Denise Pitzman earned her real estate license in 2011, her associate broker license in 2015, and in December 2014, was elected Realtor of the Year by the Kachemak Board of Realtors. The award is given to agents who “uphold the Realtor Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public.” A quick search of Realtor.com reveals five-star ratings and glowing reviews for Denise’s professionalism, knowledge, and desire to find the perfect property for her clients. Denise has lived in the Homer area since 1990, and has always been active in the community. She’s currently serving as the president of the Board of Trustees for The Homer Foundation. She is involved with the Alaska chapter of the Children’s Tumor Foundation and is a past board member for the national organization. She has completed 11 marathons as fundraisers. Her concern for children has extended to Birth2Three (now Sprout), where she was a board member. In civic-minded pursuits, she was a past member of the Homer High School Site Council and is a past member-at-large for the Kachemak Board of realtors. Before Denise became a realtor, she owned a fishing charter/rental cabin business, where she flaunted her much-prized skill of filleting 25 pound salmon in under two minutes. She also plays a mean game of bridge, can cut kindling while talking on the phone, and is able to prepare a gourmet meal on a campfire.

Licensed Real Estate Broker

(907) 299-4650

denise@redknotrealestate.com

Gordon has lived in Homer his entire life and has very fond memories of his upbringing. He recalls collecting coal from the beach for heating in the winter, subsistence fishing with his family in the summers, and running around the spruce forests of Kilcher Road with his brothers. As is true with most Homer residents, Gordon has had a variety of work experiences. He has commercial fished for everything from halibut to king crab and currently has a fishing operation in Bristol Bay on his boat the Red Knot. For a number of years he was an owner and operator of a local water taxi business. He had a career teaching Spanish at Homer High School and coached wrestling in area schools as well. Gordon enjoys volunteering in his community. He recently served as a commissioner on the Economic Development Advisory Commission to the City of Homer and has volunteered his time at the Homer Food Pantry and on the Homer High School Site Council. Fishing, camping, traveling, and spending time with his wife Denise and family are among his favorite pastimes. As a real estate licensee Gordon draws upon his deep knowledge of the area and strives to provide the best service and client experience possible.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

(907) 399-6265

gpitzman@redknotrealestate.com

Susannah grew up in Homer and after a dozen or so years splitting time between Seattle, San Francisco and Boston, she returned to raise her family. She has been licensed and bonded as a residential carpenter, owned a successful childcare and preschool, commercial fished, acted as business manager for a busy real estate development company and waited tables. She serves on the board of directors for Kachemak Bay Family Planning clinic and is a former Board President for Homer Wilderness Leaders (HoWL), long term care ombudsman and Safe Families volunteer. In her free time she enjoys dancing, tending to her perennial gardens and swimming in the chilly waters of Kachemak Bay. Susannah has been a real estate licensee since 2019 and is excited to join forces with the Red Knot Real Estate team to provide excellent service with a commitment to integrity.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

(907) 299-4317

susannah@redknotrealestate.com

Jesse grew up on the Kenai Peninsula and after leaving the state for college, started a career in real estate as a financial analyst and project manager for a large commercial real estate company. Work kept him busy traveling between Nevada and Colorado for nearly 20 years. After visiting family on the Peninsula in 2019, he and his wife decided to bring their kids home to enjoy the outdoor activities and life Homer has to offer. Jesse enjoys participating in the community; volunteering for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation for 10 years and coaching High School and youth wrestling for over 20. When he’s not working, he can usually be found at the fishing hole, Anchor River, or in a gym or ice rink with his family.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

(702) 544-7609

jesse@redknotrealestate.com

Nate grew up in Homer, running around in the woods, playing in the mud and catching frogs. He spent his teenage years and early adult life guiding wildlife photographers with his folks. Following high school, he moved to Northern California and Seattle, where he earned a Psychology degree and learned how to write code for games. He returned to Homer for a brief visit, and stayed permanently when he realized how much he missed the view, the colorful company, and his roots. Since returning, he has worked locally in the behavioral health field, as an independent game designer, a remote virtual reality developer for an Alaskan tech company, and has been involved with community arts and education. He enjoys hiking, microscopes, movies, and Dungeons & Dragons, as well as consuming and authoring horror fiction. He still designs games with a small team of friends. He’s excited to join Red Knot and to find great houses for great people.

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

(206) 735-8159

nate@redknotrealestate.com