Who’s Relentless and Scrappy? A Devoted Saints Fan and a Good Realtor

It’s sacrilege to say so, but I was a Cowboys fan when I was a kid. In the 70s, the Saints weren’t good enough to be televised. Desperate to see someone play (and win), I’d watch the Cowboys on TV with the sound off, while listening to the Saints game on the radio.

Always On, Always Looking for the Next Opportunity

As a high school athlete, I was the setter on our State Championship-winning volleyball team. Similar to a point guard in basketball or a quarterback in football, the setter always touches the ball and is always on -- thinking on their toes, looking for the next opportunity, collaborating, and being creative.

Even then, people called me relentless and scrappy – the same qualities that make a good Saints fan and a good realtor ;-)

Continuing to Show Dedication

By the 1990s, while living in New York City, I’d show up at the Park Avenue Country Club sports bar and sweet talk my way into watching the Saints game on a tiny 13” black and white TV in the waitress station.

Finally, in October 2000, I was able to sit at a real table in front of a real TV screen at Drougnen’s – a new bar on 3rd Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets – to watch the Saints play the Cardinals. Two strangers and fellow Saints fans named Rankin and Christina joined me at that table, and we became lifelong friends. Here they are with me and our friend Brian Bain, at the 2009 NFC Championship game against the Vikings.

Never Giving Up

For years, I’ve been a proud season ticket holder of multiple seats high up in the 638 section of the Dome, where the crowd is rowdy and very much my speed. When the defense is on the field, I’ve even been known to yell at those around me if they’re not being as loud or as boisterous as I’d like ;-) For years, I’ve made sure that I’m wearing the same color as the team, along with my gold boots and my trusty Saints jacket. And I never miss a kick off.

If you know me, you know I bring this same perseverance and tenacity to what I do for my clients. And if you don’t know me, why not join me at a Saints game and see for yourself.

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