MICHIGANGOLFPROPERTY - Key Persons
Callie Rainey is bringing her vibrant energy and marketing expertise to the West Michigan real estate market. As a former anchor and reporter, Callie has gathered a deep-rooted understanding for the area, as well as communication and social media skills that will undoubtedly catch the eyes of prospective buyers. From growing up in the Ozark Mountains to living on one of West Michigan's most desirable lakes, Callie can resonate with what buyers are looking for. Contact her today to see how she can assist you.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner / Managing Broker
David Kreager is a partner and managing broker of Michigan Lifestyle Properties, a full service real estate brokerage in southwest Michigan, which also does business as Gull Lake Realty. He is a leader in the marketing of lifestyle properties in Michigan, including waterfront property, log and country homes, horse properties, golf course homes and condos, historic homes, and others. The Michigan Lifestyle Properties websites, such as Michigan Lake Homes, Michigan Log Homes, Michigan Country Homes, and Michigan Horse Properties, are top-ranked in organic searches for a wide variety of search terms. David has 40 years of sales management, marketing and real estate development experience. The majority of his professional career was spent in the financial services industry, with American Express Financial Corporation. He has represented properties for sale all over Michigan, and enjoys the creative process required by special and unique properties. David grew up in the Detroit area, attended Michigan State University, and lives with his wife on Lake Michigan, just north of South Haven.
Emily is a Michigan native and grew up on Grosse Ile. She has a passion for land conservation that has matured from building forts in the woods as a girl, to assisting in the conservation of over 7,000 acres across southwest Michigan. Emily received a B.S. from Calvin College, majoring in biology with an environmental studies minor. She received an M.S. from the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources that focused on ecosystem management with an emphasis in conservation. Emily worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service both in Colorado and at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge before her over 15 year with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. She volunteers to benefit her community in many ways -currently serving on Four Townships Water Resources Council, Barry County Conservation Easement Board, and the Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation Board. Emily, her husband Brook, and their 3 children reside on a small farm in Barry County. When she is not driving the kids to soccer, she enjoys reading, baking, and going for long walks with her dog.
Geoffrey Cripe joined United Country's staff of Michigan agents in 2015 and brings 11 years of experience as a specialist working with large acreage property owners brokering conveyances, land contracts and conservation instruments. Geoffrey holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Management from Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, with a focus in urban and regional planning. After several years employed in land use planning, Geoffrey pivoted to a career in land conservation working with landowners to help them protect land and evaluating land from a natural resource perspective. In this capacity, Geoffrey has met with hundreds of large acreage landowners across southern Michigan and has an intimate knowledge of the territory. In recent years, he has focused on listing naturally significant properties to seek buyers in specialized markets and connect parties who share similar values. Geoff resides in south central Michigan with his wife Sarah and son Lyndon.
I have developed a strong knowledge of the mortgage industry and have helped thousands of wonderful people."
A native Michigander, Jenni is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a Business degree that includes an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in Journalism. Jenni started her working career as the Small Business/Marketing Director for both the Ypsilanti and Battle Creek Chamber of Commerces. Jenni and her husband have lived in southwest Michigan for almost 38 years, where they raised three children, all graduates of Gull Lake High School. Jenni is very community-focused, having devoted time and energy to a wide variety of organizations, including the Gull Lake Community Schools, the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, Cat Nap Lodge among others. She is an experienced Realtor®, and is very well qualified to work with both buyers and sellers of a variety of property types, including Gull Lake executive homes, Gull Lake and other lakefront homes, country homes, and other residential properties. Jenni is very good at coordinating the Buy/Sell experience. She has worked in Real Estate for over 25 years and is an excellent communicator. She will make sure the transaction stays on track and on time! Jenni enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, reading, bird watching/feeding (nature), photography, being outside and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Admin & Marketing Support Assistant
Originally from Chicago, Rebecca now lives in Southwest Michigan, near the Lake Michigan shoreline. She and her family have a passion for Michigan's great outdoors, and they enjoy it all, from the woods to the beach. Prior to joining United Country - Michigan Lifestyle Properties, Rebecca ran an online marketing agency, specializing in real estate, and spent eight years in property management. Her background and experience give her the experience to serve the Michigan Lifestyle Properties team as the point person for marketing and administrative activities.
Ryan is a native of the Gull Lake community, in Richland, Michigan. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1999, with a Natural Resource degree in Commercial Recreation & Tourism. He started his real estate career 20 years ago, co-founding a Lansing-based real estate appraisal company where he actively appraised both residential and agricultural type properties, with an emphasis on partial interest, full narrative appraisals, for local units of government, government agencies, private landowners and conservation groups. Ryan is a licensed Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser & Real Estate Broker. He has been actively selling real estate since 2012. He partnered with founder David Kreager in 2020, with whom he is a partner in Gull Lake Realty & Michigan Lifestyle Properties. Ryan represents properties all over the State of Michigan, assisting buyers and sellers with a variety of property types including, residential, land & farm, lakefront and country estates. Ryan and his wife and 3 children currently live on Gull Lake.
As a St. Joseph Michigan native, and having owned a successful cleaning business for 25 years, I realized I wanted more, so I decied to change direction in my career, and teamed up with my husband as the Fulton Team to sell SW Michigan real estate.
Will Howson grew up on a smallholding of 20 acres in Woodnesborough, England. When most teenagers were playing video games he was outside cleaning out a chicken coup or being chased by a bull. The early experience helped inspire a love of animals & land. These days Will Howson's favorite activities include exploring Gull Lake on a paddleboard or kayak, being active in the local business community, and volunteering time to charitable causes in Kalamazoo.
Will Howson loves southwest Michigan and all it has to offer! From a log cabin on a trout stream to a luxury home on Gull Lake to 10 acres of hunting land, there is something magical for everyone's budget. Grab your slice of Pure Michigan, and live your freedom. Our office is strategically placed on Gull Lake, Michigan. One of the State's finest all sports lakes with a yacht club, country club, public access, and multiple mariners. There are a variety of All Sports Lakes, public/private Golf Resorts, Country Homes, and Equine Properties.
Will Howson enjoys helping find the financial freedom that real estate investing can bring families. It can be one of the fastest ways to build wealth through equity and positive cash flow. It also an excellent hedge against inflation especially when combined with favorable financing terms. Will Howson has been actively renovating and managing residential rental properties since 2014. He has rental properties in Milwood, Eastwood, and West Douglas Neighborhoods. He can help landlords manage their portfolio and give access to my network of contractors to those who choose to self manage.