Intero Welcomes Jen Almeida as Vice President and Co-Managing Officer of Intero Gardnerville

Almeida is the Perfect Candidate to Take the Leadership Role as Teddy Carlson-McKone Moves Into a More Prominent Sales Role

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., is proud to announce the appointment of Jen Springmeyer Almeida as Vice President and Co-Managing Officer of the Gardnerville office. She will be running the office with Dennis McDuffee, who started Intero Gardnerville with Teddy Carlson-McKone in 2010.

“We’ll miss Teddy in her role as Vice President and Managing Officer, but we’re happy she’ll be staying on as a Top REALTOR^® on the Team at Intero,” said Brian Crane, Chief Executive Officer of Intero. “I am excited to see Jen in her new role. Jen exemplifies all the traits that make a great leader; I have no doubt that she and Dennis will continue the strong legacy of professionalism and growth that we’re fortunate to have in Northern Nevada!”

Jen graduated from Douglas High School and continued her education at Western Nevada College and the University of Nevada, Reno. Being a 5^th generation Nevadan, Jen has extensive knowledge about the Northern Nevada area, which has helped contribute to her success as a REALTOR^®. She has consistently been recognized at the Intero Honors Production Awards Celebration. This year, she ranked in the top 5% of the entire company.

“I am honored to take on this new leadership role,” said Jen Springmeyer Almeida, Vice President and Managing Officer of Intero Gardnerville. “We have a great team here, and I cannot wait to work alongside Dennis and expand Intero’s growing presence in Northern Nevada.”

Jen married her high school sweetheart in 1993. Together, they raised their three children in Carson Valley. They now enjoy being grandparents to their one-year old grandson. The family enjoys many outdoor activities, which range from biking to camping to hiking in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. Jen has worked with several local youth organizations including Carson Valley Little League, AYSO and Carson Valley Girls Softball.

“I cannot think of anyone who is more fitting for this role. I know Jen will bring great value and insights for our agents and help the Gardnerville office reach its fullest potential,” said Teddy Carlson-McKone, former Vice President and Managing Officer of the Gardnerville location.

“I want to thank Teddy for her hard work and dedication to building Intero Gardnerville and Markleeville from the ground up!" added Crane. “Teddy and business partner, Dennis McDuffee, created a stellar company culture and environment which continues to provide a great place for top real estate agents to grow and build their businesses.”

Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America Inc., serves Northern California and Nevada with 21 offices throughout the greater Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Calaveras County, Western Nevada, and the Greater Lake Tahoe Region. The Intero Franchise network comprises 34 affiliates located in California, Nevada, Tennessee, and Texas. The company is headquartered in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley.

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