When Phil arrived in Roatan in 1991, it was just another sleepy island in the western Caribbean, though one with a great vibe and incredible scuba diving. Phil spent a number of years instructing tourists and then became a PADI Course Director teaching other dive professionals to become instructors. Phil noticed that many instructors had a desire to stay, so he helped them with that process too, as a Realtor. Phil found his calling, and built the most successful real estate company on the island, Roatan Life Real Estate. Foreign countries offer particular challenges to real estate transactions, and Phil was committed to making the process transparent, fair, and as easy as possible. Phil was a founding member of the Roatan Realtor's Association, and served as its president. His approach - involved, proactive, and professional - proved successful in Roatan as it had in Aspen before. Having finally married and started a family, Phil began to long to return to the mountains for school and sports for his kids. In 2008 Phil made the decision to move back to Colorado and sold Roatan Life to Mike and Steve and they have continued to keep Roatan Life at the top.

Phil works hard to maintain his strong personal & professional relationships in Roatan and in the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado. His involvement in the community and the real estate industry runs deep, helping many clients find the path to home ownership on Roatan or in Colorado.