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Bill Ness is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 55places.com. His real estate career began in sales for Del Webb before becoming a sales manager for Sun City Huntley. After noticing that the industry lacked a central, reliable, and unbiased resource for active adult communities, Bill left Del Webb in 2007 to start 55places.com. Having traveled to countless 55+ communities and having interviewed residents, builders, and agents around the country, Bill is considered a leading expert on the active adult lifestyle.

Deana Becker is the Senior Content Strategist at 55places.com. With an extensive editorial background, she has been writing, editing, and researching real estate topics since 2018. Her work has brought her in contact with many subject matter experts in the real estate industry, and she enjoys continually improving her SEO and content marketing skills. As a Chicago native, she's also well-versed in the Midwestern housing market (as well as the best places for deep-dish pizza).

Deana Becker is the Senior Content Strategist at 55places.com. With an extensive editorial background, she has been writing, editing, and researching real estate topics since 2018. Her work has brought her in contact with many subject matter experts in the real estate industry, and she enjoys continually improving her SEO and content marketing skills. As a Chicago native, she's also well-versed in the Midwestern housing market (as well as the best places for deep-dish pizza).

Mayra Rocha is a writer and editor from Chicago with a strong background in real estate, lifestyle, and digital content. As an Editorial Manager at 55places.com, she helped lead the creation of engaging articles, community profiles, and lifestyle features focused on active adult communities and urban living. Over the years, Mayra has built a diverse editorial career with roles at well-known companies such as Groupon, Info.com, Remilon LLC, Thomas P. Gohagan & Co., Screen Magazine, The Chicago Reporter, Greenhouse Business Magazine, and Crane Works Magazine. Her writing consistently blends clarity, creativity, and reader-focused insights across a wide range of subjects.

Mayra Rocha is a writer and editor from Chicago with a strong background in real estate, lifestyle, and digital content. As an Editorial Manager at 55places.com, she helped lead the creation of engaging articles, community profiles, and lifestyle features focused on active adult communities and urban living. Over the years, Mayra has built a diverse editorial career with roles at well-known companies such as Groupon, Info.com, Remilon LLC, Thomas P. Gohagan & Co., Screen Magazine, The Chicago Reporter, Greenhouse Business Magazine, and Crane Works Magazine. Her writing consistently blends clarity, creativity, and reader-focused insights across a wide range of subjects.

Mike Gerrard has been writing about Arizona property for 55places since 2019. Born in England, he and his American wife bought their home in Green Valley, south of Tucson, in 2004. As travel writers, they love exploring and writing about the USA, and Arizona in particular, which they write about on their website: Arizona-Travel-Guide.com. Mike also writes about drinks, and is the author of Cask Strength, a history of the barrel, and Behind Bars, about the connections between drink and crime.

Cari Oleskewicz is a writer based in Gainesville, Florida. She has been writing about real estate, property management, travel, and active adult lifestyles for 10 years. She has delivered lectures on the importance of high-value website copy for small businesses, and has ghostwritten books for real estate investors. Before settling in Gainesville, she lived in Tampa, Florida; Baltimore, Maryland; Los Angeles, California; and Florence, Italy. Before launching her writing career, Cari was a communications and editorial strategist for a digital advertising agency in Tampa and managed the communications department of a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities in Maryland. She has also taught middle school and writes poetry. Cari graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1994, with a BA in Communications/Journalism. She currently lives in Tampa, travels frequently, and recently helped her father find the perfect 55+ community to call home.

Amy is a freelance writer who has done it all when it comes to journalism and communications — from working in public relations for professional sports teams and creating engaging daily content as a digital producer and editor to doing contract writing for a marketing company on a project for Google. Amy has lived in Charlotte more almost a decade and her favorite neighborhood is Dilworth.

Deana Becker is the Senior Content Strategist at 55places.com. With an extensive editorial background, she has been writing, editing, and researching real estate topics since 2018. Her work has brought her in contact with many subject matter experts in the real estate industry, and she enjoys continually improving her SEO and content marketing skills. As a Chicago native, she's also well-versed in the Midwestern housing market (as well as the best places for deep-dish pizza).

Mike Gerrard has been writing about Arizona property for 55places since 2019. Born in England, he and his American wife bought their home in Green Valley, south of Tucson, in 2004. As travel writers, they love exploring and writing about the USA, and Arizona in particular, which they write about on their website: Arizona-Travel-Guide.com. Mike also writes about drinks, and is the author of Cask Strength, a history of the barrel, and Behind Bars, about the connections between drink and crime.

Ellen Kershner is our creative content writer from New Jersey. She has 20+ years of experience writing for local publications, websites, and real estate marketing companies. She has a knack for crafting reader-friendly, original content that educates our readers with clear information. Ellen has lived in Central NJ, Southern NJ, Washington, DC, and Owings Mills, Maryland.

Monica Dubé is a seasoned writer and content strategist with over five years of experience spanning UX writing, copywriting, and digital publishing. Her diverse portfolio includes UX writing projects for major financial institutions like Wells Fargo and Thomson Reuters, as well as crafting content for health care, legal, and SaaS industries.

Audrey Sellers is a Southern California-based contributor to 55places, offering insights into the vibrant communities that cater to active adults. With a diverse background including writing for Coldwell Banker and residing in dynamic cities like Houston and Dallas, Audrey brings over 20 years of expertise in publishing, journalism, and marketing to her work. Her passion for storytelling and keen understanding of real estate trends make her a trusted voice in the industry, providing readers with valuable information to make informed decisions about their next chapter in life.

Elizabeth Kang is a seasoned writer and content specialist with a diverse background in lifestyle, travel, and real estate journalism. Her work at Neighborhoods.com and 55places.com has focused on providing insightful articles about 55+ communities and retirement living, particularly in California. Beyond real estate, Elizabeth has contributed to publications like Active Family Magazine and Eucalyptus Magazine, covering topics from family travel to interior design.

Elizabeth Kang is a seasoned writer and content specialist with a diverse background in lifestyle, travel, and real estate journalism. Her work at Neighborhoods.com and 55places.com has focused on providing insightful articles about 55+ communities and retirement living, particularly in California. Beyond real estate, Elizabeth has contributed to publications like Active Family Magazine and Eucalyptus Magazine, covering topics from family travel to interior design.

Amy is a freelance writer who has done it all when it comes to journalism and communications — from working in public relations for professional sports teams and creating engaging daily content as a digital producer and editor to doing contract writing for a marketing company on a project for Google. Amy has lived in Charlotte more almost a decade and her favorite neighborhood is Dilworth.

Charles Moss is a freelance writer based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a diverse portfolio spanning pop culture, history, and social issues. His work has appeared in prominent publications such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Slate, VICE, and MOJO Magazine. Currently serving as an Assistant Editor at SPIN magazine, Moss continues to contribute insightful articles on various topics. His Chattanooga roots provide a unique perspective that enriches his writing across multiple genres.

Sean Keeley is an accomplished writer and editor with a diverse background in digital media, real estate journalism, and content strategy. During his tenure at Neighborhoods.com from 2017 to 2019, he served as News Editor and later as Content Strategist, where he produced insightful articles on urban development, housing trends, and community culture across the U.S. Beyond Neighborhoods.com, Sean has contributed to outlets like Curbed, Eater, and SB Nation, and currently serves as Managing Editor at Comeback Media.

Susan Quilty is an experienced freelance writer based in Ashburn, Virginia. She has written extensively for a wide range of online publishers, with both bylined and ghostwritten articles featured on platforms such as Gaiam Life, WebMD, San Francisco Magazine, The Washington Post, Embrace Home Loans, Hannaford Fresh Magazine, and 55places.com. Susan’s work blends clarity, creativity, and a strong sense of audience, whether she’s writing lifestyle content, real estate descriptions, or engaging editorial pieces.

Susan Quilty is an experienced freelance writer based in Ashburn, Virginia. She has written extensively for a wide range of online publishers, with both bylined and ghostwritten articles featured on platforms such as Gaiam Life, WebMD, San Francisco Magazine, The Washington Post, Embrace Home Loans, Hannaford Fresh Magazine, and 55places.com. Susan’s work blends clarity, creativity, and a strong sense of audience, whether she’s writing lifestyle content, real estate descriptions, or engaging editorial pieces.