Your partners in Real Estate.
Over the years, we have built our business on the incredible and valuable recommendations of our happy clients. Collectively, we have been serving communities throughout the Pacific Northwest for nearly 41 years. We are proud of our deep roots, and want to see the neighborhoods we serve continue to incorporate great people.
Sharon Marciniak (Bloudek), MBA
Broker, Licensed in OR
Sharon is a Licensed Broker in Oregon and has been in the real estate industry since 2007. With a business degree in Marketing and Management from Loyola Marymount University, an MBA from the University of Oregon, and international business studies at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, she brings a strategic, data-driven, and globally informed perspective to real estate.
As a co-founder of a team ranked in the top 1% of Portland brokers, Sharon has helped more than 500 homeowners successfully buy and sell, representing over $250 million in closed sales volume. Known for her sharp pricing strategy and skilled contract negotiations, her listings consistently outperform the market average, with a median of just 7 days on market.
Sharon’s reputation is grounded in both results and relationships. From 2013–2025, 96% of her business came from repeat clients and referrals, a reflection of the long-term trust she builds with the people she serves. She has earned more than 180 verified five-star reviews, with clients frequently citing her integrity, clear communication, and ability to advocate fiercely while staying solutions-oriented. Her strong industry relationships, deep understanding of Portland-area neighborhoods, and hands-on leadership style allow her to guide clients confidently through even the most complex transactions.
In addition to residential real estate, Sharon is an active participant in the local investment community, leveraging her market insight to inform smart investment decisions. She frequently contributes her expertise through local panels and speaking engagements and is deeply committed to giving back to the community, having served as a past Board Member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest and supporting numerous Portland-area nonprofits.
Originally from Southern California, Sharon has called Portland home for more than 20 years. Outside of work, she enjoys pickleball, basketball, and softball, volunteers regularly, and values time with her three children.
Follow Sharon on Instagram: @sharon_marciniak
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Over 500+ transactions closed
$250M+ in total closed sales volume
Median 7 days on market for listings
Ranked in the top 1% of Portland brokers as part of her team’s performance
Ranked in the top 50 Portland brokers out of 10,000 agents (REAL Producers, 2022)
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180+ verified five-star reviews
96% repeat and referral business (2013–2025)
Zillow Premier Agent & Best of Zillow (2020–2024)
Five Star Real Estate Agent — Portland Monthly Magazine (11 years; awarded to the top 7% of agents in customer service)
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Portland resident for over 20 years
Licensed in Oregon since 2007
Specializes in SW Portland and surrounding metro areas including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tigard, Sherwood, and Hillsboro
Deep neighborhood-level pricing and market insight
“Sharon is an incredibly effective and successful Realtor who you’d be lucky to work with. But she’s an even better person and that’s why we trusted her to help us buy and sell a house with a new baby on the way. In the real estate market, there are a lot of people who don’t necessarily have your best interests at heart. Sharon is not that person. We trusted her, and she took exquisite care of that trust and delivered for our family at every step along the way. We cannot recommend her more highly.”
— Tim W
Beth Benner
Broker, Licensed in OR & WA
Beth is a Licensed Broker in Oregon and Washington who has been serving the Portland area real estate market since 2004. A lifelong Portlander, she offers clients an insider’s understanding of local neighborhoods paired with a steady, thoughtful approach to buying and selling.
As a co-founder of a team ranked among the top 1% of Portland brokers, Beth has consistently brought her deep local knowledge and steady approach to over 600 transactions totaling $285 million in closed sales volume. Her listings consistently perform above market averages, with a median of 9 days on market and an average list-to-sale price ratio of 101%.
Beth is proud to have built her business almost entirely through long-term relationships. From 2021–2025, 91% of her work came from repeat clients and referrals, including ongoing professional relationships with lawyers, conservators, and fiduciaries. She has earned over 100 verified five-star reviews, with clients frequently highlighting her professionalism, responsiveness, and deep roots in SW Portland.
In addition to residential real estate, Beth brings extensive experience in estates, trusts, conservatorships, and investor transactions, where patience, discretion, and clear communication are essential. She approaches each client relationship as a long-term commitment, helping people make informed decisions that align with both their immediate needs and future goals.
Beth is a local real estate investor herself and is deeply connected to her community, volunteering with Stephenson Elementary School and SW Portland Little League while also supporting numerous local nonprofits. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, wine tasting, cheering on the Portland Thorns, and spending time with her three active kids.
Follow Beth on Instagram: @beth.benner
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600+ transactions closed
$285M+ in total closed sales volume
Median 9 days on market for listings
101% average list-to-sale price ratio for listings
Ranked in the top 1% of Portland brokers as part of her team’s performance
Ranked in the top 5% of Oregon brokers individually (2016-2025)
Ranked in the top 100 Portland brokers out of 10,000 agents (REAL Producers, 2020–2025)
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100+ verified five-star reviews
91% repeat and referral business (2021–2025)
Multiple ongoing professional relationships with lawyers, conservators, and fiduciaries
Long-standing partnerships with local investors
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Lifelong Portland resident
Licensed since 2004
Specializes in SW Portland and surrounding neighborhoods
Expertise in estates, trusts, conservatorships, and investor transactions
“We were very pleased with Beth’s professionalism, prompt attention, and positive attitude. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone, but especially to those buying or selling in SW Portland. Her personal connection to the area is a terrific asset, both in terms of understanding the market and as an ambassador of the community!”
— Mary S
Shawna Wyllie
Operations Manager
Shawna is relatively new to the real estate industry but has always had a passion for homes, interior decor, and building community. She received her BA in Theater Performance from Whitworth University and, after graduation, worked as an actor & marketing/PR director for a small ensemble theater company. She’s had a dynamic career with roles in customer service, internal communications, order fulfillment, and, most recently, project management.
In 2019, Shawna earned her Project Management certificate from Oregon State University while working on the marketing team at a materials innovation start-up in Silicon Valley. While there, Shawna collaborated on every type of marketing effort imaginable—even producing a mainstage TED Talk from start to finish. Now with the Bridge to Portland Group, Shawna is all about tapping into her natural ability to organize & execute in order to help the team shine.
Shawna has lived in Portland for over 10 years and considers herself an Oregonian at this point. In her personal time, she loves to read, play board games, and watch Jeopardy! She’s also an avid supporter of women’s soccer and cheers for the Portland Thorns and the US Women’s National Team.
Connect with Shawna on LinkedIn: Shawna Wyllie
Get in touch with us.
We'd love to meet with you to learn more about your real estate goals and if we may be able to assist you in any way.
Beth Benner
(503) 819-2885
beth@bridgetoportland.com
Sharon Marciniak (Bloudek)
(503) 701-1000
sharon@bridgetoportland.com