Thomas F. Coombs • Owner/Broker

State College, PA native, licensed 32 years. Earned a BS degree in Commerce and Industry from the University of Wyoming, Laramie. Tom continued his education in Real Estate Office Management and Real Estate Appraisal. His real estate company is an award winning Premier Coldwell Banker office, placing it in the top 25% in per agent production. He is a designated member of the Appraisal Institute and a state licensed General Appraiser. Interests include skiing, windsurfing, mountain biking and golf.

Kent G. Barr - Residential Specialist • Associate Broker, GRI

Centre County, PA – A lifelong resident of the area, Kent obtained his real estate license in 1980. Since then, he has been actively involved in subdivision projects, new construction, residential building lot sales, and independent appraisals. In addition to skiing and golfing, Kent is an avid hunter and fisherman.

 

Regina Brannen - Residential Specialist • REALTOR^®

A State College native, Regina began her career in Real Estate in Northern Virginia working for Avalon Communities, a property management company. She was working as Resident Manager of 500+ apartment homes when she and her husband, Patrick, decided to make the move back to Centre County. Since her return to State College, Regina has had 2 children, Emilia and Dean, and has started her “Dream Job” of Real Estate in Pennsylvania. Regina is an active member in State College Community Theatre, both on stage and behind the scenes. For information about Regina, please visit her website at www.reginacentrecounty.com.

Richard Button - Commercial Specialist • Associate Broker, CCIM

A Centre County native, Rich received his BS in Finance from Penn State in 1986 and his MS-Real Estate Investment and Asset Management from New York University in 1994. He has worked in the commercial real estate business for 17 years and specializes in commercial brokerage and valuation services. Having worked and lived in the New York region for ten years, he returned to Central Pennsylvania to his family. Rich volunteers for the Bellefonte Family YMCA as Board Chairperson and for CBICC.

Shirley Dunlap - Residential Specialist • REALTOR^®

Shirley credits her strong work ethic and devotion to top-notch client service to over 20 years spent in the hospitality industry. Her past clients will attest to her superior performance and dedication to their needs. A Centre County native, Shirley enjoys playing the guitar and singing, gardening and decorating but her true happiness comes from spending time with her family and friends. She is married with two children and blessed with a beautiful grandson.

Fred Erb - Residential Specialist • REALTOR^®

A Penn State alumnus and long time resident of Centre County, before entering real estate Fred taught Religious Studies, Philosophy and Business Ethics at Penn State and three other colleges and universities in Pennsylvania and New York. Fred began his real estate career as a buyer specialist and now serves in general real estate with emphasis on residential and new home sales. Fred believes the search for a home conveys each person’s unique creativity. He envisions the home as the human habitat which binds together nature, culture, and imagination. Anyone interested in residential real estate in State College and environs is encouraged to visit Fred's web site located at www.FredErb.com to track listings of interest to them and to learn more about the ways that Fred can offer the personal and individual service they desire. Fred and Heather Erb have three children and are active in community service and equestrian activities.

Sharon L. Hall - Residential Specialist • REALTOR^®, CRS

John G. Heckendorn - Commercial Specialist • Associate Broker, CCIM

William Hoover - Rural Property Specialist • REALTOR^®

William has recently joined the CBUR staff. Hewas born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and worked in the airline industry for fourteen years. After leaving of the airlines, he has operated and owned several small businesses and invested in real estate before deciding to get his license. William specializes in rural property holdings of all types. If you are thinking of selling or buying, give him a call and let him work for you. In his spare time William likes hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, or just about anything that is an outdoor activity. William is an avid grouse hunter so you may run into him during the fall in some remote location with his dogs.

Sally Lenker - Mortgage Specialist • REALTOR^®

A Centre County native, Sally attended PSU and has been licensed since 1973. She has worked in the real estate finance industry since 1964 and came to our office in 1986 as President and manager of Mortgage Placement Services, Inc. Leisure activities include gardening, landscaping and reading. She feels it is important to “give back” to her community and has served on the Board of the Home Builders’ Association, the Women’s Resource Center, Business and Professional Women, and the State College Singles Club. She is currently serving as President of the State College Community Land Trust.

Paul Moomaw - Residential and Commercial Specialist • REALTOR^®

Paul received his undergraduate degree from Penn State in 1989 and his MBA in Real Estate Marketing from the University of Connecticut in 1997. During his non-school time, he flew jets for the Navy and managed to see much of Europe and the Middle East. After five years in sales, he joined Coldwell Banker University Realty in 2001. He enjoys golfing and Penn State Football.

Don C. Myers - Farm and Rural Land Specialist • REALTOR^®, E-Pro

A Centre County native, Don operates a 180 acre farm with 75 acres tillable near Spring Mills. He and his wife have two children, Amy and Aaron. Don is a 1970 graduate of Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. With over 29 years experience in real estate, he specializes in farms, farmettes and rural acreage. Don has been the web master of www.cbur.com since its inception and has earned the “e-PRO Internet Professional” certification from the National Association of REALTORS. Don’s interests include web site design, computers, music and digital photography. Don is a member of the prestigious Coldwell Banker 2005 International President's Circle, whose membership is limited to the top 9% of the more than 120,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker System who meets sales goals.

Dale C. Sherman - Hunting Land, Cabin, & Recreational Property Specialist • REALTOR^®

Dale has lived in the Centre County area for 41 years. A graduate of Jamestown Community College of the New York State University and Penn State University with a BS in Counseling Education, with graduate work in sociology and psychology. 21 years service, retired, with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Corrections at Rockview, as a supervisor of the counseling and director of classification. Dale’s specialty in real estate is hunting camps and acreage, large tracts of woodlands, rural subdivisions, farms and farmettes. As diversion, hunting, archery and fishing rank high on the list of activities. Dale is a member of the Coldwell Banker 2005 International Diamond Society, a level achieved only by the top 16% of the more than 120,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates.

Scott Shamrock, REALTOR^®

Scott recently joined Coldwell Banker University Realty. Originally from Ohio, Scott has spent the past several years in the Centre region focusing on Real Estate Investment for both single-family and multi-unit properties. Scott specializes in the marketing and sales of both residential and investment properties and can provide Real Estate valuation by means of extensive Comparative Market Analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Xavier University and volunteers at the Second Mile.

Lee Sheerin, REALTOR^®

A long time resident of Centre County, Lee obtained a degree in Social Work at Penn State. She grew up among builders, is married to a local homebuilder, and has been involved in the building industry for more than 20 years. Experienced at listening and providing solutions, Lee will work harder for you!