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The Bishop Real
Estate Group
(916) 458-5488 Office
(530) 745-6545 Office
(916) 458-5489 Fax
Kendra Bishop
DRE #01362018
(916) 501-1250 Cell
Ken Svanum
DRE #01814995
(916) 893-8555 Cell
(530) 305-6866 Cell
Dana Svanum
(916) 893-8666 Cell
Ayelen Price
(916) 458-5488 Cell
Fran Bishop
DRE #01725594
(916) 212-6164 Cell
Tara Winters
DRE #01319797
(916) 342-5480 Cell
Colleen Garcia
DRE #00917595
(916) 804-4234 Cell
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Meet The Bishop Real Estate Group Executive Team
 Kendra Bishop, Broker Associate, is a trusted real estate advisor and
consultant who has been actively involved in California Real Estate for over 10 years. Kendra is
a Northern California Native, having grown up in Marin and Sonoma Counties. After graduating
from Ursuline High School in Santa Rosa, she attended CSU Sacramento, where she received a
degree in Business.
Kendra KNOWS Sacramento Valley Real Estate. Having been a resident of the Sacramento
Valley for over 15 years, Kendra knows this market and has studied its dynamic growth and
change during this time, resulting in successful outcomes for her clients. Additionally, she is
actively involved in this market, not only as a homeowner, but as an investor and has first-hand
knowledge of the investor market. Kendra has owned property throughout the Sacramento
Valley and has personally lived in the cities of Sacramento, Folsom and Roseville, giving her
appreciated knowledge of the entire region. She currently resides in East Roseville with her
family.
Kendra has consistently been a top performer in the real estate market, and has earned the
respect of being a leader in the industry. Kendra has successfully completed hundreds of
transactions throughout her real estate career while always embracing her philosophy of Integrity
is Everything! She believes in treating each and every client with confidentiality and respect.
Kendra appreciates life! Kendra is not only a full-time real estate broker but happily married to
her husband Scott and the mom to five beautiful children! She understands the importance real
estate plays in each and every family's life. Her children have embraced real estate and have been
active participants in her career, even having marketed her services and houses to friends and
neighbors!!! She is actively involved in her family's life and believes in the philosophy of Work
Hard, Play Hard!
Whether you are an Asset Manager, a savvy real estate investor, or a first time homebuyer,
Kendra is the real estate consultant for you. She is motivated and extremely knowledgeable.
She will take the time to treat you and your transaction with the utmost respect, integrity and
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 Ken Svanum, Realtor, brings an excellent background of management and
leadership to the field of real estate where he has always maintained a strong personal and
professional involvement.
For over 25 years, Ken sustained a track record of proven leadership providing consistent
revenue gains and bottom line achievement with Fortune 500 media companies by building and
leading effective management teams.
He served in marketing and advertising positions where he connected routinely with the real
estate community seeking mutually beneficial marketing strategies. In 1995 Ken was
instrumental in establishing Real Estate Network, a multi-media program designed to serve the
buying and selling real estate needs in the north San Francisco Bay Area.
Ken published several community newspapers including, the Santa Barbara News-Press, the
Wilmington Star-News and the Marin Independent Journal. Additionally, he successfully
launched Wilmington Magazine, a stand alone publication serving the communities of South East
North Carolina. While as Publisher and CEO, Ken directed the operations of several media
properties that spanned from $35 million to $70 million in annual revenue and staffed by 250 to
300 employees. And as Vice President of Marketing for the corporate staff of the New York
Times regional newspapers, Ken provided direction for the marketing of a $500 million
operation.
Ken was named one of the top Southeast North Carolina business leaders in a published 2002
Leadership Poll. He also created and successfully introduced a Lifetime Achievement Award
program in Wilmington, North Carolina, and established an enormously successful minority
leadership program named, Focus on Leadership. Ken was awarded the prestigious Corporate
Citizen of the Year award by the Greater Wilmington Comber of Commerce in May 2003.
Ken is a tremendous asset to The Bishop Real Estate Group and an even greater asset to our bank
and asset management clients. His first hand knowledge of the banking industry, return on
investment and impressive portfolio management coupled with his unsurpassed knowledge of
advertising and marketing, has allowed us to give first class service to each and every client. |
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 Dana Svanum, Client Relations Manager, brings a unique background of
home building, design and impeccable organization and systems management to The Bishop
Real Estate Group.
Since 2000, Dana has successfully directed the buying, selling, remodeling and building of
nearly $13 million in real estate that netted substantial gains in several different communities
around the country. One of the homes was selected for a prestigious Home Tour following the
completion of the custom- built home in Wilmington, North Carolina. The home was also
selected for the First Annual Arboretum Garden & Art Tour where Dana personally designed and
created 1-acre formal gardens.
In community activities, Dana created, planned and directed the 1st
Annual high school "safe
graduation" all-night event for Cardinal Newman and Ursuline High Schools, Santa Rosa,
yielding 98% attendance of the graduating seniors. Additionally, Dana has planned, directed and
worked with several large community events that produced extreme positive feedback, while
adding bottom line dollars to the charity. Further, Dana has served in various capacities for
several non-profit agencies, working both in a support role as well as leadership.
Dana started her working career working for the Assessor and Recorders office before working
in various employment capacities within San Francisco Bay Area schools, and then served as
Compensation/Staffing Supervisor for the largest school district in Sonoma County. |
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 Ayelen Price, Office Administrator, is an integral part of The Bishop Real Estate Group. Ayelen handles all incoming inquiries to The Bishop Real Estate Group, processes and organizes offers and works with our REO Team to ensure all deadlines are met. Additionally, Ayelen is fluent in Spanish and translates with our Spanish speaking clients and occupants.
Prior to joining the Bishop Real Estate Group, Ayelen was a Sales Assistant at Washington Mutual for the past five years assisting in their loan origination department.
Ayelen knows the Sacramento Region having grown up here after relocating from Argentina at the age of 4. She is happily married to her husband Joe and is the proud mom to her daughter, Chanel. |
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 Fran Bishop, Realtor, is a high energy, organized, enthusiastic individual that brings an extensive background of proven sales success to the Bishop Real Estate Group.
Fran's career in sales spans over 20 years providing her clients with excellent customer service and a 'get it done' attitude that has helped many of her clients overcome difficult situations with ease.
Fran has proven to have mastered this tough market, closing many short sales and bank owned transactions for her clients. Fran has surrounded herself with many knowledgeable professionals, including reputable lenders and 'first class' home inspectors that can assist in creating a smooth transaction for both the buying and selling of real estate.
Fran has experience in remodeling and decorating many homes in both the bay area and Sacramento. This experience will be a great benefit for clients in being able to help direct clients allowing for assistance of real cost bids for repairs and upgrades of the home.
Fran is a native to Northern California, proud mother of 6 grown and 9 grandchildren. When not working on real estate she might be catering an elegant dinner for 60. She is the past owner/chef of Fran's Café & Wine Bistro in north Sacramento where her fresh local cuisine was paired with the perfect wine.
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 Colleen Garcia, Realtor, is an enthusiastic and dedicated real estate expert with over 17 years of experience in all aspects of real estate, including mortgage lending, title, investment, and financial planning. A native of Southeast Texas, Colleen acquired her California real estate license in 1986 while working as a financial advisor for an international investment firm in Sacramento. Colleen’s years in sales and marketing, unwavering commitment to exceeding her clients’ expectations, mastery of the art of negotiation and true advocacy of what is best for her clients enable them to get the optimal price for any property they plan to sell or buy. Colleen’s professionalism and integrity assure her clients the security of success with what is often one of the biggest decisions of their lives, purchasing or selling a home.
Colleen has received numerous awards and accolades for sales achievement during her career, but the most valuable awards are the referrals from clients and friends. Colleen is an asset to The Bishop Real Estate Group for her professionalism and dedication to all her clients. Colleen assures her clients they will fully understand all aspects of their real estate transaction and places them at the top of her agenda.
Colleen has been a resident of the Sacramento region for 27 years. Colleen and her husband, Steve, are the proud parents of three children. She feels strongly that her community involvement brings an extra level of knowledge to her professional ability to assist her clients in their transition. Colleen has been an active participant with her Roseville church, and has had many volunteer commitments to Franklin Elementary and Del Oro High School. Colleen has also been active with the Junior League of Sacramento over the years contributing to many causes and events. All these volunteer commitments bring a personal understanding of the wonderful lifestyle our area of the Sacramento Region in Northern California affords.
Colleen’s participation with her clients doesn’t end with the completion of a sale. Colleen is available for ongoing consultation, market evaluation, and vendor recommendations. Colleen’s many satisfied repeat clients speak to her success. |
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 Tara Winters, Short Sale Specialist/Realtor, has the experience that has enabled her to facilitate many business transactions and benefit the clients she serves. Tara is a 5th generation Sacramentan, attended local schools and majored in Business/Real Estate. From the Mountain Regions to our beautiful Coastline, a short drive to the Bay Area, there is always plenty to do and enjoy in the Sacramento Region.
Tara is dedicated to building long term relationships, continuous self-improvement, and providing a friendly professional atmosphere.
As a local area expert with knowledge of the communities, Tara's objective is to work diligently to assist you in finding the property that is perfect for you. Tara can keep you informed on Foreclosures and Short Sales in addition to the standard Real Estate Market.
Tara married her high school sweetheart, and they are the proud parents of three adult children. Rachelle, their only daughter, is currently in college. Robert is in the Navy, stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and is assigned to a Nuclear Submarine. Matthew, their youngest son, is in the Air Force, stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is happily married to Amber and they are the proud parents of Jonathan David.
Tara's extensive knowledge of the Sacramento and Placer region; and desire to be "Your Realtor®" is her primary focus; building relationship that will endure and being surrounded with a Great Team all culminate into a win-win for the buyer and the seller.
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