Pete Bushman
,CRS, RRS, SFR
Postition: Broker/Manager - Park Falls Office
Pete is the Park Falls office manager and has over 34 yrs. experience at Birchland in sales/appraising with over $57 million in career sales and listings sold. Pete is a graduate of UW-Superior with a Bachelor of Science Business Management Degree and is a Wisconsin Certified Residential Appraiser and a Wisconsin Certified Weatherization Inspector. Pete has received the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation from the Realtors National Marketing Institute and the Recreation and Resort Specialist (RRS) designation from the Worldwide Recreation and Resorts Sales Council. He has recently been awarded the Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Certification by the National Association of Realtors. Pete and his wife Nancy, both life-long residents of Park Falls, have three children. Pete is a retired Captain of the Park Falls Fire/Rescue Dept. after 35 years of service.
Jim Gabrielsen
,CRS, GRI, CRB, RRS
Postition: Broker/Owner - Phillips Office
Jim, along with his wife, Carol, own Birchland Realty Inc. Jim is an honor graduate of UW-Eau Claire and has been full time in the real estate business since 1973. He has earned three designations through the Realtors National Marketing Institute and is also a Wisconsin Certified Residential Appraiser. He served on the Board of Directors of the Northwoods Association of Realtors from 2003 to 2005 and is currently President-Elect of the Greater Northwoods Multiple Listing Service. Jim enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He and Carol have two grown children. (800) 569-8137 or (715) 339-2181 jim@birchlandrealty.com
Ken Hoffman Postition: Broker Associate - Phillips Office
Born and raised in Brantwood, Ken has a background in agriculture and logging. He received his education through Nicolet College in Rhinelander and joined Birchland in 1987. Ken is a Wisconsin Certified Residential Appraiser, Certified Weatherization Inspector and carries a Broker's license. He is a member of the Brantwood Credit Union loan committee, has been a hunter safety instructor and 4-H leader. He is married to Dorothy and has four grown children. Phillips (715) 339-2181 ken@birchlandrealty.com
Debbie Weinberger Postition: Sales Associate - Park Falls Office
Debbie has been with Birchland Realty since 1984. She has experience in property management and small business ownership. She and her husband Ron have three children and are life-long residents of the area. Debbie and Ron enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. Park Falls (715) 762-3276 debbie@birchlandrealty.com
Del Buss Postition: Sales Associate - Park Falls Office
Del has lived in the Price Co. area since 1974. He has 2 yrs. forestry and wildlife management study and is a graduate of UW-Stevens Point with a degree in Business Administration. Del has worked in the local manufacturing sector in purchasing and management for over 16 yrs. and has experience in small business ownership. Del joined Birchland Realty Inc. in 1993. He spends most of his free time in the woods or on the water. Park Falls (715) 762-3276 del@birchlandrealty.com
Fred Heizler
,RRS
Postition: Sales Associate - Phillips Office
A resident of Price Co. since 1975, Fred owns his own construction business. He joined the Birchland Team in June of 1995. He and his lovely wife Judy have two grown children. Fred, an avid sportsman, enjoys tournament archery, hunting, fishing and traveling. Fred is our building specialist, representing Pittsville Homes. Phillips (715) 339-2181 fred@birchlandrealty.com
Marge Makovsky Postition: Sales Associate - Phillips Office
Marge is a Wisconsin native and graduated from Phillips High School. She has been at Birchland since June, 1996. Marge and her husband Ron have farmed in the Kennan/Catawba area for over 20 years. Still in that area, Marge is knowledgeable in farm and rural properties. She has three grown children, 6 grandchildren and enjoys reading, swimming and walking. Phillips (715) 339-2181 marge@birchlandrealty.com
Brenda Kreiner Postition: Sales Associate - Phillips Office
A resident of Price County since 1984, Brenda joined the Birchland Team in October 1996, as a part-time Office Administrator,then became a Sales Associate in January 2005. Brenda and her husband John have three sons. The family is active in hockey, football, baseball and various church activities. Brenda is also active in the Northwood's Players. Brenda and John are avid motorcycle enthusiasts and enjoy riding in their spare time. (715) 339-2181 brenda@birchlandrealty.com
Adam Speer
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Postition: Sales Associate - Phillips Office
Adam has been a Price County resident and home owner since 2002. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation. After serving three years as the Aquatic Director fo the Phillips Community Pool, Adam decided a career in real estate would be a positive challenge that would allow him to continue his relationships with the wonderful people in the area. Adam enjoys volunteer work and plans to continue his involvement with the Phillips Area Aquatic Foundation, Inc. In his spare time, Adam and his wife Kristi spend time in the outdoors and with family. He welcomes the opportunity to assist sellers and buyers with their real estate needs and dreams.