 1985 with a small east side firm:  The Home People.  Restaino Bunbury bought the firm in 1993.
I've been a Top Producer for the majority of my career.  I started with the near east side being my niche, however, after over 23 years,
I have sold properties in all areas of the city as well as the county and other adjacent counties.  It is rare when I don't know the location
of a street in Madison.

Interests:
Hobbies: Knitting, reading, Pilates, walking for exercise.   I've started taking art classes in drawing, watercolors and acrylic painting.

Member of two City Commissions:
I was on the CDA (Community Development Authority which deals with affordable housing as of one of it's charges).
Currently serving on the Landmarks Commission as the Real Estate Member.