| Biography
Joni Brown- Team Leader
Born and raised in Prince George, Joni has been working in real estate for over 21 years and still loves it! She understands that real estate is the biggest investment most people make in their lives, but believes buying or selling your property should not be stressfull but an enjoyable and exciting experience. The many years in the business has given Joni the know how of guiding through the process with the goal of a sound financial result for both buyers and sellers. Joni is known for her no nonsense approach to advice and will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear! Of course, this is delivered with a gentle smile.
Joni has been an active volunteer in the community and was head chairperson for the building of our skatepark (one of the best outdoor skateparks in British Columbia!). At the time, as a mother of a teenager, she truly understood their needs (and of the parents!) to have a place to "hang out" and practice their sport in an open friendly environment. All the efforts put in to see this vision come true is paid back each time she drives by and sees the park packed full of kids.
Joni is presently the Vice President of the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) . She has been an active member previously serving on the Board as a Director for three years. She works as a leader to help develop, support, and educate local real estate members in the largest "geographical" board in the world. She works on serving the interests of the real estate investment industry through education, leadership on legislative issues, and promoting professionalism and standards of excellence in our industry. Joni recently received the "ReMax Special Services" award of ReMax Western Canada. This award is granted to individuals who help promote the name and image of ReMax but also contribute to the betterment of the real estate industry. She was selected from over 5,909 sales associates in Western Canada, which spans 4 provinces and 2 territories.
Joni has watched Prince George grow and diversify at such at such an amazing rate. It is truly a place for the young and older alike. When she is not hard at work, you will most likely find her puttering in her garden or whipping up a gourmet meal for her friends in her beloved kitchen. She is also very supportive of diversified charities and over the years has supported:
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Joni believes in the future of Prince George and looks forward to many more great years here!
Laura Dunbar- Buyer Specialist
Born in Stratford, Ontario, Laura moved to Prince George in 1975 where she established her roots with her family. Laura brings to the Joni Brown Real Estate Team a wealth of knowledge in diversified customer service. As a Buyer's Agent, Laura has been working in real estate since 2006 and specializes in working with buyers. Over the years, she has owned and operated several small businesses in Prince George; from flower shops to gift stores to hair salons. Laura has also worked in an array of businesses. All this knowledge adds up to one amazing skill. Customer service. This is the utmost area of expertise of Laura. She is a natural!
As a clothing Buyer and Manager, Laura obtained over a decade of experience at Black Fur's Fashion. From there, she joined the team at Michael's Jewellery bringing with her the knowledge, experience, and excellent listening skills needed to help clients fulfill their wishes. Working as a Design Consultant for the prestigious Red Crayon Design Company, Laura also acquired great knowledge of interior design. The many years there helped her establish a keen eye on how to optimize furnishings, lighting, and decor that helps a home achieve the potential it has to offer. Her expertise also helped her establish happy repeat customers and referrals from them in Prince George and throughout British Columbia. All this knowledge helps Laura bring to the Joni Brown Real Estate Team, a rich experience in customer service.
When business allows, you will most certainly find Laura relaxing at her cabin by the lake accompanied by her family and her precious dog, Lilly. As a loyal Northerner, Laura proudly supports the Spririt of the North Healthcare Foundation. She looks forward to living many more wonderful years in Prince George.
Jennie Fernandez - Client Care
Jennie is our "globe trotter" and the image behind Client Care. She has lived in more than eight countries, is fluent in Spanish, French, Italian and English, and holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Management. She is a valuable member of our team and is the liaison between Joni, Laura, and our valuable clients.
Jennie has a vast career in administrative, sales & marketing management; from banking to tourism to pharmaceutical industries. Through her diversified career, she has learned to understand client’s needs and their expectations of receiving excellent customer service. She works hard to exceed these expectations while handling all the administrative tasks of real estate transactions. Jennie also has a sharp focus on creativity and fervently develops many of our marketing materials. She has a strong conviction for teamwork and her work initiatives are designed with one goal in mind; to bring greater value to our clients.
As a proud northerner and community member, Jennie has served as a Director of the Prince George Youth Soccer Association and as a Director for the Prince George Multicultural and Heritage Society. She also held positions as Treasurer, Vice-President and President of the Latino Canadian Association and continues to be an active member. Jennie also served as the Zone Representative of soccer for the 2010 BC Summer Games.
When Jennie is not focused on serving our clients and keeping systems going, she most likely will be watching one of her kid’s soccer, basketball, or volleyball games. She is a very supportive sports mom. Since 2003, Jennie has been a proud Canadian and will continue to be one for many more years!
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