Meet Tony and Leah on Crocus Ave

Tony and Leah knew many years ago that a home at Encanterra® was in their future. In 2011, Leah visited Encanterra® to attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting at the club and was blown away with what she saw when she drove through the front gate. She called Tony right away and told him she had found their future retirement home. Six years later they are now calling Encanterra® home. Shea Preferred Realty Group helped them find a beautiful resale home, a Captivate plan.

Tony and Leah grew up in southern California and met 30 years ago. They went on a camping trip with mutual friends and instantly the sparks flew. This November, they will be celebrating their 27 year wedding anniversary. They have three beautiful daughters, Brooke (28), Samantha (22) and Sydney (14). After living in California their whole lives, they decided they wanted a change of pace. Tony was working for Fed Ex and was able to get a job transfer to Tempe. They settled in Gilbert to raise their family. Now that they are almost empty nesters, they love the low maintenance lifestyle that Encanterra® offers.

Leah was previously owner and operator of a successful American Family Insurance office in Gilbert. In 2014, she attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting where she made a connection that would forever change her career path— she met Mike Olander, owner of Affordable Pest Control and Encanterra® homeowner. Tony and Leah quickly became friends with Mike and his wife, Cathy. That friendship blossomed into a business opportunity when Tony joined Mike as co-owner of Affordable Pest Control. They only had 300 customers at that time. Today, they are growing fast with 1,100+ customers, 3 full-time technicians, and 5 trucks that service the Southeast Valley. The name of their company, Affordable Pest Control, truly speaks for itself. If you are looking for pest control service, you’ll be amazed at their pricing. Their business is growing so fast that Leah recently joined the team as their Marketing and Client Relations Manager. She made that title herself but it fits her perfectly!

This November they are planning a cruise to the Bahamas with Mike and Cathy. They are looking forward to traveling more now that their house is a little quieter. When Tony is not working he loves to hit the golf course, and Leah loves to watch him swing. They love and adore their two English Lab dogs, Chloe and Cooper, both 4 years old.

Welcome to the community, Tony and Leah. We are so glad you have found the Good Life at Encanterra®!