Our Team

Keith began his career in Real Estate and Construction in the 1970s as an apprentice carpenter.  In 1978 he co-founded Christopherson Construction with his wife, Brenda, which evolved into Christopherson Homes several years later.

During Christopherson Homes early days Keith ran a home-framing crew of roughly 80 carpenters and laborers, framing homes for other Builders and Developers, and was building small developments and building on scattered lots. By 1990 Christopherson Homes was being recognized as a leading builder in the Santa Rosa area, having completed several developments and earning a growing brand based on honesty, quality, great architecture, leading a quality team, and providing value for its shareholders and investors.

Over the following years Christopherson Homes successfully built thousands of homes in more than 60 developments in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Solano, Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Glenn Counties, through two Operating Divisions, one located in Santa Rosa and the other in Roseville.

Some highlights of awards and recognition Christopherson Homes received over the years:

• Received the coveted “Best Community of the Year” from the Sacramento Building Industry for “The Avenues” which was the company’s first venture into the Sacramento market with 162 new homes and eight model homes.
• Received the JD Power Award in 2004 for best among Bay Area Homebuilders and ranked third in the United States in Customer Satisfaction.
• Christopherson Homes was rewarded the North Bay Area’s “Best Builder Award” for many successive years which is voted upon by readers of Sonoma Biz Magazine.
• Christopherson Homes built a home for Habitat for Humanity in 2006 in two days.
• Brenda and Keith were inducted into the California Building Industry Foundation’s
  Hall of Fame in 2006.

Keith’s expertise is in building and managing a highly performing company, delivering great homes and value to customers, shareholders and investors.  Keith is hands-on and is involved daily in land acquisitions, finance, strategy, planning, operations, sales, and warranty service.

Keith has been President of the Building Industry Association twice and served on the Board for many years.  He is past President of the Sonoma County Alliance, current Board Member of Community Housing of Sonoma County, specializing in building and managing housing for homeless Veterans.

Keith has also been heavily involved in other groups serving and helping Veterans and is a decorated Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Brenda started in the real estate/construction/home building industry in the early 1980s and is the co-founder and managing partner of Christopherson Builders as well as president of Christopherson Properties, both located in Santa Rosa, CA.

Currently, the main focus of these companies is assisting the survivors of the wildfires in Northern California, primarily in Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties. Christopherson Homes had built many of the homes which were lost and those homeowners sought out Brenda and her husband Keith to assist them with their rebuilding efforts. Once the Christopherson name was associated with these efforts, homeowners from many of the affected communities have reached out for assistance. Many of the award-winning Christopherson Homes team also reached out to help recreate the Christopherson Brand and to assist Brenda and Keith with their efforts in rebuilding the community.

Previously, Brenda was co-founder of Christopherson Homes, Christopherson Realty, and Artisan Signature Properties. All of her companies have been industry leaders in purchasing raw land, developing, designing, marketing, and selling residential real estate for more than 35 years in eight counties in Northern California amounting to more than 6,500 homes in 63 communities.

Recognized as a highly respected private builder, leader, innovator, and visionary, Brenda was the recipient of the first Lifetime Achievement for Marketing Excellence for Northern California Home Builders Association. Brenda and the entire Christopherson team have been the recipient of hundreds of awards including Communities of the Year, Marketing Team of the Year, Gold Nugget, and JD Powers for Customer Satisfaction to name a few. Brenda was on the board of directors for the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and The Wells Fargo Center for 10 years as well as the YWCA and Boys and Girls club. She has always been an approachable mentor to women in the industry and received the inaugural North Bay Women in Business award. Brenda and her husband Keith were honored in 2006 with induction into the California Homebuilders Hall of Fame. They were the first husband and wife team to be so honored with this award, and Brenda was only the second female builder to receive this honor in more than 26 years.

Amy was raised in real estate. As a child, Amy spent weekends viewing new home developments and visiting open houses, and as an adult, working in new home communities with Christopherson Homes. Having seen multiple aspects of real estate through many economies, Amy understands a broad spectrum of the business. Amy has been a licensed broker for eight years and during this time purchased and sold dozens of homes.  During this time she has also worked in the field flipping nearly 50 homes.

(707) 843-0503  |   BRE# 01886457

Doug Robinson has joined Christopherson Builders as Operations Director, and in this role he oversees our Purchasing & Estimating departments, bringing years of homebuilding experience and efficiency to our team.  Doug comes to us with an extraordinary background that spans 30+ years and crosses multiple Western U.S. states.  Doug’s pedigree includes Division President at Richmond American Homes, Vice President at JTS Communities, Director of Forward Planning at Homebound, and he is the owner of OneHome in Sacramento.  With his combined years of industry-leading expertise, Doug has successfully driven the completion of over 5,000 new homes.  Doug is a California licensed contractor, California licensed real estate broker, LEED accredited, and is certified in Xactimate estimating and HAZWOPER by OSHA.  Doug resides in Sacramento, California where he loves to spend time with his family and dogs.

Katy graduated with a BS degree in Accounting from University of the Pacific and is also a Certified Public Accountant. She began her career with Arthur Anderson & Co. in San Francisco, then worked for a large residential developer in the Bay Area before moving to Santa Rosa and becoming the Controller for Christopherson Homes for 20 years. Katy was most recently the CFO for Scott Laboratories, a supplier to the wine industry, and was honored to receive a top CFO award from the North Bay Business Journal. She is very excited to be back working to rebuild the community with the Christopherson team. Katy lives in Windsor with her family where she is active in the community. She has served as a trustee for the Windsor Unified School District for two terms and is a Director for the Windsor Educational Foundation. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, pets and new grandson Leo.

Craig joins the team with 34 years experience in the building industry.  Craig worked with Christopherson Homes for 25 years previously as a trade partner and then moved on exploring opportunities as a sub-contractor for the past nine years.  Craig came back to the Christopherson team because of the solid leadership and his desire to help the community rebuild.  Craig is originally from Maine but has been local in Santa Rosa since 1987.  In his off time he enjoys classic cars, gardening, and loves some good food and wine.

Richard (Dick) Carlile, PE, a civil engineering veteran, will oversee engineering, planning and surveying operations for Christopherson Builders. Dick joins our team with decades of wisdom and proven successes with both the Sonoma County Department of Public Works as well as with his own firm, Carlile-Macy. Dick as been responsible for land planning and civil engineering for numerous projects in the North Bay area throughout the years including Fountaingrove Ranch, Oakmont and The Sea Ranch. He has completed major public and private projects with specialties in site analysis, broad community concepts, and comprehensive urban and hillside design. He has been part of our community and knows the ins and outs of Sonoma County Public Works and design like no other. Dick has a long list of generous community involvement and knowledge and we are fortunate to have him onboard.

Janine joined the Christopherson Builders team as Accounting Manager in March 2020. She began her accounting career doing accounts receivable for a Swiss-owned electrical connector company. Throughout her 14 year tenure there, she continued to advance her knowledge and quickly became an integral part of the finance team.

Janine earned her Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Finance from CSU Sacramento. More recently, she furthered her education by completing a Certificate in Accounting with a Specialization in Accounting for Controllers through UC Berkeley. This extended education along with her drive for excellence have been key ingredients to her success.

While living in Windsor for more than 30 years, Janine raised her son and daughter. She was active in PTA and volunteered for many school-related events while her children attended Windsor schools. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends, and looks forward to scrapbooking with a local group several times a year. Often, Janine can be found wine tasting somewhere in beautiful Sonoma County.

We are so pleased to have Ginger on the team as our Sales and Marketing Coordinator! Ginger’s career in Real Estate began in 2002 in Hawaii, where she was born and raised. Ginger grew up in Real Estate and she has worked in a variety of capacities, which has provided her with multi-faceted exposure and a broad understanding of the industry. With a background in property management, her portfolio has included a wide spectrum of property types including Class A multi-family residential properties, business mixed-use properties, industrial warehouse complexes, office buildings, and community retail centers.  Upon putting down roots in Sonoma County in 2011 and becoming a Realtor in California, she successfully explored single-family home sales for a number of years and holds her license currently.

Now, Ginger brings her industry experience and her background in sales and marketing to support the team. Personally, she is so excited to become part of the process that works to give back to the community that she has grown to love. In her spare time, Ginger loves to cook, work in her garden and take dance classes. She volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Northern California as an adult member.

(707) 584-6377  |   Cal DRE# 01988531

Tom is currently a Construction Manager for Christopherson Builders working in Sonoma county on the Fountaingrove fire rebuilds. He was born and raised in San Francisco.  His first exposure to Sonoma county was as a youth enjoying life at Cloverleaf Ranch summer camp, riding and caring for horses. Tom’s family relocated to the Central Valley and after graduating High School in Fresno, Tom went on to study Business Management and Real Estate at Fresno City College. Tom has worked for over 35 years in the building industry on both residential and commercial developments. He relocated to Sonoma County in 1989 and has since worked with prominent builders in the area, including Jim Murphy and Associates. Tom enjoys building high-end quality homes, one of which was featured in The New Yorker magazine. Over the years Tom has built numerous commercial projects including wineries, financial institutions and schools; Sonoma Country Day School being his favorite. His personal interests are his 3 children and 4 grandchildren, all Bay Area sports teams, road racing and spending sunny days at one of the many beautiful Sonoma Coast beaches.

Lou Casazza is currently acting as Construction Manager for our Napa Country projects, from St. Helena to Silverado.  Lou started his career as a laborer in the 1980s and worked his way up through the ranks while demonstrating a great work ethic and ability to lead and mentor others.  In the 90s Lou became a licensed contractor and he has since earned his Construction Manager Certificate at Sonoma State.

Throughout his career, Lou has worked on a wide variety of projects from rehabbing hundreds of apartments while managing tight timelines, to quality control along with handling CBC and HERS inspections, to building custom home designs.  Of everything he has done, one of the projects that he is most proud of is his time spent working for Burbank Housing, wherein he led a self-help program where 60 families participated in the construction of their own homes.  Now with Christopherson Builders, Lou has successfully completed multiple projects for our company from fire rebuilds to custom spec homes and continues to deliver quality attention to detail for our clients.

In his spare time, Lou enjoys watching car racing – he says if it has a motor and is on a track, he’ll watch it.  He also plays the guitar and enjoys life with friends and family where he resides in Middletown, Lake County.

Eric Rakowski joined Christopherson Builders as a Construction Manager for Solano County. He is currently working on the LNU fire rebuilds in Vacaville. Eric began his career in construction at the age of 16 and has since worked in the building industry as an owner, innovator, and manager for 38 years. His focus has been primarily remodels and new construction although his career has taken him to some interesting places.

Eric began his career at a lumber yard/home center on the South Side of Chicago. Over the years he has specialized in all aspects of residential building from purchasing, kitchen/bath design, estimating, doors/windows, roofing and insulation. At the age of 21 Eric started his own deck and fencing company which grew into one of the top three highly-rated deck/fencing companies in the City of Chicago. Eric was featured on HGTV’S New Spaces and Old Spaces and received recognition on an episode of Modern Marvels for a deck/dock project he completed on Indiana Lake in Monticello Indiana. This project was also featured in top ten decks in Better Homes and Gardens. In his spare time Eric is a family man who goes fishing when he can find the time.

Robert (Robbie) Scroggin has recently joined our growing team as Construction Manager for our expanding portfolio of building projects in Sonoma County, specifically our Santa Rosa and Healdsburg area projects.  Robbie had an early start to his career as a teenager, working for his Dad’s construction company on weekends, school breaks, and on holidays.  One of his first experiences after college was Foreman of his family’s welding shop, building and installing steel staircases in Santa Cruz.  Shortly thereafter his company took on a large hospitality renovation project for Motel 6, during which time Robbie became the Project Manager overseeing the schedule and budget for the projects.   In 2017 Robbie received his General Contractor license, and he now has over 10 years of comprehensive construction industry experience including the remodeling of single-family homes, the building of brand new turn-key homes, and as he says, basically anything.  Robbie is a Ukiah resident, and with his wife, they own “Labels Recycled Fashion”, a consignment boutique.  Robbie’s favorite way to reset is to get away from civilization and out into nature – he enjoys hunting, fishing, off-roading in his Jeep Gladiator, and spending time with his wife.

Robert has joined the Christopherson team as Construction Manager, and he is currently the person in charge of multiple private contract projects here in Sonoma County.

Robert has been in the construction industry for over 30 years and has worked his way up through the ranks over the years by showing great persistence, a diligent work ethic, and always continuing his mission to gain further expertise across the field.  He started his career in Lodi, working for a small company stocking and patching drywall.  Having gained his start in the industry, Robert decided that he was ready for more, and for the next 20 years, he worked for a well-known home builder in Sacramento.  There, he expanded his skill set across all facets of home building, starting in detailing and close-out job punch, and moving into higher level positions of Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent to running jobs independently.  In addition, he has a substantial experience as a Production and New Home Warranty Manager, both for developers and as a managing consultant to smaller niche home builders.

Robert resides in Roseville, California where he loves to spend time with his kids, dogs and enjoying life outside, actively hiking, biking, and running.

Nick started with us a laborer, and through hard work and dedication to the team and his craft, he has been promoted to Assistant Construction Manager with Christopherson Builders. He supports the construction team in building homes in Napa and Sonoma counties and is trusted with many critical oversight activities, keeping our projects seamlessly on track.

In his spare time, Nick gardens, spends time with family and friends and loves running with his dog. He also enjoys spending summer days at the lake in Hidden Valley.  Nick is currently taking classes toward his CM designation, and his future certainly does look bright with us!

Ashell Cunningham is a third-generation resident of the North Bay with a wide-ranging background in construction and landscape management. She began her career in new home sales at Christopherson Homes, quickly moved into project management, and obtained her General Contractor’s license with a focus on development. She then had the opportunity to partner with a landscape/engineering company and obtained her C-27. Raised at the knee of a Landscape professional her passion and knowledge developed to the point of becoming the sole owner of the company with a focus on Estate landscape management.

With an extensive background in all aspects of marketing properties and creating value for clients of Christopherson Properties and over 20 years in the trades, Ashell is committed to clients and the experience of creating beautiful surroundings together.  As a longtime resident, parent, grandparent, and an active part of the community the importance of honesty and follow-through is foremost. “You are only as good as your word and always be sure to give everyone a smile, happiness is contagious.”

(707) 528-9100  |   Cal DRE# 01182906

We are happy to announce that Kristin has joined our team as Operations Coordinator, providing support to our Purchasing and Design departments!  Kristin offers a well-rounded background, with 17 years spent working at her family’s own small business, a steel construction company.  During her time there she wore many hats from Accounts Payable and Receivable to Human Resources and client relations.  She then honed her project management skills while employed at a tree service company for the public utility PG&E, where she facilitated communication and workflow from opposite coasts of the country.

A local girl, Kristin was born and raised in Santa Rosa, and her family has resided here for 100 years and counting!  Kristin tells us that she is an avid reader and hobbyist, and in her personal pursuits she enjoys knitting, gaming, jewelry making, planner organizing, going on hikes, or hanging out with her cat.

We are pleased to welcome Lucas to our team as our Operations Administrator.  Lucas comes to us with a background in International Procurement, having spent seven years working in the lighting industry, collecting all needed materials from global sources to produce and distribute products in the U.S.  Lucas served as the Purchasing Specialist for Catholic Charities, where he developed and refined processes for purchasing and procurement from San Francisco to the Oregon border.  Now with Christopherson Builders, Lucas is a key asset in our ability to identify and source a broad range of products, from building materials to finishes, necessary for the smart construction of our homes.

Lucas is currently in the process of completing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Procurement, Purchasing, and Logistics.  He recently relocated to Santa Rosa with his family and is the proud father of a sweet baby girl.  In his spare time, which admittedly there is not much of with a newborn, Lucas enjoys playing golf and getting together with his hunting buddies.

We welcome Alfredo to our Construction Department where he functions in the important role of Construction Assistant.  Pedro joined our team last month and we are fortunate to have him on board.  You can find him working on a variety of tasks on job sites where he keeps the work flowing and tidy during all stages of rebuilding.  Alfredo is already a valued member of the team with a strong work ethic and we’re fortunate to have him on board.

He and his wife have five children and that’s what he enjoys during his off time.  Welcome, Alfredo!

Pedro joins Christopherson Builders with over 25 years of experience in construction, mainly on commercial projects.  With his experience, he has developed a keen eye for detail and timing, keeping our projects running smoothly and on time.  Not only has Pedro cultivated an innate ability to manage our timelines and those of our subcontractors, he immediately will address any item that is not living up to the bar he has set very high.  That makes Pedro an outstanding team member managing our quality control and someone who we can trust to uphold the Christopherson standards.

With over ten years of experience in construction, Adrian is a key member of our field team.  As a Detailer, Adrian’s very particular and meticulous eye makes sure that our finished projects are seamless.  Adrian’s work history includes precision work such as carpentry and cabinetry, as well as heavy work such as foundation excavation and operating heavy machinery.  A bilingual team member, Adrian enhances communications across the board and no surprise as he’s also an easy-going, nice person to chat with!

Introducing Mary, our Sales & Marketing Assistant.  Mary has become an invaluable addition to our Sales and Marketing team, offering broad support across teams and departments both in the office and out in the field.  She holds an Associates Degree at SRJC and is close to attaining her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Sacramento State.  Upon completion of her B.A., Mary plans to study for her California Real Estate license and aspires to develop a career in Real Estate and Design.  A Santa Rosa native, Mary enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog, spending time with friends, and traveling as much as possible.

Working part-time as an Executive Assistant at Christopherson Builders, Hannah supports both Keith and Amy with various administrative activities including support in critical meetings and moving timely actions forward while keeping high priority tasks visible.

She recently obtained a license in commercial drone photography which she utilizes in her current role, and she continues to apply her graphic design and photography skills in support of the Design Studio and for marketing initiatives.

In her free time, you can find Hannah in the outdoors enjoying sunny days at the coast or hiking the many trails throughout Sonoma and Napa counties, or relaxing with family and friends.

It is my goal to provide the most rewarding experience for my clients when it comes to their Real Estate needs and desires. Whether buying a home, selling a home, relocating and/or growing their investment portfolio, your family’s home and future are my primary concerns! I pledge to all of my clients to provide you with the highest level of service possible, and doing so with honesty and integrity. As a proud Father of four sons, as well as a grandparent, family comes first. I look forward to helping your family realize their real estate dreams. In Sonoma County since 1990, this region is home. Our Team and company are dedicated to helping families rebuild and/or relocate after the recent fires that have devastated our communities. Feel free to contact me for a list of clients who are happy to pass on their experience with me as their Realtor of choice.

On a personal level, I have volunteered at the Redwood Gospel Mission since 2004 and since 2014 have supported Montgomery High School football as a home games announcer. Professional Affiliations and Designations include the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors and North Bay Association of Realtors. Expect success with your family’s real estate needs.

(707) 695-SOLD (7653) | BRE# 01251116

Stephanie offers over 34 years of experience in the real estate industry.  Specializing in representing buyers and sellers of residential homes, luxury estates, land, ranches and new construction.

Find your Dream Home
You need someone who knows this area inside out and has roots in our communities. Stephanie has found her clients their ideal home from Cloverdale to Petaluma, Kenwood to Bodega Harbor, and the banks of the Russian River to vistas overlooking the Pacific.

Sell your Home or Property
There are many details between the decision to sell and the close.
Stephanie will provide a personalized Market Analysis and will provide you with a clear understanding of current market conditions, trends and a comprehensive marketing plan for your property.  She will expertly guide you through all the necessary paperwork from contracts and financing to inspections and supervising the close.

Training, Experience and Community
With her long-time relationships, Stephanie has a broad array of professional services to recommend for each client, whatever their need is in preparing a home for resale, or with a newly purchased home.

In 2018 she qualified for a permit to be a vacation rental manager and currently manages several rental properties. Stephanie has sold out new home subdivisions, most recently Skyvista in Rincon Valley.

In addition to resales, Stephanie has coordinated with subcontractors, designers and landscapers in rebuilds.  She has extensive knowledge of building codes, the permit process and staging experience.

CalBre License #00958526

Henry (Spud) Davis, Jr. joined the Real Estate business in Sonoma County after a 30 year career in software engineering. Beginning at Synergy as a partner with his wife, Kat Breithaupt, and now with Christopherson Properties, Spud brings to the table his many talents in both business and construction to his real estate business. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, the benefits are many.

Born and raised in New England, Spud moved to Santa Rosa in 1993. Over the years and during the “Dot Com” craze, Spud worked for several telecommunications companies in Petaluma and then retired from Calix Networks in 2014. Since then, he has branched out in real estate specializing in Luxury Homes, Farms/Ranches/Vineyards and single family homes throughout Sonoma County.

You will be Spud’s priority.  His dynamic and integrated approach to your success is unique. His understanding of the complicated process of a sale/purchase is unmatched. All to your benefit.

(707) 753-1656 | DRE# 02012366

Karena is a passionate real estate professional and the peoples’ agent. She is well-known for her hard work ethic, integrity and tireless determination that ensures her clients’ goals are met. Karena understands that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. She provides truly personalized attention to client needs, earning the trust of many. Karena’s unstoppable nature and care for people has ensured the growth of her network and resources.

With a bachelors degree in international business, Karena utilizes her experiences in the industry to give back to her community. Karena is fluent in English, Chinese Mandarin & Taiwanese. Her competence in business, locally and internationally, gives her a competitive edge and sets her apart from the rest.

Karena is dedicated to guiding her clients through every step of the real estate process. Her savvy negotiating skills get the top value from start to finish. She believes one of the most important principles in any successful business is constant and effective communication with others.

Whether you’re a first time buyer or seller, or a seasoned investor, Karena will work with you relentlessly to achieve a smooth and successful transaction in today’s competitive market!

707-543-1555 | CA DRE #02091045
Visit Karena’s website: homesbykarena.com