Kevin was first licensed to sell real estate in Minnesota in 1989 and even worked prior to that in the industry, since both parents were licensed real estate brokers. Kevin then spent five years honorably serving our country in the United States Marine Corps. During his time in the service, he received Honor Graduate status in three of the four schools he was sent to and awards for superior performance, good conduct and motivation.
Kevin continued his career in real estate in Florida and eventually was licensed to sell real estate in Florida in 1996. He worked his way to being the Property Manager at a branch of one of the largest real estate companies in the Panhandle of Florida. Eventually, Kevin started a real estate brokerage in Destin, Florida and earned his GRI (Graduate, REALTOR Institute) designation and LTG designation (Leadership Training Graduate) from the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®. Through his own company, he handled real estate sales and property management, including; single family and association management. He was also Secretary and President of the Niceville Exchange Club in Niceville, Florida, and the Sunday School Superintendent for a church with over 1,200 members.
In 2000, Kevin returned to Brainerd and was re-licensed in Minnesota as a Real Estate Broker, working with Gene Goedker. Kevin went on to earn his ABR designation (Accredited Buyer Representative) and e-PRO certification (Internet Certified REALTOR®). Kevin has been on the Greater Lakes Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service Board since 2002 and is currently the outgoing President and is the President-Elect of the Greater Lakes Association of REALTORS®. Kevin also serves in the following real estate capacities; Minnesota Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors, Minnesota Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Board, Minnesota Association of REALTORS® Ethics Instructor, Minnesota Association of REALTORS® RPAC Trustee, Liaison for the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Shoreland Ordinance Review Committee and Greater Lakes Association of REALTORS® New Member Orientation Instructor. Kevin consistently attends many National REALTOR® events in order to stay abreast of REALTOR® issues.
Kevin aids his real estate career by being involved in the community. He is currently an elected member of the Brainerd City Council (serving on the Personnel and Finance Committee, Community Action Board and Character Initiative – previously on the Safety and Public Works Committee and Parking Commission), President of the Garfield School PTA, Forestview Parent Organization member, member of the ISD 181 Advisory Board, Past President and co-founder of the Northeast Brainerd Residents’ Association, Past Secretary, GEM Award Winner and Rookie of the Year of the Brainerd Noon SERTOMA club, Commandant of the Heartland Detachment of the Marine Corps League and any other opportunity he can find.
