Dawn McKenna, Team Leader
Julie Danaher
Ashley Baird Fenttiman
Wendy Garber
Jocelyn Lujen
Maureen Runzel
Kathleen Thanas
The namesake and driving force behind the Dawn McKenna Group, Dawn McKenna masterminded her premier real estate team in 2017. The group operates in multiple luxury markets across the U.S., with Ashley Baird Fenttiman, Julie Danaher, Wendy Garber, Jocelyn Lujen, Maureen Runzel and Kathleen Thanas forming the powerhouse team in Naples, Florida. Their years of combined experience allow them to bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.
Baird Fenttiman combines her Midwestern work ethic with deep experience in luxury real estate; Runzel pairs her financial background with expert negotiation skills; Lujen grew up around real estate and leverages her ability to make complex information digestible; Garber seamlessly parlays her background in commercial lending and private banking into real estate; Thanas’ background in golf and private clubs uniquely positions her to advise on club communities. With the addition of Danaher’s Bay Area expertise and sales experience, the group’s comprehensive mastery of the Naples market is unprecedented.
Their work style exudes professionalism, expertise, and a dedication to client satisfaction. Clients applaud Runzel for her cool confidence and intelligence and consistently note Baird Fenttiman’s rootedness in the Sunshine State and commitment to providing stress-free transactions, while Lujen’s responsiveness and community insights are highly valued. The team also possesses the soft skills necessary to serve such a diverse luxury market. Garber’s attentive listening skills, Danaher’s enthusiasm and approachability, and Thanas’ ability to identify with and serve the niche private club culture of their landscape set the team apart. Their success is reflected not only by their many accolades but also by their pride in consistently providing their own brand of service excellence, dubbed the “DMG experience.”
Beyond their professional achievements, the team members are deeply engaged in philanthropy and volunteer work, are active with their children’s schools and hold multiple board and committee seats. The Dawn McKenna Group stands out for its collaborative approach, diverse expertise, and unwavering commitment to client success. With a focus on personalized service and a wide range of specialties, they offer clients a comprehensive and unparalleled real estate journey.
