Brenda Atkinson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and her family moved to the United States in 1964. She began her career with Mervyns Department Stores in 1968, where she quickly established herself as a capable and dedicated professional. Retiring as a District Manager for Mervyns in Southern California in 1988. In 1989, she relocated to Lake Havasu City, where she found new opportunities and embraced the vibrant community.

Excited to embark on a new career path, Brenda became a real estate agent in 1990. Her strong leadership skills and dedication to client service have driven her success in the real estate industry, making her a trusted and respected professional in the Lake Havasu community.

Brenda is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She takes pride in participating in the annual Lake Havasu Senior Clean Up, and has headed up the annual Lake Havasu School Supply Drive and the Realtor Olympics. Her dedication to these initiatives reflects her passion for supporting the people and causes close to her heart.

In her personal life, Brenda enjoys traveling the scenic Oregon Coast and exploring Lake Powell. She cherishes time spent with her family and loves boating on the beautiful waters of Lake Havasu.

Rachael Atkinson is one of the proud owners of Destination Havasu. Destination Havasu is a Full Service Real Estate company that has been helping clients BUY | SELL | STAY | PLAY in Lake Havasu City for almost 30 years!

Rachael started her Real Estate career in Carlsbad, California working as a Customer Service Representative for Western Pacific Housing.  After transferring to Brookfield Homes in Del Mar, California she was given the opportunity to work in the Options Department, Purchasing Department & Interior Design Department before making the move back to Lake Havasu City in 2005. 

Rachael joined Destination Havasu in 2006 and helped the company grow to where is today. Along with Real Estate, Rachael also heads up the Vacation Rental Division of Destination Havasu and has helped make Destination Havasu one of the most talked about places to use for Vacation Rental homes in Lake Havasu City. Rachael says she inherited her mother's strong work ethic and dedication to her clients. 

With over three decades of experience in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Mary Roberts has been a dedicated REALTOR® since 1989. Born the youngest of six, Mary moved to Lake Havasu in 1972 when the town had fewer than 5,000 residents. Over the years, she has witnessed and contributed to its growth into a thriving community of nearly 60,000.

After attending the University of Wisconsin – Madison, her hometown, Mary returned to Lake Havasu to pursue a career in real estate, following in the footsteps of her father. She began her journey with her family's brokerage, American Dream Homes, where she worked alongside her father and brother. Mary also gained experience managing a large property management company before focusing solely on residential real estate sales.

In 2015, Mary’s youngest son, Gunner Mitchell, joined her in the real estate business, forming a successful partnership that thrives on referrals from past clients, friends, and real estate professionals nationwide.

Mary’s commitment to the industry is rooted in the values passed down by her father. She has held numerous leadership positions, including twice serving as president of the Lake Havasu Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® and becoming president of the Lake Havasu Association of REALTORS® in 2013. She has also been actively involved with the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, serving as Regional Vice President from 2014 to 2015, and is a consistent presence at national real estate conferences.

In 2017, Mary was elected Treasurer of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, eventually rising to serve as its President in 2020. Throughout her career, she has worked to empower others to engage in the industry and advocate for private property rights in Arizona.

A committed supporter of the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC), Mary is a Major Investor, maintaining the prestigious Golden R President's Circle level. Her dedication to the profession is further reflected in her long-standing commitment to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics, always prioritizing the honor of helping others achieve homeownership.

Born and raised in Lake Havasu City, Gunner Mitchell has been a firsthand witness to the city's transformation into a vibrant and thriving community. As a third-generation REALTOR® licensed since 2015, Gunner is honored to help others find their dream homes in the place he proudly calls home.

In 2023, Gunner served as the president of the Local Lake Havasu REALTORS®, where he channeled his passion for real estate and dedication to his community into making Havasu and its Realtors the best they can be.

An avid motorcycle rider, dog lover, adventurer, and fitness enthusiast, Gunner enjoys off-road camping on his motorcycles, spending time at the lake and dog park with his Golden Retriever, Charlie, and staying active with heart-pumping workouts at his local gym.

Whether you're looking to buy or sell in Lake Havasu City, AZ, Gunner is here to help with all your real estate needs!

Rick has been a part of the Lake Havasu community for over 20 years and became a
full-time permanent resident in 2017. He’s a husband, father and grandfather that
enjoys family, boating & lake life, fishing, shooting, off-roading and a good round of golf.
His love for the water carried over into being a volunteer for the Lake Havasu Marine
Association and many other local organizations. He now serves as the
association’s President/CEO. As an accomplished USCG licensed charter captain, Rick
is passionate about boater safety and education, and conservation of all Lake Havasu
has to offer for generations to come.   
 
Rick has the unique career knowledge base of both a Realtor® representing buyers and
sellers, and as a licensed loan officer in both AZ and CA. He wears many hats and
considers the irony in that he and his family actually relocated to Havasu for Rick to
retire. Realizing retirement wasn’t for him, he returned to his career passions and a
position that allows him the freedom and opportunity to be involved in making a
difference in people’s lives.
 
Giving back is Rick’s way of showing his gratitude for what he considers to be the
amazing blessings he’s received in life. Above all, he prides himself on the close
relationships that he has been able to develop by making people his first priority.