MANAGEMENT TEAM

Creating a real estate and loan company dedicated to making the home buying or selling process an efficient and friendly experience for all of our clients was the driving force behind the opening of CSR. As one of the company's founders, Brian Bonafede is strongly committed to this ideal. As the Chief Financial Officer, Brian plays an important role in driving the company strategy as well as implementing the programs and processes to ensure success. With a degree in Marketing and Economics from San Jose State University as well as a background in various industries including finance, electronics, software, construction and project management, Brian brings invaluable experience and a proven track record of success to his position at CSR.

Additionally, as a lifetime resident of San Jose, Brian is passionate about working to improve our community. Under his leadership, CSR has been involved in numerous community and charitable events ranging from our annual golf tournament benefiting the Autism Tree Project Foundation, to our involvement with the Marine Corps League. Along with his wife and three children, Brian Bonafede will remain an integral member of the community for years to come.

Beginning in the year 2000, Deanna has come to learn every aspect of the real estate business, including loan processing in the last few years. Deanna is detail orientated, professional and knowledge about real estate and loans which makes her a valuable part of our loan department.

Deanna not only assists agents with their loan processing, she also helps our agents with any marketing material they may need to help promote them and increase their clientele.

Born and raised in the San Jose area, Deanna is very familiar with the area and the housing prices associated with the surrounding areas.

With over eight years of experience in the real estate and mortgage industry, Maily Nguyen joins CSR and Client First Home Loans to head up our processing department. Her ability to leverage the new technologies available in this field along with her energetic and enthusiastic outlook will help make the processing department operate very efficiently.

As the Senior Loan Processor for Client First Home Loans, Maily Nguyen is responsible for the entire loan processing department. Whether she is assisting our agents with their files or acting as a liaison for the various service providers, Maily is involved with every aspect of the loan process. Her expertise and skills are essential to the success of the loan division and her efforts make for a very effective loan experience.

A Graduate of San Jose State University and a licensed real estate sales person as well, Maily brings with her a wealth of knowledge that is invaluable to both our agents and clients alike. Born and raised in San Jose, Maily also has very strong ties to the local community.

As Loan Manager, Michele is responsible for the day to day operations of the loan division. Client First Home Loans. In this capacity Michele oversees the entire loan process from the origination to the close. With 27 years of experience in the loan industry. She is an invaluable member of the team and takes great pride in helping the loan agents with pricing or structuring of the loans. Michele brings with her a solid understanding of the entire loan process. This expertise, along with her commitment to superior customer service, enables Michele to assist our agents and clients alike with the entire loan process.

A graduate of San Diego State, Born and raised in San Jose, Michele attended Mitty High School. She is a mother of triplets and has strong ties and active in her community.

Take ability, integrity and quality customer service and you have the perfect recipe for success. As the Marketing Manager and Realtor Liaison for CSR, Sadije Alaj applies this principle to her day to day operations. Sadije's extensive experience in the real estate industry allows her to provide all of our clients and agents with the knowledge and expertise needed throughout the entire buying or selling process. Priding herself on attention to detail and follow through, Sadije always focuses on what is important to the client and puts their interests first.

Originally from New York, Sadije, her husband and two children have resided in the Cambrian Park area of San Jose since 1992. As such, Sadije is very familiar with the needs of families and the services available to them in the area and is very involved with the community.

With a dedication to excellence and exceeding her clients expectations, Sadije is committed to helping people buy or sell their homes or guiding them through a refinance transaction. Remembering that your home is the most precious investment that one can make, she will always take the time to patiently guide our clients through their real estate and loan needs.

As President and CEO of CSR, Steve Bonafede is responsible for the day to day operations of the real estate division. A native of the Santa Clara Valley and graduate of San Jose State University, Steve has deeply rooted ties to the community and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market. With a long history of personal success in the real estate business, Steve brings a wealth of experience to the table. As one of the company's founders, Steve believes that strong ethics, integrity and teamwork are CSR's core values.

Steve's main responsibilities include the recruiting and training of highly skilled realtors. Using his past experiences and successes to assist all of our agents is something in which he takes great pride. Steve personifies the principles on which CSR was founded: namely that a positive attitude and superior knowledge of the real estate industry allows all of us at CSR to create a winning atmosphere that makes our clients very satisfied.

In her position as escrow coordinator, Tina Phu plays a crucial role in all real estate transactions at CSR. Her ability to streamline the process and organize the real estate files makes for a very smooth transaction for the clients and agents alike. In support of the agents and the clients, Tina acts as a liaison between all the parties involved in the transaction. With strict adherence to the terms of the contract, she helps to insure that everything is done in a timely manner. Whether it is a report, an inspection, required disclosures or anything else pertaining to the transaction, Tina is responsible for handling them all. With over 2 and one half years experience at CSR, our clients and agents can rest assured that the transaction will be handled very professionally.

A graduate from San Jose State University, Tina is a long time resident of San Jose and has very strong ties to the community.

As the CEO of the commercial real estate division of CSR, Tony Odom oversees this entire department. He is responsible for all of the commercial real estate transactions including leases, sub leases, property development, design options and the buying or selling of commercial property and businesses. Tony has worked in this field for several years and brings with him a wealth of experience in commercial real estate and business brokerage. Whether it is general office space, retail space, medical, light industrial or mixed use properties, Tony can assist all clients with all types of properties. His extensive knowledge of building plans, drawings and permits also allows Tony to work with architects, general contractors and other service providers to assist his clients in obtaining exactly what it is they are looking for.

A graduate from Washington State University, Tony moved to the Bay Area in 1989. Along with his wife Laura and their 4 children, he now resides in San Jose. As a local resident, Tony has a very good understanding of the commercial real estate in this area and strives to leverage his experience in every transaction. He is a member of the California Association of Business Brokers.