Office Management

Brian Connell (Manager, Santa Rosa)


707.537.2300
bconnell@fhallen.com

Brian Connell has over a decade of management experience in real estate with both Frank Howard Allen and Pacific Union/GMAC. Brian served as President of Pacific Union/GMAC — North Bay — responsible for 5 offices (Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Napa, Sonoma and Santa Rosa) in Sonoma and Napa counties. Brian currently manages the Santa Rosa office of Frank Howard Allen where he has responsibility for more than 50 sales associates. Over the past 14 years, he has gained extensive experience in residential, commercial, land, income property, vineyard, and development projects in the North Bay. In Brian's first year in real estate sales, he received Frank Howard Allen's “Rookie of the Year Award.”              
              
Before embarking upon his real estate career, Brian spent two years in Los Angeles in film and television production. The prior seven years were spent establishing and building an enterprise serving the commercial, television and film production business along with two partners in New York City. This enterprise employed a staff of 45 and had annual sales of over $2 million. He is a graduate of the Business School at Arizona State University with a specialization in marketing and where he was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society.               
            
Today, Brian serves his local community through participation in many local organizations including: Member, Board of Directors for the Santa Rosa Chapter of Realtors, as a BAREIS MLS Board of Directors Member, and at local wine industry organizations such as the Sonoma County Grape Growers Association, and Bennett Valley Grape Growers. He lives with his family in Santa Rosa.             

Barry Crotty (Manager, Tiburon)           

415.789.7788
bcrotty@fhallen.com           

Barry Crotty began his real estate career in 1986, working with his father at Crotty & O’Halloran Realtors in San Mateo. In 1993 Barry purchased the company and became Broker/owner of record, managing 30 sales associates and selling real estate throughout San Mateo County. In 1995 Barry sold the company, moved his family to Marin County and began working as a broker associate with Frank Howard Allen in San Rafael. In 2000 he affiliated with Pacific Union’s central Marin office and in 2006 was hired as the sales manager of Coldwell Banker in Greenbrae. The following year Barry returned to Pacific Union to become branch manager of the southern Marin office where he managed 75 sales associates and a staff of 5 in three sales offices.              
        
Barry’s career has now come full circle and he has returned to Frank Howard Allen to manage the Tiburon office. He was hired to continue his great work of supporting agents and their clients as they successfully transact business in a challenging real estate environment.              
  
Barry has also been active within the real estate community and proudly served as a director on the Marin Association of Realtors’ (MAR) board from 2002–2005. In addition to being a director for the California Association of Realtors from 2003-2005, he also served on the Board of NorCal MLS from 2005-2007. Barry is the 2004 past-president of MAR and was honored as MAR’s 2006 Realtor of the year, the organization’s highest level of achievement which recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the profession and his community.             
       
An advocate for his community and for the homeless, Barry considers his 7 years of service on the board of directors for Homeward Bound of Marin and his past chairmanship of the organization’s real estate development committee among his most important community involvements.              

Barry holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Oregon and is trained in Mastery of Negotiations from the University of California at San Francisco.               
   
When Barry is not working or contributing his time to community organizations, you can find him rowing for the Marin Rowing Association on the Corte Madera Estuary and out in the San Francisco Bay.             

Daunielle Cutting (Manager, Novato)            
                                 

415.899.9263
dcutting@fhallen.com           

Daunielle Cutting, a 24-year veteran of the real estate industry, is the Managing Broker of our Novato office where she oversees an experienced team of real estate professionals.            

Prior to joining Frank Howard Allen, Daunielle held the position of managing broker of the Novato office of a national firm. She has also held other positions with that firm, specifically Managing Broker of the company’s San Rafael office, and Sales Manager of the Tahoe/Truckee region where she oversaw six offices. In this position, Daunielle was responsible for general operations, human resources and risk management for offices located in three counties.            

Throughout her real estate career, Daunielle has acquired a broad range of experience and has built an impressive resume in real estate management. A licensed Real Estate Broker, professionally coached by Success Strategies Institute and a designated “CCRA,” Daunielle is constantly working to enhance her knowledge in her field of expertise.            

Daunielle studied business at the College of Marin in Kentfield, California. In her spare time, Daunielle enjoys hiking, running, gardening, decorating and cooking.           

Cyd Gardner (Manager, Greenbrae)                
                          

415.925.3252
cgardner@fhallen.com

Cyd Gardner has been with Frank Howard Allen for more than 25 years. Prior to entering the real estate industry, she was a registered nurse. She views both professions similarly, in that they both require excellent listening skills, and decisive counsel and action. “People are the living reality of this business and my previous years as a nurse provide me the ability to exercise compassion and guidance in stressful situations,” Cyd comments.             

As Manager of the Company's flagship office, Cyd plays a key role in helping her agents and their clients. “Clients need a good ear and a firm hand in navigating through the complexities of today's real estate transactions.” Cyd also believes that guiding her agents to give exceptional service on each real estate transaction is the primary focus of her work.            

The Greenbrae Office is richly diverse in personality and breadth of skills in real estate. The agents are a cohesive group who work together to assist one another in brainstorming and problem solving. In 2010, Frank Howard Allen celebrated its centennial, in addition to the opening of an office in the town of Larkspur at 545 Magnolia Avenue.           

Cyd is passionate about living in Marin and understands the unique value of the North Bay and the lifestyle that makes it such a desirable place to live. She is proud to work for Frank Howard Allen, a company that is committed to giving back to the community and improving the quality of life in the North Bay.            

Cyd grew up in the close-knit community of Salt Lake City, Utah. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Utah. Upon arrival in California, she worked at UCSF. Additionally, she worked at Mt. Zion and Marin General Hospital, with Neonatal Intensive Care as her specialty. She lives in San Anselmo with her husband.           

Andy Gellepis (Manager, Mill Valley)


415.380.4617
agellepis@fhallen.com           

Andy became manager of the Mill Valley Office in July 2001. During his first year, he distinguished himself as a top-notch recruiter resulting in the addition of many new agents to the Mill Valley Office.           

Prior to his management role, Andy was a successful sales associate with Frank Howard Allen's Mill Valley Office. With over ten years as a top producer, he achieved the “President's Gold Award of Distinction” and the “Chairman's Circle of Excellence” designations. The year 2000 was a banner year for Gellepis when he became the top producer for the Mill Valley Office with over $25 million in sales and received testimonials from countless satisfied clients.           

Andy's philosophy about real estate is simple: “Be passionate about what you do and success will follow! Combine energy, enthusiasm and stamina with experience, knowledge, and negotiating skills. Have a strong belief in the value you add to your clients' pursuit of the American Dream of home ownership.”           

Andy lives the Marin lifestyle to its fullest. He balances his busy real estate career with his family who enjoy time together in Hawaii and skiing in Colorado. Andy lives in Mill Valley with his family.            

Melissa Lyckberg (Assistant Manager, Greenbrae)


415.925.3262
mlyckberg@fhallen.com

Melissa Lyckberg is a graduate of Stanford University and a respected member of the real estate community. She began her career in the East Bay in 1976 and moved to Marin in 1997. She has founded a successful career on delivering a high level of service and counts past client referrals as the basis of her ongoing business.

Melissa is an excellent communicator. She believes in giving clients the information they need to make wise decisions. In her role as Assistant Manager of the Greenbrae office, Melissa enjoys mentoring, teaching and helping the agents she works with. She is a team player, and has earned the respect of her peers.

Melissa gives a donation to charity for every escrow she closes. Some of her favorite charities are Grameen Foundation and Trickle Up – both dedicated to micro credit. She is also a supporter of Meals For Marin, Hospice and Marin Literacy.

Melissa lives in Point Reyes Station with her husband, and practices art in her spare time. She delights in the beautiful landscapes of Marin County and appreciates the natural beauty of this area.

          

Jim Michaelsen (Manager, Petaluma)     
      

707.775.2272
jmichaelsen@fhallen.com

Jim Michaelsen has over 40 years experience in a wide range of Real Estate activities ranging from brokerage ownership, to Real Estate sales, to residential construction, to developing Real Estate education curriculum for the Santa Rosa Junior College.

Born and raised in Marin County, Jim migrated to Petaluma after active duty in the Navy. He attended Santa Rosa Junior College, then San Francisco State University where he earned his BA in Business/Real Estate. He obtained his Real Estate Sales license in 1969, working for Les Brians Realty in Petaluma.

Jim was appointed Deputy Commissioner with the State of California Department of Real Estate in 1972, handling consumer issues, land fraud, and subdivision investigations throughout Northern California.

In 1980 Jim received his California Real Estate Broker's license. A year later he earned his California Community College Teaching Credential and joined the faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College in the Business Administration Department. Jim taught Business/Real Estate classes and was the coordinator for the Real Estate program. He continues to associate with the Santa Rosa Junior College as an adjunct Instructor.

In 1985 Jim and a partner purchased Golden Land Realty in Petaluma, and then expanded to a second office in Rohnert Park. Jim served as managing Broker for both locations. In early 2000, Jim moved on to handling development in Washington State and working with investors in Austin, Texas, and the Gulf Coast of Florida, in addition to residential sales in Sonoma County.

Jim remains active in the local community serving as Director for the Petaluma Chapter of Realtors and The Friends of Santa Rosa Junior College. Jim is an active Sailor/Boater and member of The Petaluma Yacht Club. He delights in sharing the joys of living in Wine Country and Petaluma's proximity to the coast.

Corrie Sterbentz (Manager, Sonoma and Napa)


707.939.2228
csterbentz@fhallen.com

Corrie Sterbentz, regional manager of the Frank Howard Allen offices in Sonoma, Glen Ellen and Napa, has been active in real estate since moving to California in 1979. In 1996, she moved her business to Sonoma Valley where she has also been active in community affairs. Corrie's market knowledge and expertise, keen problem-solving skills, positive attitude, and love of people have been the cornerstone of her successful real estate career.

Corrie has a certificate in interior design and previously owned and operated a renowned interior design business. Her experience in remodeling ─ from choosing colors to designing kitchens ─ gives her a solid base for staging and selling homes. While running her interior design business she managed projects, interfaced with many building trades, and acquired solid management skills.

Corrie is a member of the Sonoma Valley Chapter of Realtors^®, North Bay Association of Realtors^® and the National Associations of Realtors^®.

Jeff Sterley (Assistant Manager, San Rafael)           

415.258.4143
jsterley@fhallen.com            

Jeff Sterley has over 30 years experience in Marin County real estate sales and management. He has continually performed at the top of his craft in a number of varied positions - from top-producing sales agent to manager and sales manager of some of Marin's top offices and companies. Jeff brings a depth of experience and creativity rarely found in the home buying and selling process.           

Known as one who continually creates extremely innovative marketing systems as an agent and manager, Jeff has incorporated his “No Stone Unturned” sales philosophy in his position as Assistant Manager at the San Rafael office. ’No stone unturned’ is a mission he has adopted in representing his clients. It is about employing every smart, traditional method as well as implementing new and creative techniques to achieve our goals.           


Rocky Vannucci (Manager, San Rafael)            


415.258.4137
rvannucci@fhallen.com

Rocky began his real estate career in 1976. He received his Broker's license in 1978 and managed William Timmer Realty from 1979-1984. He joined Frank Howard Allen in 1984 and in June of 2006, Rocky was appointed Assistant Manager of the Frank Howard Allen San Rafael office. In May of 2008 Rocky was promoted to Manager of the San Rafael office.            

Rocky considers the San Rafael Office a relaxed but highly professional and productive environment. He sees energetic agents unselfishly sharing their knowledge and experiences with one another and believes it comes from trust. Fostering this kind of attitude and encouraging agents to embrace sharing are focal points of his work and management philosophy.            

A Marin County native, Rocky has a well-established reputation as a skillful and effective communicator who is liked, but most importantly respected among his peers. Rocky lives in San Anselmo with his family.