Brandon Marchand

Managing Broker & Owner/Founder of The Spokane Home Guy Group.

Education : B.A. Business Administration / Information Systems Eastern Washington University Certifications / Achievements :  Washington State Managing Broker,  Accredited Staging Professional Super-Power(s) : Marketing & Web Development Ninja Batman or Spiderman: Spiderman! Bio : Brandon is a native of the Inland Northwest.  After moving to the Spokane area from Moses Lake in 1988 Brandon attended many of the area's public schools and graduated from Freeman High School in 2000.  While in college, Brandon achieved his life-long dream of founding a software company, and with two partners built a software development powerhouse 20 employees strong.  Brandon later sold his interest in the company to persue his new interest, Real Estate.  As an investor, Brandon bought and sold his own properties developing an eye for the elusive "deal" and building a business around it.  After becoming a licensed to sell real estate in both Washington and Idaho, Brandon began developing a team of dedicated professional he later called "The Spokane Home Guy Group."  The rest is history. Brandon follows the mantra of one of his favorite author/inspriational business men; Gary Vaynerchuck:

"love your family, work super hard, and follow your passion." Gary Vaynerchuck / "Crush It"  / @garyvee

Lenae Thornton Office Manager / Transaction Coordinator

Education : B.A. Recreation Management Eastern Washington University Super-Power(s) : Short Sale Diva, Wonder-Mom, Multi-tasking Spiderman. I can do many things all at once. Batman or Spiderman : Batman ['cuz he has a cool car] Bio :  Lenae was raised in Spokane from the age of 5.  She attended the Cheney School Dist from k-12^th grade.   She enjoyed the small town school and good country living.  After attending SFCC and Eastern Washington University she received a Recreation Management Degree. Lenae was determined to add and implement every new program for kids and teens.  Soon Lenae was married and started a family.  After finding their first home, calling the agent, and closing in 30 days, she found that good agents “just get called & make a living.”  Lenae and her husband stretched themselves and bought a fixer upper and became property managers in a short while.  A few houses and a couple of duplexes she was ready to roll.  Later, Lenae earned her Real Estate License.  She will tell you that not a day has been lived without working & breathing real estate.  It soon becomes your world and captivates you! With changing markets her motto has been “Let’s Roll!" Lenae joined the Spokane Home Guy Group in October of 2009.

Lenae quotes “It has been a fast paced growing experience and some very busy seasons!  Working with Brandon has been incredible.  Keeping up with Brandon’s expectations is challenging, but the education and the amount of gratitude from hard work is irreplaceable!”

Aaron Lennon Buyer Specialist, Owner Finance Guru

Super-Power(s): Rental Property Expert / Owner Finance Guru
Batman or Spiderman: Michael Turner & Justin Forsett
Bio: Aaron is originally from Libby Montana and became a city boy when he settled here in Spokane back in 1999. Aaron started as a software developer and soon became the technical mind that propelled a number of local software companies to success though a custom implementation of the agile development model. Aaron is a rental property investor who sets the standard for other landlords by insuring tenants appreciate the quality of the living spaces and services provided.  Since 2002, 100% of rents have always been paid, units maintained and deposits returned. Aaron joins the Spokane Home Guy Group bringing a strong technical background, a savvy for investment properties and a desire to help his customers get the best deal possible. Aaron has been married 12 years and has a young daughter who helped to inspire his quote:

“While one may think you are missing lids, another would say you have too many cups.”

Education: CNE (Certified Negotiation Specialist)
Super-Power(s): Negotiation Ninja, Master Gardener
Batman or Spiderman: Batman, because it’s much more appealing to me to be rich and have cool gadgets than to get bit by a radioactive spider.)

Alyson moved to the Spokane area from Bozeman, Montana in 2006. Before moving west, she had held several different positions and was a 911 Communications Officer (Dispatcher) for Gallatin County in Montana for the last 2 years that she lived there.  She had wanted to start a career in real estate for years but wanted to find ‘home’ before

doing so and she found that sense of home in Spokane. With the support of her husband,  Jeff, she left the non-profit field she had been working at, jumped with both feet into real estate, and has never looked back.

She and her husband Jeff have been married since 2008. They bought their first home in 2009. She knows from first hand experience how exciting and daunting the buying
experience can be and enjoys helping others through the process. She loves helping others achieve their goals and thinks it’s incredibly rewarding to help others realize
their dream. Alyson is a huge fan of the debt-free life; she lives it and encourages others in their quest to do so as well. She and Jeff are strong advocates for doing-it-yourself,
lifelong learning, and continually expanding their horizons. She’s also an avid gardener and cook.

As a matter of personal policy, Alyson donates 10% of her net (out of pocket) proceeds to the 501c3 charity of her clients’ choice as a way to honor their values while making the community, and the world, a better place for all of us.

She genuinely believes that when opportunity knocks, the least you owe yourself is to answer the door.

Super-Power(s): Volleyball Superstar and Expert House Hunter
Batman or Spiderman: Batman (just ‘cuz)

Cassie was raised in Colfax Washington, a small farming community south of Spokane. Growing up, Cassie learned the importance of hard work, honesty and a positive attitude. After graduating from Colfax High, Cassie obtained her Associate of Arts Degree in Business from Spokane Falls Community College.

A licensed REALTOR since 2006, Cassie began supporting top producing agents in the Spokane Area and by 2008 had carved out her own business focusing on representing many of Spokane’s house hunters.

“There’s no greater thrill than to help a homebuyer find the home of their dreams!”
–Cassie Miller

Happily married since 2008, Cassie and her husband Mark recently welcomed their first son Mason into the world.

Cassie brings years of Real Estate experience, a passion for the business and the small town friendliness she grew up with as she joins the Spokane Home Guy Group. We welcome her and are excited to have her on our team.

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe