Derek Stefan

Derek Stefan is a Santa Rosa native, born and raised, long-time resident of the Santa Rosa Junior College neighborhood. his father, George Stefan, was a draftsman and licensed architectural designer, who was inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.  Derek was heavily influenced by his father, who designed many distinctive homes and commercial buildings, including some of the first homes in the Bodega Harbour subdivision located in Bodega Bay.  

Derek is excited to return to Bodega Bay and start his career in real estate after successfully connecting companies with employees in a Human Resources capacity for over two decades.  He looks forward to leveraging this background to help people buy and sell homes with Sonoma Coast Living Real Estate Services. 

Before real estate, Derek had a varied career. He graduated from Montgomery High School and studied theater at UCLA. After working as an actor in Southern California for ten years, he moved back to the North Bay in 1997 to work in the staffing and recruiting industry. 

After a successful career in staffing and recruiting, Derek decided to follow his passion for real estate.  He was recently promoted from Broker Assistant to licensed Real Estate Agent CA DRE 02250511 at Sonoma Coast Living® in Bodega Bay, under Thera Buttaro, Broker/Owner of Sonoma Coast Living® Real Estate, CA DRE 00610278.

Derek is also dedicated to community service.  He is a member of the Rotary Club of Petaluma Valley and has held several leadership roles, including as Club President. He started a successful wellness program called “Rotary Walks!” And actively supports The American Heart Association.

Education and Certifications

•          Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics - University of San Francisco
•          Licensed Real Estate Agent, CA DRE #02250511
•          Certified Staffing Professional - American Staffing Association
•          Human Resources Management Certificate - Sonoma State University 

Affiliations

• Member, Professional Association of Sonoma County (PASCO)
• Member, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Member, SAG-AFTRA

Derek is eager to bring his background in architecture, relationship-building, and community involvement to his new role in real estate to help buyers and sellers alike meet their goals.