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444 Higuera Street, 3rd Floor,
San Luis Obispo, California 93401 wes@wesburk.com

Wes graduated from one of the top Information System programs in the country at the University of Colorado in Boulder. After interning for one of the country’s most productive REALTORS®, Wes knew real estate was for him. Earning Rookie of the Year in Ruidoso, New Mexico’s Board of REALTORS^® and Top Producer awards for Re/Max of Ruidoso, Wes was well on his way to success in the industry. “Moving to San Luis Obispo was the result of a year spent searching the country for the BEST place to live,” says Wes. With a passion for involvement Wes has served as President of the San Luis Obispo Association of REALTORS^®, Chairman of the Multiple Listing Service, director for the Workforce Housing Coalition, Trustee for CAR’s Housing Affordability Fund and currently acts as Chairman for the Santa Margarita Area Advisory Council. He was elected REALTOR® of the Year and currently serves on numerous C.A.R. committees. “After years of managing one of the most successful real estate companies in town, it is a thrill to have an ownership interest in Patterson Realty. There is no doubt in my mind that the agents in our firm are the finest in the industry and working with them has created new inspiration for me.” Wes can be reached on his direct line at (805) 801-7061.

As President and Chief Operating Officer of Coldwell Banker Greater San Diego and Temecula, Hoffman is currently responsible for the day to day operation, strategic planning and growth of the company which currently operates 23 locations and has over 1,200 sales associates.

After selling his successful Coldwell Banker Associates Realty in 2005 to NRT Incorporated, parent company of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Hoffman served as senior vice president of the firms Eastern San Diego and Temecula Valley offices. In April of 2006, he was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Hoffman entered the real estate business in 1975 after joining a brokerage firm in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego. In 1978, he founded ERA The Property Store and operated that company until 1997. ERA The Property Store was recognized as one of the 10 largest ERA companies in the world. In 1996 the company was awarded the Gene Francis Award in recognition of their successful operation.

In early 1997 Hoffman merged his company with Coldwell Banker Associates Realty. After the merger the company grew to 14 residential real estate offices, a full service insurance brokerage, an escrow company with seven locations, a creative design and marketing department, a third party relocation department, a full service mortgage company and a title insurance company.

Professionally, Hoffman is a member of the National Association of REALTORS, California Association of REALTORS, and the Southwest Riverside Association of REALTORS. In 2005, he served as the Chairman of the Board of R.E.B.S. Also in 2005, Hoffman was named Broker of the Year for 2004 for the San Diego Association of REALTORS. Hoffman is a graduate of San Diegom State University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.

A native of San Luis Obispo Beverly knows the area well and has extensive experience in the real estate industry. Beverly runs Landmark Company as a service business while using this expertise. She enjoys working with buyers and sellers, and considers it a privilege to help them achieve their personal goals. She likes working with clients, as well as for them, to achieve those goals.

Beverly is president and CEO for Landmark Company and has been involved in the real estate industry since the late 1970's. Initially, she worked with a prominent San Luis Obispo development firm that moved from commercial remodels and management to extensive residential development projects in San Luis Obispo and throughout the county. Beverly was involved in all aspects of residential development, as well as managing the marketing and sales. For the past decade, she has concentrated on re-sales, primarily in the residential market.

Her years of activity in the community and in real estate have served to enhance and expand Beverly's knowledge and keep her in the forefront of today's real estate industry.

An accomplished leader and strategist. Currently the Vice President of Marketing and Technology for Prudential California Realty. A proven performer in protecting the brand while growing revenues and increasing customer satisfaction levels. Detail oriented and thorough yet keenly aware of the big picture while generating bottom-line results.

Consistently achieved increased levels of responsibility in a complex matrix management environments. Led multi-market cross functional teams in developing and executing strategic plans that delivered plan volume ranging from $36 million to $196 million. Working with a leading IT firm Keane - was a critical team member in the strategic technology initiatives for major trade promotion, sales force automation and help desk support projects. Multi-market, multi-customer experience including both field based and corporate based cross-functional assignments.

A Veteran of the US Army, Medical Service Corp where I led a team of 50 military and civilian associates, in multiple locations and multiple disciplines servicing the materials management, linen supply, optical fabrication and safety needs of a 500 bed general hospital. Recalled to active duty during operation desert storm.

As a licensed real estate agent in California for 30 years, Ken Neufeld has earned his place among Fresno's top real estate agents. With Ken’s knowledge, dedication, and personal attention, you’ll have a full understanding of all the transaction details.

Ken Neufeld and his team take the fear and confusion out of real estate. If you want to save time and money on your next real estate transaction, contact Ken Neufeld today.

Ken Neufeld is a member and a Director of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and two-time President of the Fresno Association of Realtors®. He has been the Salesperson of the Year at London Properties for 13 years. Ken specializes in residential, multi family units, condos, land and lots, relocation, 1031 exchanges, and other investment property transactions.

Tom Carnahan has been a REALTOR^® since 1975. He owns an independent real estate brokerage company (Carnahan & Associates) in Woodland Hills with 30+ agents. He also owns and operates a mortgage division, property management division, and escrow company (LA Escrow Express) in Tarzana. Tom has been involved in organized association volunteer work since 1977. He has been a C.A.R. director for over 30 years and an NAR director for over 25 years. He served as president of the Southland Regional Association in 1988 and 2003. His involvement in the MLS arena includes being chairman of his local MLS committee in 1983, Chairman of the C.A.R. MLS Committee in 1989 and Chairman of the NAR MLS committee in 2007. He currently serves on the Strategic Planning & Finance Committee for C.A.R., which he has done several times in the past. Tom has and continues to give back to his community in several ways including having served on his church vestry for six years, currently serving on the Exec. Advisory Board for the Assistance League of San Fernando Valley, and the Board of Directors for SERT (a horseback riding therapy program for disabled kids). Tom has two daughters, Kinsley and Kate.

Since 1989, Mike Collins has served as Vice President and General Manager with Shorewood REALTORS^®. Shorewood REALTORS^® is the #1 independent residential firm in Los Angeles County according to the LA Business Journal and is also ranked 51st in the United States (based on volume of sales) according to REAL Trends. Mike has developed several projects throughout the South Bay and his former company, The Collins Group, specialized in the completion and sell-out of common wall condominium projects that several lenders were holding as foreclosure property. In addition to being a licensed broker, Mike has also earned the GRI (Graduate, REALTOR^® Institute) & CRB (Certified Residential Broker) designations. Mike also has been an expert court witness in real estate matters.

Mike presently serves as a member of the R.E. Forms Net Board of Directors, the California MLS Board of Directors, and the Broker’s Council.

Founder: Manhattan Beach Friends of the Arts
Founder: Manhattan Beach Track Club
Founder: Region 21 REALTORS^® Trade Fair
1986 Manager of the Year - RE/MAX California/Hawaii
1991 REALTOR^® of the Year – South Bay AOR
Kiwanian of the Year – Manhattan Beach Kiwanis Club

REALTOR^® Steve Goddard, ABR, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, NCP, CRP, E-Pro, GRI, LTG, PMN, SRES, QSC, TRC, is a broker and manager for RE/MAX Marquee Partners in Manhattan Beach, Calif. He began selling real estate 35 years ago, specializing in selling residential real estate, residential income properties, commercial buildings, and leasing. Goddard also is a developer and a licensed general contractor. During the past 25 years, he has consistently ranked among the top 10 agents in his company’s group of more than 400 agents. Over the past 17 years, he has chaired or served on myriad committees and forums at the local, state, and national association level.

Steve Goddard is the 2009 President-Elect of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (C.A.R.).

Dorothy Jackson is Broker/Owner of Century 21 Oliver, Jackson & Associates, with offices in Fremont and Castro Valley. Licensed in 1976, Dorothy is a member of Bay East AOR, where she served as President in 1999. Dorothy was the recipient of the Bay East Outstanding Leadership award for 1995, 1996, 1998, 2002 and 2005. Dorothy received the John A. Deadrich Distinguished Service Award for 2000. Dorothy has been involved in the MLS side of real estate for many years and served as President of East Bay Regional MLS in 1996, Treasurer of NORNET, Inc. (a regional MLS initiative) 1996-1997, and was instrumental in forming the original MLS Alliance, now known as California MLS Alliance. Dorothy currently serves as Bay East representative to Paragon Oversight Group, Director of CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®, C.A.R. CREPAC Trustee, NAR Director, Federal Political Contact to Rep. Pete Stark, Key Contact for State Senator Ellen Corbett, and NAR RPIC (REALTOR^® Political Involvement Committee) representative from California. Dorothy says, “Serving as Director of the Statewide California MLS gives me the opportunity to help build even better tools for our members so they can compete and thrive in their business.”

CHRIS KUTZKEY

Broker/Owner
Coldwell Banker Chris Kutzkey, REALTORS^®

After 11 years of selling real estate, Chris Kutzkey opened her own real estate company in 1988 and was invited to franchise with Coldwell Banker in 1995. Now operating in three locations with 1 commercial and 3 residential franchises, Coldwell Banker Chris Kutzkey, REALTORS^® covers the entire county and consistently earns the Coldwell Banker Premier Office award.

Chris has wide spread networking through the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®, where she has chaired and vice chaired several committees and is a past member of the executive committee. In addition, Chris currently serves on the Strategic Planning and Finance Committee, the Legislative Committee, and is a C.A.R. Director. She also is a two time past-president of the Siskiyou Association of REALTORS^®. Chris is a graduate of the Real Estate Institute, earning the GRI designation and has recently obtained her CRB designation, Certified Residential Broker. Because of her extensive knowledge and experience in the real estate industry, Chris has been retained by local attorneys as an expert witness. Chris has a great track record and works hard for all her clients.

Ted Loring is a rural REALTOR^® working in far-northern California, an area with many more acres than people. Over thirty years he has developed, and continues to operate, three businesses: the dominant property management company in his market, a small residential brokerage and a consultancy serving REALTOR^® firms and associations from Boston to Honolulu.

Loring is deeply commitment to building a future for local, state and national REALTOR^® associations. He has logged years of service as a Director on California and National REALTOR^® Association Boards. More significantly, he has played a catalytic role in developing and selling new initiatives at the intersection of real estate and technology.

Community is important to Loring. He is acknowledged as one of the pioneers of historic preservation in Humboldt County and has dedicated decades to the promotion of the arts as a tool for economic development.

Loring received a bachelor’s degree from Leland Stanford Junior University. He has a lifetime credential in architectural history and is a certificated mediator. The Institute for Real Estate Management has awarded him the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation.

Geoff McIntosh is the Broker and Co-Owner of Main Street REALTORS^® in Long Beach. He oversees the activities of his 200+ REALTORS^® and remains very active serving the real estate needs of his own clients. He is very involved in organized real estate. Geoff has served as president of the local association of REALTORS^® twice, the president of the Apartment Association California Southern Cites, and is a member of the boards of directors of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®, the Pacific West Association of REALTORS^® and the National Association of REALTORS^®. He remains focused on improving the industry by stressing the importance of higher professional standards, better technology and providing quality service to the public.

BILL PLATTOS

General Manager and
Executive Vice President
First Team Real Estate

3150 Bristol Street, Suite 500,
Costa Mesa, California 92626
bplattos@firstteam.com

Bill Plattos is the General Manager and Executive Vice President of First Team Real Estate, a company he joined in 1978 as an ambitious agent. With 28 years of industry experience, he has played an integral role in helping the company reach a #10 status nationwide for overall sales volume, a ranking celebrated in the 2007 Power Broker Report. Bill is a member of The Real Estate Services Advisory Board, a 25-person panel comprised of representatives from the largest brokers in the country that recently met with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. A strong advocate for industry policy changes and evolving innovation, Bills’ expertise is frequently referenced by respected print, online and broadcast medias.

Jeanne has worked in real estate for over 20 years. She has been an agent, a trainer, a manager and a volunteer for the real estate industry. She has worked in the resale market for 12 of those 20 years and then spent more than 8 years working on new home sales representing the builder. In working with new construction, she learned a great deal about the way that homes are constructed. She uses this expertise to benefit her clients in the resale market.

Jeanne was President of the Bakersfield Association of REALTORS^® in 2000 and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Golden Empire MLS, as well as having served on numerous other committees. She has been a C.A.R. director for many years, serving as vice-chair for such committees as Land Use, Legislative and Strategic Planning and Finance. As a NAR Director, she has served on the Land Use and Conventional Finance committees. Jeanne was named Salesperson of the Year for 1998 and REALTOR^® of the Year in 2007, both for the Bakersfield Association. In addition, Jeanne has earned the GRI (Graduate, REALTOR^® Institute) designation, ePRO certification, and the SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) designations.

After 30 years of corporate senior management experience, including three postings as corporate/divisional CEO in high tech industries, John took the “golden parachute” in 2000 to join Tarbell, REALTORS^®. In his first year with Tarbell, he was named Tarbell’s top new agent of the year, receiving Tarbell’s coveted New Champion Award for 2001. In early 2002, he assumed the management of Tarbell’s Corona office, quickly leading the office from number 17 in the company to number five in 2002, number two in 2003, and number one since that time. Starting in 2005, John has served as Tarbell’s Corporate Vice President. He has a passion for the real estate profession and is committed to serving his local and state associations in any way possible. Politically, John is very active at local, state, and federal levels, and is a C.A.R. Golden R. Civically, he is involved in the community and believes that success in life comes with a duty to help others less fortunate. Of all the positions and titles he has been fortunate to hold, John most cherishes the titles of husband, father and grandfather.

Mike Silvas is President and Co-Owner of Morgan Lane, a real estate brokerage company specializing in luxury country, rural, suburban and urban properties in the Wine Country and surrounding communities of Northern California. Morgan Lane is one of the premier, independent real estate firms representing vineyard and estate properties consisting of a total of 10 offices and over 80 full-time REALTORS^® affiliated with the firm. Mike and his wife, Jill Silvas, acquired Morgan Lane in June of 1998. Both are actively involved in the real estate industry on a wide-ranging scale. Mike is the Past Chairman of the Board of the “for-profit” arm of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (C.A.R.): Real Estate Business Services, Inc. (REBS) and recently served on the Board of Real Estate Business Technologies LLC (REBT). Mike also serves as a State Director and on the Strategic Planning and Finance Committee for C.A.R..

Mike is the former President and Chairman of the Board of Dilbeck REALTORS^®, GMAC, a 14-office real estate firm in north Los Angeles and Ventura counties generating over $1 billion in closed annual sales volume. Under Mike’s guidance, Dilbeck REALTORS^® grew from a 4-office firm to a company now included in the “Top 100” real estate firms in the country. Mike was originally licensed as a REALTOR^® in 1972 and joined Dilbeck REALTORS^® in 1973. Mike was REALTOR^® of the Year in for the Pasadena Association of REALTORS^® in 1993 and again in 1997. Over the years, he has served on various committees with organized real estate. Mike’s involvement does not end with real estate. He has been actively involved in community organizations both in Southern California and now in the North Bay. Mike and his wife live in Napa with their 2 dogs and cat where they are able to fully explore and enjoy their love of wine.

Mike Teer is the Broker/Owner of Teer One Properties, Inc. with over 25 years experience in probate sales, real estate re-sales, property management and relocation services. Mike is a member of the Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service (MRMLS), Victor Valley AOR, Victor Valley Multiple Listing Service (VVMLS), the National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR), the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (C.A.R.) and the Inland Valleys Association of REALTORS^® (IVAR). He served as President of IVAR (1996, 1999 & 2007) and Treasurer (2002-2003). He has represented IVAR as a member of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® board of directors since 1995 and the National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR) board of directors since 2000.

Mike served his country (1964-1967) as a member of the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam (1965-66), where he attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5). He also received an Honorable Discharge at the rank of Sergeant (E-5). Mike also completed his BA Degree (Urban Planning/Economics) at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, IL in 1972. In 2001, Mike received the Certified Residential Specialist Designation (CRS) from the National Association of REALTORS^®. He is also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and serves on the Board of Directors of the Inland Empire Small Business Loan Development Fund (1999-present), the Canyon Crest Country Club Board of Governors (2003-2004) and the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Board of Directors (2005-2008).