PERSONAL DATA
76 years old 140 lbs. 5’6″ tall
Married 52 years to wife, Roberta
Hobbies – sailing, hiking & camping, tennis
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
BBA – University of Miami
GRI – Graduate of Realtors Institute
CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
SCIS – Sanibel & Captiva Island Specialist
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Florida Real Estate Brokers License
Active member of the National Association of Realtors
Active member of the Florida Association of Realtors
2014, 2004 & 1995 President of the Sanibel and Captiva Association of Realtors
Member of the Sanibel & Captiva Rotary Club 1992-1999
Member Sanibel/Captiva Chamber of Commerce 1980 to present
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
October 2018 – 2021 Treasurer & Member Florida Economic Council – www.TheFLEC.org
January 1994 – Present Gopher Enterprises of Sanibel & Captiva Islands Corp
April 2009 – August 2018 General Manager VIP Realty Group Rental Division
April, 1990 – Present VIP Realty Group Inc.
June, 1993 – June, 1994 General Manager VIP Realty Group Rental Division
July, 1980 – Sept, 1990 President Fantasy Island Property Sales & Management Corp
August, 1976 – June, 1980 Pointe Sanibel Development Corp.
BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS
2014, 2004, 1995 President, Sanibel & Captiva Board of Realtors
2012-2013 Board of Directors for the Sanibel & Captiva Association of Realtors
2014 & 2007 & 2004 & 1995 Sanibel & Captiva Islands Realtor of the Year
2006 Sanibel & Captiva Islands Realtor Association “Outstanding Service Award”
2002 Top Gun – Realtor Association of Greater Ft. Myers
2003 – 2005 Board of Directors for the Sanibel & Captiva Association of Realtors
1999-2000 Board of Director for the Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce
1993-2000 Board of Director for the Sanibel & Captiva Association of Realtors
1995-2006 Chairman & Founder of The Real Estate Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Islands
1993 – 1994 Chairman Sanibel/Captiva Multiple Listing Computer Conversion Committee
AWARDS & HONORS
1993 – POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION AND THE ALLSTATE FOUNDATION –
“HURRICANE ANDREW HERO AWARD”
1993 – FLORIDA’S FINEST – Certificate of Appreciation, from Governor Lawton Childes in recognition of significant dedication and devotion to the common good of our state.