Languages I Speak
English
My Top Areas
Binbrook, Caledonia, Cayuga, Dunnville, Glanbrook, Hagersville, Haldimand County, Hamilton Mountain, Port Dover, Simcoe
My Specialties
Buyers, Farm and Land, Residential, Sellers, Waterfront Property

The son of Dutch immigrants, I was born and raised in Cayuga, Ontario, and learned the value of hard work early in life. Always an entrepreneur at heart, I owned and operated a local butcher shop for 29 years, where I employed my son Chuck (who is now my real estate partner) for the first time, but it's also where I learned the importance of providing exceptional customer service - something that has always brought me a tremendous amount of joy.

In 2002, an opportunity for me to sell the butcher shop came up. Feeling ready to take on a new challenge, I decided that selling was the right thing to do and set out to develop a new career. I was nervous, excited, and optimistic. Although I had no idea how to turn on a computer, I quickly realized that my future was going to be in real estate for one simple reason: I absolutely love helping people.

I immediately began studying for the real estate exams. Nervous, I went to RE/MAX Escarpment where I met Anne Zurini, the woman who I credit to this day with helping me to grow confidence as a new realtor - someone who truly started at the bottom. One client at a time, I began to build my business. Slowly but surely, word spread about my passionate, customer-first approach to real estate. I have earned the trust of my clients because I want what is best and do what I can to protect them from making unwise purchases and/or sales, and I am proud to say that I have a reputation for going the extra mile to make others happy.

The more successful I become, the more important it is for me to give back to the community that has enabled me to have such a great career. I sincerely believe that in life you get what you give...