Romy Jacobson was born & raised in California. She attended college in Los Angeles where she received her BA in English from UCLA. After graduating she was introduced to real estate as an assistant to a top producer in the San Diego area. She relocated to Hawaii in 1993 to follow her dream of working on the ocean. This is where she met Erik while working on America II, an America’s Cup contender in the 1987 racing season. Romy’s career in real estate began as a landlord and investor. She is now a licensed REALTOR® in the state of Hawaii & was recently awarded Realtor Salesperson of the Year for 2017. She currently serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the West Hawaii Association of REALTORS® and she is a member of the Public Relations Committee for the West Hawaii Association of REALTORS®. She volunteers her time on various committees & is a graduate of the Hawaii Association of Realtors Leadership Academy.