I was raised in Columbus Ohio, one of 5 daughters, born to Bill and Cherry Trautwein. My dad is an architect and has quite a few designs standing in Ohio, along with Dromoland Castle, in Ireland. I dream but, I cannot draw. I graduated from Miami University of Ohio, with a degree in Marketing.

I have always been in sales, from sailboats and yachts in Florida, to heavy construction equipment in California. I landed in Hood River, naturally through windsurfing friends, in 1992. I became a Used Car Salesman in 1993 and, I don't think Mom and Dad were real proud.  After 15 years in the car industry, I can tell you, I know the meaning of Integrity.

I have always felt there is no better investment than real estate, whether its bare land or developed, and if you're looking for a home, there is no better place than the Columbia River Gorge.  Call me!