CDPE Board of Advisors

Howard J. Brinton

Howard J. Brinton is the founder of STAR POWER Systems, Inc., a real estate education company with a mission to profoundly improve the quality of people’s business and personal lives. In 1989, through audiotape interviews with top producing brokers and agents around the country, Brinton developed the STAR POWER System. Since then, he has conducted more than 18,000 hours of research and one-on-one interviews with more than 300 leading producers. Through events, seminars, products, and resources, STAR POWER Systems changes lives for the better.

A real estate veteran, and having closed 470 transactions in his peak year, Brinton understands the challenges and demands of succeeding in the industry. Over his career, he has served as national president of the Council of Residential Specialists and mentored many highly successful professionals. Brinton’s personal mission statement is “to deepen learning, foster creativity and growth, while living in integrity and joy.”

www.GoStarPower.com

Bob Corcoran

Bob Corcoran is founder and president of Corcoran Consulting & Coaching, an international consulting and coaching company specializing in performance coaching and the implementation of sound business systems into brokers’ or agents’ existing practice. Since forming his business in 1989, Corcoran has worked with hundreds of top producing agents worldwide in developing and implementing customized, growth-oriented business systems that are proven to increase bottom lines. Corcoran’s implementation has empowered agents to run efficient offices while harnessing the latest technology to increase their business.

Corcoran is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant. He authored the book Make a Commitment-Soar to Success in Real Estate, and has spoken on such topics as “Teaching the Real Estate Broker the Art of Coaching,” “Managing & Converting Your Leads,” “Keeping An Eye on Your Bottom Line,” “Business Planning for Your Real Estate Brokerage,” and “Building and Running A Real Estate Team.”

www.corcorancoaching.com

Dave Jenks

Dave Jenks is a 28-year veteran of the real estate industry, having served as a master trainer, business consultant, and executive leader for Century 21 and Keller Williams Realty International. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Jenks worked in higher education administration, sales and marketing, fund-raising, and as an instructor for Dale Carnegie Training.

From 1985 until 1994, Jenks served as Regional Director and Divisional President for Century 21, first in New York and then in Texas. After founding The Leadership Connection to train business and sales leaders, he joined Gary Keller and Mo Anderson with Keller Williams Realty International in 1996. Over the next 10 years they grew the company from 2,100 agents to over 72,000.

In 2003, Jenks co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, which has become one of the all-time best selling books in real estate. He has gained a nationwide reputation as a master trainer and inspirational speaker. In January of 2009, Jenks teamed up with Laurie Hathorn to launch FreeEnterpriseWarriors.com, a web-based business dedicated to activating and supporting the global entrepreneurial transformation.

www.davejenks.com.

Dave Liniger

Dave Liniger, chairman and co-founder of RE/MAX International, is generally credited with doing more than anyone in the real estate industry to improve the working conditions and income of real estate agents. He is a nationally recognized expert in time management, training, recruiting and motivation.

Liniger has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, Success, and other global media outlets. He is a private pilot, Arabian horse breeder, and wildlife art collector.

www.remax.com

Steve de Laveaga

Steve de Laveaga, senior vice president of Fidelity National Title, leads his dynamic sales team in providing increased business for all FNT clients while maintaining a strong profit margin for the FNF Parent entity. His goal is to create long-term employment and job growth for the employees throughout FNT Maricopa, Pinal and Coconino counties. De Laveaga’s 12 years in real estate and 18 years of sales experience have made his seven years at FNT a robust and successful pairing. By recruiting at the highest level of talent in sales, he has assembled a diverse team that together has increased the growth in revenue and profit retention.

De Laveaga serves on the board of the It’s All About the Kids Foundation in Phoenix. He is also an honorary member of the Tynan/Eyre Foundation in Australia, supporting fallen Police Officers, and recognized as a Lead On Board Member for the Victoria, Australia chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation.

www.fntarizona.com