The Santa Clara Valley was my home for most of my adult life. I was a full-time single parent of my son, who is now an adult. Many years ago, I served as a Medic in the US Army, including combat duty in Vietnam.

My career began in Silicon Valley, where I was an early employee in two successful technology startup companies; one went public, and the other was acquired. I started a successful multimedia marketing business in 1985, which I operated for many years. I earned my California Real Estate Sales license in 2003.

Community has always been very important to me. I served on the Santa Clara County Planning Commission for over eight years (Chair, 2001-2002), am a Past President (2005-2006) of the Rotary Club of San José North, served 3 terms as President of a large San José Neighborhood Association, and was a Founding Board member of a San José Education Foundation.

Through my hard work, commitment and integrity, I earned a reputation with clients, colleagues and friends for my knowledge, experience and extraordinary service, from start to finish. My clients often benefitted from my many contacts and relationships throughout the community.