Dean is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area. He grew up in Orinda where he attended Miramonte High School. After graduation Dean attended Seattle University where he completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Economics with a focus on International Economic Development.

After graduation Dean spent time touring the country as a musician before returning home to begin careers in sales, marketing as well as sustainable development and environmental projects. During this time, he continued to volunteer in the community by working with programs that gathered food for the Monument Crisis Center food bank as well as the Orinda 4th of July parade. Ready for a new challenge and taking the lead from other real estate professionals in his family, Dean received his Real Estate Salesperson license and never looked back.

When he is not working you can find Dean running trails or walking the Lafayette reservoir with his dog Scrabble. When visiting his brother, Greg, in Bend Oregon, he thoroughly enjoys the Central Oregon recreation.

He also teaches Yoga Sculpt, plays many instruments, loves to cook, and spends time in Lake Tahoe.