Management
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Judy Green, President & CEO Over her distinguished 30-year career, Judy Green has worked closely with many of the largest real estate companies in the nation. Whether owning her own brokerage business or leading the business operations for national real estate firms in multiple states, Green has built an enviable record of achievement that draws on her wide-ranging professional and personal experience. Before forming Signature International Realty, Green served as chief operating officer for ERA Franchise Systems LLC in Parsippany, N.J., from 2006 to 2008. She also was senior vice president and chief administration officer for NRT LLC in Parsippany from 2004 to 2006 and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate of Florida in Sarasota from 1997 to 2004. During her tenure at Coldwell Banker, she was responsible for the firm’s operations both in Florida and Texas and orchestrated the acquisition of 28 companies, including Arvida Residential Real Estate Inc., one of the largest acquisitions in U.S. real estate history. Through her leadership, Green helped Coldwell Banker become the largest and most successful real estate company in Florida, with nearly 200 offices and 7,500 sales associates. Green is a former director of the Mid Florida Regional MLS and was a Facility Task Force member for the Greater Orlando Association of Realtors. In 2004, Green also was named one of the 500 Most Powerful Women in Real Estate by Real Estate magazine. |
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Jodi Emrick, Managing Broker - Sarasota Office Jodi Emrick has enjoyed an accomplished career as a licensed Florida REALTOR® since 1977. Attaining her Real Estate Broker’s license in 2004, she boasts diverse experience in all aspects of the business, from real estate management to the marketing and sale of luxury homes. Prior to being hand-picked for the role of Managing Broker at Signature Sotheby’s International Realty’s thriving 85-agent Sarasota office, she spent decades forging a highly-respected reputation working with top brokerages, builders and developers.
Most recently, Jodi worked for The Tavistock Group as the broker of record responsible for Orlando’s prestigious Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, where she and her team continually set sales records for both new homes and resale properties.
Known for her unparalleled expertise and results in the world of country club communities, golf and waterfront properties, luxury home sales and relocation, Jodi has an exceptionally strong command of clients’ needs as she does of how to perfect service and inspire excellence in a team of talented agents. She not only retains, trains, and mentors agents in her role as Managing Broker; she also serves as an integral part in operations to ensure the highest service to Signature Sotheby’s International Realty’s discerning clientele.
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Linda Bradway, Broker - Venice Office Originally from Connecticut, Linda (Shearer) Bradway has roots in Venice extending back to 1946. She has been a licensed Broker in the State of Florida since 1976. Linda opened Shearer and Polce Property Management and later, Horse and Chaise Rentals and Property Management, sold these companies, and eventually managing the three real estate offices of Bradway, Moore & Associates, owned by her husband, Richard Bradway. Their company was acquired by a national real estate company in 1996 at which time Linda then managed five offices in the Venice and Englewood market area. In 2004, she and her husband opened Richard Bradway & Associates, Inc., and in 2009, Richard Bradway & Associates merged with Signature Sotheby’s International Real Estate. Linda remained as Managing Broker.
She is involved in her community – twice past president of Women’s Sertoma, a Leadership Sarasota Alumni, active with the Venice Historical and Preservation Society, past president of the Women’s Board for the Foundation for Bon Secours Hospital, present member of the Women’s Board for the Foundation for Manatee Community College, active with the United Way’s Allocation committee, as well as active with the Venice Area Board of Realtors. |
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David Kovalsky, Sales Manager - Longboat Key Office Formerly from Hudson Ohio and Sandwich, Massachusetts, David Kovalsky has spent 33 years in the Real Estate Industry including sales and management and most recently he was a Vice President at ERA Real Estate with a responsibility of servicing up to 400 Real Estate companies. A majority of his role was in consulting with business owners and agents helping them to become profitable and to coach them to success. During his 25 years with his previous franchise he was recognized for his people skills and developed some very long standing relationships which resulted in many renewals of those franchises. He worked with the franchise sales team to grow the brand and develop mergers and acquisitions throughout his region. He had a team of 10 business consultants and was responsible for the support the growth of companies and agents.
David is known for his implementing of products and services, his retention of companies, and his public speaking skills to help train and motivate. He also has very strong leadership skills and was recognized for his strong fiscal financial management and business planning abilities. |
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Jo-Anne Whalen, Director of Business Development As Director of Business Development and Referrals, Jo-Anne Whalen, CRP, oversees all aspects of lead management for Signature Sotheby's International Realty. Jo-Anne has a strong background in Relocation and Referral management and is an active member of the national organization, ERC, Employees Relocation Council. Her real estate career has spanned two decades.
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