Meet Your Hotline Managers For RE/MAX Gold
After office hours and not sure who to call? Call the manager hotline! Meet the managers who are here to answer the call to address your concerns and navigate you through every question with finesse. The manager support line is available 24/7 at 866.788.9mgr!
MEET THEM ALL!
BILL ALLARD
SERVICE AREAS: Davis, Dixon, Hidden Valley Lake, Lakeport, middletown, napa, woodland
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 14
About Bill:
Bill leads and manages multiple offices in the North Bay area, covering Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, and Lake counties. Bill is passionate about coaching, development, selection, and retention, which are all crucial for our success. Bill values empathy, compassion, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness as key skills for effective leadership.
In Bill’s spare time you can find him camping, traveling, or appearing on Family Feud!
Contact: 707-685-1433
bill.allard@norcalgold.com
KEN BRAZIL
SERVICE AREAS: Auburn (Placer County), Roseville, Yuba City
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 40+
About Ken:
Ken has been serving clients needs since 1982. He is a Real Estate Broker and has the following designations. Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Certified Placer County Specialist, Quality Service Certified (QSC), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Certified Listing professional (CLP) and a Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS). Ken is also part of the REMAX Hall of Fame. He has had the privilege to manage the Roseville office for almost 10 years.
Ken and his wife and have been married since 1984 and have two children. Ken’s passions revolve around sports and coaching. He thoroughly enjoyed coaching both of their children and actively participated in coaching their nephews' little league teams. Apart from sports and coaching, Ken’s hobbies include traveling, watching movies, and holding the items his wife buys from antique stores or flea markets.
Contact: 916-300-0583
ken.brazil@norcalgold.com
ANGELO GALLO
SERVICE AREAS: hollister, Mill valley, morgan hill,
san jose, santa rosa, watsonville
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 20
About Angelo:
After earning his Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of California at Davis, Angelo went on to become a Silicon Valley executive and entrepreneur, and in 2004 became a licensed California Realtor®. Angelo's professional trajectory is grounded in his unwavering commitment to client-centric values. He firmly believes in prioritizing the needs of his clients above all else, striving to forge enduring personal and professional connections along the way.
When Angelo isn't assisting his agents, you'll likely find him at the gym, where he has maintained his passion for fitness for over 40 years.
Contact: 408-314-2732
angelo.gallo@norcalgold.com
DAVID HEUER
SERVICE AREAS: AUBERRY, CLOVIS, FRESNO, MADERA
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 26
About David: David Heuer, a seasoned real estate broker with RE/MAX Gold, leads the Fresno, Clovis, and Madera markets. Licensed since 1998, he is passionate about mentoring agents and helping them grow their businesses, bringing expertise in contracts and problem-solving to the table.
Outside of work, David is passionate about his kids involvement with traveling soccer, cooking, and relaxing at his mountain cabin. His extensive experience and dedication make him a respected leader in the real estate industry.
Contact:
559-285-5852
david.heuer@norcalgold.com
mike kooken
SERVICE AREAS: Folsom, Galt, Midtown Sacramento, elk grove
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 24
About Mike:
Mike Kooken is a seasoned real estate professional with a rich background in both residential sales and leadership roles within the industry. Born into a family of realtors, Mike's journey in real estate began in 1997, following his studies in Ornamental Horticulture and Agronomy at UC Santa Cruz. Prior to immersing himself in the world of residential real estate, Mike honed his skills running a successful landscape design company for eight years.
In his early career, Mike cut his teeth as a broker assistant in San Francisco, swiftly obtaining his license in 2000. His abilities in the field saw him quickly ascend the ranks, transitioning to a buyer's agent role with Coldwell Banker Lakeside. However, it was in 2002 that Mike made the pivotal decision to relocate to Folsom, where he found his professional home. Joining a prominent homebuilder, Mike's natural aptitude for sales propelled him from a sales role to that of a performance coach and, ultimately, regional sales manager and Sales Director.
Mike's passion for empowering agents led him to RE/MAX Gold, where he currently serves as a trusted leader and mentor to top-producing agents. Outside of his professional endeavors, Mike finds joy in his role as a loving husband to Angela Kooken for over 19 years and as a proud father to Trevor Kooken, a Junior at Folsom High School. With his wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to excellence, Mike continues to leave an indelible mark on the real estate landscape in the Sacramento region.
In his spare time, you can find Mike golfing, cooking, going to concerts, and traveling the world with his family.
Contact: 916-792-8193
mike.kooken@norcalgold.com
Kiri keefer
SERVICE AREAS: Cameron park, copperopolis,
El dorado hills, Jackson, Murphys, placerville, Sonora
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 34
About Kiri:
Kiri Keefer is the Market Vice President for El Dorado County and the Foothills, where she is honored to serve many of the top agents with consistent #1 market share in El Dorado County. She leads daily by living the mission statement; to create an extraordinary environment, to attract and retain quality associates and to succeed through the success of our agents.
A California native, Kiri has lived in El Dorado County with her husband, Dan and two children, Frank and Julie, since 1989. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from U.C. Berkeley which included an emphasis in real estate, urban planning and economic development with a minor in finance.
In her spare time, crafting from knitting, sewing to painting is her therapy. Kiri loves to spend time with her family including her four grandchildren: Syrena, Alice, Leo and Izzy. She and her husband Dan, love to fish, camp, and off-road race.
Contact: 530-409-9357
kkeefer@norcalgold.com
JANE LIPPMAN
SERVICE AREAS: Fair Oaks, natomas, Sierra oaks
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 23
About Jane:
Jane has spent 23 years as a real estate industry expert and thought leader, growing businesses, teams and a base of loyal clientele. Her background includes sales training and business development with IBM prior to becoming a marketing leader with other Fortune 500 companies.
When she transitioned into real estate, she ran her own sales team prior to becoming a Real Estate Business Coach for Tom Ferry International. Jane has been trained in leading leaders and building businesses through her post graduate work with Harvard University and UC Davis. She has served as a Certified Relocation Specialist, developed a successful Corporate Real Estate Assistance Program, and ran Top Producer Masterminds. While at the University of Southern California, she studied Real Estate Law and Management.
Jane can often be found playing Tennis: her favorite sport due to the strategy, finesse and grace. She was a competitive tennis player, and the Wimbledon finals are her favorite play-off games to watch.
CONTACT: 949-355-9520
jane.lippman@norcalgold.com
MARIA GEMA RAPOLLA
SERVICE AREAS: benicia, Fairfield, Green valley, vacaville, vallejo
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 22
About Gema:
Maria Gema Rapolla was born and raised in San Francisco and is a graduate of SF State University, with a BS in Business Administration and an emphasis in Marketing. She goes by her middle name, Gema (pronounced Hema.)
Gema spent 18 years in the Retail Industry as a Sales Manager, Associate Buyer, and Senior Business Analyst. In 2002 she embarked on her real estate career, and has excelled as a Top Producer, and Sales Manager. Gema is fluent in Spanish and is a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants who achieved the American Dream of Homeownership in 1969. Honesty, integrity and genuine concern for all those she serves is paramount in her practice.
Gema has been married for 30 years and is a proud mom of Matthew, a Sac State Graduate, and Paulina, a RN at Adventist Health in St. Helena. She loves to spend quality time with family and friends, and is an avid fan of the 49ers and Giants.
CONTACT: 707-333-9858
mariagema.rapolla@norcalgold.com
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