Alexandra Baum

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor Katie Whelan to the Pinnacle Peak Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

Like many of Katie’s Scottsdale friends, she is a native Chicagoan with over 20 years in the real estate industry. Katie provides her clients with dedication, a professional process, and attention to detail in every transaction. Her strong work ethic and absolute passion for real estate continue to deliver optimal results. Her proven strategies have produced a long history of referrals which I will always be grateful for.

Following a long and successful career in commercial real estate in Chicago, Katie has associated with the Pinnacle Peak Office at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. A consummate professional, Katie is excited to take her real estate skills into the residential market. We are excited to have her join our team!

Kevin Gonzales, Managing Broker

With firsthand knowledge of owning and investing in mixed-use residential/commercial properties in Illinois and Arizona, Katie Whelan is excited to assist clients throughout Scottsdale, Carefree, and Cave Creek. She has closed more than 400 real estate transactions in 20+ states with a solid commercial retail real estate background. She has been honored to receive the title of ‘Top Producer’ for several years throughout her career and also maintains a real estate license in the state of Illinois.

With experience in residential, commercial, and investment properties, Katie has a piece of broad business knowledge and exceptional negotiation skills – often exceeding expectations. You may have heard that before, but she will let you be the judge! Katie Whelan is committed to successful outcomes and looks forward to helping you get from where you are to where you want to be.

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor Cecille Waller to the Camelback Tower Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

As President and Founder of Waller & Co., LLC, Cecille leads a team responsible for representing buyers and sellers of properties throughout the Bay Area. She received her bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Computer Science from St. Paul’s University. After working in a high-tech company in Silicon Valley, she realized her true calling in service. For twenty years, Cecille has served the Bay Area residential real estate from sales to lending, investment, and development. She understands what it takes to render quality representation in today’s competitive marketplace. Cecille has been a recognizable face in South County real estate due to her ingenuity, strategic marketing approach, and personalized service.

During her tenure as a Broker Associate with Intero Real Estate, Cecille was a consistent Top Producing Agent recognized as a Top 10% Sales Producer worldwide since joining the company in 2010. Client satisfaction and happiness are Cecille’s top priorities and what drives her in this industry. Always a loyal and fierce advocate of her client’s best interests, Cecille has an extraordinary ability to negotiate and develop creative solutions to execute any deal. Known for her unwavering integrity and candor, Cecille will not advocate any deal unless she is confident it is the right move at the right time. She is always looking two steps ahead and considering the long-term financial payoff for her clients. Cecille is a proud mom to her highly driven, active three daughters. An avid fan and cheerer to her daughters at local and international swim meets and golf. She enjoys California beaches, wine tasting, and traveling with family and friends.

Cecille has had an impressive career in real estate in California, watching her transition to Arizona real estate is something exciting to witness. Watching our branding meet her experiences and expectations will be an amazing thing to see.

Sherri Monteith, Managing Broker

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor Kevin Julien to the Camelback Tower Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

Born and raised in London, England, Kevin Julien was a creative businessman from an early age. His love for music combined with a strong interest and acumen in business led to his undergraduate degree in Economics and studies of Music in college. Kevin maintained a dual career in real estate, managing his properties in the UK while working as a musician. In real estate, he rapidly built a portfolio of income-producing properties. Priding himself on treating people with the utmost respect and kindness and maintaining properties, he made sure he treated his as if the place they rented were their own homes; that they would feel love for where they lived and would look after their surroundings with pride.

In music, Kevin owned his own recording studio, where he worked as a record producer and remixer. He also toured as a keyboardist and taught music predominantly to children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 21. Kevin also made his mark in music education by participating in pioneering courses in the UK, such as “DJing for Ladies,” where he helped develop a system for young girls to participate in a historically male-dominated endeavor. He also worked as a Music Teacher in a particular school in the UK known as a “Pupil Referral Unit,” which provided music instruction to young children who faced behavioral challenges. Kevin also taught music to children and adults with learning challenges and helped to care for them to make their lives as fulfilling as possible. Music led to Kevin’s move from the UK to the US. An American Artist discovered one of Kevin’s unique re-mixes and tracked Kevin down to invite Kevin to Austin, TX, to participate in the South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival.

As an adventurous soul, Kevin jumped at the opportunity. On his second visit to Austin, he met the woman who became his wife, which led to his relocation to Phoenix. Kevin continued to work on his music projects but never gave up his love for real estate, managing his UK portfolio from across the pond. He got his real estate license in Arizona to continue acquisitions and building his portfolio here in the States. Due to his open and friendly personality, he was offered a position as a podcaster interviewing top real estate agents in the Phoenix Metro Area. It was while interviewing Brad Kimmelman, Team Leader of the Homanity Team at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, that Kevin’s life would take another fateful turn. Brad and Kevin immediately hit it off, resulting in Brad inviting Kevin to join his team. With his international knowledge and experience, Kevin now works with the Homanity Team to deliver clients expert real estate services with considerate, perceptive, flexible, and insightful care.

Kevin will make a phenomenal addition to our team at Camelback Tower. He’s kind, enthusiastic, and very eager to incorporate our branding to his business model. We couldn’t be happier to have him representing our brand!

Sherri Monteith – MANAGING BROKER

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is dedicated to bringing the highest level of service to today’s home buyers and sellers. This tradition continues with the recent addition of luxury Real Estate Advisor Tiffany Foster to the Pinnacle Peak Office. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty agents strive to deliver real estate experiences beyond expectations to enhance lifestyles for their clients, expanding their reputation as the most respected name in real estate. 

An attentively spiritual person with a caring, intuitive nature, Tiffany has always been guided to connect with people. Her drive for personal growth and her unwavering moral compass gave her a competitive advantage in customer service among her peers. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Tiffany is accustomed to providing white-glove customer service. As a professional make-up artist and aesthetician in Beverly Hills, CA, she worked with high-profile clientele, including primetime anchors and guests on CNN, MSNBC, and Access Hollywood.

After an almost 10-year career in the beauty industry, Tiffany redirected her path, moved to Arizona, studied at Arizona State University, and received her real estate license from the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business in 2016. She is well versed in the new construction homes process and loves to guide and educate home buyers and homeowners. She finds the experience to be gratifying and truly rewarding.

Born in Alabama and lived in Oklahoma, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, Tiffany is a multiple sales award winner whose overall career goal is to inspire people to live their best lives and service their real estate buying and selling needs. “Change is inevitable, but solving homebuyer and homeowner needs is a decision I choose every day because it’s all about YOU.” Tiffany C. Foster

With over 5 years of real estate experience, specializing in the North Scottsdale Luxury Market, Tiffany brings a proven set of skills and knowledge to our Brokerage. She has immersed herself in learning our Brand knowing that our strong market presence, global reach and incredible marketing will bring success to her many clients.

Kevin Gonzales – Managing BRoker