Our Team

Paul where he earned his master’s degree in psychology. Before Joining the Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group, Adam was an associate pastor and board member at Mount Ski Gull. Since joining Chad’s team he has been a consistent top producer, closing over 100 million in his career. In 2018 and again in 2020, he received the prestigious million-dollar circle designation placing him in the top 4 realtors in North America for Exit Realty. His passion is helping sellers through the home selling process by providing expert advice and quality service. Beyond work, he enjoys family time with his beautiful wife Jacqueline and daughters Madison and Lauren.

career, she specialized in working with buyers and helping individuals and families find their perfect homes, which has been a tremendous asset in transitioning into her role as a Listing Partner. One of Amanda’s strengths is connecting with her clients and making their goals her top priority. She strives for excellence and kindness and believes relationships, respect, and determination are the key to her success.

Amanda is married to her husband Keith, a teacher in the Pequot Lakes School district and she has four daughters. They spend all of their downtimes on the lake or entertaining friends and family.

has made me a uniquely qualified member of the Chad Schwendeman Estate Group. Today, I still spend my days exploring this beautiful area, fishing, hunting and camping with my wife Heather and my two boys Andrew and Jack.

My love for the real estate business and my genuine passion for helping people inspired me to become an agent in the spring of 2005. I have the experience, business background and local know-how to help guide you in making the best possible decisions. I also have specialized training in real estate negotiation, this means having a real professional on your side to net you the most amount of money!

Positions at Best Buy, Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters, Gander Mountain and in Sales at Lake Country Toyota. I am a very active outdoorsman and enjoy Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Sports.

After 25 plus years in Sales and Sales Management, I transitioned to Real Estate. My drive for my clients and work ethic to help achieve my clients’ goals sets me apart. Real Estate to me is about people and making sure the biggest transaction of their lives goes smooth and as stress free as possible. It’s a journey and I want to make sure we have some fun along the way.

many vacations in the lakes area. Randa has a passion for this community and what it has to offer the variety of families that seek to live here or simply come and create memories!

Randa was looking for a career that allowed her to fulfill her passions – helping people and her community. Becoming a Realtor was the answer! After 7 years as an independent agent we are grateful to have Randa on our team. As a result of her desire for helping people and not to mention her crazy love of our community and team, we call her our Lead Buyers Agent. She has spent the last 5 years sharing her experience and problem solving abilities with team member and every client through her market knowledge, attention to detail and expert negotiation skills.

Randa and her husband Brian have shared more than 25 years together. During that time they sought to connect with and grow the community they call home. They are most proud of the work and love poured into raising three amazing young men; Alec, Ian, Sam. In her free time, Randa enjoys spending time with family, paddle boarding and boating. If not at home you will find her at the cabin, taking in a summer sunrise or sunset!

University in St Paul, MN. Upon graduation in 2007, he had earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Psychology with minors in Bible as well as Family and Marriage Counseling.

Wes is passionate about helping people. He loves to be the guy that can provide answers and can bring value to whatever situation he encounters. He is incredibly skilled at what he does and we are grateful to have him on the team. Through hard work and service to our clients, Wes has thrived at The Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group and proved himself as an expert in his field. He has served on the team for over 2 years and teamed up with Lead Buyers Agent – Randa Haug.

When Wes isn’t working, he spends time with his family and friends. Wes is a wonderful dad to his twins, Oliver & Lucy, as well as his youngest, Della. If not showing clients homes, you will find him playing or wrestling with his kiddos, out for a run on some of the streets or trails in Baxter, or enjoying a meal at one of the many fine dining establishments in the area!

at University of Wisconsin- Stout.

Jackie joined the Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group in 2016. In her job as a Buyer’s Agent, Jackie has found a whole new passion that allows her to thrive in her strong work ethic and exceptional care for her clients and co-workers. Jackie has always enjoyed helping people and she sees her career in Real Estate as an incredible opportunity to help others achieve a major dream in their lives.

Jackie is married to her amazing husband Adam. They have two beautiful daughters- Madison and Lauren. They are an active family who loves to be on the lake, and cuddle up by the fireplace in the winter. In her free time, Jackie enjoys spending time with their family, being on their boat, and traveling to the mountains.

a heritage of a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.

Rod is a graduate of the University of North Dakota and relocated to the Brainerd Lakes area nearly 12 years ago. When asked about relocating to Brainerd, Rod recalls making summer family trips and thinking about how much he loved the Brainerd Lakes area. “I remember thinking someday I hope to have the opportunity to live and work here and I am proud to tell anyone how much I enjoy the community and all the Brainerd lakes area has to offer. We are very fortunate to live here.”

Rod built a successful career as a sales and territory manager ensuring he understood his client’s needs and worked tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He brings this work ethic and commitment to find his client’s the right home for their family. “For most, this is the biggest purchase of their life and I am honored when Buyers choose me to help guide them through the buying process”.

fitting to obtain an exercise science degree, which he did in 2014 from Minnesota State University Moorhead. After graduating, Chris moved to Baxter, MN where he married his amazing wife Ashley and they bought a home together. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, as well as taking full advantage of many activities the Brainerd Lakes area has to offer. After communicating to Saint Cloud and working in the health and fitness industry for three years, it was time to make a change. Helping people has always been rewarding to Chris, so he decided to help buyers find their new primary or vacation home as a part of the Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group. Working with and meeting new people everyday makes the real estate industry fun and interesting for Chris. “The most rewarding feeling is seeing and hearing my client\’s excitement when they get the home they always wanted.” Call or text Chris today at 320-905-3700 to find your new home!

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Amanda grew up in the Chicago area and attended Illinois State University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in both special and elementary education. After teaching in Peoria, IL, and Kalamazoo, MI for six years, Amanda left teaching to raise a family and relocated to Nisswa, MN in 2007. Real estate has always been a huge interest for Amanda, and when life presented some changes she decided to make a career of helping people find their perfect home. Counseling and working with her clients is a very rewarding part of this job and an area that comes naturally to her.

Non-profit work has always been close to Amanda’s heart. Nisswa school PTO, Nisswa Women of Today, and the Brighter Days Foundation are all organizations that she has contributed a lot of time and effort into.

active in our community and taking advantage of all the benefits “Up North” living has to offer.

My employment history has always had a focus on helping others navigate challenges. Prior to joining the Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group, I worked 5 years in home health care and 15 years in management and marketing for outpatient mental health and substance use disorder clinics. In these roles I learned the importance of effective communication, resource connection, collaboration, problem solving, and patience.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions made in a person’s life. The process can be overwhelming. My goal is to make the experience a positive one.

school in south Florida, he attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC on an athletic and academic scholarship. He earned two bachelor of arts degrees in finance and economics while playing D1 baseball for the Terriers. After graduation, Kody played 2 seasons of professional baseball which included stints in Palm Springs, Detroit, Quebec City, and Cleveland.

In his role as Buyer’s Agent, Kody brings his tireless work ethic, optimism, and passion for helping others find their dream primary or vacation home! He has always enjoyed helping people achieve their goals and views his career in real estate as the perfect opportunity to help others reach a major milestone in their lives!

With his father being the tennis pro at Grand View Lodge and Camp Lincoln/Camp
Lake Hubert for 40+ years, Kody has been spending the summers in the Brainerd Lakes Area his entire life. He enjoys getting outside as much as possible. Whether that is wake surfing on the way to dinner or skiing in the winter, Kody loves taking advantage of all the lakes area has to offer.

Brainerd area offers. After working for an Alaskan fishing lodge and exploring the Alaskan outdoors, Sam moved back to the Brainerd Lakes area to be closer to family.

In his role as a Buyer’s Agent, Sam brings high energy, tireless work ethic, and knowledge of the Brainerd Lakes area to help his clients find their perfect home. He enjoys interacting with people from all walks of life as he guides them through one of the biggest financial decisions of their life.

In addition to a growing career in real estate, Sam also volunteers as a Mission Township fire fighter/first responder. He enjoys being an active member in the community through volunteering, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife, Brenna.

graduating, she moved to the area full time and has been an agent with the Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group since 2018.

Savannah worked exclusively with Chad for two years as his acquisition specialist. She now puts her knowledge of identifying investment properties and negotiating purchases to work for all of her buyers. There is no greater honor or privilege than finding the perfect property for the families and investors she assists.

As a proud member of the Exit Lakes Realty family, she carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything she does. In addition to making home ownership dreams come true for her clients, Savannah enjoys spending time mountain biking, hiking, and boating.

her bachelor’s degree in business at St. Cloud State University. After graduating from college, Vanessa pursued a career in property management while living in Minneapolis. Following several years in the big city, this small-town girl returned to her roots back in the Brainerd Lakes Area to pursue becoming a Realtor®.

Vanessa established her reputation for always building relationships with clients whether they were a renter or a home buyer. A real expert in the Brainerd Lakes Area, she feels privileged to help clients find their perfect home in the area she is most passionate about.

When Vanessa is not assisting clients, you can find her at one of the many local meat raffles, supporting the community at a local hockey game or on the lake spending time with family and her golden retrievers.

executive with a focus on strategy, innovation, mergers and acquisitions, and process improvement.

Leveraging that experience paired with a passion for real estate, she is a strong advocate and trusted partner for her clients. With a passion for service and a love for the Brainerd Lakes area, she values a flexible, low pressure approach to finding the home you dream of, paired with analytical and negotiation skills to make that dream a reality.

In her down time, Tami enjoys time on the lake with her family. Tami is also active in local volunteer organizations focused on mental health crisis support and prevention.