Prior to her real estate career, Dana worked in the retail sector for both Emporium Capwell and Bruener’s Home Furnishings. She was a buyer as well as department manager.

Paul also worked for a large retail company, Target stores and prior to that, Emporium Capwell (where the two of them originally met). Paul was an integral part of Information Systems and was also involved in the construction and development of new technology centers for Target, travelling often to Minneapolis. Prior to founding Empire Realty Associates in 2002, they were associated with Pacific Union Realty in Danville.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Community involvement includes supporting Habitat for Humanity, Save Mt. Diablo, Lazarex Cancer Foundation, The Taylor Foundation, American Cancer Society, and Stand Against Domestic Violence through fundraising and the gift of time. Dana & Paul also give back to their local schools with every escrow closing. Their Golden Retriever, Niki, is a Valley Humane Society Certified Pet Therapy Dog and enjoys her visits to local area rest homes.

EDUCATION

Dana : University of California Berkeley – BS. Business, Political Science

Paul : California State University Hayward – BS. Business, Marketing

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / DESIGNATIONS

Licensed Real Estate Brokers, National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Contra Costa Association of Realtors, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, E-Pro Internet Marketing Specialist.

Dana has held the position as secretary for Empire Realty Associates Board of Directors since 2002.