Meet the Greater Sound Team

Mindy Newton | Owner and Managing Broker

Mindy was born and raised in Washington State and has spent most her life in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She graduated from college in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Her degree took her to California where she worked as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for 7 years before returning to Washington.

Mindy has spent the last 14 years working and living in Snohomish County where she is raising her 5 children with her husband Michael. She and Michael adopted 3 of their 5 children. They love to go camping, hiking, waterskiing, and traveling together.

Mindy founded the Greater Sound Real Estate team in 2007, and the team has continued to grow ever since. She has become one of the top agents in the area and has ranked in the top 1% for sales production for many years.

Mindy primarily spends her time listing properties and has a strong track record for pricing, marketing, negotiating, and closing sales. She successfully manages an ever-growing team of agents and works to raise the bar of professional service in the real estate industry.

Mindy also has a strong desire to help others achieve financial stability and has spent considerable time teaching others how to become debt free by teaching Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Principles. She is a phenomenal instructor and is truly passionate about helping others become free from the bondage of debt.

Miriam Porter | Office Manager - Director of Operations

Miriam was born in Whitefish, Montana but her family moved to Oak Harbor when she was young. She attended Puget Sound Christian College and earned a BS in Global and Intercultural Studies in 2006. Before starting in Real Estate Miriam worked for a large association management company in Bellevue for 6 years doing everything from customer service to managing properties.

In January of 2014, Miriam gladly joined the Greater Sound Real Estate team as a licensed Administrative Assistant. Miriam enjoys running, watching movies, practicing yoga, and spending time with her 2 children and Husband.

Kari Blouin | Database & Lead Manager

Kari was born and raised in Snohomish, attending Snohomish High School until her junior year, ultimately graduating from Bigfork High School, when her family made a move to Montana. After college, she happily returned to her hometown of Snohomish to raise her family. For 15+ years she worked as a drafter in the engineering, architectural, and surveying fields. A downturn in the economy plus an interest in real estate, led her to join Mindy Newton and the Greater Sound team as an administrative assistant in 2008.

After the birth of her youngest child in 2011, she took some time off to concentrate on her family. In 2014 she rejoined the team part-time, working behind the scenes to help support her teammates.  

In her spare time, Kari enjoys spending time with friends and family, CrossFit, reading, and volunteering at her church.

Molly Little | Transaction Coordinator

Molly was born in San Diego, California and moved to Port Townsend in the early 80's where her father started a construction company building custom homes.  After 20 years in the bar industry, she decided to give real estate a try and instantly felt at home.

Molly began her real estate journey in 2019 working on the sales side up until 2022 when she decided she preferred to work on the back end and do transaction management.  Molly enjoys traveling, all things coffee, and spending time with her family.

Ron Manalo | Broker

With over a decade of experience in real estate, I bring deep industry knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to helping clients navigate every step of the buying or selling process. A former collegiate athlete at Gonzaga University, I learned early the value of discipline, teamwork, and persistence—qualities I carry into every real estate transaction.

Outside of real estate, I’m a proud parent of four, a dedicated youth coach, and an avid golfer. Whether I’m guiding clients through one of the biggest decisions of their lives or mentoring on the field, I believe in building trust through hard work and integrity.

Serah Gaswint | Broker

Serah was born in Fresno, California when her family moved up to Mount Vernon, Washington when she was 13 years old. She is married to her husband of 13 years and they recently had their first baby girl.

Serah has been in the customer service industry for many years enjoying helping others reach their goals whatever that may be. 

When Serah isn't showing homes during the week or running to listing appointments, you'd find her spending time dedicated to her church, going on new adventures with her family or having coffee dates and dinners with friends. 

After getting her Real Estate license in 2019, Serah discovered her love for the industry and wanted to expand her growth and learning in her career, so she decided to make the exciting move to Greater Sound team. She is very excited for what the future holds for her and her clients!

Cristina Medina | Broker

Cristina was born and raised in Mexico, in a suburb north of Mexico City. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Engineering from Monterrey Institute of Technology. In Mexico, she worked in IT where she developed code for administrative systems and trained users at a brake remanufacturing company. In 1994, Cristina and her husband moved to Michigan. She worked in the telecommunications industry with Lucent Technologies as a deployment engineer, where she had the opportunity to travel to South America. She then moved to Illinois where she continued working for Lucent Technologies as a Technical Writer.

In 2003, her first daughter Paola was born and became a full-time mom. She then moved with her family to Washington in 2013, and after going herself through the home-buying process she became increasingly interested in real estate. She joined Keller Williams in Bothell in 2015, and in 2017 she joined the Greater Sound Team as bilingual agent. Cristina enjoys the outdoors, going to the movies and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Minahil Nauman | Broker

I was born and raised in Islamabad, Pakistan, and completed my bachelor’s in business administration with a major in Finance in 2015. After graduation, I began a career in education, teaching middle school mathematics. However, a change of life plans saw me moving to South Bend, Indiana, as I accompanied my husband for his MBA. In 2018, we relocated to Seattle for his job, and I decided to pursue my passion for real estate.

I love helping people find their dream homes where they can create memories and experience the joys of family life. I enjoy understanding the specific desires of each client and matching them with a place they can call home. My education in finance, also helps me guide clients through the daunting financial aspects of buying a home. 

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with my one-year-old daughter.

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Julie Magnano | Broker

Julie was born and raised in Bellevue, WA. After earning a bachelor of arts in business administration degree with a major in marketing at Seattle University, she became a licensed real estate broker.

Julie joined the Greater Sound Real Estate Team as a buyer’s agent in 2015, and has a true passion for real estate. She wakes up every morning grateful to have a career she loves. Julie is knowledgeable, capable, hard-working, and extremely responsive. Put her to work for you and you’ll be telling all of your friends about your incredible experience!

Amanda Wetzel | Broker

Amanda is a vibrant real estate agent living in Lynnwood with a passion for helping families find their dream homes in Washington. Her journey in the world of real estate is not just about buying and selling houses; it's about creating spaces where memories are made and dreams are realized.

Amanda's unique perspective as a military spouse has allowed her to call many places across the country "home." This experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with relocating, making her a trusted resource for military families and anyone looking to make a move in Washington and has shaped her appreciation for community, adaptability, and service. Her compassionate nature shines through in her role as a real estate broker, where she guides clients through one of life's most significant decisions—finding the perfect home.

When she's not busy matching clients with their perfect properties, you'll likely find Amanda nurturing her impressive collection of houseplants, or with her husband, David and their dog, Yogi, spending quality family time.

She embraces every opportunity to expand her horizons, whether by learning new skills, exploring new places, or simply helping others in their journeys.