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My Personal
Philosophy
It's simple. I believe that
by genuinely caring about the people I
serve, always putting their interests first and treating
them fairly and
honestly, they in turn will make me successful.
My goal ... is
to provide excellent, clearly defined services
to
everyone I come in touch with, whether they are friends, buyers
and
sellers, or people just seeking information. All these people
become
part of my ever growing "success family" - my personal
growth group.
I believe my success
depends on building quality relationships that
will last.
Experienced
and Connected
I serve on several
local community and provincial organizations:
- Chairman, Surrey Dyking District
- Chairman, BCFFA Advisory Board
- Past President and Director, BC Association of Cattle Feeders
- Developing Communities Committee, Fraser Basin
Management Program
- Fundraising Coordinator - Port Moody Senior Secondary School Music
Program
- Toastmasters International - Seminar leader for Success/Leadership
program
- BC Steelhead Society
Business background
in:
- Residential construction
- Land development (Serpentine Ridge)
- Computerized information management networks (Intercon)
- Internet content provider (Cyberbia InfoSystems Inc.)
My background in the business community
has afforded a vast network of personal contacts which are so beneficial
in successful real estate marketing.
Professional &
Educational Background:
- MLS Medallion status which is awarded to top 10% of realtors
across the entire Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (1995 -
2006).
- Bachelor of Applied Science, (UBC)
- Land Development, VCC
- Golf Course Development, WCBA
- Residential Construction, BCIT
- Project Marketing - Condominiums, FVREB
- Real Estate Joint Ventures, FVREB
- Buying & Selling Small Businesses, FVREB
- Listing & Selling Revenue Properties, FVREB
I am constantly upgrading and educating
myself from latest market trends to new policies regarding real
estate.
Homegrown
A 3rd generation British
Columbian, I grew up on our family farm in Surrey, attending
the local schools and obtaining my engineering degree at UBC in
1971 before working as a BC Hydro Engineer. I've
continued to have roots in the area, returning to our family farm,
working with my Dad to build one of the largest cattle feeding operations
in the province.
I married my college
sweetheart in 1972 and we have raised two sons. We
are also proud foster parents of a boy in India and a girl in Guatemala
through Plan International.
As a stakeholder
in the Surrey land development community, I have
long term commitment to the area.
When I can manage some leisure
time my hobbies include enjoying a round of golf
or fishing at one of my favorite local fishing holes (ask me where
the best fishing is any time of year!) |
