Office: (760) 803-4840

Vice President - Nicholas Deseno

Nicholas moved to Ramona in 1987 with his wife, Debbie. They have been married for 21 years and have three children: Matthew, age 19 (attending Pepperdine University), Jordan, age 17 (a senior at Ramona High), and Nicole, age 16 (a sophomore at Ramona High).

Nicholas obtained his license in 1994, and has enjoyed serving the Ramona community with his real estate practice for 15 years.

As Vice President of the Ramona Real Estate Association, Nicholas' goal is to promote excellent customer service within the Ramona real estate community, and to ensure that Ramona real estate business remains with our local agents.

Office: (760) 789-9663

Secretary - Vickie Neilson

Vickie Neilson has been a Ramona Resident for over 25 years raising 2 daughters with her youngest daughter graduating from Ramona High School in 1995.

Vickie has been a full time realtor for over 20 years. She is a member of the Ramona Real Estate Association, Julian Real Estate Association, SDAR, CAR and NAR. This is her second year as a RREA Board Member.

Vickie and her family currently own Hidden Horse Ranch, a 120 acre horse boarding facility and cattle ranch. Vickie and her husband Henry are strong supporters of the 4H, Santana Riders, NBHA donating time and money to promote youth horsemanship and ranching. Being so active in the Ranching and Horse Communities has led Vickie to Specialize in Ranches and Horse Properties in Ramona, Julian and the Back Country for most of her Real Estate Career.

Office: (760) 788-4844

Treasurer - Bart Ryan

March 2009 will mark the 20th year that Bart and his family have called Ramona home. When Bart and wife Kathy moved to Ramona in 1989 they had an 18 month old daughter Brianna. While Kathy is a native San Deigan, Bart grew up as a Navy brat getting to see much of our country and attending 8 different schools in 12 years. Bart and Kathy thought that Ramona looked like a great place to raise a family moving here in 1989 and adding daughters Lacey and Deirdre over the next few years. Two of the three girls have since graduated form Ramona High School while Deirdre will be a sophomore in the fall of 08. Bart spent 21 years working in the grocery business and obtained his real estate license in 1992. He earned his Brokers license in 2005 and the e-Pro designation in 2007. This will be Bart's 4th year on the Board of the Ramona Real Estate Association, first year as a director and entering the 3rd year as treasure.

Office: (760) 787-3206

Director - Thad Clendenen

Thad Clendenen received his Real Estate license in 2006, prior to moving down to Ramona; although he has been raised in the business and involved in investment properties from the time he turned eighteen. Thad has been an active member of the Ramona Rotary Club, where he serves in his current capacity as the Community Services Chair, as well as serving with the Ramona Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador. Thad and his wife Tammy have been happily married for over thirteen years and really excited to be here in Ramona. This will be Thad's third year with the R.R.E.A., and his second year serving on the board as a director.

Office: (760) 445-7168

Director - Karen Dye

Karen Dye, born and raised in San Diego county moved to Ramona in 1986 with her wonderful husband of 37 years and their two children. Karen has been very fortunate to have lived and worked in Ramona for the last 22 years and appreciates the lifestyle her and her family have been able to enjoy. Having a career in real estate over the last 6 1/2 years allows her to share her love of the community, the great real estate values available and the quality of life Ramona has to offer to potential home buyers. Karen has been a member of the RREA for 6 1/2 years and is serving her second year on the board as a director. Karen is a member of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, SDAR, CAR, and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

Office: (760) 803-4708

Director - Doreen Smith

I appreciate the opportunity to serve with the RREA as a Director on the board. I have had my real estate license since 2002 and work with Prudential California Realty. I joined the RREA in 2002 and have been an active member since. I know how important it is to have a strong board that works together to help make our jobs easier to do on a daily basis. I will do my best to find solutions and perhaps give a new perspective to current and future issues that may arise.

I have been involved with the Ramona Chamber of Commerce and served on the board. I have also been active in open space land issues within the community in which I live and worked closely with our County Supervisor and County Staff to a successful resolution that took over two years.

My husband and I moved to Ramona 8 years ago and love the community in which we live. We have made many lifelong friends and continue to look forward to what the future holds for our wonderful town.