Real estate was never my backup plan—it was Plan A from the very start.

Growing up, I watched my father skillfully navigate the market as a realtor and home builder, and I knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps.

I was born in Prince George, British Columbia. My father ran a bakery with my grandfather, who immigrated from Switzerland. We eventually moved from Prince George to Vancouver, then Edmonton, where my father transitioned from a baker to a Realtor and began to specialize in new home construction.

At ten years old, we moved to Thetis Island, a small Gulf Island north of Salt Spring, with only 300 residents. Life there revolved around the water; we fished commercially, and I worked at a marina. Living in such a tight-knit community taught me how to connect with people from all walks of life.

Later, I spent time in Victoria, Vancouver, and Whistler, where I trained in real estate.

I loved that Whistler dream with resort living but when I decided to focus on my career more seriously, I came back to Vancouver Island.

I joined my father, who was selling real estate in the Cowichan Valley. After a short stint together, I branched off on my own.

Over the last 30 years, I’ve developed various partnerships and ultimately built the amazing team I have now.

Through the ups and downs, I’ve learned that helping people find their perfect home isn’t just about making a sale; it’s about supporting them through life’s big transitions.

That’s where my focus on right sizing comes in.

I’m still living that busy family life with kids still at home, most of my peers are ready to find that home that lets them focus on doing less around the house so they can do more of the things they love.

And that’s really the best part of my job!

It’s race season! The Cowichan Valley hosts some spectacular bike races across so many cycling disciplines. Now, you might not be able to ride in all of these events but races are always happy for spectators and volunteers.Here’s some events to lookout for:

April 13: Victoria Cycling League: Cobble Hill Road Race

The Victoria Cycling League (VCL) is a grass-roots, volunteer led, not-for-profit group that runs weekly road races throughout the spring and summer. This race features a 10km lap course around Cobble Hill and the Shawnigan Lake area.

April 20: Island Cup Race Series - Mt Tzouhalem Enduro

The Cowichan Trail Stewards Society has put together another awesome event in the Cowichan Valley. Back again for this year, the CTSS and the Municipality of North Cowichan have come together to organize another fun race for all ages and skill levels. If you haven’t done an enduro race before, this is the best race to start!

April 27: Island Cup Race Series - Cobble Hill Classic XC

After 15+ years of racing at Cobble Hill this course distance is dialed in at approximately 24km for Experts, 16km for Intermediates and 8km for Beginners.

May 18: Burnt Bridge Gravel Fondo

Cowichan is a stop on the BC Gravel Series on Vancouver Island. Shawnigan Lake. Three races planned. Expect elevation!

June 1: Cowichan Crusher Gravel Fondo

Experience some of the best gravel riding on Vancouver Island in Lake Cowichan. The Cowichan Crusher features amazing gravel roads, scenic valleys and streams and a large beautiful lake. Featuring 4 Event Distances in 2025.

June 7-8: Belgian Waffle Ride 

This event promises an unforgettable weekend filled with waffles, craft beer and epic racing. Riders will traverse dozens of gravel sectors, singletrack, and paved roads across a stunning multi-surface course that showcases the island’s rugged beauty.

June 29: Cowichan Challenge Triathlon 

Well, it’s not exactly a bike race, but there’s plenty of cycling in The Cowichan Challenge Triathlon. Located at Fuller Lake Park in Chemainus, the race has a friendly, relaxed vibe just the like the community where it takes place 

June 30 - July 2: BC Bike Race

This multi-day mountain bike stage race, known for its singletrack, will take place in the Cowichan Valley from June 30 to July 2, 2025, showcasing the area's mountain bike trails. These are the first two stops on the BC Bike Race tour and they’re really fun to watch! 

August 9: MS BIKE

 Now, this isn’t a race, but it is a really fun ride for a great cause. MS Bike is an experience-driven event that brings the community together in exciting ways to help create a world free of MS. How, when and where you choose to ride is completely up to you. You can join one of our in-person locations across the country, or ride as a virtual cyclist in the comfort of your own community or home.