ABOUT US

Meet the Tranquility Property Management & Real Estate Services Team

Aaron Duggan – Owner, Broker, CEO

Aaron Duggan is a La Mesa native whose first experience with real estate rentals was plunging toilets, ripping up carpet, and painting (badly) apartments owned by his parents—all when he was only 8 years old. Discovering child-labor laws, Aaron quit working for his parents and after high school spent several years in camera sales and photofinishing. Aaron is a proud alumni of Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges where he earned degrees and certificates in Real Estate. He subsequently earned his B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from San Diego State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Mythological Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, CA. Since “professional mythologists” are in extremely high demand pretty much nowhere, Aaron has maintained a real estate practice since 1998, working as a salesperson, investor, broker and professional property manager. Aside from his real estate vocation, Aaron is also an award-winning photographer and published poet who views the simplifying of complex things to be his unique calling; he is constantly seeking ways to express this calling in all aspects of his life, both personal and professional.

John Wilds – President

John Wilds was born in Crescent City, California, but spent his early childhood as a navy brat right here in San Diego. Though he was torn from the sun-kissed bosom of Southern California at the tender age of twelve, San Diego always remained his spiritual home. After some time in Sacramento and Orange County, he inexplicably agreed to move to Chicago, Illinois, but dreamed of coming home since the first day of his first midwestern winter. John chose the easy path to success by obtaining a theatre degree; naturally, he has developed a strong background in the service industry, most recently as an IT service manager for a major law firm. When offered the opportunity to join Tranquility Property Management, John leapt at the chance. He was very happy to return home… even if it was just in time for his football team to leave.

Alli Silva – Vice President & General Manager

Alli (NOT Allison) loves being part of the Tranquility Property Management Team as our Vice President and General Manager. She graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and spent eight years as an administrative assistant working for a local accountancy firm. Alli feels strongly that a stint working at a children’s daycare while finishing her degree made her uniquely qualified to be the office manager of a workplace with five men. Alli, having three cats and one dog, has lobbyed strongly for an “office cat” but denies vehemently that her long-term goal is to evolve into a “crazy cat lady.” Tranquility Property Management is truly fortunate to benefit from Alli’s exceptional eye for detail, a genuine love of numbers, and a natural gift for organization.

Kristian Fichter - Leasing Specialist

Kristian Fichter was born and raised in Fairfax, Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. From an early age, he had California dreams and shortly after his first year at Radford University in VA he moved to San Diego to pursue greener grass on the other side of the country. Kristian’s sense of humor, his love of communication, and his desire to help people made sales a natural fit and he started his career at Nordstrom shoes. Naturally, this led to working in the mortgage business. After a few years, Kristian saw the virtue of switching to the recession-proof industry of property management and leasing. It is here that has found greater opportunities to explore his calling and passion for expressing kindness and consideration of others. His affinity for fashion and clothing remains, as reflected in (but not limited to) his impeccable mustache and unique, colorful palate of socks. On weekends, you will find Kristian either on his bike doing hill repeats or hiking local trails. Rest assured, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm, Kristian works tirelessly to help you find the perfect home to meet your needs!

Randy Sandstrom - Customer Service, Special Projects & Business Development

A California native with a degree in broadcast journalism, Randy manages to be both laid back and a fantastically engaged communicator. During his 31-year tenure as a regional sales rep for Nikon USA, Randy expanded the use of his marketing skills to include multi-family property ownership, beginning with a four-plex in City Heights that he eventually traded into eleven units in North Park. Fortuitously, Tranquility Property Management, responsible for managing the property next door to that building, alerted Randy to a leaky pipe on his property and, through a truly odd series of coincidences, Randy discovered that he and Tranquility owner Aaron had crossed paths years before when Aaron worked at a local camera store. So began a pattern of Aaron calling Randy a few times a year to see if he was ready to place his units in Tranquility’s care until, one day, Randy turned the tables and inquired about any openings for a post-retirement guy looking to stay off Amazon. The timing was right and Tranquility’s owners and tenants have been the beneficiary of Randy’s ridiculous abundance of enthusiasm, knowledge, and laughter ever since!

Robert Shearer - Operations Supervisor

Robert was born right here in sunny San Diego at the old Balboa Naval Hospital and raised in Chula Vista with his grandparents. After high school, Robert joined the Army and served for several years, ultimately leaving with an Honorable Discharge and returning home to pursue a college education. Being a native of THE finest city, San Diego State University was the natural choice, where Robert earned his B.A. in Social Work. After several years as a social worker, Robert attended seminary and earned his Master of Divinity, eventually serving several San Diego communities as an ordained pastor. Right about the time Robert felt his wife and two beautiful daughters deserved a husband / father with a more traditional Monday-Friday schedule, he was graciously invited by his longtime friend Aaron to join the wonderful team of Tranquility Property Management. Understanding that buildings are made up of "stuff and things," Robert went to school and became a Certified Home Inspector in 2024. Robert brings to the office this expertise, a heart of service, a fun disposition, and a fierce opinion about the superiority of San Diego’s Mexican food. Just whatever you do, if you happen to like white “chocolate,” don't mention it. It won’t go well.

Jill Jones - Operations Manager & Special Projects

Jill Jones is a San Diego native and former child who has always known she’s wanted to live in a house. When she’s not grinding that 9-5, she can be found crying over her BA in Theatre Arts, pumping serious iron in the gym, finding the dog and/or cat at the party, smiling for no reason at all or killing her house plants. Jill hails from the warm and fuzzy non-profit sector where she spent over half a decade running social media campaigns and taking phone calls. Despite all her efforts, she just can't seem to be able to get away from people long enough to discover the hidden mystery of the Rubik's Cube. If she's not too busy posting funny, property management related memes (we know, we know - HILARIOUS), she would love to take your call at Tranquility!

Andrea Flint-Gogek - Real Estate Sales

Andrea understands that buying or selling a home may be the most important – and sometimes the most stressful – decision of your life. But Andrea’s clients feel reassured that they receive the most professional, reliable and detail-oriented service, with personal caring and consideration.

A life-long resident of San Diego County, Andrea knows all the region’s neighborhoods through her 17+ years as a real estate agent, selling as far north as Murietta, east to Pine Valley, south to Otay Lakes, west to Ocean Beach and everything in between. She loves East County, where she and her family – including a large extended family – all live. Andrea began her real estate career at Prudential California Realty, La Mesa office, where she received the Rookie of the Year award. After moving to Keller Williams, she received Top Producer award for several years in a about-row.

Most recently, Andrea has hung a shingle with a boutique real estate firm, where she has autonomy to provide the most customized service to her clients. Since 2016, Andrea has been annually awarded the “Circle of Excellence” from the San Diego Association of Realtors for the top 5% of producers in San Diego County.

Following two years of study and training, Andrea was awarded the California Association of Realtors’ Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation, and later the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) professional designation for specialization in the needs of senior citizen property owners. She also has obtained the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation and the (SRS) Seller Representative Specialist Designation to better serve her buyers and sellers. Also, an SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist), she knows all aspects of real estate.

Andrea helps take the stress out of buying and selling real estate. Her professionalism, knowledge of neighborhoods, and infectious enthusiasm will make your transaction an exciting, rewarding and memorable experience – just as it should be.

You can find more information about selling your property and properties for sale at www.andreaflintgogek.com.