Stephen Slater

I relocated to the Bay Area from Scotland in 1997 and settled in Los Gatos with my family a few years later. In the latter years of a highly successful, educational, and enjoyable 22-year career in the technology industry, I became acutely aware of the limitations this career choice placed on family life and my freedom to be as involved in the local community as I desired. After witnessing my wife’s transition from full-time technology professional to full-time mom, community volunteer, and real estate agent, I became convinced that there was room in my life for both career and a fulfilling family and community life. Realizing the benefits of applying sound business practice and experience to the often complex task of buying or selling a home, we confidently made the move from life partners to business partners and launched Slater Thomson. Having been in many technology and program ...