Cyndee Howard, a 3rd generation Realtor, property manager, and investment developer, and has been located in the Santa Barbara area since 1966. She began working in her Father’s business in the office management and accounting departments while still in high school. She continued to work with her Father’s company in the accounting and office management areas while maintaining her Real Estate office in Santa Barbara.
She has been, and continues to be involved in the leasing, renovation, and management work for the Company. She began her own Real Estate Company in Santa Barbara, Classic Properties in 1979, where she was also active in local Real Estate as President of the Board of Realtors in 1990, and as a Director in leadership roles for the California Association of Realtors, for approximately 10 years.
She operates the Santa Barbara based office with her son, Todd Eliassen, who is also a Realtor and Contractor.
Her passions include philanthropic work, photography, contemporary art, building and renovating (repurposing) properties that have become functionally obsolete. She is an accomplished artist and photographer with pieces in private and public collections.