Management Team

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Theo Kracke

CEO

theo@paradiseretreats.com

Theo & Becky Kracke founded Paradise Retreats in 2006. Using the business philosophies of Integrity, Innovation, and Value, Paradise Retreats has grown to become the leader in luxury vacation rental management in Santa Barbara County.

Theo has been a resident of Santa Barbara since 1981. After graduating with an Honors degree in Business Economics from UCSB, he founded Techstyles Sportswear in his garage in Goleta. Techstyles became a leader in the resort apparel industry, consistently shipping 80,000+ garments each month to tourist resort destinations around the country. In 2004, Theo sold Techstyles and began exploring new entrepreneurial opportunities.

By 2006, it became obvious to Theo & Becky that Santa Barbara needed a vacation rental management company that applied proven business principles to their operations.

With Theo’s business operations experience, and Becky’s real estate background, they have built a company that achieves that goal. Becky & Theo have recruited a team of competent professionals in every aspect of property management. From New Client Relations, Property Administration, Guest Relations, Property Services, and Accounting, their loyal and hard-working staff strives to maximize the success of every property. This is achieved while providing excellent customer service to their valued Guests, while also protecting neighbors’ rights to the quiet enjoyment of their properties.

Theo, Becky, and their 2 children aim to enjoy the best that Santa Barbara offers. Whether surfing from their parcel on the Hollister Ranch, regularly hiking the mountain trails of Montecito, exploring the Channel Islands on their boat, or just enjoying downtown activities with the kids, a philosophy of “work to live” permeates the Kracke lifestyle.

“I appreciate the beauty, sophistication, and creativity of the Santa Barbara community. Everyone I know is committed to a balanced life of professional work satisfaction, health, and happiness. We strive to create a company that reflects those values."

Becky Kracke

Broker / CFO

becky@paradiseretreats.com

As the Principal Broker of Paradise Retreats Real Estate, Inc., Becky guides the company with her extensive knowledge of real estate practices & regulatory compliance. Her years of experience have directed the growth of our Long-Term Rental property management division. She stays informed of changes in local real estate regulations, and implements policies to ensure compliance with all new rules. Her passion for real estate sales has influenced our Guest Relations Team to be passionate about success & growth in our rental business.

Becky was born in Missoula, Montana, and at age 2 moved with her family to Ventura, CA. She had an early start in the hospitality industry because she lived & worked at the beachside hotel owned by her parents.

Becky graduated with a degree in English Literature from Cal State Northridge, and worked in Real Estate during her college years. She became a licensed Realtor in 1993, and has since facilitated hundreds of successful real estate transactions.

“It has been exciting for Theo & me to build this company to its current level of success. We are proud of our reputation for integrity & professionalism. It has been very rewarding to see my commitment & passion for real estate reflected in the culture & attitude of our hard-working staff.”

Tera Neumann

Director of New Client Relations

tera@paradiseretreats.com

As Director of New Client Relations with Paradise Retreats, Tera is a perfect fit for this high-energy, fast-moving company. She is thorough and relaxed in the face of competing priorities. Tera also understands the importance of innovation, which makes it easy to implement systems that make her department more efficient and accurate. Most importantly, Tera knows the importance of building relationships and understanding clients' wants and needs.

Tera has been a proud member of the Paradise Retreats team since March 2013. With a degree in Communication and Public Relations, she has previously worked in the hotel industry, where she specialized in Marketing, Events, and Client Relations. Her past experience in Client Relations continues to set the foundation for Tera's commitment to simple, yet effective principles: putting the client first, being on time, and always calling clients back as soon as possible.

Tera moved from Wisconsin to the Santa Barbara area in 2011. While she misses her hometown dearly and visits often, she is proud to now call Santa Barbara home. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her wife and their daughter, and they spend many of their weekends at the beach and exploring the beautiful parks in the surrounding area.

"I am pleased to work with all of our new clients and introduce them to the Paradise Retreats family. I am committed to providing excellent service and accurate information as efficiently as possible. As my clients already know, I am only satisfied when my client is satisfied, and we work together to create lasting and meaningful relationships."