PAREO

Gerard M. Galster

Broker/President/Owner
Licensed PA and NJ Real Estate Agent

Gerry was licensed in 1992, and has been selling REO properties for the last 18 years. Eight years were with a ReMax office and ten years have been as CEO of PA REO, INC. His coverage includes the Philadelphia-metro area and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. In addition to the main office in Bensalem, PA, there is also an office located in Wildwood, NJ, which is convenient to many of our New Jersey listings.

Throughout the past 18 years of REO sales, he has worked with HSBC (formerly Household Finance), Citi (formerly Ameriquest), Ocwen Federal Bank, Fannie Mae direct, National Default Servicing, Premiere Asset Services, Chase Manhattan, Bank of America, Washington
Mutual, GMAC, Morgan Stanley, Litton Loan Servicing, Aurora, Interbay Funding, and many outsource companies.

For the past ten years he has averaged 190 closed REO sales per year. He is familiar with many bank and servicer websites including Equator, ResNet, Disposolutions, Premiere Asset Services, Aspen Grove, Fannie Mae AMN and Isis. Gerry is currently a member in good standing with Reomac, NRBA, and Reobroker.com. MLS memberships include Trend, South Jersey MLS and Cape May County MLS.

Heather Hibbs

Vice President/Owner/Office Manager
Licensed PA and NJ Real Estate Agent

Heather has been working at PA-REO INC. for over four years as the Vice President, Owner, and Office Manager. She has prior experience which includes five years as a licensed real estate agent in PA and NJ, with a specialization in REO properties. Heather started out in residential real estate, but is now working almost exclusively as an REO agent, experienced in all aspects of the REO field. She handles all management training within the office, and is responsible for payroll. Heather was also a licensed nurse for over ten years. Experience in the nursing field promoted Heather’s strong communication and relationship skills.

Roxanne Colello

Front Office/Listing Processor/Administrative Assistant

Roxanne is the initial point of contact for all of our clients. She is responsible for the upkeep and updating of all listings, websites, and administrative work. Her past experience includes over thirty years of administrative work, customer service, data entry, and billing. She maintains a pleasant, friendly disposition at all times and keeps the office organized. Roxy has been working at PA- REO INC. for about a year and a half and she knows our office very well.

Dana Rodgers

Asset Preservation Department
Asset Preservation Manager

Dana graduated from Penn State University in 2001. She has previous experience in IT recruiting, contract management, and accounting. Dana has been working at PA-REO INC for three years. She manages asset preservation—dealing primarily with “problem properties.” Dana’s position focuses mainly on major rehabs, discoloration remediation, environmental concerns, etc. One of her core responsibilities includes building successful relationships with Asset Managers, contractors and township personnel.

Kristen Szychowski

Executive Assistant/Special Projects Manager

Kristen graduated from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 2004. She has been working at PA-REO INC. for a year, off and on, in different capacities. Her work includes assistance with securing HUD and REO contracts, writing and design of marketing materials, writing web and business copy, and other special projects and initiatives as assigned by executive management. Her past experience includes pharmaceutical/biotechnology marketing, sales, public relations, and customer service.

Bebe O’Neill

Asset Preservation Department
Asset Preservation Specialist

Bebe has been working at PA-REO INC. for a year and a half. She has thirty years of billing experience working at Gansky Jewelers. Bebe works hand-in-hand with our Asset Preservation Manager to maintain our properties from cradle to grave. Some of her duties include reimbursements and accounting for contractor and other invoices and contracting out work. Bebe oversees rekeys, trashouts, and initial and ongoing property preservation services.

Jeannie Simmons

Valudations Department
Valuations Specialist/Cash for Keys Coordinator

Jeannie has been working at PA-REO INC. for one year. She was trained by a licensed real estate agent and works hand-in-hand with our broker and valuations assistant to complete accurate and competent Brokers Price Opinions. In addition, she works diligently to successfully execute Cash for Keys transactions, Monthly Status Reports, occupancy checks and property updates.

Kim Fichetola

Closing Department
Closing Processor/Licensed Assistant
Licensed NJ Real Estate Agent

Kim has four years of licensed real estate experience, and she has been working at PA-REO for over two years. She is the closing coordinator for the company. Kim is very experienced with all aspects of listing and closing properties. She handles all listings, closings, offers and negotiations for our properties. Kim works directly with all outside agencies and realtors to coordinate all inspections, certificates, and documents needed for quick and competent closings. Kim also works hand in hand with attorneys and title companies for closings.