New Hire

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

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 Frank Trifeletti to the Carefree 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. 

Frank Trifeletti’s passion for real estate goes back more than 40 years. He became interested in real estate investments while flying as a commercial airline pilot where he learned that there are a lot of comparisons that can be made between flying and real estate; As a pilot, people entrusted Frank with their lives. As a real estate professional, they trust him with their livelihoods. Both take a lot of patience, preparation, and problem-solving skills to put together the ideal “flight plan” for success and make sure everyone arrives at their intended destination. 

I am so proud to welcome Frank Trifeletti to the Carefree Office. Having had a distinguished career as a pilot, our clients should benefit from his steady and stable guidance through their real estate journey.

David Friedman, managin Broker

Whether you are buying or selling a home, you can benefit from his expertise in both endeavors. Every situation is unique and Frank approaches it the way with a critical eye. He will ask about your goals. Then, you all will look at your options for buying and selling. Frank will take into account the local market factors, short and long-term trends, and other mark dynamics that will affect your decision. He will use my knowledge and insight to deliver an honest and transparent assessment of your situation. Finally, he will develop the best possible, plan to meet your goal of purchasing a home or setting the optimal selling price for your property. 

Frank has helped many clients purchase and sell their homes over the last 40 years. The smoothest transactions are those in which people are informed educated, and well-prepared for the process. Frank Trifeletti is committed to helping you make sound decisions when buying and selling.