Melissa Darnay
President & Real Estate Broker

My life is a classic BEFORE and AFTER story. I'm a California girl who spent 15 years in Dallas. I lost my husband in a car accident just outside our home in Dallas several years ago. When my good friends moved to Panama, I started wondering... could I move to Panama? Was I ready to start a whole new life in a Latin American country as a single woman? I didn't speak more than 10 words of Spanish, so could I really live and thrive in Panama?

As it turns out, the answer was yes. I looked at my move to Panama as the beginning of my AFTER story. If you read my blog, you'll learn about Panama through my eyes--restaurants, holidays, fun events, crazy things that happen, doing business in Panama, and other interesting things about a Gringa living in Panama. 

My AFTER story is a testament to new beginnings and the magic of Panama. Although I came to Panama as a single woman, I met Kleriston Muricy within a few days of living in Panama City. We live in one of the most beautiful spots on earth. We start most days with a walk on the beach, and end each day with a glass of wine on the balcony watching the sunset over the ocean. This is definitely the happily-ever-after phase of my life.

Kleriston Muricy
Director of Renovations and Repairs

I'm a Brazil native, and my journey to Panama was easy... I met Melissa Darnay and my life changed forever. I moved to Panama for love, but since then, I've also fallen in love with Panama. I am fascinated with the Panama Canal and go as often as possible. But even better, our condo overlooks the ships as they enter the Panama Canal, and I spend many happy hours each week looking through my binoculars watching the ships as they enter the Pacific Ocean side of the Canal. 

Melissa lovingly calls me her "Brazilian Street Dog" because I don't just renovate and repair but I solve problems. It's my job to help our clients have a soft landing in Panama, and I use my street smarts to solve  problems, no matter what they are.

In my free time, you will see me working out in one of the gyms, running on the beach, walking our two fluffy white dogs, taking new friends to see the Panama Canal, or enjoying a Sunday champagne brunch at one of the many great restaurants in Panama.

Stacey Jenks
Director of Rentals & Investment Tours

I visited Panama regularly before we decided to buy an investment property. The ink was barely dry on that property before my husband and I took the plunge and moved to Panama full-time with our two youngest children. We love the year-round great weather and are loving living in our luxury beachfront condo. 

Since moving to Panama in January 2023, I have started a new hobby: dancing! I take salsa and tango classes each week. I look younger and feel great. My husband has started playing pickleball. We feel like we're living our best lives.

Sharon Jack
​Director of Marketing

The Panama lifestyle offers so much more that I ever expected. As a single person traveling, Panama ticked all my boxes--it is important for me to have a safe, clean international airport with frequent daily flights to the US, safe drinking water, consistent hi-speed WiFi, very low crime, art museums, music, well maintained infrastructure, diverse world class cuisine and couture shopping! Plus the opportunity to invest in a vacation home that provides me with an excellent return--well, that sealed the deal for me! So the private beach, rooftop pool with 360 degree views at Casa Bonita in Playa Bonita Resort were the icing on the Gateau Panama cake!

John Jenks
​Director of IT and Customer Experience

After spending my life in corporate America, I jumped at the chance to work from home with a massive ocean view. I play pickleball in the mornings, spend time with my boys in the afternoon, and chat with renters throughout the day. I love hearing people's stories--where they're from and what brought them to Panama.

Marcio Silva
​Rental Liaison

I've lived in multiple countries, including Brazil and Portugal, but I'm happiest in Panama. People are very friendly and life is easier here. I do whatever needs to be done, so if you see me, feel free to say hello. We can have a cup of coffee, do yoga on the beach, or I can help solve a problem you might have.