Our Management Team

RE/MAX Realty 100 Broker/Owners
Broker Owner
Broker Owner
Broker Owner
Jeff Benson and his original partner opened the doors of RE/MAX Realty 100 on July 16, 1979 with just five agents. With vision and commitment, they were able to successfully establish one of the first 100% concept real estate companies in the area. The company experienced tremendous growth over the next ten years which led to a merger with the Bruce Martin Company. Bruce brought over 20 years of experience as owner of his own successful real estate companies since 1968. Together he and Jeff opened the third RE/MAX Realty 100 office in Hales Corners. In 1996, another partnership was established with Broker/Owner Gary Gerhardt and RE/MAX Executive Homes in Brookfield. In 1997, a similar relationship was created with RE/MAX Experts in the Menomonee Falls/ Germantown market. These strategic partnerships effectively placed RE/MAX Realty 100 agents in key positions throughout the Milwaukee Metropolitan area and its surrounding suburbs. RE/MAX Realty 100 has come a long way since that first summer almost 25 years ago. The company has grown steadily and now has nearly 200 Sales Associates and an in-house Title and Closing Division. One of Realty 100's offices consistently occupies the number one spot for sales volume, with the other offices following right behind in the top ten.

With all of these accomplishments, RE/MAX Realty 100 has positioned itself as the largest RE/MAX organization in Wisconsin. Jeff, Bruce and Gary share a positive outlook and a "quest for the best" attitude. RE/MAX Realty 100 continues to flourish under their experienced leadership and guidance. Together, they remain committed to excellence and providing the unsurpassed customer service and community service necessary to help maintain their company's commanding presence in the marketplace and the community.


Operations

Vice President of Operations
Kathleen was hired by Jeff Benson in 1981 to utilize her office management skills in helping to oversee the tremendous growth the company was experiencing. Since then she has continued to help "grow" and grow with the company. Kathleen sets herself apart in her ability to contribute firstrate knowledge from firsthand experience. She has truly worn all hats; from Realtor to Receptionist from Transaction Closer to Title Researcher, and from Bookeeper to Event Planner, Kathleen has done it all. Currently as Vice President of Operations, she is highly involved with recruiting and the day-to-day operations of the firm. From Kathleen's perspective,"It's our responsibility to provide and maintain a high level of service with integrity. We owe this to our clients and customers and to our Sales Executives, in every aspect ranging from the telephone system down to and through the transaction."

Sales Office Managers

Broker/Manager
Greenfield Office
George has been a loyal member of the RE/MAX Realty 100 family since the doors opened in 1979. He has received various awards in his distinguished 24 year real estate career with RE/MAX Realty 100, including recipient of the Dedicated Service of the Year by the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®. George's office is consistently ranked number one for most transactions closed in a year within the RE/MAX system. He has also received the RE/MAX North Central award for Manager of the Year for Wisconsin multiple times. George holds a GRI designation and is a charter member of the Wisconsin CRS Chapter.

Broker/Manager
Brookfield Office
Jim joined RE/MAX Realty 100 in 1989 and has established himself as integral part of the company. His 29 years of real estate experience has earned him several notable awards. He was recipient of the 1994/95 and 1997/98 Metropolitan Association of Realtors Marketing Award. He was awarded a citation by the Wisconsin State Senate for dedicated service to the industry. He was also named RE/MAX North Central's Manager of the Year for Wisconsin in 1998. Jim was also the past director for Wisconsin Realtor's Association, the Metropolitan Association of Realtors, and the Multiple Listing Service. Jim also holds the CRS and GRI designations.

Kathy Turtenwald

Broker/Manager
Menomonee Falls Office
Kathy joined RE/MAX Realty 100 in 1998 and assumed the management position in the Menomonee Falls office in 2004. She brings over 17 years of real estate experience and an ABR designation to the Management Team. Kathy’s forte is dealing with people, and she enjoys the challenge of working with Sales Associates, staff and clients. From overseeing daily operations and helping to make sure that all transactions are seamless, to planning the many social functions held at the office, Kathy finds there is never a dull moment and she wouldn’t have it any other way!

Todd Weickardt

Broker/Manager
Hales Corners Office
Todd Weickardt began his real estate career in property management during the mid 1990's. He earned his Bachelor of Business Degree in 1999 from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, majoring in Marketing. Later that year, Todd obtained his real estate salesperson license and worked with another local firm. Todd joined RE/MAX Realty 100 in 2004, and is the newest member of the RE/MAX Realty 100 Management Team. Todd's experience, enthusiasm and detailed understanding of the real estate market make him a very welcome addition to the team.

Closing Division

Closing Division Manager
Jackie began her career in real estate as a REALTOR® in 1984. She enjoyed the real estate industry, but decided to bring her real estate experience to the closing end of the transaction. Jackie joined RE/MAX Realty 100 in 1989 as a Closing Transaction Coordinator. She became Manager of the Department in 1996. She currently oversees the operations of the company's Closing and Title Division. She supervises an experienced team of professionals who handle every aspect of the transaction from offer to closing.
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