Executive Leadership

 Our leadership team is invested in your success – every day, in everything we do. Founders Bob and Melinda McKenna and marketing director Daphne Bamburg epitomize the company’s passion for great customer service and a positive real estate experience.
Bob McKenna
Broker | Owner

As managing broker of Austin Real Estate Partners, Bob is a strong believer in the importance of teamwork to create a collaborative environment among agents and support staff. Bob also believes in partnering with clients to provide the objective support they need and deserve on every real estate transaction.

Bob founded Austin Real Estate Partners with his wife Melinda in 2003 after a successful 15-year career in finance, marketing and corporate strategy for such noted technology companies as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Compaq Computer (now HP), and Vignette.

Bob earned a bachelor’s of science in management science and computer systems and a minor in economics from Oklahoma State University and an MBA in international management from the Jones Graduate School at Rice University in Houston. He is an avid football fan and an average golfer.

 
Melinda McKenna
Broker | Owner

A licensed broker with more than 25 years of experience in sales, leasing, land acquisition, and commercial property management, Austin Real Estate Partners co-founder Melinda McKenna is now is focused on building relationships throughout the communities she serves.

Melinda earned a bachelor’s of science in marketing from Excelsior College, and holds the Certified Residential Broker (CRB); Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI); and Internet Professional (e-PRO) real estate industry certifications. She’s also an active community volunteer and serves as Austin Real Estate Partners’ Seton Southwest Circle C Ranch Community Liaison.
 
Daphne Bamburg
Marketing Director

Daphne serves clients and agents with her keen organizational and project management skills, creative marketing abilities, and a passion for community service. Her real estate experience runs the gamut from new home sales to commercial redevelopment.

Daphne earned a bachelor’s of science in advertising and corporate communication from the University of Texas at Austin.