Michael Berry
Michael Berry is an Arizona native, so has had
the opportunity to see the immense growth of the
Phoenix metropolitan area and watched it
become the great city it is.
     Michael has been in real estate sales for four
years, but has been fully immersed in the local
housing market since 1977, working for some of
the top homebuilders in the country such as
Pulte and UDC. He has held positions from Construction
Superintendent to Vice President, which has given him an in-depth
knowledge of a vast amount of different local neighborhoods. This
past experience has given him a wealth of proficiency of building
practices, so he is better equipped to educate his clients.  He says,
“I love people and love to work with them towards a common goal of
their dream home. I also enjoy helping distressed sellers to resolve
their individual situation with a win-win result.” He goes on to say,
“With our market in distress, being able to solve situations quickly
and accurately is a must.” He feels problem solving is one of his
specialties.
     Along with extensive training within customer service, contract
negotiation and processes and procedures, Michael has received a
number of certifications. He is a member of the National Association
of Realtors, Arizona Association of Realtors, Phoenix Association of
Realtors, and the Multiple Listing Services.
     Michael has participated several times in the "Project Playhouse"
program sponsored by the Arizona Association of Home Builders to
raise funds to build and provide operating funds for a rescue shelter
for Abused women and their children. He loves camping, hunting,
golfing and aviation. Spending time with family is always a priority.
He is happily married to his wife Andrea, of 32 years, and they have
two daughters Amanda and Amy. He’s also a big fan of NASCAR,
MLB (Diamondbacks), and the NFL.

Deanna Bone
Recently, Deanna Bone was appointed the Vice
President of Sales for American AllStar Realty.
Starting in real estate in the 1990s with
Continental Homes and entering resale in 2003,
she set out to “create a business based on core
values and excellence as a minimum standard.”
In a few short years, with her hard work and
perseverance, Deanna had developed a successful
business of satisfied referrals. With her experience and
professionalism, Deanna can not only successfully manage the
entire process of any real estate transaction, big or small, but she
brings an in-depth understanding of how best to provide affiliates with
the solutions they need.
     She has a commitment to community and is a member of ABR,
SEVRAR, and NAR, as well as being a certified mentor of Brian
Buffini’s “100 Days to Greatness” program.  She is a member of the
Broker’s Platinum Club, and in 2007, she became a certified
business coach for World Class Coaches.  Her dedication continues
on with her agents, ensuring that they are educated on the constant
changes in the market and she has an allegiance to equip them with
the knowledge necessary to make the most sound decisions they
can within their career and every transaction they participate in.
Even though she has proven achievements with her agents such as
coaching the highest producing group of agents from 2004-2008, she
believes in teaching her agents how they can “have a business that
supports their life … not runs their life!”
     Deanna has been married to her high school sweetheart for 26
years. They are proud to have two sons (who both serve in the
military), a daughter-in-law and a grandson, whom they enjoy
spending time with. She also enjoys spending her free time joining in
church activities.
     Results You Can Count On – No “BONES” About  It!

Patricia Bradley
Patricia Bradley, born in Bronx New York, is an
almost native of Arizona, having moved here 35
years ago.  After receiving a bachelor’s degree in
Accounting from ASU and working in the private
sector, she realized that having her own business
was potentially more satisfying.  Taking
advantage of the hot Arizona sun’s merciless
pursuit of cracking windshields, she became
co-founder and CFO of an auto-glass repair and replacement
business in the valley for 13 years.
     Having been bitten by the Realtor bug, Patricia became licensed
in Real Estate in 2005.  She has worked enthusiastically with, and
has become passionate about helping buyers achieve their goals in
this challenging market of becoming homeowners.  The satisfaction
of partnering with first-time homebuyers is especially rewarding
when they get their keys and move into they’re new home!  A
member of the National Association of Realtors and the Southeast
Valley Regional Association of Realtors, she is a friendly, honest,
and dependable consultant who strives to conduct her business by
making each client feel like they are receiving “All-Star” treatment.
     As a mother of 7 children and 2 grandchildren, Patricia’s most
prized possession is her family and the memories she creates with
them every day.  She loves to read, play tennis, and bargain shop,
and would like to fill her zeal for traveling by vacationing somewhere
different every year.

Tracy Coleman
Tracy Coleman is originally from Rapid City,
South Dakota. Before joining American AllStar
Realty, Tracy began her career working two
years of commercial property management, and
then found her way to new home sales where she
thrived for five years. She is currently a multi-
million dollar producer in resale homes, and feels
she possesses the ability to “relate to her clients
and provide amazing customer service.”
     Tracy holds a personal commitment to her children’s
participation in sports, describing her family as being big fans of all
sports of the Arizona State Sun Devils. She also gives her time as a
small group coordinator for her church, helping organize a wealth of
service and mission needs.

Linda Dishong
Linda Dishong was born and raised in Arizona
and began her career in real estate in 1989,
gaining extensive experience working as a HUD
specialist and new home sales. With her
experience and a degree in marketing, she is
focused on bringing superior service,
professionalism and trust to every transaction.
She prides herself on being friendly and
dependable, communicating with her clients every step of the
process in order to “overcome challenges of the industry to make
the clients’ dream a reality.” 
     Linda is a member of the National Association of Realtors and
the Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors. She is a
community volunteer with the Gilbert Boys and Girls Club and
Habitat for Humanity. 
When she is not volunteering or helping clients find their future home
where they will create lifelong memories, she enjoys spending time
with her two children exploring Arizona, riding snow skiing,
four-wheeling and SCUBA diving.

Jeff Franklin
Jeff Franklin was had been teaching Science for
14 years, when he read the book "Rich Dad,
Poor Dad." He became inspired and became an
investor. He had aspirations of getting his license
and eventually did. He's been working in real
estate for seven years, enjoying the attention to
detail it requires and providing exceptional
service, which he believes is the only way to
succeed in this industry.
     Jeff is a member of the National Association of Realtors, as well as the South East Valley Regional Association of Realtors.
     Jeff knows from having a teaching background, that being a proactive parent will help "produce children who are more successful and well-adjusted." He stays active and Jeff and his family volunteer their time with their church, where he serves as a men's group leader. His wife has been an educator for 19 years, and his son is an honor student and plays baseball.

Dawnell Gebhardt
After meeting someone who became her real
estate mentor who convinced her to give the field
a try, Dawnell Gebhardt has been working in real
estate in different aspects for 8 1/2 years. She
worked in Texas in resale for three years, new
home sales in Arizona for 2 1/2 years and
another 3 years in resale here in Arizona.
Dawnell enjoys the buyers side of this business
and is working towards her ABR. She realizes buying a home can
sometimes be complicated and appreciates the opportunity to help
them through the process. She finds working in new homes and with
first time buyers requires a lot of follow-up and is very detail oriented,
so it suits her personality very well. Meeting new people has never
been a problem for her… she has moved 43 times in her lifetime!
     Dawnell has earned the MAMES Award for Customer Service,
along with the 2007 and 2008 Taylor Woodrow Highest Customer
Satisfaction surveys in the state of Arizona.
     When not accomplishing great things in real estate, Dawnell
loves scuba diving; her husband is an instructor, so their vacations
“are always spent in the water.” She has a passion for remodeling
and decorating their home, and can often be found building things.
Dawnell and her husband have a 1-year old puppy named Echo and
they enjoy spending time with their three nieces and two nephews.

Lionel Gomez
Lionel Gomez was born in Northern Arizona, but
has lived in areas such as Alberta, Canada,
Warm Springs, Oregon and Salem
Massachusettes. Liking the idea that in real
estate you can earn income while at the same
time helping people realize their dream of
becoming home owners, he feels good about
helping a person find «the one» - that house that
has everything they are looking for. Lionel has found the place he
should be in real estate. He also appreciates the independence and
flexibility of a career in real estate. Lionel really likes to participate in
out of state sales, educating people on all the great aspects of the
Valley.
     When not working tenaciously to help clients find their dream
home, Lionel volunteers at soup kitchen for the homeless and has
gone on a volunteer trip to Nicaragua to help build a school for locals.
He looks forward to repeating a similar trip in the future. He also flies
single-engine aircraft and enjoys trying new restaurants.

Bob Goodrich
Robert “Bob” Goodrich is a 33-year veteran of
the ever-changing landscape of the real estate
industry.  Bob is armed with experience and great negotiations skills, as well as being a
certified expert in short sales. Bob lends his
time, experience and kind heart to help his
clients sell or purchase their dream home. Bob
truly cares, and his clients are of the utmost
importance to him.
     Bob is a native Michigander, who developed apartment
complexes, which helped him get his start in the real estate market.
Switching gears when he moved to the Valley of the Sun 13 years
ago, he has found working with first time homebuyers and relocation
clients to be the most rewarding. All in all, if you want a Realtor for
life who truly cares about your best interests, Robert “Bob” Goodrich
is an excellent choice.  Bob has been happily married for almost 40
years to his wife, Patricia. The two of them have one daughter,
Pamela, and two grandchildren, William and Nathan.

 Jennifer Hasel
Jennifer Hasel began her career six years ago
and hasn’t looked back. After making the move
here from Wisconsin eight years ago, Jennifer
found herself impressed by the service she was
provided from her agent when buying a house.
Her specialty is working as a buyer’s agent, and
she is so familiar with the various builders in the
valley, she can tell you the builder simply by
looking at the home.
     Jennifer is sensitive to the needs of a buyer and with her relaxed
and friendly approach, she is sure to help you find the home of your
dreams. Jennifer is a member of the Realtor Association, and has
received the Sales Achievement Award for Outstanding Sales
Performance (5 to 10 million) from the Home Builders Association.
     An avid animal lover, Jennifer is part owner in a pet sitting
company here in the valley.

Mary Hill-Connor
This Irish girl has been working in real estate for
seven years and loving every minute of it. Before
that, she was a registered nurse for 30 years who
knew her next career would find her working with
first-time home buyers finding their dream home.
This is where she thrives, finding real fulfillment in
watching people reach their goal of moving into a
new home. In her second year, Mary was sharing
her passion, already serving as a mentor to new agents.
     Outside of work, Mary stays busy promoting her heritage, by
bringing her love of live performances of Irish music to the Phoenix
area. She is an executive board member of the Irish Cultural &
Learning Foundation, as well as a member of the Phoenix Sister
Cities and vice-chair of the Ennis Ireland committee. She loves
reading, in addition to traveling with her husband of 34 years, Tom,
who is a software engineer. They have two grown daughters,
Sioghan, who is a student, and Aisling, who is a ballerina with the
Kansas City Ballet.

Audrey Johnson
Audrey Johnson is from Georgia originally and
has been working in real estate for seven
months, after a friend asked her to join her in
making the career move. She attended Tuskegee
University for Electrical Engineering, which she
used to become an engineer for an airline
contractor and had the opportunity to travel many
foreign nations. She is a former franchise owner
and even a former rocket scientist. She has a background that
equips her with the knowledge and skills to face any situation with
a calm and detail-oriented demeanor.
     When not working to bring a smile to the faces of her clients by
making their real estate experience a positive one, she is a fast
pitch mom, loves to snorkel, a vegan and married with two daughters.

Nina Johnson
An Arizona native, Nina Johnson comes from a
family of homebuilders, so real estate has always
been in her life. She has spent the last 8 years
working with homebuyers and sellers, but finds
her passion assisting first time homebuyers  acquire their first home. She has seen the many
cycles the market has taken, and always holds
the belief that buying a home is an investment in
one’s future.
     When not busy maximizing her clients’ return on their
investment, Nina is busy training for marathons or spending time
with her husband and two little girls who she says are truly her
“motivation to succeed in life.” She says life so far has been a
tremendous journey and she looks forward to see what waits around
the corner.

Susan Kessler
Susan Kessler has been in the Valley of the Sun
since 1957. Having been licensed since 2002,
Susan also has earned a GRI (Graduate, Realtor
Institute) certification, CNE and CSSN certifications (Certified Negotiation Expert), along
with becoming a Certified Short Sale Negotiator.
She consistently lists and sells homes, which
include several short sales.
     Priding herself on being “exceptionally responsive to my clients
needs and requests,” Susan works to connect sellers to buyers in
order to get clients into the home they are looking for. She is happy
to be part of this team as a full-time realtor where she grants great
customer service with attention to detail.
     When she’s not working, she spends time with her talented
husband, who is a nationally known professional artist. They are
pleased to have three adult children, two of which live here in the
Valley, and one who lives in New York. Susan is a true word-lover,
who plays the game Scrabble competitively.

Eloisa Kranicz
Eloisa Kranicz is originally from Mexico, having
moved here in 1976. She found an interest in real
estate while buying and selling a couple of her own
properties, and saw the need for buyers and sellers
to have good representation. She has a strong
belief in educating her clients from start to finish,
so they have a thorough understanding of the
process and therefore, make informed decisions. 
     Eloisa has the ability to connect with her clients, and says her
favorite part of working in real estate is the “sense of accomplishment
and excitement” she sees in their faces when she delivers the keys
to their new home. Making the home buying experience a memorable
one is something she strives for. 
     Eloisa is a graduate of the Pinnacle School of Real Estate and
she is planning on pursuing her ABR accreditation. She is also a
member of the National Realtor Association and the South East
Valley Association of Realtors. This along with five years experience,
enables Eloisa in assisting her clients in successfully navigating
through a greater than ever complex real estate environment. 
     Outside of work, Eloisa lists her passions as: family, her faith,
hiking, camping, traveling and animal advocacy.

Deanne Olivas
Raised in Illinois, Deanne Olivas has worked in
real estate for seven years after leaving the
corporate world in order to work more closely with
people. She says her specialty lies in working
with active adults who are looking for a home
within adult communities.  With her pleasant
demeanor, Deanne stays busy with clients
looking for a partnership during their transaction.
Additionally, her ePro designation and online presence are important
tools where Internet exposure is crucial to successfully selling a
home.
     Having an agent like Deanne, who has the experience with
assisting buyers in the purchase of HUD, foreclosure and
preforeclosure homes, is key when handling the complexities of this
current market.
     Deanne is a member of Toastmasters, NAR, SEVRAR and AAR.
Some of Deanne’s favorite pastimes include gardening, blogging and
traveling, especially throughout Arizona. Deanne has three children
and five grandchildren, and is very involved with the children’s
ministry at her church.

Andrea Ortega
Andrea Ortega has been born and raised in
Arizona, and has been working in real estate for
13 years. Starting in new home sales, Andrea
finds she enjoys working with first-time
homebuyers, and “giving them the keys to their
new home,” is her favorite part about working in
this field. She is involved with the South East
Valley Association of Realtors (SEVAR), comes
equipped with the skills and aptitude to handle your transactions with ease.
     Along with spending quality time with her two girls and husband
of 13 years, Andrea likes to hit the slopes for snow skiing and
watching football.

Karina Ortega
Recently joining the American AllStars Realty Team, Karina Ortega knows choosing the right Realtor is an important decision, especially in the situations that problems arise is the home buying process. This is why she will work diligently for her clients and looking forward to this long-term career in real estate.
      She is originally from Arizona, so she is very familiar with the neighborhoods and communities that compose this great state. She knows there are a number of great builders out there that offer a wide range of homes that can fit anyone’s expectations; and will dedicate the time to helping you find yours.
      She holds a B.S.E. in computer engineering and is a member of the Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors. Both Karina and her husband are entrepreneurs who are parents to three boys under the age of six.

Matt Pennington
Matt Pennington is originally from Minnesota,
prior to living in Arizona for the past 15 years. His
strong presence on the team can be contributed
to six years of experience in real estate, beginning with personal investments before
becoming a full-time agent in the residential
market. Matt has a real interest in helping you
find the perfect home or investment property.
     Matt is a member of several organizations, such as AAR, NAR,
REBAC, ABR Designation, as well as being a HUD specialist.
     When not concentrating on real estate, which has earned him
the title of #1 in Sales Volume for the past four years, and ultimately
resulted in becoming a multi-million dollar producer, Matt enjoys
spending time with family, which includes three children and one
grandchild. Matt also travels every chance he gets and plays a
variety of sports.

Jenifer Phelps
Jenifer Phelps has lived in Arizona for most of her
life. A graduate of Arizona State University and
then going on to earn her JD law degree at the
University of Southern California, she has
accomplished great things throughout her
academic career. She has always held great
interest in following the housing market and was
ready for a new career venture. 
     Bringing a fresh perspective, Jenifer makes it her objective to help her clients “reach their goal of becoming a homeowner by finding a home that fits not only their budget, but their family and lifestyle.” Having a history of high performance in everything she sets out to do, Jenifer will always strive to bring you 100% client satisfaction with exceptional service, because she will settle for nothing less. 
     Jenifer is a volunteer for Ambassadors for Change, where she participates in projects in South Africa. She is also a committee member of the Paralegal Program through Anthem College Online. Outside of work and her volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She takes time for writing and performing poetry, art, international travel, watching classic movies, and she is a self-proclaimed “Z Tejas enthusiast.” Her husband owns a local barbershop here in the East Valley.

Sanjay Shukla
Born in Bombay, India, Sanjay Shukla graduated
from the University of Michigan with a Master’s in
Electrical Engineering. He knows finds himself
meeting with people to help them find their dream
home. He makes it his mission to see his clients’
real estate needs are carried out professionally,
efficiently and stress-free. 
     Outside of working real estate, Sanjay enjoys
reading and spending time with his son doing things such as playing
tennis.

Paul  Whittle
Paul Whittle is the owner of American AllStar Realty. Paul has always held a vision of personal real estate service that would far exceed customer expectations. In March of 2005, he established the company after thriving in sales for a company of over 5,000 agents. Paul was ready to focus his hard work and energy into growing his own company.
     Rapid success followed, and former colleague and long-time
friend Matthew Pennington was soon brought on the team. Customer
demand soon required recruiting of new agents that would possess
the same passion and desire to achieve. The team grew with agents
who were able to negotiate competently on clients’ behalf and
consistently handle even the most complex property transactions
with ease.
     This teamwork, attention to detail and serving the customer with
an above-and-beyond philosophy, has helped American AllStar
Realty succeed in spite of a sometimes-adverse economy. A solid
reputation has been built through hard work, integrity and a strong code of ethics.
     Paul is a hardworking professional, focused on delivering real results. He truly is someone you want in your corner when it comes
to any real estate transaction. When he’s not busy selling more
than one home per day, Paul enjoys snowboarding and spending
time with wife and realtor Camille, and their two sons, Hunter and
Jordan.