I am currently the sales manager and team leader at Remax Rising with 22 years in the real estate industry. I co-founded the largest independent company in the Bloomington-Normal area. My experience includes nineteen years with State Farm Insurance in information technology as a senior analyst. I graduated from Texas A&M University in 1990 and worked with appraisal companies in San Antonio and Dallas, Texas before moving to Bloomington in 1995. In 2000, I got my real estate license and in 2010 became Managing Broker of Crowne Realty. I enjoy working with first time home buyers and love to negotiate great deals. My experience is vast from renovating properties, condominium conversions, and helping investors maximize their profits. I am a Certified Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource(SFR) and will consult with any aspect of your real estate needs.