Meet The Team

Angelina Phillips

In early 2000, Angelina and her husband Steve began to explore Costa Rica to discover where they would settle. After much exploration, the tranquility of Samara stole their hearts. Within a few years, they purchased a finca and built a home. Angelina and her family relocated to Samara and oversaw the construction of their home and in 2007 they opened the Coldwell Banker Samara office.

Angelina worked is Sales and Marketing for a real estate developer in Los Cabos, Mexico in the late 90s and upon her return to California resumed a career in executive management and teaching part time. Prior to her move to Samara, Angelina functioned as the Executive Director of Acorn Soupe, an environmental education nonprofit that connects children to the natural world through experiential field trips.

Her experience living abroad, building a home, and running a business make her an asset to folks considering a move to the area. With a keen appreciation of natural foods and sustainable development, Angelina is excited to participate in the organic growth of the Samara and Carrillo communities.

P: 506-2656-0856
C: 506-8915-9419
Angelina@coldwellbankersamara.com

Steve Phillips

In early 2000, Steve and his family set out to determine where in Costa Rica they would move, build a home, and start a business. After extensive travel along the Guanacaste peninsula, the couple fell in love with Samara and the surrounding beach communities. Shortly thereafter they purchased some land in the foothills and open the real estate company Coldwell Banker Samara.

Member of and licensed by the Costa Rica Global Association of Realtors

P: 506-2656-0856
C: 506-8356-9544
steve@coldwellbankersamara.com

Laura Thomas

Laura functions as the Broker's Assistant for the team at Coldwell Banker Samara. Laura fell in love with Samara in 2005 and purchased land. Previously, she split her time between Canada and Costa Rica but for the last 3 1/2 years she has resided in Samara full time with her daughter. Originally from the UK, Laura worked for over a decade for the financial industry in debt recovery and general accounting. Seeking a different lifestyle her travels brought her to Samara; a spectacular place that she now calls home.

Broker's Assistance
P: 2656-0856
laura@coldwellbankersamara.com

Ryan Tuttle

Ryan grew up in Hallettsville, Texas. After attending Texas State University in San Marcos from 2001-2005, he decided to make the move from Corporate America to the tropical beaches of Costa Rica. Over the course of the past several years as a successful real estate agent, Ryan has established himself within the area and surrounding market as a well respected community member.

Ryan focuses primarily on residental and commercial developments although has a wide breadth of knowledge on the entire Samara and Carillo area. Ryan has been featured on the popular HGTV television series House Hunters International and like so many others fell in love with a little piece of paradise known as Playa Samara. A place that's good for the soul he says and "I'm happy to share it with you. Come visit us you never know what you'll find".

Broker
Skype: sun_coastry
P: (506) 2656-0856
C: (506) 8866-0275
ryan@coldwellbankersamara.com

John Shirey

John Shirey received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Bio-Chemistry in 1969. He began buying, building and selling Real Estate in 1974, and received his first Real Estate License in 1977 in New Mexico and then another in Texas in 1984. John Shirey has worked in the Real Estate industry for more than 37 years and has bought and sold properties all over the United States, Mexico, Belize, and The Bahamas. Before leaving the U.S., he owned and operated Legacy Commercial Group in Texas since 1996. He has worked with many REITs and multi-national, as well as private investment groups during his tenure there. John has been visiting Samara / Carillo for more than 10 years and has recently become a partner in Coldwell Banker Samara with Angelina and Steve Phillips. Their office is located less than 100 meters from the Pacific Ocean on the main Street in Samara. He has 3 beautiful children, and two grandchildren. He enjoys fishing, and painting, and photography.

Owner | Broker
P: (506) 2656-0856
C: (506) 8712-0188
laura@coldwellbankersamara.com