S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

A Biography
Bill Martin, son of Howard and Loma Martin, was born and spent his early childhood in Moline, Illinois. His father was a salesman, so exposure to sales was going to be a part of Bill’s life. The family moved to San Antonio, Texas where Bill started school and continued until his junior year when [...]

An S.E.C. Biography
Colby B. Sandlian, of Wichita, Kansas, has been in the commercial investment real estate business for a career spanning over 50 years. His real estate career includes activities as a broker and investor/developer involved in all aspects of the real estate brokerage industry, as well as the ownership and development of various investment [...]

A visit with Ken during the 40′h Anniversary Year of the S.E.C. was a personal opportunity difficult to match, especially for a relatively new S.E.C. candidate. The life path of this very unique man, who endured the many personal and career changes, not so uncommon during his era, is an enjoyable venture worth sharing.
Ken was [...]

Mr. Ronald J. Bowden was born the day after Christmas, December 26, 1951, in Alturus, California. He grew up in Yreka, California. Ron attended George Fox College and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Economics.
Ron was the middle child of three. His sister is two years older than Ron, and is a [...]

Instructor Profile: S.E.C. Education Foundation
Bill Broadbent, S.E.C., CCIM, is President of Arnett & Broadbent, Inc. based in San Luis Obispo, California. His firm specializes in real estate investment brokerage and consulting and also purchases privately held mortgages and other debt instruments nationwide.
Known nationally as the founder of Single Agency Real Estate Brokerage, Bill is an [...]

Instructor Profile: S.E.C. Education Foundation

Jim Brondino, S.E.C., CCIM is president of Brondino & Associates based in Ontario, California. He is a nationally known real estate educator whose class “Counseling for Action” is recognized as the premier education program for real estate counselors and brokers.
His firm specializes in asset management, consulting and exchanging. Jim is a [...]

The life of Roy Rex Moore, Jr. reflects a full range of the qualities that built modern North American society: hardworking, determined, brave, tenacious, honest, innovative, adventurous, independent, and successful.
Roy’s father, Roy Rex Moore, was born in 1889 in Van Wyck, Idaho, and the oldest of eight children whose parents had emigrated west by covered [...]

Margaret H. Sedenquist, S.E.C., is a long time member of the Society and served as its President in 1995 and 1996. Her biography is a story of adventure, intellect, and courage.
Childhood and school:
Margaret has deep roots in the state of Wyoming and in its history. She told me, “The history of Wyoming is filled with [...]

H. J. “Jim” Crowley was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma in 1924. His father was a railroad man, and worked for the Rock Island Railroad, while his mother was a housewife tending to the family needs. His father’s employment created several moves for the family during his school years. In addition to Chickasha, Oklahoma he attended [...]