Jerry Martin:  

From my days as a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, I've been blessed with several successful careers: first as a bank President/CEO, wherein I was privileged to serve my communities with pride and dignity. As an industry leader throughout my various business ventures, I strived to 'set the standard' with my entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to succeed. One noteworthy achievement during my eighteen years in the banking industry includes being the youngest bank President in the State of California of a non-minority owned institution, as well as serving on the Board of Directors' executive committee for the California Thrift and Loan Association. Upon relocation to the Pacific Northwest, I decided to "become my own boss", and fulfilled one of my childhood dreams...that of owning a community tavern/sports pub where friends could meet and have a great time together. As owner/operator of Daman's Tavern, in Redmond, WA, I carried on the traditional motto of the original owner: "Great Food, Great Service, Great Tavern." My efforts were rewarded by being featured in various news articles, being touted as the 'CHEERS' of the Eastside. Daman's was also recognized by Eastside Magazine as the voter's choice for Sports Bar of the Year! Truth be told - I never worked so hard in all-my-life! Another great experience, and yet after five years of breathing in secondhand smoke, my lungs (and my personal physician during one of my annual physical exams) told me it was time for a change! Drawing upon my banking background and business acumen, I decided to get licensed as a real estate broker in 1994, eventually becoming an owner at RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, operating the largest franchise in the State of Washingto...Expand for more