I WILL:

• Be your real estate consultant, providing knowledge of the market, ethically representing your interests and negotiating forcefully on your behalf
• Keep you informed throughout the purchase/sale process; you will know and understand where things stand at each step of your real estate transaction
• Listen fully and completely to your needs and proceed accordingly
• Be your real estate “eyes and ears” before, during and after the transaction
• Strive to make the transaction as smooth and problem-free as possible for you.

"Don made everything seem simple, was very effective in his job, and did exactly what we asked of him, both with finding us our new home and in listing the old one. He was great to work with, kept us informed, made helpful suggestions, and made the process go very smoothly. We truly don't think we could have had a better experience anywhere. We will not hesitate in the least to refer anyone to Don and the Bainbridge Island JLS office."
--Terri and Mark

"We so enjoyed working with you on our recent real estate transaction. We are loving it here, and enjoying the house and location very much! Many thanks too for the many extras you did for us to make us feel so welcome. Again, Don, we very much enjoyed working with you."
--Kristin and Dan

"We visited Bainbridge Island with the dream of owning our first home. Don went above and beyond the typical duties of a Realtor. He took the time to get to know us as a couple, understand our personalities, and listened to our needs. We are now homeowners, living in an area we love and in a house that is absolutely perfect for us. Thanks to Don the process of buying a home was pleasurable and unbelievably seamless. Don is thorough, trustworthy, and dedicated. We highly recommend him as a Realtor!"
--Lea and Eric

MEET DON:

When my oldest son and I rode our bicycles in the annual 32-mile “Chilly Hilly” in February of 1990, I became convinced that Bainbridge Island was an ideal place to live and raise a family. We made a choice to move to the island soon thereafter, and I commuted daily to Seattle on the ferry. My two sons grew up here and benefited from the Bainbridge Island school system as well as the island culture; both are now in college. The island has more than met my expectations as a wonderful place to live, and I am committed to help maintain the beautiful environment, the strong sense of community, and the friendly atmosphere that make this island such a paradise for old and young alike.

Other Life Experiences
Having spent many years of my working life as a human resources manager and later as a compensation design consultant, I now enjoy applying many of the skills I learned within the business climate as I listen to clients and assist them in making decisions about relocating, downsizing, investing, and identifying the best new home for them and their families.

My Mission and Approach
I have enjoyed developing strong relationships with my clients and helping them realize their dreams. My personal mission is to serve clients with integrity, honesty, and optimism, always mindful of professional and personal ethics and what is in the best interests of each client. My approach is to listen, ask questions, and offer suggestions when they are requested. I am familiar with the Bainbridge Island neighborhoods, parks, and schools, and I combine my experiential knowledge with technological research to provide clients with comprehensive information about properties to consider.

My Commitment to Continued Learning
My education continues, through formal programs offered to realtors about such issues as home inspections, septic and drain field design, quality improvements, and financial matters relating to real estate. In addition, I keep abreast of city planning and ordinances that will affect building and remodeling, and as a member of the Bainbridge Island Land Trust board, I am involved in monitoring and providing good stewardship of the earth and environment. I am committed to continued learning—about real estate issues and regulations but also about maintaining the vitality of our watersheds and the health of the Puget Sound that surrounds our island, and encouraging the use of native flora and other non-invasive plant species.

Participation in the Bainbridge Island Community
As a member of the Bainbridge Island community, I have actively participated and continue to do so to help make our island an even better place to live, work, and raise families. I have served on the Steve Kilpack Scholarship board, which provides awards to student athletes, and I served for several years on the Bainbridge Foundation, the island’s “One Call For All” organization that solicits community contributions and distributes them to over a hundred cultural, social, and educational organizations on the island. I have also served on the Bainbridge Youth Services board, as a board member and an officer, supporting crisis counseling for all youth as well as a jobs program that connects them with island residents and businesses. Currently, I serve on the board of the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, which has served to encourage the conservation of the island’s forests, waterfronts, wetlands, and other precious and beautiful land for the benefit not only of the flora and fauna found in those places, but for all the island residents to enjoy now and into the future.

Island Activities
I enjoy running, biking, hiking along trails on the island, and walking along the waterfront with Barbara and our dog, Sundance. We are delighted with the many cultural and social opportunities, the arts films shown at the historic Lynnwood Theatre, the friendly downtown shops, and the wonderful variety of restaurants.