About Gulf Coast Property Management CRMC®

In 2003, Andy left the UK and a successful career as a Police Detective to start a new Journey in the US. Starting with his own property, Andy began managing properties for others and Gulf Coast Property Management was born. Door by door, Andy has driven the growth of the company and firmly established Gulf Coast Property Management as one of the premier management firms on Florida’s Gulf Coast.  Representing annual and vacation rental owners, Gulf Coast now operates in 4 counties, with 5 offices spanning Lakewood Ranch to Sanibel Island. 

In 2019 Gulf Coast Property Management became one of only 48 companies in the nation to be awarded NARPM’s Certified Residential Property Management designation (CRMC®). In 2022 Gulf Coast were accredited by VRMA Professional Property Management Company (PPMC®), Gulf Coast Property Management are the only company in the nation to hold both designations. 

Always seeking new and innovative ways to improve the rental experience, Andy is encouraged that the property management industry is starting the receive the recognition it deserves. Andy believes a focus on customer service, increased specialization and a gradual separation from the general real estate services is the driver behind this change. 

As a Master Property Manager (MPM®) Andy holds key positions within organizations such as NARPM and VRMA, allowing him to help shape the future of this developing industry. Andy served as the 2016/2017 President of the Sarasota and Bradenton NARPM Chapter.

In addition to his work at Gulf Coast, Andy also assisted other companies as an EOS® Implementer. With numerous clients throughout the United States, Andy now gets to share his entrepreneurial vision and experience with others looking to grow their own businesses.

He lives in Lakewood Ranch, FL with his wife and 3 children.

Fun Fact: Solving crime is way easier than managing properties.

I was born and raised in Texas, Massachusetts, and Maine, before moving down to Florida in the early 2010s. A golfer at heart, the cold weather of New England did not suit me at all. After moving to Florida, I got into the Golf industry, and made my way to managing a Country Club before making the switch to Property Management. Still have a scratch handicap though!

A big sports fanatic, whose favorite teams are the Texas Longhorns and New England Patriots. Currently living in Bradenton with my wife Mary, and 2-year old son Landon.

Fun Fact: I used to get paid and flown around the country to play video games, in a much, much earlier life.

Matt works in our Property Services Dept. where he manages detailed projects, such as rent ready’s and remodels. Matt received his BS in Business Administration William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Matt worked in the financial services business prior to joining Gulf Coast.

After one too many snowstorms and below freezing winters in northeast New Jersey, he and his family moved to the Lakewood Ranch area of Manatee County. Matt and his wife are busy parents of 2 boys and a girl.

Fun Fact: Matt enjoys coaching his boys’ baseball and basketball teams, playing golf and hitting the beach (not literally).

Scott is a life-long resident of the Sarasota area, bringing first-hand knowledge of the market to his customer base. As a property manager, he strives to provide service that speaks for itself – and ultimately leads to referrals from owners, tenants & guests alike. Scott’s extensive background in commercial and mortgage banking, including 16 years at SunTrust, gave him the customer service, organization and communication skillset that translates hand in glove to property management. His background with Coldwell Banker and later Michael Saunders & Company provides a broad base of knowledge of systems and cost-efficient methods in this very fast paced industry.

Married to Mary Beth, Scott is a very proud step-grandfather to three beautiful and active grandchildren. Outside of his professional life, Scott loves spending free time beachside and is a rabid fan of the Buccaneers and TB Lightning!

Fun Fact: He was a cheesy Wedding DJ for 7 years!

Laurie was born in Northwest Indiana and later moved to Michigan with her husband, where the couple owned a restaurant and raised their two children. She first entered the real estate industry in 2007 but the family had long harbored the dream of one day making the move to Florida, which in 2008 finally came true. She transitioned her career to property management and enjoyed her new role in the Sarasota apartment industry. Laurie worked for Michael Saunders and Company from 2012 until early 2019 and recently joined Gulf Coast Property Management.

Laurie has a love for the industry and a passion for helping others along with knowledge of the local market. She recognizes the trust owners & tenants place in her and she strives every day to exceed their expectations.

Laurie and her husband love spending time outdoors enjoying our beautiful beaches, local concerts, entertaining family & friends and walking their Shih Tzu “Cubbie.”

Fun Fact: Laurie’s nickname as a child was “Buffy.”

Originally from Westchester, New York, Jaime has been a resident of Sarasota for 15 years. Before moving to Sarasota in 2004, Jaime earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Purchase College, State University of New York. She went on to work as a graphic artist in New York City for such high profile companies as Ralph Lauren, American Eagle, Tommy Hilfiger, and Cole Haan.

Jaime is a licensed Realtor and leasing agent specializing in waterfront property, with a customer-centric approach & natural affinity for customer care. With a creative flair and an exceptional ability to understand the needs of her customers, Jaime went on to be ranked among the top 4% of sales associates nationwide with Coldwell Banker and the top producing Vacation Rental Expert with Michael Saunders & Company, before joining Gulf Coast Property Management to build upon that success.

Jaime lives with her family in the Downtown Sarasota area where she enjoys an active lifestyle, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, supporting the local YMCA programs and participating in charities she holds close such as the MS Society and the Alzheimer’s Association. On weekends she and her husband can be found cheering on the sidelines of their daughter’s soccer games & Sarasota Sharks’ swim meets, biking to the beach, stumbling on the tennis courts or experiencing one of the many local attractions that Sarasota has to offer.

Fun Fact: Although her daughter is a competitive swimmer, Jaime does not know how to swim.