Frank Howard Allen Announces 2008 Top Producers
Frank Howard Allen is proud to announce the 2008 Top Producers and special award-winners. Awards are presented in several categories, including Top Ten for Dollar Volume, Top Ten for Units Closed, Top Producers by Office, the Chairman's Circle of Excellence and the President's Awards of Distinction (Gold, Silver and Bronze). In addition, special awards are given to individuals, offices and staff members. More than 300 agents, managers, special guests and employees attend this exciting event which is a Frank Howard Allen tradition that dates back many years.
Congratulations to all of our winners. Please click on the .pdf (above right) for a complete list.
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Frank Howard Allen Welcomes 15 Agents
Novato, CA, June 23, 2008 – Frank Howard Allen is pleased to announce the addition of 15 new agents to offices throughout Marin and Sonoma counties: Mary Beth Brenner (Mill Valley); Denis Kelly, Jim Land, Joe Laughlin and Rick Smith (Greenbrae); Hilary Davis (San Rafael); Laurie Dugan, Kathee Giannini. Andrea Horta and the team of Curt Proaps and Verna Eisen (Novato); Rob Willis (Petaluma); Deborah Boyd, Magda Kimball and Paul Van Iderstine (Santa Rosa).
Please click on the .pdf (above right) for complete information.
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Frank Howard Allen Welcomes 22 Agents
NOVATO, CA, May 7, 2008 - Growing since 1910 to include over 600 agents, Frank Howard Allen is thrilled to add 22 new agents to an already impressive roster. Amongst the newest members is Sandi Breen, a 32-year Bay Area real estate veteran who served previous roles as the Managing Broker of Coldwell Banker Northern California’s San Rafael and Petaluma offices. During her 11-year tenure with the Petaluma office, Sandi built the branch into one of the leading real estate offices in Sonoma County including being named Top Producing Office in Petaluma (2000). Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Northern California, Sandi was a respected Sales Associate and Assistant Manager of Merrill Lynch Realty in San Rafael.
“We’re honored to be able to welcome this extended group of fine agents to our team of top notch associates,” said Noreen Smith, President/CFO of Frank Howard Allen.
The Greenbrae Office is pleased to welcome: Dubie Breen, Sandi Breen, Marion Elkjer, Kathleen Emrey, Lisa Garaventa and Rebecca Perl.
The Mill Valley Office is pleased to welcome: Arne Glasgow.
The Novato Office is pleased to welcome: Dave Corbin, Gina Drohan, Kathee Giannini, Frederick Kusin and Pamela Theroux.
The Petaluma Office is pleased to welcome: Virginia Hadley and Anne Strong.
The San Rafael Office is pleased to welcome: Mari Ballas-Ward, Joe Bondanza, Lynn Gray, Michelle McCarthy, Janis Peterson, Mac Pourtabib, Jin Pourtabib and Elizabeth River.
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Ronna Somers and Fred Angeli Promoted to Key Management Positions
San Rafael, the 2007 Office of the Year, Gains New Leadership - Rocky Vannucci, Manager and Matt MacPhee, Assistant Manager
Novato, CA, May 15, 2008 – Frank Howard Allen is pleased to announce the selection of Ronna Somers as General Sales Manager and Fred Angeli as Director of Risk Management. Both positions will become effective in August.
“After interviewing many wonderful candidates, from inside the Company and out, we have made the decision to restructure the job of General Manager. This has allowed us to promote two stellar candidates from within our great pool of talent, something we prefer to do whenever possible,” said Noreen Smith, President/CFO of Frank Howard Allen.
“We have grown over the years to encompass over 600 of the best agents in the business and we are so fortunate to have the kind of talent and leadership in our company that allows us to move our own into key positions,” adds current General Manager, Becky Gould.
A 30-year real estate veteran, Somers has been with Frank Howard Allen since 1984 working first as a sales associate and then as Assistant Manager of the San Rafael office; in 1998 Somers was promoted to Manager of the Novato Office and in 2007 she took the helm of the Business Development department. As General Sales Manager, Somers will continue to work on recruiting, retention, and training, and will also concentrate on the area of productivity.
Angeli, Manager of the San Rafael Office for 20 years, will be responsible for risk management as well as forms and other related areas in his new position of Director of Risk Management. Angeli has been part of Frank Howard Allen for more than 20 years and has 30+ years of real estate experience.
Effective May 1, the new Manager of the San Rafael Office is Rocky Vannucci; Matt MacPhee is Assistant Manager. Vannucci joined Frank Howard Allen in 1984 and in June of 2006 he was appointed Assistant Manager of the San Rafael Office. MacPhee has over 20 years of real estate experience.
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Frank Howard Allen Announces Q1 Top Producers
Novato, CA, April 20, 2008 — Frank Howard Allen, home to over 600 of the finest agents in the business, is pleased to announce the top producers for outstanding performance in the first quarter of 2008. This esteemed group was recognized by office for achieving the highest level of production in dollar volume, units closed and listings.
Dollar Volume: Linda Alioto, Ernie Basoco, Beth Bruno, Daniel Casabonne, Brendan Coen, Kirt Donaldson, Alva Falla, Michael Friedenberg, David Grega, Marianne Harder, Judy LeMarr, Tony Parrish, Ron & Jane Pavelka, Sally Spencer & Jean Cromwell (team), Cheri Stanley, Ted Strodder, Janet Williamson.
Units Closed: Linda Alioto, Ann Amtower, Geoffrey Apple, Kathleen Ball, Daniel Casabonne, Brendan Coen, Emy Cosio-Barron, Ave Couris & Jay Patterson (team), J.J. Davis, Kirt Donaldson, Alva Falla, K.C. Garrett, David Grega, Doug Hecker, Ron & Jane Pavelka, Stephanie Rice, Kat Ryan, Sally Spencer & Jean Cromwell (team), Cheri Stanley, Ted Strodder.
Listings: Kathleen Ball, Hermine Boyadjian, The Duran Group, Steve & Marla Ericson, Kyle Frazier, Vince Gramalia, Ann Green, David Grega, Dee Grohmann, Doug Hecker, Cynthia Kulander, Kendra Martin, Susan Packer, Susan Parker & Doug Del Fava (team), Tony Parrish, Ron & Jane Pavelka, Cheri Stanley, Ron Susskind, Nancy Boom & David Torrey (team).
Please click the .pdf (above right) for complete details.
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Frank Howard Allen Holds Market Share Leadership for 2007
Novato, CA, March 1, 2008 — Frank Howard Allen is pleased to announce its continued market share leadership in the North Bay. For 2007, the company had 23.3% of total units sold and 21.6% of total dollar volume in Marin County. In addition, the company had 16.1% of total units sold and 17.4% of the total dollar volume in Marin and Sonoma Counties combined.
"Our energy and focus has always been deeply rooted in the North Bay,” said Noreen Smith, President/CFO of Frank Howard Allen. “These numbers reflect the strength of our agents and company resources, including marketing, technology and support. We are quite proud of this achievement.”
In another key accomplishment, Frank Howard Allen has again ranked as one of the North Bay's Top 500 Businesses. At position 94, Frank Howard Allen is the only real estate company to appear in the top 100 and the only privately-owned real estate company in the top 300.
The ranking is compiled annually by NorthBay biz magazine. Rankings are based on revenue. For a complete list, visit: northbaybiz.com
The market share calculations are based on actual sales data from BAREIS/MLS for the 2007 calendar year. Please click on the graphs (.pdf above right) for more details.
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2007 Year-End Top Producers Honored at Annual Company Kick Off
Novato, CA, February 5, 2008 — Over 400 agents, staff and special guests gathered Friday, February 1, to congratulate the 2007 year-end top producers and special award-winners, experience an exciting motivational speaker and learn of other significant announcements. Owners Larry and Brennie Brackett, along with President/CFO Noreen Smith and General Manager Becky Gould presided over the ceremony.
Highlights included the announcement of Ted Strodder as the overall Top Producer for the second year in a row, an exciting video production focused on the many tools Frank Howard Allen offers its agents and their clients and an energizing presentation by keynote speaker Alison Levine. Recognized as the most requested female business speaker in the nation, Alison spoke about her many mountain climbing adventures while delivering a riveting address with spectacular visuals.
Please see the release (.pdf above right) for complete details.
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Frank Howard Allen Welcomes 21 New Agents
Novato, CA, January 15, 2008—Frank Howard Allen is pleased to announce the recent addition of 21 new agents throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties. The newest team members include: Pat Barter and Tom Fleming (team), Gordon Cooper, Sherri Davis, The Duran Group (Kent Byers, John Duran, Raina Duran, Kim Hutcheon), Lora Estabrook, Christa Hertzka, Dana Johnson, Claire Kensington, C. Jay Key, Luan Kimmerle, Laura and Kristofor Graber (team), Cynthia Kulander, Judy Lynn, Emily Rainsford, Stephanie Rice and Sherry Russell.
Please see the full release (.pdf above right) for more information.
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Frank Howard Allen Announces Q3 Top Producers
Novato, CA, October 26, 2007 – Frank Howard Allen is proud to announce the top producers for outstanding performance in the Third Quarter of 2007. This esteemed group is recognized by office for achieving the highest level of production in dollar volume, units closed and listings.
Please see the full release (.pdf above right) for a complete list of our Top Producers.
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Melissa Lyckberg Named Assistant Manager of Frank Howard Allen, Greenbrae
Veteran Agent Takes on New Role at Flagship Office
Novato, CA, August 15, 2007 — Melissa Lyckberg, a 30 year veteran and consummate professional has been named Assistant Manager of the Frank Howard Allen Greenbrae Office. Melissa joins current Office Manager, Cyd Gardner, and will also continue to sell real estate on her own.
Melissa sold homes in Berkeley for twenty years before moving to Marin in 1997. She joined Frank Howard Allen in 2006 and found instant success in her new office, which she attributes to her kinship with Frank Howard Allen’s business model. “Frank Howard Allen is an ideal model for building business. Trust does indeed take time, and the company has built itself up client by client, referral by referral, over the decades. It’s the way I’ve done business, and although it does take time, it is very rewarding,” said Melissa.
Please see the full release (.pdf above right) to read more about Melissa and her new role.
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Frank Howard Allen's Matching Grants Program Raises Over $55,000 for North Bay Organizations
NOVATO, CA, August 13, 2007 — Frank Howard Allen, dedicated to supporting local community causes and contributing to the responsible growth and development of the North Bay since 1910, raised over $55,000 for local organizations through the 2006-2007 Matching Grants program, designed to create partnerships with local community-based organizations. Each year the agents choose an organization in their community to be the recipient of their office's Matching Grant funds, generated when agents elect to donate a sum of money from closed escrows, which is then matched dollar for dollar by the company.
The Matching Grant checks are presented annually. Among this year’s recipients are COTS/Committee of the Shelterless (Petaluma Office), Homeward Bound of Marin (Tiburon and Novato Offices), The Living Room (Santa Rosa Office), Meals of Marin (Greenbrae Office), Hospice By The Bay (San Rafael Office) and AHO/The Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity (Mill Valley Office).
Please see the full release (.pdf above right) for more information.
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Frank Howard Allen Welcomes 13 Agents to Offices in Marin & Sonoma Counties
NOVATO, CA, July 26, 2007 — Frank Howard Allen has attracted some of the best and brightest to its local offices in recent months. In Marin County, the newest agents to join the Mill Valley, Strawberry Office are David duPont, Pamela Ehrlich, Doug MacInnis and Debbie Walsh. Greenbrae welcomes both Christine Ramos and Dino Wilson. Bridget Cooper joins the ranks of the San Rafael Office and Carolyn Hansen joins the Tiburon Office. In Sonoma County, Santa Rosa welcomes Carolyne Abrams, Angela Englehart, Jeannie Gibson and Katie Kelly while Martha O’Hayer is the newest member to join the Petaluma team.
“We are proud of the fact that 40% of our agents have been with the company for 10 years or more and we welcome these new agents into our family,” said Kathleen Hilken, EVP/General Manager of Frank Howard Allen.
Please see the full release (.pdf above right) for more information.
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Spiro Stratigos Named Manager of Frank Howard Allen, Novato
Sales Agent Brings 10 Years of Experience and a Passionate Vision to Established Office
Novato, CA, July 19, 2007 – Spiro Stratigos, a top producing sales agent, active community member and Marin County native has been named Manager at Frank Howard Allen’s Novato Office, continuing a family tradition that spans three generations in real estate sales and management.
“He brings great enthusiasm and an innovative approach to this position. We feel fortunate to have Spiro leading our Novato Office,” said Kathleen Hilken, EVP/General Manager of Frank Howard Allen.
Please view the .pdf (above right) for more information about Spiro.
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Frank Howard Allen Announces Top Producers, Mid-Year & Q2
Top Agents Recognized for Their Extraordinary Achievements
Novato, CA, July 20, 2007 — Frank Howard Allen, dedicated to providing its agents with the tools that they need to be successful in any market condition, is proud to announce Mid-Year Chairman’s Circle of Excellence Qualifiers and the Second Quarter Top Producers. The Chairman’s Circle of Excellence is reserved for Frank Howard Allen agents who achieve the highest levels of production; Agents may qualify for mid-year and/or end of year status. The Quarterly Top Producers are recognized for achieving the highest levels of production in dollar volume, units closed and/or listings for their respective office in a specific business quarter.
Please see the full release (.pdf above right) for more information.
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Company Sponsored Children's Avenue Raises $15,000 For Youth in Arts
Benefactor Sponsors Frank Howard Allen and Old Republic Title Photographed Artists Along “Children’s Avenue" - Photos Featured Online at kidstreetart.com
SAN RAFAEL, CA, June 15, 2007 – Children ages 2-12 were invited to express their creativity at the 2007 Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival and Children’s Avenue, sponsored by Frank Howard Allen Realtors and Old Republic Title Company, June 9-10 in downtown San Rafael. As per the norm, volunteers captured the event as keepsakes for the artists to take home. However, for the first time ever, images were also taken digitally for an online gallery – KidStreetArt.com.
Children’s Avenue participants paid $12 for a 2-by-2-foot square, box of pastels and a blending eraser, generating $15,144 to benefit Youth in Arts, the premier provider of arts education to Marin County Students.
For more information, please see the full release (.pdf above right)
To view the online gallery, please go to www.kidstreetart.com
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Frank Howard Allen Sponsors a Wine Booth at the 24th Annual Novato Festival of Art, Wine and Music
NOVATO, CA, May 23, 2007 – Continuing its tradition of participating in community events, Frank Howard Allen Realtors is proud to help sponsor the Novato Festival of Art, Wine and Music, held in the heart of downtown Novato, June 9-10. The sounds of rock, blues, jazz and country will fill two stages, and agents from Frank Howard Allen’s Novato office will be stationed at a booth near one of those stages pouring fine wines, purchased by the office, with all proceeds going to the Novato Chamber of Commerce.
Please see the full release to find out more about this event (.pdf above right)
To learn more about Frank Howard Allen’s community involvement, click here
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Frank Howard Allen and Old Republic Title Company Celebrate 197 Combined Years of Community Service
The Leading Bay Area Companies Have Teamed Up to Sponsor the 2007 Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival and Children's Avenue
NOVATO, CA, May 23, 2007 – Frank Howard Allen Realtors and Old Republic Title Company are proud to serve as benefactor sponsors of the 2007 Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival and Children’s Avenue, June 9-10.
Each year, a highlight of the festival is the Children’s Avenue, where small squares are reserved for children ages 2-12 to create their own street art. To capture this creativity in action, volunteers from Frank Howard Allen and Old Republic will take individual photos of the mini-madonnari for them to take home. The photographers can be spotted wearing blue aprons, and as a new feature this year, a representative will also take an assortment of digital photos. With permission, these images will be featured in an online gallery following the event. The cost for a square is only $12 and proceeds go to benefit Youth in Arts, the premier provider of arts education to Marin County students.
Please see the full release to find out more about this event (.pdf above right)
To learn more about Frank Howard Allen’s community involvement, click here
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Frank Howard Allen Acknowledges its Top Producers for Q1 2007
Top Agents in Three Categories Recognized from Each Office
NOVATO, CA, May 15, 2007 – Frank Howard Allen Realtors announced the top producers for outstanding performance in the first quarter of 2007. This esteemed group was recognized by office for achieving the highest level of production in dollar volume, units closed and listings.
Please see the full release for a complete list of top producing agents (.pdf above right)
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Frank Howard Allen Sponsors the Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival
Agents to host a booth selling Snoopy Figurines for Kids to Paint as Part of the “Life is Doggone Wild” Theme on May 19
NOVATO, CA, May 8, 2007 – To show its support for the community it serves, Frank Howard Allen Realtors is a sponsor of the 113th Annual Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival held on Saturday, May 19, 2007. This year, the festival will join forces with Snoopy’s “Joe Cool” Summer Paint-Off, serving up a main event in which 100 five-foot Snoopy statues will be painted by local artists in front of thousands of spectators. Frank Howard Allen is proud to once again help bring this fabulous event to life and will host a booth at the fairgrounds where kids of all ages can buy and paint a small Snoopy figurine. Proceeds from the sales will go to support the Rose Parade and Festival. The event starts with a parade in downtown Santa Rosa at 10 am and continues with a festival at the fairgrounds that goes from 11 am until 4 pm.
Please see the full release to find out more about this event (.pdf above right)
To learn more about Frank Howard Allen’s community involvement, click here
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Frank Howard Allen Helps Sponsor the 2007 Marin Human Race
Annual Fundraising Event Celebrates 25 Years on May 12
NOVATO, CA, May 8, 2007 – Frank Howard Allen Realtors, as part of their commitment to protecting and improving the quality of life in local communities, is proud to be a continuing sponsor of the Marin Human Race, the biggest collaborative fundraiser in Marin County. Agents from offices throughout the county will connect with thousands of race runners, dozen of nonprofits and their families at a sponsorship booth located at the event held on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at the Marin Center Lagoon and Fairgrounds.
Please see the full release to find out more about this event (.pdf above right)
To learn more about Frank Howard Allen’s community involvement, click here
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New Frank Howard Allen Office Opens in The Sea Ranch / Gualala
Experts in the Northern Sonoma / Mendocino County Area Join Regional Leader
NOVATO, CA, May 7, 2007 – Frank Howard Allen Realtors is thrilled to announce that a new independently owned and operated office has opened in Gualala, California. Long-time Sea Ranch residents Steve and Marianne Harder are celebrating more than 23 years of living and working in the area with the grand opening of their new office named ‘Frank Howard Allen Realtors, The Sea Ranch / Gualala.’ They are local experts that bring tremendous passion and enthusiasm to the newly opened office and truly understand what makes the coastal lifestyle so special. Marianne has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry in addition to her real estate background and Steve’s career spans 18+ years as a local real estate professional.
Please see the full release for more information about the Gualala office (.pdf above right) or visit www.fhallensearanch.com
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Dozens of Frank Howard Allen Agents Contribute to Rebuilding Together in Marin
Teams from San Rafael, Greenbrae, Novato and Other Offices Get Together at the Annual Community Event, April 28
NOVATO, CA, April 25, 2007 – Each year teams from Frank Howard Allen Realtors join forces to make a difference in the lives of people in need of help. Rebuilding together coordinates projects that take place throughout the US. On Saturday, April 28, there are several projects happening in Marin, among them: The Canal Alliance, Marin Services for Men, Voyager Carmel/Homeward Bound of Marin, San Anselmo co-op, Novato Youth Center and The North Bay Children's Center. The Frank Howard Allen team from Novato will help freshen the paint at the Novato Youth Center, while teams from offices throughout the rest of the county will work on cultivating the vegetable and fruit garden at the North Bay Children's Center.
Please see the full release to find out more about this event (.pdf above right)
To learn more about Frank Howard Allen’s community involvement, click here
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10 New Agents Choose Frank Howard Allen in Q1 2007
Top Professionals Join Multiple Marin Offices
Novato, CA, April 2, 2007 – Frank Howard Allen Realtors has attracted some of the best and brightest to its local offices in Marin. The new, and some returning, agents include: Arun Burrell, Russ Knudsen and Renee Stephenson (team), Matt MacPhee and Ali Mafi – San Rafael Office, Jeanette Cling, Alex Corr and Cindy Uriarte – Greenbrae Office, Janey Kaplan – Novato Office and Liz Williamson – Mill Valley Strawberry Office.
Please see the full release for more information. (.pdf above right)
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