Our Team

Kayla is the Marketing Manager at JDRE, overseeing all things marketing and brand presence for the team. She runs social media across platforms, manages email marketing campaigns, creates client-facing materials, and supports the overall visual and messaging strategy that keeps JDRE consistent and recognizable in the market. With a background in digital media and marketing, Kayla combines strategy with execution, handling both the big-picture planning and the day-to-day details that keep marketing moving. Her work ...

Kelsi has been in real estate since 2018 and brings both experience and a calm, detail-driven approach to every transaction she manages. Originally from Indiana, she now calls Southwest Washington home and is passionate about helping others find their place in the Pacific Northwest. At JDRE, Kelsi plays a key role in keeping everything moving smoothly behind the scenes. From contract to close, she’s focused on creating a clear, stress-free process for both our clients and our team. Outside of work, you can find...

Jen Dillard is a top-producing agent, team lead, and operator who understands what it takes to build a real estate business that lasts. As the leader of the JDRE team and a licensed broker in Oregon and Washington, Jen has built success at scale in a highly competitive market, establishing a reputation for strong leadership, operational clarity, and consistent results. She is also the Founder of Brick by Brick Collective, where she works with established agents to design the systems, support structures, and operatio...

Chrissy Wood is a top-producing real estate broker in the Columbia Gorge, known for her expertise in selling large farms, timberlands, commercial assets, and distinctive residential properties. She lives and breathes real estate, and brings a rare combination of market intelligence, strategic marketing, and genuine care to every client relationship. Like most things she commits to, Chrissy strives to make the buying or selling process the absolute best experience possible for her clients. She conducts her business w...

Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Shannon brings a deep commitment to community, service, and long-term relationship building to her work at JDRE. Over the past decade, she has built and scaled brands across multiple industries, with professional experience spanning new construction, land planning, franchising, and both commercial and residential real estate. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution — strengthening operations, refining marketing, and building systems that allow businesses to grow...

Rafa’s perspective is shaped by years spent in the Columbia River Gorge, where the pace, people, and landscape fuel his drive in real estate. He entered the industry in 2023, beginning in title and escrow and quickly building a strong technical foundation. With experience as an Escrow assistant and real estate photographer for JDRE, Rafa brings a sharp eye, strong process knowledge, and a grounded understanding of transactions. Now part of the brokerage, he combines that skillset with a polished, modern approach t...

Mary Margaret (MM) Selembo is the operational anchor for the leadership team at JDRE, supporting CEO Jen Dillard and Director of Growth Shannon Vizenor. Known for her ability to navigate "ordered chaos" with a sense of calm and clarity, MM specializes in connecting the pieces between high-level vision and daily execution. Whether she is managing complex communications or streamlining internal workflows, her goal is always the same: to provide the stability and structure the team needs to thrive. MM’s professional ...

Chrissy lives and breathes real estate. Like most things, when she does something she strives to always make it the absolute best experience for her clients. She conducts her business with the utmost sincerity and integrity, while always making sure to add in a splash of fun to her client experience. Working with buyers, sellers, and clients relocating to and from the Columbia Gorge has been one of the most rewarding jobs she’s held, which is evidenced by the numerous clients that have become great friends. Ch...

Boni Romero, licensed in both Oregon and Washington, was born and raised in Hood River. By growing up in the Gorge, Boni has strong ties to his community. After graduating from Hood River Valley High and college coursework he went into sales. In both the telecommunications and automotive sales industries he refined his negotiation skills. With his extensive background in sales he is a strong negotiator in both English and Spanish. Now married and having children of his own to raise in the community, he enjoys providing...

Grace Tarnasky is a real estate agent proudly serving The Dalles and the surrounding Gorge communities. Born and raised in The Dalles, with roots in Dufur and Walla Walla, Grace has a deep understanding of the area and a genuine connection to the people who call it home. Grace specializes in working with first-time home buyers and growing families, especially those who feel excited about buying a home but nervous about the process. Her approach is calm, supportive, and education-focused, helping clients feel confide...

Zoe has 20 years of trusted experience in the real estate business in The Columbia Gorge. She knows more about the local history of most markets and houses than just about anyone (especially in Trout Lake) and is truly a wealth of knowledge—she knows the “dirt” as she says. Growing up her father had one of the largest lumber mills in The Gorge located in Trout Lake (Hollenbeck Lumber Co.). She knows her stuff when it comes to timber properties, types of trees, and large acreage properties. She has also been very ...

Born and raised in Hood River, Alejandra Calderon has a lifelong connection to the Columbia Gorge and a deep appreciation for the community that calls it home. Her real estate journey began right after high school in 2019, and since then, she has built a strong foundation through hands-on experience in escrow, title, and residential real estate. Previously serving as the executive assistant and transaction coordinator for JDRE’s founder, Alejandra gained invaluable industry insight and developed a strong eye for d...