Real estate is in Mike Menzel's blood. Following in his mother and father's footsteps, Mike obtained his original real estate license in January 1987. And then, being his own man, took an entirely different direction.

Over the next 25 years Mike built a successful career in the tool industry as an independent contractor and area manager for a major tool supplier working throughout northern and central California. During his tenure Mike served on a number of professional and civic advisory boards, including the Mobile Tool Dealers of America Advisory Board and the San Joaquin County Workforce Investment Board.

Mike never lost his passion for real estate and continued his training in the appraisal of residential property at Fresno City College in 1993, and from the American Appraisal Institute in 1995.

Now retired from the tool business, Mike has come full circle and is able to devote his full-time and energy to residential real estate. Mike Menzel joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties in late spring 2015.