Who We Are, Defined by Our Experience

Thomas Popa's Resume/Bio, Broker


Tom Couples

Tom is a Washington State native, growing up in the Great Northwest attending Seattle University.  Tom graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing and has over 35 years of sales experience.  After his graduation from Seattle University, Tom was a pitcher in the New York Yankee organization.  Tom has been married for 41 years with two children and 4 grand children.  His interests include his family, reading and golf. 

Prior to moving to Arizona in 2000 he was a Sales Manager for a flexible packaging manufacturer located in Auburn, Washington.  Tom started his career in Real Estate in 2003 having been employed by the Developer of Superstition Mountain. He has been involved in approx 200 sales totaling approx $80,000,000 in sales within the community of Superstition Mountain.  His knowledge of the Superstition Mountain community along with his integrity and strong work ethics are the reasons his clients look forward to their business relationship with Tom.  Tom and Superstition Mountain are a perfect fit.


Imtiaz Waris

Imtiaz Waris has been based in Phoenix,Arizona since 1976,and has been in real estate since 1979,and became a real estate broker in 1986. Was the Designated Broker for The Empire Group in Scottsdale,and has also been involved in raising capital worldwide for different asset management companies, including The Lyle Anderson Corporation and ICP. He is world travelled ,multi-lingual,and very familiar with Real Estate in Arizona.


George M. Unruh, CPA

George M. Unruh is a seasoned executive and financial professional whose career spans public accounting, residential and commercial real estate development, manufacturing, banking, global engineering and construction, transportation, healthcare, education, and major professional and community service activities.  Prior to joining Spiral, Inc., he was with the Bechtel Corporation (Global Construction and Engineering - Six Sigma and Finance), TMI Systems Design Corporation (Casework manufacturing -Vice President and Treasurer), and Vaberg Properties, Inc. (Residential and Commercial Real Estate Development - President and CEO).  George and his wife Lynnelle moved to the Phoenix area in 2000 from North Dakota.

Professional Certifications And Education

Certified Public Accountant, (Licensed in Arizona and North Dakota)

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Arizona and North Dakota Societies of Certified Public Accountants

Licensed Real Estate Agent – State of Arizona

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting Major

Six Sigma Qualtec, Phoenix, Arizona

  • Certified Six Sigma Champion and Yellow Belt

Phil Crosby Quality College, Winter Park, FL

  • Graduate - Executive Quality College

Arizona School of Real Estate and Business, Scottsdale, AZ


Denise Millard

Denise Millard is a Minnesota native, attending University of Minnesota on a basketball scholarship.  She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business & Economics and has over 25+ years of sales experience.  Denise is married & enjoys running, golf & technology.
 
Prior to moving to Arizona, Denise worked for a Fortune 500 company in Minneapolis, MN selling various hardware & software for 19+ years where she was a top sales executive.  She and her husband, Randy, have had a winter home in Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Gold Canyon, Arizona since 2001 as well as are members of the golf club. Denise has been successful in listing and selling residential properties in Superstition Mountain for several years providing excellent service to her clients.
 
The Millards spend the summers at their home on Gull Lake in the Brainerd Lakes area of northern Minnesota.


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