Kirk Henckels, Executive Vice President Stribling & Associates, New York, New York Kirk Henckels, Executive Vice President and Director of Stribling Private Brokerage, holds an Economics Degree from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is the former President of Edward Lee Cave, Inc. where he was for many years the senior officer in charge of that company’s luxury real estate brokerage. Subsequently, he joined Elizabeth Stribling as founding director of Stribling Private Brokerage, which is the luxury division of Stribling & Associates for properties over $5 million. In 25 years of luxury real estate experience, his clients have included many of New York’s most prominent families and individuals for whom discretion and professionalism are of utmost importance. As a former corporate banker, Mr. Henckels is well versed in the business intricacies of negotiating and marketing distinctive properties.

Arthur Sterbcow, President Latter & Blum Companies, New Orleans, Louisiana Arthur Sterbcow entered the real estate industry in 1977 specializing in residential and investment properties. In 1988, he was appointed Vice President of Residential Sales for Latter & Blum, managing all residential and commercial offices in outlying branches. Subsequently, Latter & Blum grew to be the largest real estate organization in the Gulf South, acquiring 16 real estate companies and expanding to Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On January 1, 1995, Arthur was appointed President of Latter & Blum, Inc. His experience managing diverse offices and instilling high morale has been of tremendous value in Latter & Blum’s strategy of acquisitions and the merging of diverse corporate cultures. Arthur has the distinction of being one of only two Realtors in the Gulf South and one of a handful in the nation who have achieved the CCIM, CRB, CRS, GRI, ABRM and ABR designations. He is a member of the Realtor’s Land Institute and a licensed instructor for the Louisiana Real Estate Commission. Arthur recently was appointed by the Governor of Louisiana to a property insurance task force to recommend specific programs to the Louisiana Legislature and the State Insurance Commissioner. He also recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Banking Committee on property insurance reform.

Rodney Dillard, Vice-President *Illustrated Properties Real Estate, Palm Beach, Florida Rodney Dillard launched his real estate career in 1962 with Previews, Inc., the premier international real estate marketing company. He became Vice-President, concentrating on the marketing of luxury properties throughout Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. During his tenure, he sold several large islands, which included Whale Cay, Rudder Cut Cay and Norman’s Cay in the Bahamas. In 1975, he started Illustrated Properties, Inc., in Palm Beach, which evolved into Illustrated Properties International. In 1979 Rodney joined Sotheby’s International Real Estate as Senior Vice-President in charge of operations in the Southeastern United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. In 2003 he opened the Illustrated Properties Real Estate, Inc., office in Palm Beach at 249 Royal Palm Way, which concentrates on the sale of luxury properties in Palm Beach, with 25 offices in Palm Beach County, annual sales in excess of $2 billion and over 550 sales associates. In addition, he currently is President of Illustrated Properties International, which specializes in the marketing of properties in the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Roger R. Campbell, President The Kentwood Company, Greenwood Village, Colorado> Roger began his real estate career in 1973 and was one of the original founders of the Kentwood Company in 1981. Roger’s experience in corporate relocation is substantial. Incoming executives get Roger’s interested attention and benefit from his thorough market knowledge. Roger, showing only the properties and communities that best fit his buyers’ requirements, efficiently conducts home searches. Then he expertly assists his buyers through their purchase and on to their enjoyment of life in Colorado. Executives moving away from Denver enjoy the benefits of his proven marketing plan to sell their homes for top dollar and an introduction to a professional agent in their destination city through Kentwood’s nationwide referral network. Roger has been a Denver area resident for more than 46 years. An avid golfer, he and Arna, his wife of 28 years, enjoy escaping to their desert home in La Quinta, California whenever possible. Combined with his duties as President of The Kentwood Company, Roger still is very active in day-to-day sales, averaging over $15 million in sales volume annually.

Douglas Stevens, President Greenwich Fine Properties, Greenwich, Connecticut A third generation Greenwich native, Doug has specialized in the sale of high-end residential real estate for the past 30 years. In 1975, upon graduating from the University of Connecticut at Storrs, Doug began his career with the Greenwich office of William Pitt Real Estate. In 1978 he was appointed office manager and in 1985 Senior Vice President, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm’s Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan offices. In 1995, he began a new venture with Sotheby’s International Realty, founding its first office in Greenwich. Under his leadership, Sotheby’s quickly achieved the number one market share position in Greenwich with a staff of 30 full time professional agents. In 2005, Doug founded Greenwich Fine Properties, a local boutique company specializing in all facets of residential brokerage. In its first year, GFP has achieved over $350,000,000 in listings and sales dollar volume activity and has been chosen to be the exclusive Greenwich representative for Residence International magazine. The firm has also been chosen by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World to represent their clients in the local marketplace.

Robert M. Briggs, Broker/Owner Briggs-Freeman Real Estate Brokerage, Dallas, Texas Vision and dynamism are the two characteristics that have propelled Robbie Briggs to the forefront of the Dallas real estate market. Mr. Briggs translated an architecture degree from Tulane University into the natural venue of real estate. His understanding of design, structure and spatial potential, combined with his integrity and business acumen, have served him well in sales since 1980. He is the second generation to bear the Briggs name as the leading brokerage firm for quality residential property. He is a member of both the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and the Tartan Board of Scottish Rite Hospital. He is a current member and past president of the Foundation Board of Presbyterian Hospital, serves on the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and is Chairman of the Board of the Cambridge School of Dallas. Mr. Briggs’ knowledge of the community and networking has made him unparalleled in fostering business development and in attracting the agents to service them.

Mike Silvas, President and Co-Owner Morgan Lane, Napa, California Morgan Lane is a real estate brokerage company specializing in luxury country, rural, suburban and urban properties in the Wine Country and surrounding communities of Northern California – including those in Napa, Sonoma and the Carmel/Monterey Peninsula. Morgan Lane is one of the premier, independent real estate firms representing vineyard and estate properties. Morgan Lane consists of a total of eight offices, in the communities of Napa (2), Yountville, St. Helena, Sonoma, Santa Rosa, Marin and Carmel Valley. There are currently over 65 full-time Realtors affiliated with the firm. The company’s mission statement – “To provide the highest level of service with integrity to our clientele” – and its motto – “The Fine Art of Fine Property” – perhaps best describe the basis on which the company operates. Mike and his wife, Jill Silvas, are actively involved in the real estate industry on a wide-ranging scale.