Choosing to live on the southern Oregon coast says a lot about a person. I personally enjoy the tranquility of the forest and the excitement of the ocean. Gold Beach is an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. I moved here with my wife Robin in 1975 from London, England. For her it was returning home, but for me it was the start of a continuing adventure.

Upon arriving in Gold Beach I went to work for my father-in-law, National Basketball Hall of Famer, "Laddie" Gale, at Sportsman's Realty, Inc.. He taught me the business and so much more about people. To him honesty went without saying and ethical behavior was essential. The firms' reputation was built on this, and when he retired in 1981, we made a pledge to maintain that reputation. In 2004 the firm became Rogue Sportsman's Realty, and I stepped back to being a broker and Dante Concetto, a long time friend and agent took over the ownership and running of the company.