GLOBAL LUXURY AMBASSADORS BIOGRAPHIES
Craig Hogan Vice President, Luxury As vice president of luxury for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Craig is responsible for the development and oversight of all luxury marketing plans. He has the lead role in the development of the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program, media presence, public relations, adverti sing, events, digital marketing, and social media strategy as the brand continues to grow. A real estate professional since 1996, Craig has extensive industry knowledge and experience. He uses his expertise to develop and enhance Coldwell Banker’s Global Luxury division and works with the company’s top-producing agents to provide them with the resources and connections they need to succeed in the high-end market. Craig started his career in sales as an insurance broker, marketing investment and life products, followed by a position as senior sales director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. His transition to the real estate industry in 1996 brought together his people skills and sales background. Upon his appointment to the board of directors for the Luxury Homes Division of Keller Williams International in 2008, he played an integral part in building their new brand. Four years later, Craig’s strength in luxury real estate marketing led him to Coldwell Banker, where he became the Previews Luxury marketing director in Chicago. This role gave him the opportunity to work and collaborate with some of the most influential luxury agents, in the most significant markets, across the country and globally. 2018 Crain’s Chicago Business’ list of Notable LGBTQ Executives 2015 AREAA National Luxury Chair Editor, Homes & Estates magazine Editor, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury blog Craig can be reached at 773-742-5929 or craig.hogan@cbhomeoffice.com or via Instagram: @chhogancb
Tracy Allen Global Luxury Ambassador Tracy Allen knows real estate. As an industry leader with 31 years of dedication, her market savvy and skills have consistently placed her among the elite of Hawaii’s realtors. Tracy’s clients have a distinct advantage with her in-depth construction, design, and staging experience, superior people skills, and determination to indulge them with exceptional service. She is known for being able to transform the look of a property, negotiate terms to her clients’ advantage, and help them achieve a successful closing at top dollar. Tracy holds the record for the highest closed residential sales on Oahu and was awarded NRT’s prestigious Society of Excellence Award, representing the top tier of sales performance, in 2014, 2017, and 2018—the only Coldwell Banker agent in Hawaii and one of just 54 individuals in the United States to receive this honor. In addition, she ranks sixth overall among more than 85,000 Coldwell Banker agents internationally based on closed sales, received the International President’s Premier award acknowledging the performance of the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates in North America, and repeatedly dominates the luxury sales market as a Top Producer for Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties in Honolulu. Prior to beginning her real estate career, Tracy won show jumping competitions as an equestrian all along the East Coast. In her free time, she enjoys designing and building custom homes with her husband, Bryan, and spending quality time with their children. Tracy can be reached at 808-593-6415 or tracy@cbpacific.com or via her website www.TracyAllenHawaii.com or via Instagram: @tracyallenhawaii
Lucio Bernal Global Luxury Ambassador Lucio Bernal is the team lead for the Bernal-Smith Group of Coldwell Banker Realty in Palm Springs, CA. Lucio represents buyers and sellers of both luxury properties and more modestly priced homes in the greater Palm Springs area. Lucio also carries the prestigious title of Global Luxury Ambassador—one of only 18 in existence around the world. He represents the Global Luxury division as an instructor for the Luxury Certification course across the global network and is the lead instructor in the Global Luxury division representing the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. In addition, Lucio is an instructor for the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, which allows him to share his experiences and help other real estate agents gain important knowledge and con fidence to better service their clients. With more that 22 years in the real estate profession, Lucio enjoys the human aspect of the industry and incorporates teachings from the educational component as well, both of which endear him to clients, who return to work with him again and again and refer friends and family. Lucio can be reached at 310-383-2466 or , luciobernal@me.com or on social media platforms: Instagram: @Bernal_Smith_Group_Realtors and Facebook: BernalSmithGroupRealtors
Christophe Choo Global Luxury Ambassador Christophe Choo is an award-winning, top-producing luxury real estate agent with more than 32 years of experience serving Los Angeles’ most prominent Westside neighborhoods, spanning the Platinum Triangle of Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and Bel Air. Christophe’s endless passion and enthusiasm for real estate has earned him a coveted position among the nation’s best real estate agents, with more than 500 transactions closed over the course of his career. For many years, he has enjoyed Top Producer status in the Coldwell Banker International President’s Premiere, which honors the top 1% of the company’s agents worldwide. He consistently ranks among the top 100 of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury specialists. He has also been ranked among America’s top agents in “THE THOUSAND” by REAL Trends, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal. His enthusiastic embrace of social media and technology also continues to raise his star status; In 2018, he was voted the No. 1 Real Estate Video Influencer in North America. Christophe is a frequent guest speaker at organizations and events such as the Asian American Real Estate Association, the Associated Realty of the Americas, Coldwell Banker International Conference, Generation Blue Conference for Coldwell Banker, and Your Coach Conferences with Tom Ferry. He has also appeared on several television shows, including HGTV’s “Selling LA,” Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing,” “Beautiful Homes & Great Estates,” “Luxury Lifestyles TV,” “Open House TV” on NBC, “Behind the Gates,” and “The T.O. Show” on VH1. Christophe can be reached at 310-777-6342 or Christophe@Christophechoo.com or via Instagram: @christophechoorealestate or Facebook: christophechoorealestate
Jessica Edwards Global Luxury Ambassador As the breakout star of Coldwell Banker's YouTube Channel, Wilmington, N.C.-based Jessica Edwards is known for her innovative use of technology and video in real estate and cuttingedge marketing tactics. Her team, The Carolinas Finest, Jessica Edwards & Associates are honored to consistently ranked among the top teams at Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Jessica’s local market expertise, paired with the international reach of the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program, has made her a true tour de force in North Carolina luxury real estate. She continues to garner awards and accolades for her dedication to the luxury real estate market. She was honored to serve as the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Consumer Specialist for over six years. Regularly interviewed by national news media from CNBC to The Wall Street Journal, she is often called upon to discuss real estate trends and provide timely advice and guidance.
Originally from West Virginia, Jessica graduated magna cum laude from The University of North Carolina, Wilmington and immediately launched her real estate career. She remains actively involved in the local community to this day. She currently sits on the UNCW Foundation Board and believes in giving back through various philanthropic efforts. Family life is extremely important to Jessica. She enjoys spending as much time possible with family and friends, especially her two children, Maggie and George. Whether relaxing at home together, laughing with friends over a glass of wine, or soaking up the coastal sunshine on the water, Jessica is truly grateful for the tremendous amount of love and support around her. Jessica be reached at 910-352-1043 or Jessica@TheCarolinasFinest.com or via Instagram: @thecarolinasfinest
Danny Hertzberg Global Luxury Ambassador As a member of The Jills Zeder Group based in Miami, Danny Hertzberg has received numerous awards and accolades, including being named to the “30 Under 30” list by Forbes, and most recently the “40 Under 40” list by the South Florida Business Journal. Danny constantly employs the latest digital marketing strategies and social media innovations to market properties on an international level. He has presented many of the cutting-edge marketing strategies he has developed at speaking engagements, seminars, and conferences nationwide. Danny was selected to serve on Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s smart home tech panel, “Selling Smarter: Real Estate and the Smart Home” at the 2017 and 2016 Consumer Technology Association (CES) Conference in Las Vegas. He has become an expert in smart home technology, and is often quoted by media outlets like Reuters, Time, and CNET in stories about the smart home trend. Additionally, Danny is regularly featured in both national and local media, discussing real estate trends in the South Florida luxury market. He has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Curbed, Forbes, Haute Living, Mansion Global, Miami Magazine, Ocean Drive magazine, Robb Report, Daily Business Review, South Florida Business Journal, The Real Deal, the Miami Herald, and the Sun Sentinel, among others. He has also appeared on CNBC’s “Secret Lives of the Super Rich,” NBC’s “Open House,” CBS’s “Living Large” and CNBC’s “Power Lunch .” Danny can be reached at 305-505-1950 or danny@jillszeder.com or via Instagram: @DannyHertzberg
Dawn J. McKenna Global Luxury Ambassador Dawn McKenna is one of America’s most successful, creative, and sought-after luxury real estate agents. Combining a with her background in finance, design and fashion, Dawn’s stylish and sophisticated marketing, branding and social media presence has made her and her eponymous team, the Dawn McKenna Group, instantly recognizable as the leader in luxury real estate in Illinois and Florida. Enhancing her luxury reach, Dawn is a founding member of two exclusive, invite-only, international networks – the International Luxury Alliance, which connects Coldwell Banker, Corcoran and Hampton International’s most successful, global agents, and Luxury Presence, which is a private network of only the top agent of any agency in the most important luxury markets in the world. Dawn’s individual accomplishments are more than impressive. Since starting her career as a Coldwell Banker Rookie of the Year in 2003, Dawn is now the #1 Coldwell Banker agent in Illinois and the exclusive Chicago suburb of Hinsdale. With total sales over $1.8 billion, Dawn has been a member of the Coldwell Banker President’s Elite top 1% of agents for over a decade. Dawn’s team, the Dawn McKenna Group, burst onto the luxury scene in 2016 and is already a leader. With 21 agents in offices on Chicago’s Gold Coast, the exclusive Chicago suburbs of Hinsdale, Winnetka and Lake Forest, as well as on 5th Avenue in Naples, Florida, in 2019 the Dawn McKenna Group was Coldwell Banker’s #3 Team in the US, #1 Team in the Midwest, #1 Team in Illinois, #2 Small Team in Southwest Florida, and #6 Team globally. Introduced in 2018, the Dawn McKenna Group Rentals team is already Coldwell Banker’s #10 large rental team in the US and its #1 in Illinois. A native Chicagoan and graduate of the University of Illinois, Dawn has been married for 29 years and is the mother of four children. Along with encouraging her team members’ charitable pursuits, Dawn is an active member of the Chicago Board of the Concussion Legacy Foundation and a supporter of the Ronald McDonald House, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, the Realogy Charitable Foundation, Mother McAuley High School and the Hinsdale Community House. Dawn can be reached at 630.546.3765 or dawn@dawnmckennagroup.com or via Instagram: @thedawnmckennagroup
Jade Mills Global Luxury Ambassador A real estate icon in her own right, Beverly Hills top agent Jade Mills is best known for her integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. Jade is currently ranked the No. 1 agent worldwide for Coldwell Banker and the No. 6 agent worldwide for all brokerages. Jade has achieved the highest sales volume on record of any agent in Coldwell Banker history, surpassing $5 billion in career sales. In the last three years, Jade represented three of the top record-setting sales in Los Angeles: The Chartwell Estate for $150,000,000, The Manor (aka The Spelling Manor) for $119,750,000, and The Playboy Mansion for $100,000,000. She ended 2020 with a record $482,893,980 in total sales volume. An expert in luxury properties, Jade is devoted to serving the needs of buyers and sellers throughout Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, and the Hollywood Hills. She was named the International Ambassador for Coldwell Banker in recognition of her established alliances and global relationships with international markets and her development of Jade Mills Worldwide. Jade also holds the title of co-chairman of the International Luxury Alliance, which is an elite network of professionals focused on the highest level of client service and business integrity. Jade Mills Worldwide is the culmination of many years spent developing relationships with leading luxury brokers around the world. With more than 27 years of real estate experience, Jade is both nationally and internationally recognized for her sales achievements and has a reputation as one of the most trusted and admired agents in the Los Angeles real estate market. Jade can be reached at 310-285-7505, homes@jademills.com or via her website www.JadeMills.com or via Instagram:@jademillsestates
Ricardo Rodriguez Global Luxury Ambassador
With more than 15 years of experience, Ricardo Rodriguez is an award-winning Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Boston. He founded Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates in 2016 as a division of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage specializing in new construction with an emphasis on marketing and brand development. Recent projects include PORT45 in South Boston, Boulevard on the Greenway in downtown Boston, The Marc in Bay Village, The Henry at 50 Symphony in the Fenway, The Flats on Marion in Brookline, 10 Gloucester Street in the Back Bay, and The Lucas in the South En d, among others. Ricardo has been recognized as NAGLREP’s Top Team in New England 2019, NAHREP’s No. 1 Latino Agent in the U.S. in 2018, Coldwell Banker’s No. 1 Team in New England in 2017, REAL Trends/Wall Street Journal Top 100 Agents & Teams in the U.S., and Boston Magazine’s Best Real Estate Agent. He is also a member of the International Luxury Alliance. Ricardo regularly appears on local and national TV shows and contributes to various publications in the areas of real estate, home, and living. He has also been a featured speaker at multiple national conferences including GenBlue, Inman Connect, NAHREP, NAGLREP, and Babson College on topics including new construction, smart home technology, effective team building, and diversity issues. Ricardo is a native of Colombia and has lived in Boston for more than 25 years. He is a member of the Board of Overseers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Ricardo can be reached at 617-796-6084 or Ricardo.Rodriguez@NEMoves.com, RicardoBoston.com or @RRABoston on Facebook and Instagram.
Lisa Turnure Global Luxury Ambassador
Top producing real estate broker Lisa Turnure brings extensive experience to the luxury residential real estate market in the greater Seattle area. As a top-level, award winning Realtor®, Lisa specializes in representing sellers and buyers in the Seattle as well as Eastside communities including, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, Mercer Island and the Points. A Seattle native, Lisa grew up in Medina and has strong knowledge of many Puget Sound area communities. Lisa is consistently ranked in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker brokers in sales, worldwide, earning her the distinction of International Society of Excellence. In 2019 Lisa was ranked the #1 Coldwell Banker Broker in the City of Seattle and #23 in the United States. She is ranked in REAL TRENDS TOP 200 brokers amongst all brands in the nation. Lisa was the Listing Broker for the second highest sale ever recorded in the Northwest Multiple Listing Service; a $30 million sale in Medina Washington on the shores of Lake Washington. Lisa is a member of the International Luxury Alliance (ILA) which is an elite network of 80 real estate professionals from around the world, focused on the highest level of client service and business integrity. Lisa can be reached at 206-919-6605 or lisaturnure@CBBain.com or via Instagram: @lisaturnurerealestate
Carrie Wells Global Luxury Ambassador In the Aspen/Snowmass luxury real estate market, Carrie Wells is recognized among peers, community members and clients alike for her honesty, expertise and attention to detail. Carrie has sold $2 Billion of property in her 25-year real estate career and has been the #1 agent in Colorado for Coldwell Banker since 1995. Historically placed each year in the top 10 Coldwell Banker individual brokers in the world for Adjusted Gross Commission since 1997. In 2019, Carrie was the #11 broker in the world for Coldwell Banker and is currently ranked number 69 by the Wall Street Journal. Carrie’s success comes from years of experience, integrity, and the professionalism that there is nothing more important than pleasing customers and clients. She is dedicated to representing her client’s interests with elegance and tenacity in every single transaction. Carrie’s exceptional and creative problem-solving skills have helped her navigate some of the most complicated transactions. Carrie has been featured in many international, national and local media outlets. She has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, Haute Living and The Daily Mail, along with appearances on NBC’s “Open House”, CNBC’s “Secret Lives of the Super Rich” and Fox Business News. Carrie’s market knowledge, connections and personal involvement in the community makes her an ideal person to assist potential clients moving to the Aspen area. Carrie is actively involved in the local community and volunteers on numerous advisory boards including: The Aspen Music Festival & School and the Aspen Community Foundation. Carrie also serves on the University of Southern California Athletics Board of Counselors and USC Marshall School of Business Board of Leaders. Carrie can be reached at 970.948-6750 or carrie@carriewells.com. Or on Instagram @carriewellsaspen or on Facebook @CarrieWellsReal Estate
INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL LUXURY AMBASSADORS
Sühran Aras Global Luxury Ambassador – TURKEY As one of the first international Global Luxury program instructor and ambassador, Sühran Aras is the face of luxury real estate market in Turkey. She is known for opening the first franchise office as a broker-owner for Coldwell Banker Turkey and is the proud owner of Coldwell Banker Baras. Although she started her career as an environmental engineer, she has been a real estate professional for 12 years and dominates the luxury market in one of the most prominent regions of Turkey: the Bagdat Caddesi region of Istanbul. Sühran’s extensive industry knowledge and experience have paved the way for her success as she has become an icon in her field. She has consistently been ranked among the top 5 brokers during her time at Coldwell Banker and has won countless awards during her career, including International Diamond Society, lnternational President's Elite, lnternational President's Premier, and International President’s Circle. She is also considered an expert in international real estate who is sought out by media regarding the luxury market. Sühran volunteers as a board member of the non-profit Entrepreneur Real Estate Professional Association, dedicated to the improvement of real estate market conditions and regulations in Turkey. She is also a member of Lions Club and a passionate supporter of numerous charities. Sühran can be reached at +90 532 4513616 or suhran.aras@cb.com.tr.
Viviana Bonelli Global Luxury Ambassador – ARGENTINA & Uruguay Viviana Bonelli represents the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program in Argentina and Uruguay. Based in Buenos Aires, Viviana is a highly qualified professional with extensive experience working for multi-national companies prior to embarking on her successful real estate career. Her extensive industry expertise encompasses both the residential and corporate arenas, as well as mergers and acquisition activities. Prior to joining the Coldwell Banker network, Viviana served as chief financial officer and a member of the real estate committee of Walmart in Argentina. Her unique global vision, combined with a keen focus on the high-end real estate market, has made her one of the most respected brokers and luxury real estate specialists in South America. Today, Viviana leverages her experience, and combines it with innovation and technological savvy, to deliver outstanding service to her clients. She is best known for being proactive, leading with integrity, and displaying strong leadership skills and business acumen. Viviana can be reached at +54 911 5807 3589 or viviana.bonelli@coldwellbanker.com.ar.
Sherry Briet Global Luxury Ambassador – DUBAI Sherry Briet serves as business development manager for the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program in Dubai. Sherry moved to Dubai in 2008, bringing with her extensive experience in the hospitality field. Soon, she applied her well-defined service-oriented approach to real estate and began working with some of Dubai’s largest and most prominent developers. It wasn’t long before Sherry’s dedication and tremendous focus on her clients propelled her to become a top producer in UAE for the Coldwell Banker brand. Sherry is also a certified Luxury Property Specialist, catering to the high-end, elite real estate market of Dubai with a proven track record in luxury sale transactions. In addition to excelling at real estate, Sherry holds an MBA in International Hospitality Management through a joint program between Cornell University and Essec Business School (AACSB/EQUIS accredited). Sherry can be reached at +971 50 735 6608 or s.briet@cbemirates.ae.
François Carriere Global Luxury Ambassador – SPAIN François Carriere possesses a unique combination of European finesse and an “American way of work” that has always defined his professional career. Emerging from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, he set up the delegation in Barcelona for the real estate company, John Taylor, headquartered in Cannes and owned by François’ family, in 1998. After 15 years managing the company in Spain, he decided to join Coldwell Banker with the acquisition of the master franchise for Spain and Andorra. The acquisition solidified his international vision. Today, the Coldwell Banker franchise offers 17 agencies in Spain and one in Andorra. In 2017, François’ own agency based in Barcelona sold the most expensive flat in the history of the city’s real estate for 9,000,000 Euros. Born in Nice, François is known for his generosity, loyalty, friendly nature, tireless work ethic, and natural leadership qualities, all of which help him foster close and trusting relationships with his employees and clients. He is also known for his exceptional ability to forecast major trends in the real estate market and has a loyal circle of friends in Monaco and on the French Côte d’Azur, who wouldn’t dream of missing any of his famous annual parties, attended by Monaco society. François can be reached at +34 609 724 135 or francois@cb-spain.com.
Vanda Demeure Global Luxury Ambassador – FRANCE For the last 17 years, Vanda has been one of the most prominent luxury real estate agents in Paris, France and Europe. Based in Paris, Vanda works with buyers and sellers from all over the world. Vanda’s ambition is to offer them the best possible service. A native Russian, Vanda speaks fluent in English and French, and divides her time between Moscow, Monaco, Milano, Paris, Beverly Hills and Miami. She is known for selling the most exclusive addresses on the planet with a hands-on approach and a global outreach, recognized worldwide for her professionalism and work ethics. Vanda combines her undeniable experience and knowledge of the real estate market to offer the most unique service to her sellers and buyers. In the global luxury real estate market, Vanda is renowned worldwide among colleagues and clients alike for her integrity, loyalty and professionalism. She has achieved the highest sales volume on record of any agent in Coldwell Banker’s history not only in France but also in Europe. Vanda’s personality and style blend exceptionally well with the perseverance and stamina with which she conducts her business. She has been featured on many TV programs in France and the world : TF1, France 2, France 5, Direct 8, M6, BFM, NBC, BBC. She continues to be honored for her work in the luxury real estate profession. For eight years in a row, she was named as the #1 International Sales Associate in the Coldwell Banker network. In 2019, she was named in the top ten most powerful women of the real estate industry in France. She is also a proud member of Coldwell Banker’s International Society of Excellence and member of the International Luxury Alliance. Vanda can be reached at +33 6 72 95 68 30 or vanda.demeure@coldwellbanker.fr.
Daveed Hollander Global Luxury Ambassador – COSTA RICA Daveed Hollander is the president of the master franchisor for Coldwell Banker Costa Rica, and co-founder and managing partner of Coldwell Banker Vesta Group. He has clearly distinguished himself as a leading Realtor and industry professional in the south Pacific area with his vast array of skills and customer-centric service. Daveed was involved in record sales along the Ballena coastline, with key property sales including the main beachfront development lands for the future of Playa Dominical and the 330 acres of beachfront and ocean view development parcel in Playa Hermosa. He has a dazzling list of accolades, awards, and sales records in the luxury, commercial property, and boutique hospitality markets throughout Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua. He has been ranked in the top 20 luxury brokers of Central Americas and is a top-rated Realtor by “We love Costa Rica.” Daveed can be reached at 1-877-889-0121 or d.hollander@cbcostarica.com.
Aylin Pelin Onar Global Luxury Ambassador – TURKEY & CYPRUS Coldwell Banker Maximum’s Broker, Aylin Pelin Onar has proudly represented Turkey and North Cyprus as licensed Global Luxury Ambassador outside of the USA. As No. 1 real estate Professional in Turkey and Cyprus, where she has been a guest speaker on several international platforms, from the GenBlue Las Vegas to the Spain, Portugal European Conventions. Further, her outstanding achievements have qualified her as ‘’the only Turkish woman’’ to have set stage on such a platform with not only Coldwell Banker International, but also all real estate brands worldwide. She is officially sponsored by Jaguar Cars which sets an example all around the World. Within her 20 years real estate experience she has made more 2500 sales. She has been honored with International Circle of Excellence Award 2018, Number #1 Sales Professional of Turkey and Cyprus, 2016, 2017 ,2018, 2019 #1 International Master Franchise Sales Associate 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 #3 Sales Professional of Europe, 2016, 2017, #1 Sales Professional of Europe 2018 and #1 Social Media Influencer of Europe. Her team has been successfully recognized in Turkey and North Cyprus as #1 Residential Team for the last 3 years and awarded with Preserving The Trust Award every year since 2016.
Aylin can be reached at +90 5338808040 or aylin@maximumevler.com
Daniel Ortiz Global Luxury Ambassador – MEXICO As Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker SMART, Daniel Ortiz has led his team to become the No. 1 Coldwell Banker office in all of Mexico th ree consecutive years. Prior to becoming a broker in 2012, Daniel earned the distinction of being named the No. 1 agent in Mexico for Coldwell Banker, taking home the honor of the Coldwell Banker President’s Elite award and an International Globe Award. Daniel is considered one of the foremost experts in the San Miguel de Allende luxury real estate industry, having represented and sold some of the most exclusive properties in the area, including the Rosewood Residences San Miguel de Allende—the most luxurious residential development in the city. He also served as Vice President of the local chapter of the Mexican Association of Realtors (AMPI) as well as Director of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) committee. A graduate of Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mechanical Engineering, Daniel leveraged his business administration minor into a successful career representing residential properties and developable land—often providing guidance to developers—and provides an extensive knowledge of the legal specifics of real estate transactions, from luxury estates to hotels. He has been frequently featured on HGTV’s “House Hunters International.” Daniel can be reached at +52 1(415) 113-9779 or daniel@coldwellbankersmart.com.
Cassiano Sabatini Global Luxury Ambassador – ITALY Cassiano Sabatini has had a long and successful international career in luxury real estate as the co-founder and vice president of Coldwell Banker Italy. Cassiano began his real estate career in 1991, where he has been one of the top producing agents in the Tuscany region , selling approximately 1,500 properties. He has also managed several offices in some of the region’s most sought-after luxury real estate destinations during his career. Today, he is the Global Lu xu ry Director for Coldwell Ban ker Italy , overseeing the program and applying his thorough knowledge of the country’s luxury real estate market and international marketing techniques. His hands-on approach and adaptability have earned him a stellar reputation among peers and clients. Cassiano can be reached at +39 335 6916221 or cassiano.sabatini@cbitaly.it.
CORPORATE TEAM
Lauren Muehlethaler Director, Luxury Marketing With nearly 15 years of luxury industry leadership, Lauren has a proven track record of success in developing and implementing brand communications strategies for top-tier organizations. She is passionate about storytelling and building strategic partnersh ips that simultaneously fuel revenue growth and resonate with customers. In her role as Director, Luxury Marketing at Coldwell Banker, Lauren oversees Global Luxury brand channels, marketing partnerships, agent education, network support, and more. In addition to being featured on NBC’s “Open House,” Lauren has spoken at several industry events including NAGLREP, NAR Young Professionals Network Leadership Retreat, and CB Generation Blue. Before joining Coldwell Banker, Lauren was Senior Director of Brand D evelopment at ELLE, where she led the launch of Hearst’s first social and mobile-optimized influencer community and was responsible for global brand positioning efforts across all consumer channels. Prior to her job at ELLE, Lauren held various positions at Conde Nast and got her start in marketing at the PMX Agency in NYC. She graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in English and marketing and was a rower on the women’s varsity crew team. When not at work, Lauren enjoys chasing after her two young kids, doing yoga, finding new ways to spend money on home improvement projects, and training for her next half marathon. Lauren can be reached at 973-407-2198 or lauren.muehlethaler@cbhomeoffice.com.
Marlene Fernandez Luxury Engagement Manager As manager of luxury engagement, Marlene Fernandez is responsible for the development and management of the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® (CBGL) program. Known for being supportive, outgoing, and devoted, Marlene is committed to engaging agents and brokers to ensure the adoption and usage of the program in this integral element of CBGL’s launch. This includes overseeing all luxury certification courses, marketing tools and events, and liaising with other product teams and agencies to create innovative resources and connections that agents need to succeed in the luxury space. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker, Marlene worked in the fashion industry at powerhouses such as Morellato, Swatch Group, and Movado Group. During her time at Swatch Group, Marlene successfully launched three luxury watch brands—Breguet, Blancpain, and Glashütte Original—in the United States and led the strategic development of the brands’ marketing and advertising programs. Marlene received her MBA from St. Peter’s University in Business Administration with a minor in marketing. During her downtime, she is likely to be found checking out the newest local restaurant or driving her 10-year old son to one of his myriad after-school activities. Marlene can be reached at 973-407-7415 or marlene.fernandez@realogy.com.