What is your hometown, what brought you to The Emerald
Coast and how long have you been here?
I am a citizen of the world, having lived in Europe as a teenager.
I’ve also lived in various parts of Southern California, Virginia,
Arkansas, and South Carolina. We’ve been in Pensacola since
1987 when I married a retired Navy man.
What is your profession and give a brief description of what
you do.
I am a Realtor® with the #1 independent, locally owned realty
company, Levin Rinke Realty, Inc. I’ve been with them for the past
11 years. I’ve done a variety of things during my decades on this
earth, but at this stage in my life, real estate is a natural fi t. I love
working with my customers and stand by my motto: My priorities
are simple - they’re YOURS! Working with a customer through
the buying/selling process is exciting and a wonderful way to
connect with the community.
What are a few of your special accomplishments?
I truly believe it’s the responsibility of all of us to be involved
in the communities in which we live and work. I am currently
Chairman of the Board of the Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy
Council of the International Visitor Leadership Program of the
U.S. State Department. I’ve twice served as Chairman of the
Board of the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce and was
recognized for service to the community by being named
2008 Volunteer of the Year and was recognized as a Community
Difference Maker by the Gulf Breeze News. I also served as
Chairman of the Board of National Council on Alcohol and Drug
Dependence of North Florida (NCADDNFL) for many years. In
that capacity I met with Congressional leaders in Washington,
D.C. to discuss parity in health care with an emphasis of doing
away with the stigma of chemical dependence and mental
health issues.
In addition, I produce and direct Joy For the Beach – a holiday
concert I created in 2004 to bring joy to the community. It has
become quite a popular even kicking off the holiday season!
What do you like best about Pensacola? What makes it
unique?
The history. We’re the fi rst European settlement, that brings an
amazing vibrancy to our town!
I can’t get through the day without…
MUSIC!
Karen Jurkowich
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For more information call (850) 384-5767
or visit www.LevinRinkeRealty.com.
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