Born in Chicago, Illinois, as a small child Mickie moved to Santa Clara County. Since that time, she has lived in San Jose, attending Campbell High School, San Jose State University, and West Valley College.

In 1976 Mickie became interested in a real estate career. She joined American Realty as a REALTOR® Associate. In 1977 she joined Meridian Realty and subsequently obtained a Broker's license in 1979 to become managing partner and owner of Meridian Realty. In 1983 Mickie founded C & C Enterprises, a real estate sales and property management company of which she was President and Owner. In November 1989 she became managing partner of Contempo Realty's WilIow~Glen office. In 1992 Mickie became a partner and Vice President of Development for The Prudential California Realty.

Some of the degrees and credentials Mickie holds are:

• Faculty Member of the California Association of REALTORS®
• President of RE InfoLink 1992-1994 (Now MLSListings.com)
• President of San Jose Real Estate Board 1988
• Teaching Credential for the State of California
• AA Degree in Business & Real Estate from West Valley College
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
• Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
• Certified Residential Broker (CRB)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI)
• Leadership Training Graduate (LTG)
• Real Estate Certificate (RECI)
• Certified Real Estate Appraiser (CREA)
• Relocation Specialist (RRC)
• Official Spokesperson for the National Association of REALTORS®

Some of the Awards and Commendations Mickie has received are:

• REALTOR® of the Year, 1987
• Woman of the Year, Beta Sigma Phi, 1970
• REALTOR® Political Action Committee Life Member Award, 1989
• President's Circle Award, 1989
• Chairman's Circle Award, 1992,93,94,95,96,97 Top 1% in production for The Prudential California Realty
• Mickie taught Real Estate Courses for the California Association of REALTOR®, San Jose Adult Education, San Jose City College, De Anza College and the San Jose Real Estate Board since 1981.
• RE InfoLink (The Bay Area Multiple Listing Service)
• Chairman of the Board and Founding Member 1991-1995

San Jose Real Estate Board:

• President                   1988
• 1st Vice President      1987
• 2nd Vice President     1986
• Treasurer                   1985
• Secretary                   1984
• Director                     1984-1991

California Association of REALTORS:

• Director    1983-1997
• Regional Vice President    1990
• National Association of REALTORS® Director    1989-1996
• State of California-Commissioner of Real Estate Task Force for Continuing Education Testing
• Planning Commissioner for the City of San Jose
• Chairman of the Santa Clara County Assessment Appeals Board, 9 years
• President and Commissioner of the Santa Clara County Sister County Commission
• Host of TV Show-'Real Estate and You' for one year, 1988