Spring fling
PFARIA’s inaugural Spring Fling Wine & Cheese Tasting brought together REALTORS®, industry partners, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening in the heart of Pasadena. Hosted at the beautiful Engel & Völkers venue, guests enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere designed for conversation, connection, and celebration.
The event, presented by PFARIA—the charitable arm of PFAR—sold out in advance and welcomed an impressive gathering of members and industry professionals from across the region. Throughout the evening, guests mingled, reconnected with colleagues, and enjoyed the opportunity to build new relationships in a warm and inviting setting.
A special thanks to Engel & Völkers Pasadena for hosting PFARIA’s sold-out Spring Fling!
PFARIA Liaison & PFAR Community Affairs Specialist, Alexandra Simpkins, and PFARIA Chair Addora Beall (Coldwell Banker – Hallmark Realty)
A special thanks to Engel & Völkers Pasadena for hosting PFARIA’s sold-out Spring Fling!
Erik Okland (Inter Valley Escrow), Michelle McConville (Fairway Mortgage Corp.), & Kay Tolentino (Trademark Realty)
Guests also enjoyed a thoughtfully curated wine tasting experience provided by Sara Ambrose and the team at Altadena Wine & Spirits. Three carefully selected wines were featured throughout the evening, each chosen to complement the event’s atmosphere and menu. The selections proved to be a crowd favorite, generating conversation and enthusiastic reviews from attendees throughout the night.
A standout feature of the evening was the spectacular charcuterie by The Board Room by SCBC. Featuring 10 pounds of premium cured meats alongside an assortment of cheeses, fresh fruit, artisan crackers, sweets, and gourmet accompaniments, the display quickly became a gathering point for guests throughout the night. Despite a sold-out crowd, the spread was so abundant that there was still plenty left for guests to take home at the end of the evening.
Rian Barrett (PFAR), Hazel Perera (Berkshire Hathaway Home Services CA), Ariana Barrett (The Foundation of Living Beauty), Sarah Moore (Engel & Völkers Pasadena), Trecie Marts (PFAR Director of Operations)
Spring Fling sponsor, Jeff Beadnell (Sunflower Bank) gifting a raffle prize to a lucky winner. 🌻
Rian Barrett (PFAR CEO), Tyna Andrews (Choice Home Warranty), and Kathi Constanzo (Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty)
Lucy Krapmann (PFARIA Committee Member & Ticor Title), Zabrina Carroll (CRES Disclosure Source NHD), Kim Rugg (Fidelity National Home Warranty), Mike DiLisio (Robert Hall & Associates Tax Consultants)
A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors
Carry Grochow (Engle & Volkers) & Bill Ukropina (Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty)
Kirk Dilbeck (Inter Valley Escrow), Mike DiLisio (Robert Hall & Associates) & Logan Dilbeck (Inter Valley Escrow)
Kal Antoun (PFARIA Co-Chair | SMPL Mortgage), Tyna Andrews (Choice Home Warranty), Michelle McConville (PFARIA Committee Member | Fairway Independant Mortgage Corp.), Linda Gutierrez (Somerset Escrow), Lucy Krappman (Ticor Title)
What made Spring Fling truly special was the energy in the room. From longtime industry leaders to newer members of the real estate community, the event brought together professionals from across the industry in a way that felt both meaningful and effortless. The evening served as a reminder that some of the strongest connections are built outside the boardroom and beyond business transactions.
PFARIA extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, and supported this event. We are especially grateful to Engel & Völkers for graciously hosting the evening, SCBC for creating an exceptional culinary experience, and Altadena Wine & Spirits for providing a memorable wine tasting for our guests.
Based on the overwhelming response and sold-out attendance, Spring Fling exceeded every expectation. We look forward to creating even more opportunities for our members and community to come together, connect, and support PFARIA’s mission in the years ahead.
And last but not least, we have to thank everyone at PFARIA for putting on one hell of an event.
Sarah Moore | 2026 PFAR President
Alexandra M. Simpkins (PFARIA Liason & PFAR Community Affairs Specialist) & PFARIA Co-Chair Kal Antoun (SMPL Mortgage)
