I'm a Tampa native.   Graduated in 1976 from the University of  South Florida with a BA degree in Business Administration with Labor Law as my major.   In 1982 I became a licensed real estate agent, then in 1983, I obtained my real estate brokers license and have been a broker/salesman full time since.   My market areas are Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. (which is all of the Tampa Bay Area)   I sell residential single family homes, condo's, vacant land and acreage, as well as commercial property.   I have been a member of The Greater Tampa Association of Realtors, The Florida Association of Realtors, and The National Association of Realtors since 1982.   I was the chairman of the grievance committee for The Greater Tampa Association of Realtors for the year 2000 and Vice Chairman in 1999. I also served on the MLS Committee for the years 1999,2000, and 2001. I was Vice Chairman of the the Technology Committee in 2000 and Chairman in 2001. I served on the Board of Directors in 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003. I was the 2003 Vice President for The Greater Tampa Association of Realtors and Chairman of the Technology Committee for 2003. I  presently serve on the My Florida Regional  Multiply Listing Service board of directors. I also served in 2003 and 2004's board of directors for My Florida Region MLS. I am the 2005 Technology Chairman of the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors and Vice Chair of the MLS Committee.