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steve_aboutI was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois and returned to my hometown following college to pursue a career in real estate.  I am a full-time real estate specialist and Broker who assists both buyers and sellers in the Springfield area as well as those relocating to the area.  I have a passion for helping people with all of their real estate needs.  And I always try to provide the soundest advice and the best personal service possible.  When I am not involved with the realty side, I am focused on subdivision development.  Our company projects include Cider Mill, Panther Creek, Piper Glen, The Reserve and, most recently, Savannah Pointe.

I combine my love for real estate with all aspects of my life.  For several years, I designed websites for many different businesses in the area.  I utilize my expertise in this area to create unique online experiences for homes in the selling process.  Moreover, I have an avid interest in graphic design and photography, both of which I use effectively in the real estate process.  My personal faith is also a major factor in my real estate career and drives me to treat people the way I would want to be treated.  I combine all of these things to give you the best personal service at the best value.

I know it's difficult to get a feel for a person based on an internet biography.  So I invite you to call me for a face-to-face meeting...for lunch, at my office, at your office...wherever.  I promise no uncomfortable sales pitches - that's not my style.  I simply enjoy meeting new people in our community.

QUICK SUMMARY

  • Graduate of Saint Agnes School (1996) and Sacred Heart - Griffin High School (2000) in Springfield.
  • A Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance with cum laude honors from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2004)
  • Parishioner at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Chatham
  • Co-director of the Springfield Area Young Adult Catholic Ministry
  • Full-time Real Estate Professional
  • Originally licensed as a salesperson and REALTOR® in 2004
  • Obtained my Illinois Broker's License in 2010
  • Member of the Capital Area Association of Realtors (CAAR)
  • Involved with the Marketing committee of CAAR
  • Member of the Young Springfield Professionals Network
  • Member of the American Lung Association's Springfield Golf Classic Committee
  • Member of the Springfield Area Home Builders Association (SAHBA)
  • Currently serving on the 2010 SAHBA Board of Directors
  • 2009 Associate Member of the Year for the SAHBA
  • Chairman of the 2010 SAHBA Raffle House Event
  • Involved with several committees within the SAHBA
  • Member of the Sacred Heart-Griffin High School Alumni Board
  • Recognized as one of the Top 40 business leaders under the age of 40 in the Springfield Area (2010)
  • Approx. $7 million dollar real estate sales volume since 2006, including over $3 million dollars in sales volume in 2009.