Our Experience, Credentials, Track Record, and Awards 

Barry Brown has owned and operated two successful real estate brokerages for the past 14 years, one in Alaska and one in Hawaii. Active in all phases of real estate, both commercial and residential Barry serves his clients with expertise and professionalism. For a realtor who will help you achieve your real estate goals, call or email Barry today!

Barry has strong real estate sales, development and brokerage background, with extensive experience in appraising, management, negotiating, government interaction, and community service. He has developed numerous real estate projects in Hawaii and Alaska. He has been active in all phases of real estate, both commercial and residential. Barry has managed over 100 properties over a 29-year period.

Experience

• Joined Re/Max Maui July 1, 1999
• Owner/Broker, Barry Brown Realty, Lahaina, Hawaii (1988 to July, 1999)
• Managing Agent/Broker in Charge, Maui Schooner Resort, Kihei, Hawaii (1990 - 1992) (A 58 unit time-share resort; sales/marketing/management, with over 100 employees)
• Director of the Maui Board of Realtors (1995 - 1997)
• Trustee, Hawaii Association of Realtors Political Action committee (1991 - 1996)
• Trustee, Hawaii Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization Committee (1992 - 1994)
• Chairman, Hawaii Association of Realtors Affordable Housing Committee (1991 - 1992)
• Chairman, Maui Board of Realtors Political Action Committee (1991 - 1992 and 1994 - 1996)
• Chairman, Maui Board of Realtors Government Affairs Committee (1988 - 1990)
• Vice President, Maui Business Council (1990 - 1991)
• Mayor's "Decisions Maui, Decisions '88", County of Maui (1988 - 1990)
• Associate Broker, ERA Meyeres Real Estate, Inc., Fairbanks, Alaska (May 1985 - 1986)
• Owner/Broker, Alaska Realty, Fairbanks, Alaska (September 1978 to May 1985)
• Appointed by Governor Sheffield as 4th Judicial District Member, Alaska Real Estate Commission (February 1985 - 1986)
• Director, Board of Directors, Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors (1984)
• Realtor of the Year, Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors(1984)
• President, Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors (1981 and 1982)
• Appointed as Master by the Alaska Department of Law in condemnation actions of the Transportation Section, Fairbanks, Alaska (1979 and 1980
• Real Estate Sales Associate, Alaska Real Estate and Mortgage, Fairbanks, Alaska, (May 1976 to September 1978
• Associate with Michael McCrackin, M.A.I. as a Real Estate Appraiser, Fairbanks, Alaska, (1976)
• Right of Way Agent I, State of Alaska Department of Transportation, Fairbanks, Alaska (September 1973 - May 1976) Specializing as Staff Appraiser, Negotiator, and Relocation Agent.

Prior Experience

• Elementary School Teacher, Los Angeles, California (September through June, 1969 - 1973)
• Construction Foreman, William M. Stewart Enterprises, Fairbanks, Alaska, (June through September 1969 - 1973)
• President, Association of College Union, Western Division (1967 - 1968)
• Class Representative, San Jose State College (1964)

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Major in Real Estate and Insurance, San Jose State University (1968)
• Graduate Work in Philosophy (Specializing in Eastern Philosophy), San Jose State University (1968 - 1969)
• American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Course 1-A, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, (Completed February 1974)
• Continuing Education courses in Real Estate and License Law

BOB THORNHILL
BUYER'S AGENT
BARRY BROWN TEAM

Bob was a 1974 graduate from the University of Missouri - Kansas City, Missouri with a Master's Degree in Psychology.

He obtained his Missouri Real Estate License in 1978 and in 1979 he obtained his Broker's License.

Bob listed and sold real estate for 3 years before moving into management.

For 5 years he was Broker/Manager of Century 21 Towne Square Properties, the largest Century 21 franchise in the Sate of Missouri at that time with 125 agents.

In 1985 the Broker/Owner sold the C-21 Franchise to become RE/MAX Hidden Creek.

For 16 years Bob had been Broker/Manager of RE/MAX Hidden Creek, a company of 80 full time agents.

Bob was selected Broker/Manager of the year in 1988 from the RE/MAX 4-State Region of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Bob recently earned the new E-Pro Designation.

In addition to real estate sales and management, Bob created the firms first Property Management Company and was also their manager.

In addition to managing property for others, Bob himself acquired a portfolio of over 200 rental units over the years and has personally managed these units for 20 years. During the last 2 years, he has liquidated his rental portfolio, which has enabled him to fulfill his dream of moving to Maui in 2002.

Bob also was the founder and past President of the Jackson County Landlords' Association with over 200 member landlords.

Over the years Bob had been the primary trainer for new agents in the company and has developed new programs using the latest in real estate technology to give his agents the advantage in the marketplace.

Bob had also taught continuing education courses for Missouri.

Bob and Peg's combined 37 years of experience bring to the Barry Brown Team what you will need to complete a successful and rewarding experience on Maui.

PEG THORNHILL GRI, ABR, SRES
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TO THE BARRY BROWN TEAM

Peg began her real estate career in 1989 with RE/MAX Hidden Creek in Independence, Missouri.

She was a full time agent helping 30-35 families a year have a successful moving experience, whether it was with a buyer or seller she made it a smooth transaction.

In 1992 she received her GRI designation, which stands for Graduate Realtor Institute. She also completed the Floyd Wickman's Master Sales Academy Graduate status that same year.

In 1995 she completed the designation ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative.

Then again in 1999 she broadened her area of expertise by completing the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation, SRES. Working with seniors was an especially rewarding experience.

In 2002, Peg and her husband Bob (Buyer Agent for Barry) moved to Maui to pursue their dreams. Peg is also an artist and will be fulfilling that dream along with working with the Barry Brown team.