The designated managing broker is responsible for overseeing all listings, sales, brokers, staff and other general brokerage operations.) Michele is taking over for Tim Gambrell, who was our Designated Managing Broker for the last 14 years and is now going to partner with Merri Ann Simonson. Tim is going to stay on for another year to help Michele learn the extensive and complicated job.
Michele was raised on San Juan Island. Prior to becoming a Realtor she had a career in the strong education system in Friday Harbor. Subsequently she decided she wanted to expand her horizons and join a career that allowed her to help others find their happiness in the islands.
Michele entered the real estate industry in the San Juan Islands in the year 2001, the year her second child was born. She gradually learned and grew her business. In 2013 Michele was voted the highly respected San Juan County Association of Realtors ‘Realtor of the Year’ by her peers!
As a real estate broker, Michele consistently provided professional and ethical service to her clients, helping those clients make the best decisions for their particular situations and achieve their real estate goals. Michele listens to her clients so she can understand what is important to them. She helps guide buyers and sellers through the real estate process by being communicative, responsive, and honest. All of these excellent qualities will help her in her new position as the Designated Managing Broker.
Michele’s longevity as an islander, her many years as a successful real estate broker at Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands, and in addition, her experience managing a $20 million Condominium Complex, affords her local connections and knowledge that will also benefit those with whom she works.
Further, Michele, like many within the Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands, Inc. family, has a strong commitment to the community, devoting much time and effort to a number of community activities.
Everyone at Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands is thankful to Tim for his many years of being an excellent Designated Managing Broker and we are now very excited to have Michele as the new Designated Managing Broker!