Meet The Team

Affiliated with Seven Gables Real Estate since 1998, Realtor® James Jekums has ranked among the firm’s top selling agents for the duration of his career with sales averaging $35 million - 45 million per year. He has represented buyers and sellers all over LA County, Orange County and Riverside County and is widely recognized for his expertise in the community of Peralta Hills where the Jekums Team has consistently dominated the market. In fact, he and the Jekums Team were inducted into Seven Gables Hall of Fame in 2...

Anaheim- native Becky Handley, was inspired by the Jekums Family to earn her real estate license, which she did in 2009 and promptly joined the Jekums Team. With 13 years of experience under her belt, Becky finds the most joy in working with a wide variety of different personalities. She has developed a deep respect for all individuals and learned how to communicate effectively. Becky believes that “communication is key,” and aims to be an agent that runs each transaction with respect, honesty, and timely communica...

Janet has been an active Realtor affiliated with Seven Gables Real Estate. Seven Gables is a boutique real estate company committed to differentiating itself from the competition and dedicated to placing its clients’ needs first. Janet takes great pride in the fact that the standards by which she conducts her business reflect the company’s philosophy as well as the commitment she has to the relationships she maintains both personally and professionally. Janet believes in doing business with honesty and integrity, p...

As Director of Marketing, Jen and her team create and execute dynamic marketing campaigns to effectively promote and sell our clients’ homes. Having spent her entire 25-year career in marketing and branding, Jen’s expertise, and deep understanding of consumer behavior, shape our marketing strategies and yield success for our clients.

Jeanne Saddler is the Transaction Coordinator for the Jekums Team. She became a resident of Anaheim Hills in 1981, after growing up in San Diego. A graduate of La Sierra University in Riverside, Jeanne has deep roots in the community. She raised her two children in Anaheim Hills, and they attended Crescent Elementary, El Rancho Jr High, and Canyon High Schools. Jeanne’s career in real estate began in 2002, and she joined SGRE as an agent in 2005. Since transitioning to the role of a Transaction Coordinator in 200...

Vi has a decade of success in client care services, hospitality, and management along with advanced qualifications in project management and marketing strategies. As a Project Manager, Vi is in control of planning and executing specific marketing tasks to meet the deliverables of a project under high traffic volume and tight deadlines. Vi has worked for the Jekums Team at Seven Gables Real Estate for 4 years. She has mastered various positions throughout her career which allowed her to build a foundation of awarene...

Gabriela is an experienced Creative Manager with a demonstrated history of working in marketing and the real estate industry. She has been with Seven Gables Real Estate and the Jekums team for 9 years. Gabriela is a strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) focused in Graphic Design from California State University-Fullerton. Her design skills include vector illustration, page layout, concept art, social media advertising, typography and more.

Kevin McKee, a seasoned real estate professional, hails from Orange County, where he was born and raised. With a rich background in the industry since 2004, Kevin has been a valuable member of the Jekums Team. Since joining Chicago Title Company in 2017, he has dedicated himself to the Tustin, Orange, Villa Park, and Anaheim Hills areas. Known for his commitment to exceptional customer service, Kevin takes pride in being a reliable problem solver for his clients.

As the Joint Venture President for Primco Mortgage, Kevin Shoup originates loans and manages a team of loan officers and support staff that consistently provides 5 star customer service while delivering an extensive lineup of cutting edge loan products with competitive pricing. With over 25 years of mortgage origination experience combined with his experience as a licensed RE Broker, Kevin is uniquely qualified to efficiently deliver both traditional and creative loan solutions for his borrowers and referral partne...

Lauren Renteria is an Orange County native with a decade of experience in the insurance business. An advocate and advisor, Lauren goes the extra mile for her clients to provide transparency and remove the guesswork and fear associated with insurance. She focuses on market appetites and discount strategies, always striving to make insurance affordable and constantly adapting to provide the best coverage for her clients. Clients can trust her to be there for them when something happens and to help them navigate any chall...