Management & Staff

Syd Leibovitch

President | Rodeo Realty – Corporate

Syd Leibovitch is president and owner of Rodeo Realty, Inc. In 1986, Leibovitch, a successful licensed Realtor®, envisioned a boutique real estate company that would provide clients with exceptional, personalized service and at the same time give agents the tools necessary to achieve prominence in the marketplace. With this in mind, Leibovitch founded Rodeo Realty. As an experienced, seasoned broker, Syd genuinely understands the needs of the agent, buyer, and seller. His leadership assures that service for the client is Rodeo Realty’s #1 priority

Brian Kier

Director of Operations

Karen Ko

Controller

Erick Flores

IT Director

John P Gould

REALTOR®/Branch Manager

Dedicated to providing agents with a positive, supportive and challenging environment, John has built the Beverly Hills Rodeo Realty office into one of the top five real estate offices in the city. He joined Rodeo in 2009, bringing with him 23 years of experience as an agent, as well as management experience from such prestigious brands as AT&T and Hyatt Hotels. After two years as Director of Education and Training at Rodeo, he became Branch Manager in July 2011. John believes in creating a collaborative office environment, ensuring his agents possess the best resources available, as well as state-of-the-art marketing tools. He sets a high standard and expects Rodeo’s agents to display the highest degree of integrity, knowledge and market skills. Whether you are an agent or potential client considering Rodeo, you have John’s guarantee that you have landed in good hands. Away from the office, John is a sports car enthusiast who enjoys short trips and getting together with family and friends.

John Richette

REALTOR®/Associate Manager of Education & Training

A veteran real estate professional and leader, John brings his dedication, knowledge and experience to Rodeo Realty’s Beverly Hills office, where he is also Director of Education and Training. For more than two decades, he has provided quality real estate consulting services, confirming his reputation for “Real Estate with Integrity and Extraordinary Service.” Representing sellers and buyers primarily in residential properties on Los Angeles’ Westside – including estates, homes and condominiums – he has been involved in the hundreds of sales, including conventional purchases, REO’s, Probates and Short Sales. Outside of real estate, his leadership skills have been developed through his experience with Toastmasters International, where he received the designation of Distinguished Toastmaster. As a manager and training director, John is consulted frequently on all aspects of real estate. He mentors an average of 30 to 40 new DRE Associate Licensees at any one time – and has been doing so for nearly nine years.

Luke Anderson

Assistant Manager

Luke Anderson prides herself on her charismatic persona, unparalleled work ethic, and her astute knowledge of luxury real estate. With her real estate acumen and professional experience in both the finance and startup realms, combined with her team’s collaborative efforts and formidable network, Anderson is uniquely positioned to serve both clients and colleagues with industry-leading tactics.

James Richmond

Office Administrator

Office Administrator

Graphic Designer

Jonathan Koontz

Transaction Coordinator

Alexen Khim

Transaction Coordinator

Kyle Leibovitch

Branch Manager

Real estate is in Kyle Leibovitch’s DNA. As the current Branch Manager for Rodeo Realty’s Brentwood and Pacific Palisades offices, Kyle brings a lifetime of insight and experience to the table. Raised in a real estate family-his father founded Rodeo Realty in 1986 -Kyle grew up immersed in the business, learning the nuances of negotiation, client relations, and deal-making from an early age.

Known for his sharp instincts and deep industry knowledge, Kyle has a unique ability to recognize serious buyers and weed out the rest. His fluency in the language of real estate gives him an edge in guiding agents and clients alike through even the most complex transactions.

Kyle lives in the Palisades Highlands with his wife, their two sons, and dog. He’s not just a trusted real estate advisor-he’s your neighbor, deeply invested in the community he serves and committed to helping agents and clients succeed at the highest level.

Wendy Wilkins

Assistant Manager/Transaction Coordinator

Nicole Vivian

Office Administrator

Anthony Gasperov

Graphic Designer

Anthony Gasperov, a committed professional with extensive experience in Project Management, Print Production, Graphic Design, Photo Retouching, Color Correction and Coordination. The key to bringing a property to market successfully often rests on the story behind it. Anthony’s creative direction helps to position the property and campaign in the most compelling way to achieve the greatest results.

Buddy Gordon

REALTOR®/Branch Manager

One of the top realtors in the country for more than a decade, Buddy knows what it takes to win on any field. A first-round draft pick for the Chicago White Sox, Buddy went on to play professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Baltimore Orioles. Having joined Rodeo Realty eight years ago – first as a realtor and now as a manager for the past four – he brings the same leadership qualities he learned in the sports arena to the real estate business, where he has trained some of the top realtors in California. Aside from baseball, his accomplishments including teaching high school and college, as well as owning and operating one of the top retail equestrian businesses in the U.S. for more than 30 years. Buddy believes the human mind is the most powerful force in the universe and there is no reason why we can’t all be winners.

Brenda Sprankel

Office Administrator

Brittain Levine

Graphic Designer

Michele DePalma 

Transaction Coordinator

Steve Katz

Branch Manager

Steve Katz began his real estate career in 1989 at the Jon Douglas Company. After 9 years as a sales associate, he went into Management. After Jon Douglas company was acquired by the parent company of Coldwell Banker, Steve began managing for the company and subsequently managed 5 different offices over 25 years. Steve has hired, trained, and coached hundreds of sales associates over the years, and 8 agents under his mentorship have now become managers.  Prior to joining Rodeo Realty, Steve was the managing director of Hilton and Hyland real estate in Beverly Hills, CA

Steve’s philosophy is to be a “business development partner” with his agents.

He believes that managers “administrate” and coaches and leaders “innovate”.

He coaches them no matter what stage their business is in—with the goals they set together-and meets with them regularly to make sure they stay on track. He arms them with information and statistics that help them develop EXPERTISE and keeps them focused with a “SERVICE MENTALITY”— putting clients’ needs above everything else. Steve also makes sure his agents are up to date on the latest and often changing real estate contracts and risk management issues. 

Julie Wallis

Assistant Manager

Gio Calvento

Transaction Coordinator

Janelle Jimenez

Graphic Designer

Oren Barkan

REALTOR®/Branch Manager

Necol Woods

Transaction Coordinator

Pam Kramer

Office Administrator

Alina Ohanesian

Graphic Designer

Kyle Leibovitch

Branch Manager

Maria Fercioni

Office Administrator/Transaction Coordinator

Grant Skibitzke

Graphic Designer

Kristy Fields

REALTOR®/Branch Manager

With 19 years in the real estate business, Kristy has had the pleasure of working for Rodeo Realty in management since 2013. Her position has allowed her to expand her knowledge of and excitement for real estate. She enjoys teaching new agents in the Rodeo Sure Start Classes and conducting one-on-one training sessions in our office. Prior to her role at Rodeo, she “learned the ropes” under two dedicated realtors, where she worked on marketing strategies as well as served as their personal transaction coordinator. While real estate is her passion, her first love remains her family. Married for almost 30 years, Kristy has two children who are her world. In her spare time, she counts travel, sports and wine-tasting as favorite pastimes. Kristy takes great pride in having a reputation of being reliable, honest, a motivational mentor to agents and a hard-working realtor.

Larry Warren

Office Administrator

Raphaela Feldmann

Transaction Coordinator

Stefanie Rodriguez

Office Assistant/Receptionist

Dena Rezaei

Graphic Designer

Wendy Cox

REALTOR®/Branch Manager

A problem-solver who believes teamwork makes everyone’s job easier, Wendy joined Rodeo Realty in 2008. She calls the move the best decision she ever made, hailing Rodeo as “the best kept secret in the Valley.” Having been in the real estate community since 1983, Wendy brings experience and knowledge to the fore when supporting her agents. She stresses the key to good management is being a good listener and is determined to help her agents anyway she can. Away from work, she enjoys time with her husband of 35 years and their son, who competed in the Olympic Trials swimming and was ranked No. 11 in the U.S.A. member of the LPGA women’s amateur group, she’s also an avid golfer. If you are considering a professional change, Wendy would love the chance to meet with you and let you know all the tools Rodeo has to offer. Her door is always open.

Deborah Beardsley

Office Administrator

I have enjoyed my time in the early days working at Capitol Records, B.M.I., Guttman & Pam Public Relations,  Meyer Mishkin Talent Agency and left there to be the Personal Assistant to  Actor Richard Dreyfuss.  After that amazing wild ride, I went to work at what I considered, a normal job at Universal Studios where I stayed for 23 years. When hit in a lay off, I found myself looking for any type of job since I was a Divorced Mom,  and landed a job at Coldwell Bankers in Burbank as a Listing Coordinator.  I loved the change in learning new things and broadening my skills

Geraldyne Valdivieso

Transaction Coordinator

Marco Nunez

Graphic Designer

Mark Shepard

REALTOR®/Branch Manager

A COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONALISM. An accomplished real estate professional, Mark is dedicated to the clients and neighborhoods he represents. Years of experience have gained him inside knowledge of the market and a tireless commitment to succeed that is unmatched. Mark brings the discipline, initiative and zeal of a consummate professional to the business of successfully managing your real estate transaction. 

Marie Cole

Assistant Manager/Transaction Coordinator

My Real Estate journey includes not only being a REALTOR since 1996, but also includes being an assistant manager and manager for one of the largest Los Angeles County Independent Real Estate companies. I created a training/mentoring division for one of the largest independent Ventura County Real Estate companies. I owned and operated a boutique real estate company for thirteen years. Being a part of Rodeo Realty enables me to receive stellar support for myself and my clients. State of the art marketing, social media tools and having multiple locations enables me to provide service to my clients in Ventura County to Los Angeles County. Rodeo Realty is superior to any other company I have been associated with. 

Bob Temme

Office Administrator

Bob, who is a lifetime resident of Southern California and has lived and worked the past 10 years in Calabasas, has both the expertise and the insight into the west San Fernando Valley area. Bob was a million dollar producer in his first year and because of his extensive management experience, he was promoted to Assistant Manager of the Woodland Hills office and has since transferred to our Westlake Village office where he has been for the past 8 years.

Kenny Nelson

Graphic Designer

Michael Weaver

REALTOR®/Branch Manager

Michael has been a licensed agent since 2000. He received his training from Rodeo Realty, befriending many agents at Rodeo Realty and throughout the real estate community. After 11 years as a top-producing agent, he was offered a management position in 2011 and has never looked back. He prides himself on being accessible to his agents when they need him. He’s your advocate to help you solve problems or resolve difficult situations. Don’t take his word for it – ask any agent in his office. He’s confident they will agree. Whether you need assistance with negotiating, paperwork, marketing, making a business plan, networking, promotions, technology, problem-solving or motivation, he is here for you. Twenty years in the business and Michael loves real estate as much as he did when he first received his license. If you’re interested in knowing more about Rodeo Realty, the Woodland Hills office or Michael, please call him at 818-631-3613.

Milady Gonzalez

Office Administrator

Elizabeth Goldberg

Transaction Coordinator

Dee Sullivan

Transaction Coordinator

Kris Carrillo

Graphic Designer

Miguel Soto

Marketing Executive 

Immi Torrance

Social Media Marketing

Tim Egan

Luxury Agent Marketing Designer

Mathew Herrera

Graphic Designer

Ivan Munguia

Graphic Designer

Joseph Sandoval

Printshop Manager

Jerry Mateo

Printshop Supervisor

Jimmy Villanueva

Luxury Print & Direct Mail Specialist

Jimmy executes high-impact, data-driven direct mail campaigns tailored for top-producing real estate agents in one of the world’s most exclusive markets. From cleansing and segmenting high-value mailing lists to ensuring USPS compliance for optimal deliverability, he drives precision-targeted outreach that maximizes visibility and engagement. Leveraging advanced variable data printing and cutting-edge production technology, he produces customized, high-volume marketing materials that reflect the sophistication and brand equity the clientele expect. Each piece is expertly printed, professionally finished, and packaged for seamless distribution. Because at Rodeo Realty, marketing isn’t just a tactic; it’s a statement.

Erwin Boch

Printshop Processing Farms/QC/Printing

Grace Royo

Lead Professional Responsibility Coordinator/General Liability

Amy Jimenez

AP/Commissions

Kacie Hauer

Office Admin