Meet the Team
Bart Pautz
CEO/Owner
Bart is a very successful real estate agent and property manager and has been licensed in Arizona since 2009. As a 17 year veteran in the field of investment properties, he has generated millions in rental income for his clients – not to mention helped hundreds of people find the investment properties of their dreams! You could be next!
Patricia Searfoss
Guest Relations
As the customer service liaison and Bart’s personal assistant, Paty manages the scheduling for 11 of our vendors and helps maintain over 80 properties to ensure optimal and enjoyable stays for our customers. With a warm, friendly and trustworthy personality, Paty engages with close to 6,000 customers per year. She strives for excellence to deliver the best customer service.
Paty is a proud mother of four wonderful kids, and loves spending time with her family. She’s passionate about fitness and enjoys a good morning hike.
Brandellin Anderson
Director of Account Operations
Utilizing her Bachelor of Science degree and passion for connecting people to nature, Brandy created a successful 5-star desert adventure tour – Sonoranexplorintours.com while working in the hotel management industry valley wide. Thirsty for another challenge, she began working toward growing and organizing the Destination AZ team. Although she wears many hats and prides herself in being available for any questions, her main role is on the accounting side. Brandy generates and compiles the owner’s monthly ledgers and is implemental in keeping communication and revenue flowing throughout all operations. Whether you are looking for a unique desert experience or have billing questions, Brandy is a great person to contact.
Daniella Fazzino
Billing Operations Manager
Daniella Fazzino is an Arizona native and has earned her degree in Hospitality and Tourism. Although her background involves extensive experience in food and beverage and the hotel industry, she has quickly immersed herself into her role and plays a vital position to the company and to the Director of Account Operations. Her daily responsibilities include creating and maintaining vendor profiles, contact information, payment terms and any other information required. Managing bills received from vendors, recording bank transactions, and creating customized billing reports for each property. While maintaining and balancing the general business ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner.
She is happiest spending time with her husband and raising their two sons Luca and Giuliano. In her free time you will find her crafting, watching true crime television or traveling.
Wesley Gleason
Operations Manager - IT
Having worked Operations at some of the most prestigious golf courses all over the country, stepping in to help Destination AZ (DAZ) was a no-brainer! Born in New England, Wes has been playing golf all but the first two years of his life. Wesley is a fan of all Boston teams and as a graduate from the University of Notre Dame he is all for the Irish as well! Now stepping into this role at Destination AZ, he is hoping he can help you and the DAZ Team run as smooth as possible.
As you could probably guess one of his favorite hobbies is golf! If he isn’t on the course you can probably find him watching his son’s soccer games or just hanging out with his family!
Ryan Anderson
Guest Relations
Guest Relations
As a Guest Relations operator for several properties on the Destination Arizona team, Ryan is one of our go-to guys! You need some help, he will be there! You need something done, he is your man! Whatever help you need to make your stay beyond exceptional, just reach out to have your dreams come true!
Brett Young
Business Development Coordinator
I am married and have two beautiful children. I enjoy playing softball, baseball and over the line. I just moved to Arizona in 2022 with hopes and dreams of being around more baseball and at the same time giving my family a better life. I love helping and being around people. To me there is nothing more important than my faith and my family.