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Daniel M. Winkler, President

Office: 510-528-2200
Cell: 510-421-4528

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Daniel M. Winkler worked for developers and private clients in Northern California for 17 years prior to forming Daniel Winkler and Associates. He managed all phases of real estate marketing and development of homes and communities. Mr. Winkler is particularly successful at creating effective media campaigns, careful management of the escrow process and closing the transactions. Mr. Winkler has also served as an expert witness in Real Estate Litigation cases.

Part of Mr. Winkler's experience included the project sales management for Bayside Commons Condominiums a 235-unit conversion in Albany, California. Mr. Winkler, through careful pricing management was able to increase the gross income an additional $3.1 million over the developer's highest pro-forma gross income projections. He worked with Steve Kelley on the sales and marketing of a 200-unit condominium project in San Jose, California, and a 79-lot custom home subdivision in Sacramento. Over the past 17 years Mr. Winkler has sold and closed nearly 800 condominium and single family homes in the Bay Area. Mr. Winkler is a licensed real estate broker and is the president of Daniel Winkler and Associates. Prior to forming Daniel Winkler and Associates and working for TRI Development Company, Mr. Winkler owned and operated his own business for five years in Marin County.

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Stefan T. Brunnschweiler, Broker Associate

Cell: 510-453-1102

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Stefan T. Brunnschweiler joined Daniel Winkler and Associates as a real estate agent in 2002. Mr. Brunnschweiler is a 1993 U.S. Naval Academy graduate who served in the Marine Corps as a logistics officer for five years. In 1998 he joined the online mortgage banker iOwn, Inc. and served in various sales management positions during the company's rapid growth and expansion. In 2000, iSyndicate, Inc., a content syndication and infrastructure company, hired Mr. Brunnschweiler to help build and develop an international sales team. As senior manager for international sales and alliances, Mr. Brunnschweiler spent six months in Hamburg, Germany, developing the company's European Sales Operation. Mr. Brunnschweiler joined Daniel Winkler and Associates with the task of further expanding the company's business operations in the East Bay. In addition, Stefan's extensive background in mortgage lending is an advantage to his clients because Stefan knows which questions to ask during the loan-processing period.

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Noreen Chu, Associate

Office: 510-528-2200
Cell: 510-759-3150

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Noreen Chu is a licensed agent who has been working in the real estate business with Daniel Winkler since the year 2000. She comes with over five years experience as a National Account Coordinator for Levi Strauss & Company. She holds a degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resources. She thrives on meeting and working with people from all areas of life and feels fortunate to be part of the team that makes up Daniel Winkler & Associates--a premier realtor with much success meeting clients housing and investment needs.

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So Hyun (Hanna) Park, Associate

Office: 510-271-8360
Cell: 510-388-3702

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Born in Korea, So Hyun (Hanna) Park came with her family to the United States at the formative age of three. This background has allowed her to be multi-lingual in both English and Korean. Her professional experience, which includes the restaurant and high-end retail industries, has allowed her to perfect her excellent customer-relation skills.

Before deciding to become a real estate agent, Ms. Park attended The Academy of Art in San Francisco as a fashion design major. She loves working with people and this has helped her to realize her strong passion for assisting those seeking their dream homes. Ms. Park has served the needs of Daniel Winkler and Associates' clients since October of 2003.

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Michael Lowenstein, Associate

Office: 707-769-9545
Cell: 707-338-7751

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Michael Lowenstein joined Daniel Winkler and Associates as a sales associate in 2005. He is a 1985 graduate of Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. His real estate career began in 1989 as sales agent with Sapunar Realty in San Francisco specializing in transitional neighborhoods and in-house development sales. Mr. Lowenstein later acted as the Sacramento-area sales representative for the Litton-Fuller group of Walnut Creek, California focusing on the needs of owners of investment property.

Mr. Lowenstein became licensed as a Private Investigator in 1999 and has served the legal and insurance communities through his investigation firm. His knowledge of real estate law, negotiating techniques, and attention to detail assure the complete fulfillment of his clients' needs.

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Francesco Papalia, Associate

Office: 510-528-5810
Cell: 510-219-1165

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Francesco Papalia has helped home buyers, sellers, and small investors for eighteen successful years as a realtor in the East Bay from Richmond to Oakland. With a degree in architecture from U.C. Berkeley and twelve years in the construction field, Mr. Papalia has an eye for how to make the most cost-effective improvements to a property for a seller preparing to put their property on the market or a buyer who may miss an opportunity to purchase due to fear over a minor structural problem that may appear too overwhelming.

For the first-time buyer, Mr. Papalia can guide you through the complexities of the real estate market with a steady, sure hand on the details of the transaction. From getting you pre-approved for financing, through helping you understand the results of the home inspection, to being there at the closing to make sure you understand the financial commitments you are making, his commitment to his customer comes first.

For the contractor/developer, he can help with site planning and future marketing of your project.

For the condominium buyer or seller, it is not just the amount of monthly homeowner association fee that should be considered, but what services are included in that fee. How does the reserve account measure up to the upcoming expenses? Mr. Papalia will make sure you have a clear understanding of what you are buying into before you sign off on the purchase.

For the investor, Mr. Papalia can help with the timing of your sale. As a real estate investor himself, he has a keen understanding of the ins and outs of the 1031 tax deferred exchanges and building management.

Are you ready to move out of your large home and simplify your lifestyle? Can you take advantage of the over 55 years of age one time transfer of your old tax base to your smaller home/condominium? Mr. Papalia's patient approach assures your finding just the right place to suit your changing lifestyle.

As an Albany homeowner since 1987, Mr. Papalia knows the importance of good schools when selecting a place to live and how it affects property values. He will help you make the right decision for your family and your finances.

One of Mr. Papalia's strongest assets is his negotiating skills. In every step of the negotiation there is a time and way to manage the final outcome that will be in his client's best interest. It can be the most satisfying aspect of the process. Mr. Papalia believes his extensive experience and a commitment to customer service will continue to satisfy his customers and future referrals.

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Bernadette Burke, Associate

Office: 707-769-9545
Cell: 707-364-4790

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Bernadette Burke grew up in Ireland and moved to San Francisco in the 1970's. As the parents of two daughters, Ms. Burke and her husband decided to move to Sonoma in the 1980's and have lived in Petaluma since 1989. Ms. Burke has always been passionate about real estate. Throughout the years, she has purchased, sold, and remodeled many properties -- so she has excellent knowledge which she can share with her clients. Ms. Burke believes that her own personal experiences have helped her to understand what her clients go through, whether buying or selling, and that empathy makes her a better agent! Ms. Burke joined Daniel Winkler and Associates in 2006.

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Will Schieber, Associate

Office: 510-528-5810
Cell: 510-847-4066

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William Schieber is a Berkeley resident and a Realtor specializing in providing property management services to clients in the East Bay. With experience in management, contracting, and financial systems, he is in a position to take on the management of residential properties of varying sizes. Mr. Schieber enjoys working with owners to implement their ideas for the best ways to maximize income from their property, to preserve the value of their investment, and to provide the best possible rental experience for tenants. Mr. Schieber is also dedicated to providing excellent real estate services to clients that wish to purchase or sell residential property.

Mr. Schieber has a BA from Northwestern University, and a masters degree from the University of Chicago. Prior to working in real estate Mr. Schieber worked at the United Nations in New York where he was initially an information systems designer, and later Director of Information Technology. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association where he serves as Vice President, webmaster and Newsletter editor. He is also an avid hiker, movie enthusiast and gardener. Mr. Schieber joined Daniel Winkler and Associates in 2006.

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John Y. Chang, Associate

Office: 510-528-5810
Cell: 510-550-7255

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John Y. Chang, MBA, brings 16 years of extensive leadership experience, managing projects, relationships, and budgets in dynamic environments. With a strong history of delivering results on-time/under budget, his background offers an ideal mix of business savvy and a keen understanding of the role of technology in leveraging success.

While serving 10 years in the US Navy, Mr. Chang performed a variety of roles including leading the efforts of 7 staff members and130 personnel, and managing the outsourcing of $39.5 M upgrades for 165 sites worldwide, often reporting directly to executive level Navy and Pentagon officials.

Upon leaving the Navy, Mr. Chang joined AT&T Solutions, where he provided information technology consulting services for Sun Microsystems, managing over 16 major voice & data service projects, supporting over 1500 employees.

Before joining Daniel Winkler & Associates, Mr. Chang worked with clients at BlueKey Business Brokerage on business opportunities and at Prudential California Realty on deals ranging from residential to commercial properties.

John earned an MBA in Management of Global Information Technology from Kogod School of Business, American University, Washington DC. Recently, he co-founded a non-profit with a team of volunteers: http://www.project-tango.org/.

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Alan Lau, Associate

Cell: 510-220-5332

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Alan Lau joined Daniel Winkler and Associates as a part-time real estate associate in 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Business Administration, both received from California State University, East Bay. His professional experience includes over eight years in retail sales, purchasing, inventory analysis, and management which have given him the ability to understand his customers and resourcefully serve their needs. A lifelong resident of the East Bay, Mr. Lau is ready and eager to serve clients looking for property in the area he calls home. He is a member of the Oakland Association of Realtors.

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Ji Fan Winkler, Associate

Office: 510-528-5810
Cell: 510-295-7234

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After taking some time off to care for her two young toddlers, Ji Fan Winkler rejoins the Daniel Winkler & Associates team of real estate professionals and is ready to assist agents and clients in all capacities. After getting her MBA and working for a multi-national software company for a number of years, Ms. Winkler started selling real estate in 2002. During her first year, together with DWA associate Angela Han, Ms. Winkler successfully marketed 20 luxury view homes in San Bruno. Ms. Winkler understands and enjoys the business side as well as the human side of real estate transactions. Past clients of Ms. Winkler consist of both first-time home buyers, as well as seasoned real estate investors, and she thrives at providing them with excellent personalized service.

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Sunny Kim, Associate

Office: 510-528-2200
Cell: 415-279-5186

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Sunny Kim joined Daniel Winkler & Associates, Inc. in 2005 taking the position of the office manager. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Sociology and continued her education at Chapman University. She worked with and taught young children in special education for several years before making a career change. After purchasing a home from Daniel Winkler & Associates, Ms. Kim decided to join the real estate field and work for the company. She is highly motivated with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, making her a key member of the DWA team. She enjoys working with people and providing the best customer service possible.

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Cassandra McDowell, Associate

Office: 707-769-954
Cell: 415-250-8970

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Before joining Daniel Winkler and Associates, Cassandra worked at Wine Country Party and Events as an event consultant. She enjoyed the fast paced work environment and marketing to prospective clients. Meeting clients in their wine caves didn't hurt either. She has over five years of sales and marketing experience.

Cassandra has a bachelor degree in business marketing and has been working with Daniel Winkler and Associates since 2006. She is currently a Sonoma Country resident and has lived in the Bay Area all her life. She is completing her MBA in Global Strategic Management through Dominican University. She has a very warm personality, and has a natural sales talent that will make working with her a comfortable and rewarding experience.

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Steve Blaney, Associate

Office: 1-888-212-7863

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Steve Blaney has been in the mortgage banking business for over 16 years, funding over $200,000,000 in loans. He worked for seven years at North American Mortgage Company, three years for Norwest/Wells Fargo Bank and most recently for six years as a mortgage broker. The majority of his work has involved financing new construction, single-family homes and condominiums. Mr. Blaney has worked with the principals of Daniel Winkler and Associates for the past ten years. He has been instrumental in completing transactions on time. Mr. Blaney understands the importance of communication between lenders, buyers and sellers, and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the marketing team.

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Harvey O. Rich, Board Member

Harvey O. Rich is a Member of the Board of Directors of Daniel Winkler and Associates. Mr. Rich is the General Manager of TRI Development Company LLC, which develops, builds and markets residential subdivisions in Northern California. In this capacity, Mr. Rich has been responsible for over $250,000,000 in residential projects, and directed the development of over 2,000 housing units. Mr. Rich has extensive experience in all phases of the development cycle, managed construction, designed homes and assisted the transition of Homeowners' Associations from developer to homeowner control. Mr. Rich is currently a principle in the development of five new subdivisions in the North Bay.

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William J. Rosetti, Associate

Mr. Rosetti was the founder of TRI Realtors and the Chief Executive Officer of The Prudential California Realty of Northern California until it merged with the Jon Douglas Company. Mr. Rosetti is the President of J&R Associates, a prominent apartment owner in the Bay Area with nearly 2,000 units in its portfolio. Mr. Rosetti has been extremely active and influential as a Realtor and real estate developer in the San Francisco Bay Area, and he has earned a prominent and respected position as a leader in the San Francisco real estate community. Mr. Rosetti is considered a pioneer in the field of residential condominium development in the Bay Area.

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