CORPORATE

Ron Lynn Mitchell

Vice Chairman/President, Horseshoe Bay Resort

Mitchell is a veteran community developer with over 30-years experience in the real estate development business and political leadership in Texas. In his role as Vice Chairman, Mitchell is responsible for ensuring Horseshoe Bay Resort and Resort Realty’s developments are in compliance with local laws and regulations. Mitchell works closely with developers and builders through the entitlement, planning, design, and zoning process. Mitchell has been with Horseshoe Bay Resort since its inception in 1974 and previously held positions as President and COO , General Manager, and Director of Marketing/Membership & Sales.

Mitchell earned his BS at Texas State University and attended graduate business courses at the University of Texas. Active in a large number of community and industrial organizations as a Board Member, Director, Officer or volunteer, Mitchell has received recognition and awards from several chambers of commerce, service, educational and government organizations.

Phone | 830.598.2420
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Mike Gordon

Director of Sales

Mike received an undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and earned his Master's degree from Florida State University. Mike serves as the Director of Horseshoe Bay Resort Realty and is the Broker of Record.

He has been a Horseshoe Bay Resort Member and a licensed Real Estate Broker and Realtor since 1981. He says it is a distinct pleasure to provide professional real estate services to guests staying at Horseshoe Bay Resort, as well as to represent our honored Horseshoe Bay Resort property owners.

Mike’s goal is for Horseshoe Bay Resort Realty’s emphasis on customer service and dedication to ethics, integrity and professionalism to propel the firm and its agents as the Hill Country’s realtor of choice.

Phone | 830.596.9506
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AGENTS

Lynn Aldridge

Lynn attended Texas Tech University and Marshall University. A resident of Horseshoe Bay for 21 years, Lynn has been a dedicated Realtor for 19 years. Pairing her experience and understanding of the market with her desire to find the right property for each person has made her a multi-million dollar producer. Her enthusiasm for and experience with this area make her a natural when working with clients who are looking to buy or sell here.

The Christesson Team

The Christesson team has been in the Horseshoe Bay area since the early 90’s; first as vacation home owners and then in 2005 as permanent residents. They have intimate knowledge of the “come-for-fun” and the “stay-for-a-lifetime” lifestyles. They are excited to share this knowledge and the real estate possibilities with those looking to buy property as well as those looking to sell.

Ron is a graduate of Western State Colorado University. As a career consumer marketing professional in the beer industry he worked twelve years with Coors in operations, sales, new products, sports marketing and brand management. He moved his family to San Antonio in 1988 working with a new company importing the Mexican beer Corona Extra. Under his direction Corona became the #1 import in the country and numerous other brands became leaders in their respected categories, most notably the now Texas favorite “Shiner Bock”. Along the way he received numerous accolades including “Marketer of the Year “by Advertising Age magazine. Ron has also owned and managed a ranch specializing in pure bred cattle and developed and two restaurant franchises prior to retreating to Horseshoe Bay. Always passionate about life he has been a ski instructor in both the US and Europe, a free style skiing competitor, a hang gliding pioneer, an Ironman finisher (yes, that Ironman), and an instrument rated pilot. He is now a frustrated 18 handicap golfer and enjoys working with the area golf associations. Everything he does is done with passion and focus. His passion these days is sharing and showing the amazing hill country, lake, golf and properties to clients looking for a week-end retreat or the perfect new home and helping those who want to sell property, After all you can’t play golf seven days a week (although many do).

Wendy attended the University of Texas, San Antonio. A Colorado native, who felt at home when she moved to Texas. She has been in Public Relations/Corporate Communications with companies such as Coors and the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations. She has a gift for making people feel comfortable in all situations. Time off to raise her boys lead to many volunteer opportunities and she was on the speaker’s circuit for Stonecroft Ministries. Helping people find their special place and guiding people through the sale or purchase of their property is a natural extension for someone like Wendy, who wants everyone she deals to feel like they are her only concern.

Patti Cohen

Patti Cohen earned her college degree and post graduate work in the field of education. After 4 years of teaching, she went to work in new home sales and construction. Since 1982 she has worked in many areas of the Real Estate industry, including mortgage lending, land acquisition, community development, market analysis in numerous states including Texas, floor plan and architectural design, model home marketing, sales training and marketing.

Caring about people and attention to detail are important aspects of the kind of real estate professional Patti represents. Her passion is assisting people in making sound decisions while purchasing or selling properties.

Jason & Leslie Coleman

Lisa Culp

Lisa moved to Horseshoe Bay five years ago from Memphis, Tennessee. She has over twenty years experience in customer service related professions including banking, furniture sales and as a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines.

Lisa’s desire is for her clients to have the best real estate experience possible. She goes out of her way to make sure every detail is taken care of with honesty and professionalism. Lisa considers it a great honor that many of her new clients are referrals from existing clients.

Trey Franklin

Trey is a native of the area and has resided in Horseshoe Bay for over 20 years. After several years as the head golf professional at Slick Rock and later Ram Rock and Applerock golf courses, he joined the Horseshoe Bay Resort Realty team in 2001.

With a degree in Real Estate Finance from Texas Tech University and his experience in and knowledge of the area, Trey is an excellent asset to the Resort Realty team. He attributes his success in real estate to hard work, ethics, honesty, knowledge and a desire to serve his clients well. Respect for, and individual attention to, all of his clients has created long-term relationships that he truly values.

Bridget Gates

Bridget is a native Texan and has resided in the Highland Lakes for over 19 years. Prior to becoming a Realtor, she was the Human Resource Director at Tektronix Inc., Director of Customer Service at Dell Computers and operated her own Healthcare Insurance Agency.

Becoming a Realtor in 2004, Bridget recognized that service and education were inseparable. She then set out to advance her knowledge, skills and ability by acquiring the most sought after advanced education available. To date, Bridget has received the following Real Estate Designations:

GRI – Graduate Realtors Institute
CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
ABR – Accredited Buyer Representative
CNHS – Certified New Home Specialist
ALC – Accredited Land Consultant
SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Bridget specializes in Waterfront Homes throughout the Highland Lakes with special attention to Lake LBJ. She has also brought to Horseshoe Bay Resort Realty her vast knowledge of the surrounding areas. She can help you find that dream home or advise you on virtually any real estate transaction that you may require.

Jan Gignac

Jan has recently moved to Horseshoe Bay from Corpus Christi, TX, where she lived and worked for 25 years, celebrating many successes as a Realtor, businesswoman, community leader and fundraiser. Born and raised in Mississippi, Jan attended Mississippi State University, Texas A&M CC and St Mary’s University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in International Relations. She is delighted to be living and working in Horseshoe Bay and looks forward to bringing her valuable negotiating skills, attention to detail and outstanding work ethic to her clients. Whatever your real estate dreams may be, you can depend on Jan to make them a reality.

The Goebel Team

The Goebel Team offers over 20 years of real estate experience in the Highland Lakes area. Waterfront and golf course homes along with Texas Hill Country homes and ranches are their specialties. As a husband and wife team, they are able to offer you more coverage on your property, have two “sets of eyes” for available properties and offer continuous feedback. Their professionalism and “ease to work with” will make your real estate transaction pleasurable.

Brad is originally from South Texas, Cuero and attended college and played football at Baylor University. He then went on to play professional football for 5 years and then retired from the NFL and moved to Horseshoe Bay. He has sold ranches from the Texas Hill Country to South Texas and has many years of waterfront sales experience on Lake LBJ. Brad has closed over $150 million in sales and is annually one of the top producers in the area.

Kristi is originally from East Texas, Longview and attended college at Texas A&M University. She then went on to work in Houston and the Gulf Coast area with an Oilfield Service company as a Marketing Specialist and then managed staffing firms in Houston. Her marketing background has made her successful in listing and marketing properties from the Austin area to the Highland Lakes Area. Listing and marketing homes are her strengths along with helping owners stage their home for the market.

Mali Hanna

Mali Hanna has beautiful brown eyes that have seen much of the world because one of her major loves (besides her husband Bill) is traveling. Bill is an agronomist and was invited to move to Brunei, located in Southeast Asia on the island of Borneo. There he worked for the Sultan of Brunei and his royal family for four years.

Although a Muslim country, Mali loved the different cultures of the Brunei and she never felt pressured to wear a tudong (the traditional women's head covering). The Sultan of Brunei provided the Hanna's with housing, 2 cars and a club membership as well as a 6 day a week maid service. Not a bad way to live and Mali misses it to this day!

Mali grew up in Dallas and majored in history at UT. After she and Bill were married, they lived in Austin where they worked at the Austin Country Club. However, they always missed the beauty of hill country and moved back to Central Texas in 2007 where Mali became a realtor and received her Graduate Realtor Institute.

When asked her favorite travel destination Mali said, "I fell in love with Ireland. There are more shades of green that I've ever seen in my life and the people and the food are incredible!"

Our Mali loves music, people, gardening and food. Her favorite Austin restaurant is Eastside Kings which features Asian cuisine. One of the best dates she ever had with Bill was last year the day before Valentine's Day. Bill took her to a Chris Isaac concert in Austin and he rocked the venue!

The only goal Mali has at this time is to make the process of buying or selling a home enjoyable for her clients as well as financially advantageous. A member of the Marble Falls Chamber of Concert, Mali is gregarious, warm and ready to go the extra mile to make your realty experience the very best it can be. Come meet Mali and discover what makes her so special to us!

Marge Hoff

Originally from Chicago, Marge and husband, Don, were transferred to Houston in the early 70's.

Marge has over 28 years of experience in full time residential real estate and worked extensively with Exxon/Mobil, BP, and Conoco Phillips transferees while in Houston.

She and Don have been full time residents of Horseshoe Bay for the past 4 years and have been property owners for over 30 years.

I love to show clients all the amenities Horseshoe Bay has to offer and assist them in finding the perfect property to suit their needs. Horseshoe Bay is a lifestyle, not just a place to live.

Ray Hogan

Ray’s specialty is distinctive waterfront, golf course and hill country properties in the Horseshoe Bay area. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and a resident of Horseshoe Bay.

Ray believes firmly that Horseshoe Bay is the best that the Texas Hill Country has to offer in terms of community, lifestyle, golf, tennis, water and proximity to Austin/San Antonio. Ray’s solution-oriented business background complements his ability to assist customers with finding that “perfect” home or home site. He devotes his real estate career to providing both buyers and sellers the very best professional real estate services possible.

Rick Joppie

Rick earned a BS in Marketing at Ferris State University and has completed numerous additional courses in Real Estate, management, sales and marketing from institutions such as Champions Real Estate School, the Wharton School of Business and other independent programs. Rick is a licensed Realtor ® and an active member of the American Advertising Association, the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors and the Highland Lakes Board of Realtors.

Service before, during and after the sale has become Rick’s trademark. Finding the right property at the right price or making sure your property is staged and priced correctly to sell, are the most important goals when working with his clients.

Kay A. Lowe

Kay grew up in Del Rio, Texas, daughter of a five-generation ranching family that is still in ranching today. She moved to Houston after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin and obtained her Broker’s license in 1979.

Kay specializes in waterfront properties and works closely with her clients, giving special attention to every facet of their transactions, whether buyer or seller.

Kay considers Horseshoe Bay a “hidden gem of Texas” and is ready to assist you with any real estate needs, whether an intimate golf course town home, large waterfront estate, or anything in between.

Kay has been awarded one of the top ten individual Realtors in all of the Austin and surrounding areas by the Austin Business Journal for 2012. Her listing and sales volume was close to $20M in 2011. Being a multi-million dollar producer in the Resort is an honor that is well earned and a result of much hard work and dedication to the business. Kay has become one of the leading waterfront Realtors in Horseshoe Bay.

Kim Parten

Kim graduated with a BS in Business from the University of Kansas. While living in Houston for the first 13 years of her career, Kim learned the marketing business from the ground up, working for Pennzoil Products Company.

With a love for people and a passion for detail, Kim brings an enthusiasm to the business which is obvious in every transaction she handles.

David Poelzl

A native Texan, David played collegiate tennis at Galveston Junior College before attending Texas A&M University. He has over ten years' experience in customer service as a tennis professional at country clubs in Arlington, Dallas and at Kapalua in Maui, and as a restaurant owner/operator in Maui.

Because of his extensive background working with the public for 25 years, David believes positive customer service and attention to detail are the keys to success. His philosophy includes dedication, hard work and commitment to developing ethical, honest business relationships. David is committed to presenting the beauty of Horseshoe Bay and the advantages of living here to his personal and professional contacts. He and his family have chosen to live in Horseshoe Bay because they are excited about the future and appreciative of its past.

Ginny Rhodes

As an alumnus of Memorial High School in Houston, the University of Oklahoma and Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Ginny still professes to be a Sooner and Longhorn fan year-round, with the exception of OU/Texas Weekend.

A eleven-year veteran of Horseshoe Bay property sales, Ginny has been involved in real estate and the related fields of commercial development and institutional REO disposition since the early ’80s. Her market savvy and attention to detail make her one of Horseshoe Bay's top producers. She believes the true test of recognizing a great property is seeing it from the course or lakeside, not the street, and that it is just as important to consider the properties for a client's enjoyment now, but also resale in the future.

A multi-million dollar producer for the past 11 years, Ginny is an effective communicator whose integrity and professionalism win accolades with clients and co-workers alike. Dedicated to her business, HSB Women's Golf Association and her social contacts, Ginny's insight into and network in the area are invaluable.