WORK HISTORY
2019 – Present
Real Estate Broker / Owner
Geborgenheit, inc. d/b/a Engel & Völkers Islamorada
I currently own and operate a luxury real estate brokerage in The Florida Keys with a GCI in excess of $1M annually, 13 real estate advisors, marketing, interns, and associated staff.
2013 – Present
Real Estate Broker / Owner
Blue 9 Realty, inc. / Blue 9 Realty, inc. d/b/a Florida Keys Vacation Brokers
Prior to becoming a licensed partner with Engel & Völkers, I started Blue 9 Realty, inc. While it serves as the rental arm, and holding company, Blue 9 Realty has managed over 120 rental units in Sarasota, North Port, Bradenton, Parrish, Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada.
1999 – 2019
VP / Project Manager / Superintendent
H & G Structures, Inc.
Construction experience in commercial large box retailers, tenant infill, adult living facilities, POS data centers, vision centers, polycarbonate canopies, nightclubs, and restaurants. Familiar with a wide array of construction methodologies, costing, estimation, risk management, scheduling, and negotiation.
EDUCATION
2006
General Studies
St. Petersburg College
Courses include NFPA, accounting, business.
2011
B.S. Food & Resource Economics
University of Florida
Applied economics geared to land use, investment analysis, natural resources, and agriculture.
2022
M.S. International Real Estate
FIU
Real Estate Development, Finance, Investment analysis, ARGUS training, and Real Estate Asset Management. This program was impactful in helping me find my passion, and was instrumental in leading me towards a change towards more commercial or institutional real estate development.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Upper Keys Board of Realtors – Realtor Rookie of the Year (2013) (voted by peers)
Paul Harris Fellowship
FIU Master of International Real Estate – Best Student | Director’s Award | Dean’s Award
Keys Life Magazine – Published Real Estate Article Author
BOARD AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Board Activities:
The Upper Keys Rotary Club – Board Member
Professional Organizations:
The Florida Keys Board of Realtors – Member
Habitat for Humanity, Florida Keys – Construction Committee
Volunteer Work:
Upper Keys Nautical Flea Market Charity Fundraiser – Sound & Parking Event Operations Volunteer Pascal’s Challenge Robotics Competition – Founder & Principal
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission – Wayward Crocodile Relocator
Engel & Völkers – American Cancer Society / Moose Lodge Fundraisers