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Our Leadership

STEVE COOPER

Founder and President

Bestowed with virtually every sales award offered in the real estate industry, Steve Cooper has provided world class representation to the who’s who in entertainment, sports, business and international clientele. Achieving over $1 Billion in successful real estate luxury sales, Steve is recognized as a mega broker throughout the real estate industry. He is the Founder of Global Luxury Group. Recognizing luxury homeowners need a trusted source he established a world class luxury real estate brokerage. GLG identifies the most qualified, high integrity, aggressive listing realtors who successfully sell luxury estates for record breaking prices.

BRUCE KOWKABANY

Chief Operating Office

Bruce Kowkabany brings three decades of leadership and IT experience as well as an extensive background in building and operating successful companies in multiple industries. He has proven success as CEO and COO of several companies. His expertise as a C Level consultant to GLG is an invaluable asset to both Global Luxury Group and its clients.

JIM KRUPIARZ

Chief Financial Officer

Senior finance leader with Big 4 experience and MBA from top university. Expertise in direct, hands-on development and management of accounting operations, financial analysis and reporting, audit and tax compliance, risk management, investor relations, human resources, and fiscal controls. Jim is a GLG CFO consultant with an impressive resume.

KRISTIANNE DUREZA

Operations Manager

With over 10 years of management experience, Kristianne Dureza oversees the Global Luxury Group’s global operations and proprietary lead generation systems. With the highest level of professionalism and attention to detail, Kristianne works tirelessly to ensure our group of world class realtors are able to assist as many luxury homeowners with the sale of their beautiful estates. Kristianne is a valuable asset to Global Luxury Group and its clients.

Directors

The Global Luxury Group is proud to present our team of Directors of Luxury Estates. Located regionally through the entire United states, our Directors strive to provide an unwavering commitment of excellence aligning all of our clients with our group of the world’s most recognized and respected luxury brand name realtors. If you would like to buy or sell a luxury home, please allow our unparalleled Global Luxury Group Directors to assist you in successfully obtaining top dollar for your luxury home or navigate your real estate journey to the luxury home of your dreams.

Kim Haymaker

Kim Haymaker, a Houston, Texas resident, brings over 25 years of client engagement expertise, emphasizing trust, facts, and follow-through. Running a successful B2B client development business since 1998, Kim excels in connecting with busy professionals, known for her resilience and organized execution. When not with her family or grandchildren, she nurtures her passions for gardening, crafting gourmet sauces, and featuring them in local markets.

Allyson Dalton

Allyson was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but has lived in sunny Port Charlotte, Florida for most of her life. She has an extensive, varied background in sales, from servicing Fortune 500 companies to working with families by providing insurance coverage for their loved ones. Allyson's philosophy is to be in the moment, so make someone smile and laugh daily. Along with the fresh air and sunshine, abundant in the "Sunshine State", keeping a positive attitude makes the day brighter. Global Luxury Group enables Allyson to share her upbeat personality, and she will gladly assist you in making your dreams a reality.

Adrianna Parra

Adrianna is from Tucson, Arizona. She moved to Los Angeles after receiving her Liberal Arts degree to pursue Fashion Account Managing for many showrooms in DTLA. After 20+ years in fashion sales, she decided to freelance in the real estate industry to have her own schedule. Her family is her best friend, and she would like to see them more. She also loves everything active with friends and her dog.

Tobin Birney

Having recently moved to Seattle, WA, after working for the top-producing Keller Williams team in Orlando, Florida, Tobin is excited to leverage his professional sales, recruitment, and real estate background to assist with your next big life decision. He aims to be the conduit between you and our top-producing team, helping you with your next major life move!

Billy Kidd

Billy is a world-traveled family man with 18 years of sales experience across several different industries. Despite the varied industries, his focus has always been on sales. He loves spending time with his family, working on projects with them, and truly enjoys helping people in every aspect.

Alexis Behling

Edward Cropper