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Contact Information:
Michael Olear
(716) 481-9959 (cell)
email michael@olear.com
www.olear.com
Personal Information:
Born in Buffalo and have lived here most of my life.
Married to Sandra and we have two children – Alex is 18 and Alanna is 16.
Employment History:
- 2002-present :
- Real Estate Broker at MJ Peterson Real Estate.
- My focus is on all aspects of owner-occupied residential real estate with a specialized program for elders and their caregivers. I have also organized and implemented a self-sufficient support team for all of my sales activities.
- 1990-2002:
- Real Estate Broker at RE/MAX Real Estate
- Sales in the following areas: residential, investment and commercial real estate. Although less known in Western New York, RE/MAX has the largest market share in North America.
- 1987-1990:
- Real Estate Sales Associate at Century 21 Del Park Realty
- Residential sales and rental agent.
1984-1987:
Long Term Care Planner – Coordinated Care Management Corporation
- Involved in developing and implementing of various grant programs including some of the first local attempts to reduce unneeded hospital stays and also utilization of emergency response systems to allow individuals to remain in their homes for a longer period of time.
- 1981-1984:
- Senior and Evening Program Manager – People Inc.
- Assisted consumers with daily living.
- 1979-1981:
- Child Care Worker – Baker Victory Services
- Assisted consumers with daily living.
- Education:
- 2007 Graduate - University of Buffalo School of Management – Center for Entrepenuerial Leadership
- 1983 Graduate - University of Buffalo - Masters Degree School of Social Work
- 1979 Graduate – Wadhams Hall College, Ogdensburg, NY - B.A. in Philosophy
- Community Involvements:
- Board Member – Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York
- Board Member – Network in Aging of Western New York
- Volunteer for events for the Joan Male Family Support Center (formerly Parent’s Anonymous) since the mid 90’s
- Campaign Leader for a $1.3 million fund raising campaign at my church to modernize our building, add classrooms and bathrooms and improve accessibility.
- Volunteer for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in many capacities since 1996 including Committee Chairman and Cub Master.
- Coached a variety of sports for kids.
- Past Boards
2001–2002 Young at Heart Foundation – this organization provide live music which was popular in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s for nursing home residents throughout Western New York.
- Church of the Nativity – Board Member and Chairperson of Church Council, Senior Deacon
Awards
Admitted to RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2001 for generating commission dollars in excess of $1,000,000.
Received top agent award for the company at MJ Peterson in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
Publications
Senior Housing Guide Editions 1-4 – A comprehensive, objective index to congregate housing for seniors in Western New York –published 2003-2007
Buffalo News Home Finder Several articles published over the last few years around the topic of housing and the elderly in Western New York.
Personal Interests
Bikram Yoga
Maintaining my aquariums
Attending professional and amateur sporting events
Attending festivals
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