Our Team

Graham Farran

Broker, Sales and Marketing Manager

About Graham Farran
Graham Grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated with a BS in Marketing from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo. He worked for 30 years in the sales and marketing of computers all over the west coast, and founded a web development business in San Francisco. Graham has lived in Southern Oregon for 15 years selling real estate. He was attracted to Southern Oregon for its four seasons abundance of rivers, lakes, hiking and boating combined with all the cultural activities such as plays, music and wineries.

Gayle Pobuda

Principal Broker, General Manager

Katie Fairfield

Broker

About Katie Fairfield
Katie grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Medford area in 2015.  This has been an exciting and busy time, marrying, buying a home, and adding two girls to their family.  She realizes the impact of strong families and strong communities.   Helping families to own their own home, establish roots in a community and feel the sense of pride that can come from home ownership is all part of her passion.  Katie is looking forward to combining her enthusiasm, energy, and real estate skills to assist families to have a professional, satisfying buying and selling experience.

Jenna Cooper

Broker

About Jenna Cooper

Jenna is an Oregon native. She comes from a background in management and book keeping. Using her attention to detail and collaboration skills to get things done, she will make the process of buying or selling your home not only efficient but go the extra mile to ensure her clients feel comfortable and informed. In her off time she enjoys hiking, running, exploring new places to eat and spending time with her son. 

Faith Ressigeac

Broker

About Faith Ressigeac
Faith has been a part of the Expert Properties team since 2013, having worked in several of the company’s departments including property management, software support, accounting, and most recently as a Sales Assistant. She loves to travel and spend time with her bulldog and toddler son.

Ginger Olinghouse

Broker

About Ginger Olinghouse

Ginger is a Southern Oregon native with deep roots in the Rogue Valley. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Williams, Oregon, which shaped her practical, hands-on approach and strong work ethic.
She has a background in property management and real estate investing, and has bought and sold multiple homes, self-managed rentals, and currently owns a rental property. This gives her a clear understanding of real estate from both the buyer and investor perspective, as well as what it takes to maintain and manage a property successfully.
She is also a former teacher, which gives her added insight into local schools and school districts—something especially valuable for families relocating to the area.
Her experience in property management provides strong knowledge of rental markets, tenant-landlord laws, and the factors that influence a home’s long-term performance. She also enjoys home projects and has a sharp eye when it comes to inspections, helping clients spot both opportunities and potential concerns.
She is committed to keeping the process straightforward and helping clients feel informed and confident in their decisions.
Outside of real estate, she enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors, playing piano, and being with her kids.

Jessica Friden

Broker

About Jessica Friden

Jessica Friden brings a positive, proactive energy to the Southern Oregon real estate market. Backed by the highly experienced team at Expert Properties, Jessica leverages nearly a decade of experience within the Medford School District to ensure no detail is overlooked from search to close. Her background in education has instilled in her a unique ability to guide clients through complex processes with clarity, patience, and precision.
As a long-time resident of the Rogue Valley, Jessica is deeply invested in the growth of our community. She is a fervent advocate for youth arts, frequently dedicating her time to supporting the Teen Musical Theater of Oregon (TMTO) and the Craterian Theater.
Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to sell your family home, Jessica provides a dedicated, advocate-first approach to every transaction. When she isn’t touring new listings or supporting local theater, she’s enjoying all the beauty Southern Oregon has to offer.
Ready to find your place in the Rogue Valley? Call or text Jessica today at 530-340-3808.

Austin Short

Maintenance Manager
About Austin Short
Austin was born and raised in Southern Oregon. Austin ran the delivery and inventory at Larson’s Furniture for 4 years until the store closed. After Larson’s, Austin went back to building homes. He has extensive experience in both building and maintenance.  Austin was recruited by Expert Properties after working on a project for them. They were so impressed with his attitude, attention to detail, and over competence , that they offered him a position in the company. He was quickly promoted to Maintenance Manager.

Tracie Baker

Transaction Coordinator
About Tracie Baker
Tracie has a combined experience of over 14 years in the real estate business and really enjoys making sure all the processes involved in buying a home are organized and all the ducks are in a row. She is a native of the Rogue Valley and feels it is the best place on earth to live and raise a family. She has been married to her husband, Mike, for over 33 years and has a 25 year old son and 2 grandsons. Tracie has many hobbies including reading, quilting, gardening, fishing and camping.