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Leslie L. McGrath CEO | Stonegate West
Broker Associate

A Midwest native with strong values of integrity and building relationships, Leslie brings a skill set to the table to create a win-win for all parties. Relocating to the Coachella Valley from Wisconsin in 2001, Leslie has watched the desert area grow and change significantly over the past 20+ years. Leslie has been in the real estate industry full-time since 2005, beginning in the mortgage field and quickly obtaining a real estate license and later a broker's license. As Stonegate West Real Estate Group's Chief Execut...

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Phillip Lombardi Director of Operations & Listings | Stonegate West
Broker Associate

A Seattle native, Phillip has spent his entire professional career in real estate, building expertise that spans residential brokerage, commercial real estate finance, construction, development, and asset management. He began working in the industry while putting himself through college at a combined residential brokerage and mortgage lender, where he processed and closed mortgages and escrows and earned both his Salesperson’s and Escrow Officer licenses. He later earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Ch...

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Falon Martinez Realtor | Stonegate West

Born and raised in Palm Springs, Falon Martinez brings deep local knowledge, sharp market insight, and a results-driven approach to every transaction. As a Coachella Valley native, she has a genuine appreciation for the desert’s distinctive architecture, neighborhoods, and lifestyle — insight she uses to help clients make confident, well- informed decisions. Falon works with both buyers and sellers, guiding them through one of the most important financial decisions of their lives with clarity and strategy. Kn...

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Alex Bernal Showing Assistant | Stonegate West

As a Showing Assistant, I am dedicated to creating welcoming and informative experiences for potential buyers. I strive to provide detailed feedback that helps guide the sales process effectively. With a keen eye for presentation and a personable, professional approach, I ensure every client interaction reflects the highest standards of service. My aim is to make each showing smooth and successful, enabling buyers to fully envision the potential of every property. I am a driven, dependable, and results-oriente...

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Dani Melton Director of Finance

For more than three decades, Dani Melton has proudly called Indio and the Coachella Valley home. Since 1995, she has lived, worked, and built lasting relationships within the community she continues to serve. As an experienced accountant and tax preparation professional, Dani believes financial services should be personal, dependable, and built on trust. She brings a practical, detail oriented approach to her work, with a focus on creating clarity, maintaining strong financial systems, and helping people make inform...

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Kim Jenkins Certified Transaction Coordinator

Kim has held a California Real Estate license since 2000. She has worked as a Realtor, broker Compliance Officer, marketing coordinator and publications specialist. Her real estate training includes completion of the Graduate of Realtor Institute certification (GRI) and Certified CAR Forms Trainer. After selling real estate for so many years, she realized her true talents and passion were best utilized by handling the paperwork than in actual sales. After serving as a compliance officer, she naturally segued into bein...

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