Born in Japan -- an "Army brat" :-) Joined the Army myself, and the Army moved me to Fort Campbell, KY where met my life partner since 1986, Betty .......... Resident in Tennessee since 1986. Full-time REALTOR since 1993, a licensed broker 3 years later. Licensed in Tennessee and Kentucky. In addition to Listing & Selling, specialize in REO/Foreclosure and Short-Sale properties. Designations have included: ABR, CRS, and GRI.......... Fun loving -- with a dry sense of humor, yet business savvy (Economics degree from UC Berkeley). An excellent listener who prides himself for negotiating skills. Detailed, organized and passionate about educating and providing a full service professional experience for my clients and customers.......... 3 years a member of the Board of Directors, Clarksville Association of REALTORS (CAR). Chaired Ethics Committee, Grievance Committee, and CAR "Community Realtor Committee" at Fort Campbell, KY to educate soldiers & family members about real estate purchase and sale. Served on the Agent Leadership Council, Keller Williams, Clarksville -- over many years.......... Life experience includes: Tutor, Machinist (US Mint), Accounting Clerk, Counselor at Methadone Maintenance Clinic, Longshoreman & Ship Scaler..... Military service (U.S. Army as both an NCO and officer): R&D Meteorological Observer, Infantry, Civil Affairs, Special Forces HALO Team.......... Hobbies: High country and desert backpacking (Rudy knows the Smoky Mountains :-) Reading, Movies.