34 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037
518-392-2700
 









Meet the Realtors & Staff  
 
George H. Beach
Beach & Bartolo, Realtors, lost our founder George H. Beach on January 19th of 2005. George was ninety-five years old and was active until a few weeks prior to his death. As a life-long resident of Spencertown and a Realtor for over forty years, George was considered the dean of local real estate. George had a life-long commitment to integrity and loyalty to both customers and clients. These principles are his legacy and live on in each of us at Beach & Bartolo, Realtors.



Chuck Bartolo, Principal Broker
A native of New York City, he moved to Columbia County in 1987. Chuck  joined George Beach Realty as a sales agent in 1988. Immediately there was chemistry. He and George Beach both shared the same basic business philosophy, "provide the best service in an honest manner to your customers & clients, and the business will grow", and so it has. Chuck's former business and work experience with company's like Xerox and IBM allowed him to bring marketing and sales skills to the agency. Soon after, George asked Chuck to become his partner. Today we are now one of the county's largest and most respected agencies.
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John Avenia, Associate Broker
John is an Associate Broker with Beach & Bartolo and a lifelong resident of Columbia County.  His educational credentials include an MBA with emphasis in real estate from the University of California at Berkeley, and a BS degree from Clarkson University.  John has earned the prestigious Accredited Buyer Representative designation from the NAR and specializes in serving Columbia County real estate buyers as their exclusive Buyer's Agent.  Visit his real estate website at www.columbiacountybuyersbroker.com and also John's blog at Columbia County Real Estate blog.
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Rochelle Bartolo, Associate Broker,  Appraiser Assistant
Rochelle's successful Real Estate career spans more than 15 years, having begun at Beach & Bartolo in 1991. Her professionalism has been formally recognized twice by the Columbia County Board of Realtors when, in 1996 & in 1998, she was acclaimed as "Realtor of the Year". Adding still another dimension to her skills as a Realtor, Rochelle recently became and  Appraiser Assistant and Accredited Staging Professional. A caring person by nature, she believes buying a home is among life's most important financial and emotional decisions and brings that helpful attitude to clients in the Meals on Wheels program for the elderly and a Trustee for the Austerlitz Historical Society, she also serves as a Board Member of the Columbia Greene Humane Society. A former 'New Yorker', Rochelle made Columbia Country her home in 1987, and today enjoys her husband, her pets, folk art painting, hiking, skiing, gardening and singing.



Deborah Kinney, Associate Broker
Before I moved to this area, I worked as a real estate agent in NYC. I began with extensive training offered by Century 21, then joined MJ Raynes RE, moved onto William B. May, and there spent several years developing skills geared towards the investment RE market. I was perfectly positioned then to assist my clients who had anticipated the RE market crash of the late 80's. I eventually joined Morgan Barrington as Director Of Investment Sales. During those years I began visiting this region. My RE philosophy remains one in which the investment potential of purchasing RE is my primary focus in guiding my customers & clients. It is my pleasure to find you your dream property or sell your current property, and I will work gladly at those task, but I will also do my best to enhance your financial portfolio with a profitable return. My cell number is 518-929-5422.
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Barbara Conkling, Associate Broker
Originally from the New Jersey suburbs, Barbara has lived in Columbia County since 1976. Together, she and her husband Doug have raised four kids in the area - three boys and a girl, plus an assortment of dogs and cats and fish in a 1890's farmhouse in rural Red Rock, a hamlet outside the town of Chatham. In 2002, with her boys all grown up, her daughter looking at colleges, and facing an empty nest, Barb decided to turn her volunteer community, school & church work into a full-time job. She knew the county, its villages, towns and back roads (and nearly everyone in it), so she decided real estate would be her thing. Today, as an associate broker, Barb handles both residential and commercial real estate as well as separate land deals having closed on more than two deals a per month just this year. She is happy to broker deals on her own, with other brokers in her firm or in conjunction with outside associates. Her specialty is matching people with their dream homes and wonderful neighbors.
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Jeff Novick, Associate Broker
Jeff started his career with Ernst & Young in the late eighties.  Utilizing his CPA he spent a decade working in corporate finance.  When Jeff left his position as director of corporate finance he was responsible for mergers & acquisitions, treasury, financial planning and risk management for a multi-billion dollar company.   After two years of weekending in Columbia County, Jeff found an unsurpassed quality of life and moved here full time.  At the same time, he co-created the business "Showcase Your Space," a professional staging company. It was a natural step to earn his NY real estate license, now he brings an impressive & important array of skills & experience to his clients & customers. Energetic & engaging Jeff won membership in the 2006 "Sterling Society" for his real estate activities in 2005 & has brought all his skills as an Associate Broker to Beach & Bartolo. He is currently Co-Treasurer for Columbia County Habitat for Humanity & is an avid bird watcher. Jeff is married & has a daughter and son.
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www.JNovick.com



Ann Levitt, Associate Broker
 Born in Westchester County, Ann attended Cornell University and in the following years lived in California, Ohio, Long Island and Westchester. During her career in advertising sales, she became Vice-President of Sales and Marketing and Publisher of a large chain of free circulation and community newspapers. Her sales and marketing expertise led to consulting with major national newspaper chains as well as AT&T and the Bell Telephone Co. Fifteen years ago, Ann and her husband discovered Columbia County and became typical weekenders, enjoying the beauty, cultural activities, boating, fishing - the myriad activities that make the County unique. They decided to move to the County as full time residents 7 years ago living in Chatham and then in Claverack. Ann joined Beach and Bartolo as an Associate Broker, specializing in finding homes for second home owners. In the course of her activities in real estate she covers the whole range of properties - commercial, residential, land & investment properties. Because of her long experience in sales and marketing, Ann has brought fresh approaches to her real estate activities. Recognizing that the Baby Boomer market has special needs in both buying and selling property, Ann recently earned the credential of Senior Real Estate Specialist. As  a Senior herself, Ann has experience that overlays the needs and desires of other seniors, whether selling their homes, relocating or purchasing a second home. With four daughters & sons-in-laws along with eight grandchildren spread from coast-to-coast and overseas, Ann and her husband are definitely frequent flyers.
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www.AnnLevitt.com



Tom Gilling, Sales Associate
A native of Wisconsin I earned a graduate degree in North Carolina many, many years ago and immediately moved to D.C. for ten years; then NYC for seven. Milan [Dutchess County] was my next destination and now here I am, “settled” in Chatham. While on this eastern journey from Greensboro, I taught art, exhibited in galleries, worked in advertising in New York City and assisted an architect/builder in Dutchess County. Now at Beach and Bartolo, having already been a real estate agent for over three years, I believe what it is I bring to the table for the buyer and seller is a multi-purpose background, creative yet practical and reinforced by the ability to really listen and get results.
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Jessica Nayowith, Sales Associate
A Philadelphia native, Jessica spent all her childhood summers on an apple orchard in Columbia County and became a full-time resident in 1994. She has been a hydroponic farmer and has grown gourmet mushrooms for local restaurants. Having been a stay-at-home mom to two young daughters for six years, Jess’ love of working with people and her interest in real estate led her to Beachand Bartolo and is proud to join its professional and well respected team. Jess also volunteers for a local charity and is a free-lance reporter for a local newspaper.
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Susan Wendelboe, Associate Broker
Susan Wendelboe was born and raised in England. After graduating from high school, she moved to Switzerland for several years, where she obtained her hotel certificate. After traveling to different parts of the world, Susan arrived in New York Cityand attended the New York School of Interior Design, while working for the British American Chamber of Commerce. Susan attended Fordham University at Lincoln Center and graduated with a BA in English. In 1973, she and her family bought a weekend house in Columbia County and began dabbling in the real estate market. In 1997they decided to leave the city and make Old Chatham their full time home. Susan opened a small food and gift shop that she ran for several years but the love of real estate was too strong and before long she obtained her broker's license and has been happily working in the business ever since.
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Marilyn Burch, Associate Broker, ABR Realtor
Choosing the right Real Estate Agent is VITAL to the Success of Buying & Selling one of the largest assets in life. Whether you are an experienced buyer or seller, first time homebuyer or investor, Marilyn offers her services as a hard-working, thorough & caring ally who is focused on your needs and success.
As a full time Associate Broker, Marilyn provides professional real estate services at all price points with knowledge & experience. Licensed in New York & Massachusetts, she is centrally located in Columbia County also serving surrounding towns in Southern Rensselaer & Southern Dutchess counties as well as Southern Berkshire County in Massachusetts. Hailing from Queens in New York City, she has lived most of her life in Columbia County after her family "Discovered" Copake as a vacation home haven. Her son & daughter, grandchildren and extended family still gather in Copake as the hub of family fun. Marilyn's management experience in corporate venues & entrepreneurial experience in home building & design have transitioned her into the real estate industry as a valuable resource to the homebuyer and seller. 
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Cathe Krueger, Sales Associate
Cathe was a successful fashion designer, living and working in Manhattan with her husband, and initially enjoying weekends in Columbia County. She actively pursued her passion for equestrian sports and activities, entertaining, gardening, antiquating and getting involved with many of the local organizations such as the Columbia County Land conservancy, Hudson Opera House, Old Chatham Hunts Club, Olana and the Shaker Museum. Working closely with these groups she realized she wanted to become a full time member of the community and she felt her skills could easily translate to the real estate profession. Being used to dead lines, working under pressure, negotiating, varied responsibilities, good follow-up, attention to detail and having good people and communication skills makes her a natural.  Having been a designer, she is creative and thinks 'out of the box' to get the job done successfully. Having had personal dealings with Beach & Bartolo, she realized judging by their level of professionalism, integrity, experience and success rate that she wanted to work as part of their team. As a liscensed sales person, Cathe can help you with all your Real Estate needs.
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Paula Frederick, Associate Broker, G.R.I.
Paula & husband Dave have owned and lived in their home in Columbia County for over thirty years. They've enjoyed raising 3 children, dogs, cats, cows, sheep, pigs, flower and vegetable gardens here. They chose beautiful Columbia County for its rural atmosphere and easy access to urban areas. Through the years, Paula has evolved from a registered nurse & mother, to a real estate associate broker with the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation (and grandmother of seven!). She loves working with people (especially first time homebuyers), and matching people to homes & loves to get e-mail jokes that make her laugh! "The best investment you can have is owning real estate, you get to use it and enjoy it while it's increasing in value."
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Margaret Bower Avenia, Administrative Secretary
I joined the Beach & Bartolo Realtors team in 2002 to work with my Grandfather, founder George H. Beach. I have over 20 years of managerial experience for four public service businesses and found my niche in helping run the Beach & Bartolo team. I love working with people and the real estate business is matching people with their dream of owning a home. It is a joy. I am the wife of Associate Broker John A. Avenia and we have a lovely daughter, Emma Joyce. Much of my time is spent maintaining our website(s) and creating marketing materials for all the agents in the company. I make sure there is always fresh coffee on, so you are welcome to come in anytime and take a tour of properties we have to offer.
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Suzanne Sperl, Office Assistant
Suzanne has been working at Beach and Bartolo since 2008. She started working at Beach and Bartolo after graduating from Hudson Valley Community College with an Associate's in Business Administration and intending to take a year off before pursuing her bachelors. After a semester she decided to return to school full time at Siena College as a Marketing and Management major. Suzanne will graduate from Siena in December 2010, and has learned a lot about business from working at Beach and Bartolo. Currently Suzanne updates and maintains our databases, certain MLS systems and also creates our monthly e-mail newsletter.


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