Russ MacDonald, Realtor®

Russ MacDonald, Michael Saunders & Company®, Palmer Ranch - Sarasota Office
Direct:941.599.1495
Mobile: 941.599.1495
8660 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238
Office phone: 941.966.8000
Languages spoken: English

My background as a senior vice president for business development for two Fortune 500 companies has given me great training in marketing, sales and contract negotiations. I have 25+ years of national and international experience working and establishing relationships with an extremely diverse range of clients to accomplish their civil infrastructure projects.
I began my career as a commercial real estate a... more.gent in Canada before becoming a broker and starting my own brokerage. I developed a deep understanding and interest in the build to suit part of the industry. This led me to sell my firm to a construction business partner and started my career as a business development executive in heavy civil construction. In my career to date, I have successfully led the sales positioning and sales/bid process for construction, engineering and design build services globally. These projects range from multimillion to multibillion infrastructure projects and programs.
I have been an owner of condominiums in Siesta Key for over 20 years and have now been a full-time resident and member of the Oaks for the past two years. Prior to that my wife and I raised our daughter and son in Denver area after moving from Canada. I understand personally the feelings and needs people have when buying or selling a home. Customer and client care are essential for a successful process and satisfied customers. In our leisure time we love golfing, boating and spending time with our children, grandchildren and our golden retriever. ...less.