Meet Our Team

Kerry Mormann

Director | Ranch & Lifestyle Division
Broker
Cal DRE: 00598625

Kerry’s 40+ year real estate career started as an apprentice appraiser where he learned the analytical side of the real estate business. After selling a few houses, he sold a 475-acre ranch in the Cuyama Valley. Kerry’s ranch buyer was so impressed with Kerry’s skills and knowledge he asked Kerry to represent him in purchasing three adjacent ranches totaling over 2000 acres. These were highly complex transactions with numerous title problems. Kerry found he enjoyed the challenges of researching all of the technicalities involved and decided to specialize in ranch, land, and lifestyle properties. Kerry’s passion has been in selling large ranches ever since those early days.

Over 4 decades as an independent broker, Kerry has sold some of the largest properties in the tri-counties and has an impressive client base of major corporations such as Ticor Title Insurance, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of Montecito, Bank of America, City Commerce Bank, Central Coast Production Credit, The Resolution Trust Corporation, Arco, Chevron, Texaco, numerous Hollywood celebrities such as Fess Parker and wealthy individuals seeking privacy and discerning lifestyle choice. Kerry is professional, discrete, and dedicated to his clients.

When making a decision to join a major real estate company, Kerry was offered many opportunities. Deciding finally to join Berkshire Hathaway and direct a new division called the ‘Ranch and Lifestyle’ division, Kerry was honored to join forces with the power behind the success of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties family. Kerry is a member of SB Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Santa Barbara MLS, North Santa Barbara County MLS, Los Angeles MLS, Ojai MLS, and Proxio International MLS.

Mary Elliott Mormann

Agent | Ranch & Lifestyle Division
Luxury Property Specialist
Cal DRE: 01975165

Mary Elliott is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Santa Barbara and all that its lifestyle has to offer. She enjoys sharing her experience as a Central Coast local and is an engaged member of the Santa Barbara community 

Mary’s background includes a rich understanding of civic affairs and entrepreneurial ventures. After years of running multiple businesses in the recreation and health and wellness industries, she drew from her background to become one of the Co-Founders of the Ranch & Lifestyle Division of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. Alongside Kerry Mormann & Associates, Mary’s depth and vast experience in this niche market give her the opportunity to provide her clients with quality service, while connecting them to some of the most incredibly unique and special properties within the Santa Barbara Lifestyle.

Mary is in tune with the needs of families and the importance of community. In 1993, Mary partnered with the Nevada AIDS Foundation to launch the Lake Tahoe AIDS walk in honor of her brother. In addition to her work building awareness for community health, Mary carries a passion for open spaces and land preservation. For 3 years Mary was honored to serve as the Vice President of the Tribal Trust Foundation. This organization supports Indigenous cultures around the world, helping to preserve their language and way of life. Inspired by her work with the First Nations communities in the United States, Mary also co-founded the non-profit organization, Sacred Ways.

“Every property we list is a wonderful opportunity for someone to make their dreams come true.  I’m proud and honored to be a part of the process that impacts people’s lives and quality of life in the most positive way.”

Joe Ramos

Agent | Ranch & Lifestyle Division
Residential, Vineyard & Winery Specialist
Santa Ynez Valley
Cal DRE: 02040488

You’ll always be taken care of…

With twenty years of experience at the highest level in the hospitality industry, Joe seamlessly applies his unique skill set of old-world professionalism and modern-day marketing tactics to his real estate business. His passion for providing world-class service is deep-rooted from his years with the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. With three generations involved in Southern California real estate, Joe now carries the torch for a family business that started in Los Angeles in the early 1960s. "We spent our vacations going to open houses," Joe recalls.

The key to Joe’s success is his willingness to constantly adapt to current industry trends and breakthroughs. By keeping his pulse on new technologies and social media marketing tools, he offers his clients the advantages they need in this competitive market. His willingness to embrace change, coupled with daily networking and hard work make Joe the modern-day agent.

Joe follows a simple formula when it comes to servicing his client's needs: Treat others the way you would want to be treated. You can expect the same level of knowledge, service, and care you will find at any five-star hotel in the world. Think of Joe Ramos as your personal real estate concierge, always ready to serve.

Brad Berch

Agent | Ranch & Land Division
Vineyard, Winery, & Ag Land Specialist
Cal DRE: 01244576

Following graduation from Cal Poly State University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, Brad Berch moved to Bend Oregon to work on a purebred cattle ranch. After experiencing a "chance in a lifetime" opportunity to live and work on an 18,000-acre ranch, Brad moved back to California and then Florida where Brad worked for a NASA contractor for the next 14 years. During this time as a NASA contractor, Brad earned his Master's Degree from Florida Tech (1992).

With the “LAND” calling him, Brad left the space program and started his Real Estate Career in 1998. In 2000, Brad expanded his marketing focus on the needs of rural property buyers and sellers. With Brad's past experience living and working on ranch properties, along with owning a private vineyard of his own, Brad is well grounded with the needs and concerns of Country Property owners, buyers, and sellers. Brad's latest move in 2015, was to join the new Ranch & Land Division that Kerry Mormann started at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

The Ranch & Land Division Team will enable Country Property Buyers and Sellers to take advantage of our combined years of experience, our reputation, and local knowledge. The marketing tools and horsepower provided to the team, as members of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, will enable us to market our properties locally, regionally, and internationally.

Graham Goodfield

Agent | Ranch & Land Division
Cal DRE: 01998308

Graham is a native Californian, a 6th generation resident of Santa Barbara County. Steeped in the area’s community of ranchers, Graham carries regional expertise with first-hand experience within the inner workings of local farms, ranches, and recreational opportunities. 

Growing up on his family’s avocado ranch in Carpinteria, he played football, basketball, and volleyball in the local school district. His early relationship with the regional environment was fostered throughout his childhood, spending summers sailing the Santa Barbara Channel and throughout the Channel Islands. This experience led him to Santa Cruz Island as a hunting guide prior to the Nature Conservancy’s take over in 1997. 

At the age of 15, he worked on The Taylor Ranch in Ventura where he learned about ranch horses, pack mules, and driving wagon teams.  After high school, he moved to Montana and attended the Royal Tine Hunting Guide and Horsemanship School in Philipsburg. From there, he started a job as a guide and packer in Challis, Idaho on the Main Salmon River, guiding horseback hunts and guided fishing trips. Graham went to Palomar College in North San Diego County to play football and obtained an athletic scholarship to go to Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau Missouri, where he graduated with a B.A. in Outdoor Recreation Management.

Returning home after graduation, he worked and lived on Rancho Monte Alegre and guided pack trips in the area. Graham took over The Los Padres Wilderness Outfitters from his late mentor and friend Tony Alvis. Since then, he’s shortened the name to Los Padres Outfitters and expanded greatly with new stock and an ambitious operating plan. Graham is a devoted husband and father, who married his wife at the beautiful Santa Barbara Mission. They currently reside at Graham’s Carpinteria family ranch where he was raised.