I was raised in Central Illinois and have lived in the area since learning to crawl, which has allowed me a broad perspective of the various cities and villages this community has to offer.
I am the reliable, professional, detail-oriented individual you need on your team when purchasing or selling real estate.
I have a very diverse range of life experiences, making me the perfect Realtor to help assist you in buying and/or selling your home. Aside from my vast real estate knowledge, I have many years experience as a marketing professional and was an active part of the corporate legal world for over thirteen years. I graduated Magna Cum Laude and top of my class from University of Illinois in 2007, majoring in Business Management.
I obtained my Real Estate Broker's license in 2014 and received my Managing Broker's license in 2017. In addition to helping my own clients buy and sell real estate, I am the Designated Managing Broker for my brokerage's Peoria office of approximately 80 agents, part of it's core management team and an Illinois Pre-License and Continuing Education Instructor. I teach various real estate courses for my brokerage, the Peoria Area Assocation of Realtors and Illinois Realtors Licensing and Training Center, Jim Maloof Branch.
I am an active member of the Peoria Assocation of Realtors ("PAAR"), Illinois Valley Association of Realtors, Inc. ("IVAR"), Illinois Realtors ("IR") and the National Association of Realtors ("NAR"). I am currently serving on the Contracts Committee and Attorney/Realtor Review Committee. I previously have served as 2018 Chairperson of the PAAR Young Professional's Committee and as a member of the RPAC and Education Committes for PAAR. I was appointed the 2016 President for the Governing Board of the Women's Counsel of Realtors, Peoria Chapter, and served as its 2015 Membership and Marketing Chairperson. In 2018, I was named Women's Counsel or Realtors, Realtor of the Year. I am currently a member of Airee and hold ABR, C2Ex and AHWD designations. Â
I am a 2017 graduate of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Leadership School. I am very active with the Washington Chamber of Commerce and previously served as a Chamber Ambassador President. I have been instrumental in establishing and continuing the GloBingo annual fundraiser for the Washington Park District Foundation. In addition, I actively support and volunteer with St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, The Peoria Midwest Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, Angel Tree, Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots, Hearts for Change, WHIP, Impact Life, Whitney's Walk and various other organizations.