Meet Our Team
Jennifer Peschken
Real Estate Broker
Jennifer is a licensed real estate broker, an experienced and successful professional, facilitating real property transactions for over 15 years in Sonoma County. Living here for over 30 years, she is knowledgeable, familiar with the local market and dedicated to protecting your interests. Working as your trustee and advocate, she will be there for you to lean on. Her goal is to build a relationship in order to best serve your needs. She loves meeting new people and helps her clients to quickly feel comfortable. An expert in the art of negotiation; she will skillfully represent you in residential real estate, vineyard & winery property and undeveloped land acquisition/sales. She has worked with hundreds of seniors, and truly understands how to patiently assist them, along with their families. She is an expert VA and FHA Buyers Agent.
With a pleasant personality and sweet disposition, Jennifer is your ideal consultant. Being sensitive to the differing business styles of each client, she communicates well and often in your preferred method: in person, by phone, via email and text messaging. She understands acquiring or disposing of real property can be stressful and she is there to counsel you through each step of the entire process. Many out-of-area Realtor’s know they can count on Jennifer to treat their Sonoma County bound client referrals with the utmost loyalty and care.
Phone: (707) 293-8009
Email: jpeschken@hsmartadvantage.com
DRE # 01330271
Elsa Campos
Mortgage Loan Officer
After graduating from UC Santa Cruz, I began my career in lending with a local financial institution upon returning home to Sonoma County. Through the banking world, I found my passion in lending. With over 10 years of commercial and residential experience, plus vast knowledge in a variety of residential lending products, I am prepared to guide you through the lending process from start to finish. I am your Residential Loan Specialist.
I serve my customers with compassion, integrity, and tenacity. My drive is to go above and beyond my regular duties to help my borrowers achieve financial success in every situation and circumstance. Helping my clients achieve the dream of home ownership is extremely gratifying, but educating them along the way is absolute satisfaction. Most importantly, I stick with my customers as long as it takes to get them a place to call home.
I would consider it an honor to help you obtain a mortgage when you purchase your next home! Hablo Español
Phone: (707) 522-1887
Email: elsa@empowercapitalgroup.com
NMLS # 1209155
Bodhi Kraus
Services Liaison
Born and raised in the wooded hillsides of Forestville along the iconic Russian River, Bodhi attended the University of California Davis, returning to Sonoma County run local businesses for his entire career. That career has continued to expand since 2001 into different businesses, all building a strong foundation through extraordinary service, accessibility and a wide range of experience. His commitment to extraordinary service is founded on the mindset that business is fundamentally about people and taking a customized approach; first to listen and understand client goals and then to educate clients with the best options to make right decisions for themselves and their family.
After analyzing thousands of client’s personal and business tax returns and asset portfolios he will often meet with clients CPAs and Financial advisors resulting in understanding leading to long term financial security. In the same regard, conferring with clients’ attorneys has led to extensive work in divorce, trusts, mitigation finance, bankruptcy, business disputes, foreclosure, eviction, and tax law and being qualified by California superior courts as an expert in real estate financing.
The degree to which Bodhi devotes himself to meeting each and every one of his clients needs shows in all aspects of his service. This service extends beyond the office doors as his resourcefulness and deep connection to the community allows Bodhi to direct clients to a vast network including legal, financial, advisors, contractors etc.
Phone: (707) 280-1007
Email: bodhi@empowercapitalgroup.com
NMLS # 69695 DRE # 00569036
Marcy Bravo Tang
Mortgage Loan Officer
With over 20 years of lending experience, I will hold your hand through the home buying process. My clients work with me for experience and expertise in the buying process. I consistently close loans that others say can’t be done!
Whether you are first time home buyer, purchasing your dream home, refinancing, or consolidating debt, our dedicated team can help you take that first step toward a financial solution.
I have an instilled appreciation for your personal and family time. This allows me to streamline the process for you. I handle all the loan details and let you enjoy your time.
Phone: (707) 303-1184 (habla espanol)
Email: marcy@empowercapitalgroup.com
NMLS # 877758 DRE # 02088742
Catrina Higuera
CFO, HR Manager
Catrina started in the finance world over 20 years ago. She has helped and continues to help businesses make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company’s finances. She is responsible for financial audits, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial records are accurate throughout the year. Empower has been a great company to work for, they have become family. We have had many great gatherings and trips together. I’m a mother of two beautiful girls! We love staying active, hiking, going to the beach and being with friends and family.
Phone: (707) 303-1180
Email: catrina@empowercapitalgroup.com