The Team
Meet Kelowna Real Estate Professionals at Nyrose & Associates
Darcy Nyrose
Darcy brings a vast breadth of product development and sales experience in multi-family, single family new and re-sale real estate. Beginning his career in real estate sales 15 years ago, Darcy quickly gained a reputation for being an innovative sales professional with a keen awareness for qualifying buyers, showcasing the benefits of each home and effectively closing sales.
Throughout his tenure as Vice President of Sales for the Lower Mainland's Solterra Development Corp. and Polygon Homes, Darcy has successfully launched more than 51 new home communities. With this came sales of over 1,700 homes per year, all while maintaining a professional team of more than 30 sales people. Darcy attracts and retains the highest caliber of sales professionals in the industry as he is a proven producer and a great leader.
In his previous experience in the Media sector, Darcy was also responsible for creating and launching one of the Lower Mainland's leading real estate magazines - Westcoast Homes and Design magazine for the Pacific Newspaper Groups' Vancouver Sun and Province.
An avid sports enthusiast, Darcy is often spotted on the badminton courts before sunrise, the slopes snowboarding in winter or on the water wakeboarding and surfing in the summer. His biggest pride and joy is his family, wife Shauna, son Jack and daughter Jade.
Darcy holds a valid real estate license through Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty and a diploma from the University of BC's Sauder School of Business in Marketing and Sales Management.
Email: Darcy@KelownaRealEstatePros.com Phone: 250-575-1946
Jennifer Williamson
Born and raised in the Okanagan, Jennifer has worked in the real estate industry for over six years. Jen's passion, energy and great sense of humor have allowed her to become one of Kelowna's stand-out buyers agents in a short period of time. One of Jennifers best assets is her creative approach- never one to do things 'the way they've always been done', Jennifer brings fresh ideas to all aspects relating her business. Her extensive experience in the hospitality industry is evident in her approach to her clients, being sensitive to their needs and desires, and providing exceptional service. And as a home grown Kelowna gal, Jen is an expert on the area and is our Relocation Specialist.
When she is not helping her clients buy their dream home, Jen spends her time on the soccer field, volunteering at the Kelowna Women's Shelter and enjoying all the wonders of the Okanagan - from hitting the winter slopes to beach volleyball in the warmer months.
Jen is a licensed Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations from the University of British Columbia.
Email: Jen@KelownaRealEstatePros.com Phone: 250-870-8118
Dave Sutherland
Dave Sutherland, a licensed Realtor®, is a long time Kelowna resident who, for many years, advised business, industry, labour, first nations and government on change management issues. He has also been active in neighbourhood and community advocacy. In his spare time, he is a talented song writer and performer, a family guy, and enjoys a broad range sports and other activities. In the aftermath of the 2003 wildfire, Dave and his wife (Jan) played a role in coordinating a neighbourhood revitalization initiative. Dave joins Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty as a member of the Nyrose and Associates team, where he continues his long tradition of success by being a good listener and a guy dedicated to having fun while helping people manage important transitions. 'Decisions about buying and selling our homes is huge for most of us, filled with a combination of excitement, adventure, anxiety, opportunity and risk. I consider it an honour to be able to help people manage their home buying and selling decisions and I look forward to great success as part of this team.'
Email: Dave@KelownaRealEstatePros.com Phone: 250-212-3979
Karen Mustard-McNeill
As a licensed REALTOR®, Karen Mustard-McNeill understands the value of your home. She knows that a home is not just a product, but a place to feel safe and create memories that will last a lifetime. Karen has been an Okanagan resident for 15 years and has made valuable connections with her numerous volunteer positions over the years. Also, as a designated Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Karen has the patience and knowledge to help you, or your parents, transition to the next stage of life. Buying and selling your home should be an enjoyable experience and when you work with Karen you can be assured that she will guide you through the real estate transaction with the least amount of turbulence.
Email:Karen@KelownaRealEstatePros.com Phone: 250-300-3325
Ron Sutcliffe
Ron has enjoyed living the Kelowna lifestyle since moving here twenty one years ago. Born and raised in Vancouver, Ron worked in the hospitality industry prior to moving to the Okanagan Valley.
A tried and true “people person,” he went on to become the business manager/partner of the very successful Robb Card Dance Studio. Given the experiences of Ron’s past occupations, as well as a deep interest in home design, renovating, landscaping, interior design and buying/selling of numerous personal properties, he was destined to become a licensed realtor. Ron has built up a large contact base over the time he has lived in Kelowna, and together with the Nyrose & Associates team, welcomes the opportunity to assist you with the purchase or sale of your next real estate property.
Email: Ron@KelownaRealEstatePros.com Phone: 250-317-3916
Shauna Nyrose, Marketing Manager
Shauna officially joined the team as our in-house Marketing Manager in January 2010. She has 14 years experience in marketing and advertising, primarily having worked as a part of CanWest Global's and the Vancouver Sun and Province's national print sales team for 12 years in Vancouver.
Shauna also has great media contacts here in Kelowna and an excellent reputation in the marketing community, having worked at MacLean Group as an Account Executive on real estate accounts such as Black Mountain, the Gate, Yaletown and Re/Max Western Canada. Shauna is responsible for putting together comprehensive media plans, both online and traditional, to support our developer and listings clients.
Her other job is as a Mom to Jack and Jade and in her 'spare time', she can be found in the yoga studio, running the Mission Greenway or enjoying a Starbucks latte!
Shauna holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Simon Fraser University. She is also a a board member for the Kelowna-Okanagan Marketing, Creative and Media Society.
Tanya Odorizzi, Marketing Coordinator & Office Administrator
Tanya Odorizzi has made Kelowna her home for 8 years. Although her formal educational background is in the radio and television industry, her passion lies within real estate and "fixer-uppers." She was licensed as a REALTOR® for a brief period of time in Kelowna and has had the opportunity to work with other agents, as well as individual home owners as a home stager. She has 2 children and in her off-time, plays league volleyball and squash.
Tanya is thrilled to be working alongside Nyrose & Associates as an assistant and Marketing Coordinator for the team and looks forward to the many new challenges and learning opportunities being presented.
Email: Admin@KelownaRealEstatePros.com Phone: 250-860-7500
