Team

MEET YOUR TEAM

If you are looking for an Incline Village realtor, our Lake Tahoe staff is comprised of experienced, licensed realtors and property managers who have extensive knowledge of the market and the nuances of the individual properties and neighborhoods. Each of our staff members has visited our rental properties and is able to give full descriptions. Our sales team knows current market conditions and the sales inventory to help negotiate the best possible offer on your behalf. Whether representing properties for sales or management, we go above and beyond in ensuring that your home receives the best possible exposure.

Although you are able to search, view and reserve our rental or sales properties online we are available to you seven days a week 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Blane Johnson,
Founder – Owner/Broker

Blane Johnson has lived in Incline for over 30 years and is proud to call Incline Village his hometown. Be it business or pleasure, Blane leads a very active life with his family that finds time to volunteer throughout the community and have fun along the way.

He’s a natural leader who was President for Incline Village Board of Realtors in 2002 and President of the Nevada Board of Realtors in 2012. Today, he sits on the Board of Incline Village/Crystal Bay Visitors and Convention Bureau and the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Business Association.

In his spare time, Blane enjoys a variety of sports and the endless chores that come with homeownership. Whether he is splitting wood, skiing throughout Lake Tahoe, or spending time at the beach, Blane never forgets how fortunate he is to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Meredith Mall (BS.0144942)  is our go to girl. From adventure travel to exploring her own backyard, Meredith seems to have done it all. Before joining the team, Meredith traveled overseas and lived and worked in Germany for almost three years. She loves working with our clients. You’ll hear it in her cheerful voice as she listens to what you especially want to enjoy in your Tahoe vacation. Catch her enthusiasm about the Tahoe lifestyle.

Luis Chavez (S.018490) comes to us from Mexico City at the early age of 12.  He worked his way through the Incline Village school system and graduated from Sierra Nevada College with an Accounting degree. He is lucky enough to take in the beautiful lake views of Hwy 28  on his daily commute from the home he owns in Carson City. Luis is Sun Bear’s life line to the Latino community in Incline Village and Northern Nevada.  As you may know a large percentage of renters are Spanish speaking.  Luis’ ability to communicate with people in their primary language is an irreplaceable asset.  Luis also, manages the maintenance and much of the accounting at Sun Bear.

Travis Hoff has been with Sun Bear Realty for years.  He started as a renter when he was a student at Sierra Nevada College.  After he graduated, Travis joined Sun Bear as a Vacation Rental Specialist.  Travis brings a unique perspective as both a client and team member of Sun Bear. Travis take pride in assisting vacation rental guests with the best stay possible.