I'm originally from Dayton OH.  I grew up in upstate New York and graduated high school in Glen Ellyn, IL.  I first arrived in Newport September 1967 attending US Navy Officer Candidate School and served USN on various ships that were stationed in Newport.

In January 2004, I obtained RI Realtor license to represent sellers and buyers for Prudential Prime Properties.  I'm personally involved in renovating 1840s houses in RI, MA and NJ and am presently building a house on Paradise Ave. near Second Beach.  I received my Undergraduate from University of Illinois BS/BS Champaign-Urbana, IL 1967 and my MBA at Marketing University of New Hampshire Durham, NH 1974.  I've worked at Nashua Corporation Computer Products global sales and marketing activities from 1971-1977 and

Impole Corporation co-founder sales intelligence & marketing from 1977-2004.

Beginning from my early school days, I have had an interest in real estate, purchasing, selling, building & renovating houses.

I'm involved with organic vegetable gardening and landscaping. I help manage and maintain Gray Ledge Farms located in Middletown RI.

My favorite work and leisure activities include: home repair and remodeling; landscape work, rental services and real estate sales/purchasers.  I enjoy downhill & XC, sailing and water sports.

I have three children:   Ted       Cornell    - MD  CA  two children

                                Maurin   UMich     - Engineer  CA married

                                Katrina  Wellesley - Vet school CA

December 30, 2011  we sold 87 John Street property located on Historic Hill Newport Rhode Island  for $515,000

     5 BRs, 3 BAs  views to Newport Harbor -- 

I am ready when you wish to begin looking for property or ready to list and sell your Property in RI.

•  AREAS FOR MUTUAL INTEREST AND POTENTIAL DIALOG POINTS BELOW --
  
•  o Experienced with land acquistion
  
•  o Work with building contractors for 2nd and 1st home requirements
  
•  o Knowledgeable concerning RI DEM to gain approval for land development and present home expansion & improvement
  
•  o A source for customers who wish recommendations or introductions to builders, plumbers, electrians, excavators and more
  
•  o Seasoned professional, ready to assist you
  
•  o Realtor and partner
  
•  o Work with buyers and sellers of properties in RI