SAN FRANCISCO – (Sept. 5, 2007) – Cathy Scharetg has joined Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate as vice president and branch manager of the Opera Plaza office on Van Ness Ave. Scharetg, a REALTOR® since 1998, brings years of experience and a history of success in the San Francisco real-estate market to her management position. She was formerly with McGuire Real Estate as assistant manager and training director for three years.“Cathy has an impressive track record for success and we are pleased she has joined the Pacific Union GMAC management team,” said Avram Goldman, Pacific Union president and CEO. “Her leadership skills, industry involvement and thorough understanding of San Francisco and Bay Area real estate make Cathy an exceptional choice.”Scharetg is an active member of several professional associations, including the San Francisco and California Associations of REALTORS® as a board director for both, and the Women’s Council of REALTORS®. She is past president of the San Francisco chapter of the WCR and past governor at the national level. Scharetg has an impressive list of industry credentials in training, leadership and development.“Pacific Union is a company committed to growth as well as excellence and I look forward to being part of the future leadership team here in the Bay Area,” Scharetg said.When she’s not working, Scharetg enjoys volunteering, long-distance running and reading. She lives in Noe Valley with her husband and three children.Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate – Opera Plaza
Live. Work. Play. Invest. Pacific Union Opera Plaza is located in heart of the vibrant arts, theater and cultural district in the center of the city. Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate has been thoughtfully matching generations of buyers and sellers in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975. As a leading, locally managed real-estate company with knowledgeable, experienced real-estate professionals, Pacific Union focuses on a global vision, using technology and superior service to deliver a quality experience to all types of clients. Pacific Union is a member of Christie’s luxury real-estate network and is a GMAC Home Services company. For information, call 415.474.6600 or visit www.pacunion.com/operaplaza.