Meet Our Instructors
Jennifer Bove
Since her entry into Real Estate in 2001, she has been a strong advocate for comprehensive education in the field of real estate. Jennifer insists that a true professional is one that knows the industry inside and out. Throughout the years, she has conducted her business in an educated, professional manner, both with clients and fellow real estate associates. When working with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in North Kingstown, she participated in Home Buyer Seminars at American Power Conversion in South Kingstown, helping to educate APC employees on the intricacies of buying real estate in Rhode Island.
In 2006, she was hired by Prudential Gammons Realty to be a Manager for their Exeter office and Trainer for the entire company. During her years there, she conducted many separate 10-week training series for new and experienced agents, a program which included one-on-one coaching and sales meetings. In 2002, Jenn earned the Rookie of the Year Award from Coldwell Banker Residential. In 2011, Jennifer was honored at the REALTOR of the Year for the Kent Washington Association of REALTORS.
Currently, Jennifer is the broker/owner and Operating Principal of Keller Williams Coastal. Additionally, she is the Area Director of the entire Keller Williams New England Region. Her area of focus is on the training, coaching and consulting the top leaders and real estate professionals in the industry.
Rhonda Mesenbourg
With nearly a decade and a half in the real estate industry, Rhonda Mesenbourg understands what a life-changing event buying or selling a home can be. She and her team make it their business to get to know well the clients whose lives are about to change. Viewing the transaction from the clients’ point of view is extremely important. Her philosophy is to treat clients like they’re family, and leaving no stone unturned to make sure they reach their goal of buying, selling, or investing in real estate.
Rhonda brings that same experience, passion and drive to her role as Team Leader at Keller William Coastal both as an influencer in the Realtor community, and as a business coach to agents inside and outside of the Keller Williams Coastal family. In her role as a business consultant she enjoys working with agents for them to see the potential of their dreams and goals and create their Life By Design and then act upon it and create the action plan that will bring it to life. She dedicates her time to supporting agents’ businesses on every level and enjoys the relationships that naturally come from those experiences.
Rhonda has always been committed to the welfare of her community, and currently serves as the chair of the Education Committees and a board member with the Newport County Board. She’s also enjoyed volunteering with The Warm Center, a homeless shelter in Westerly.
When she gets some time to herself, Rhonda spends it with family. She enjoys going to the beach and listening to the surf, as well keeping active through running and cycling.
Looking forward, Rhonda is excited to continue to grow both personally and professionally and serve her real estate clients, while consulting and mentoring agents so that they can successfully grow their own businesses to truly create their Life By Design in every facet.
Erica Arruda
Erica currently sits as the Director of Operations for Keller Williams Coastal where she supports the vision and mission of the company to make Keller Williams the premier real estate brokerage in the region by providing compelling value to their associates and their lives. Erica spearheads the logistics of the brokerage and supports with growth and business opportunities for both realtor partners and leadership members. Erica is licensed in both RI & MA and has a deep knowledge of the area and the local New England lifestyle, making her a valued asset for her real estate clients.
Born and raised in Tiverton, Rhode Island, Erica attended the University of New Haven in CT where she received her B.S. in Crime Analysis. She then relocated to Fort Myers, Florida where she attended Florida Gulf Coast University for her Masters in Criminal Forensics. With a few more stops along the way, she returned back to her roots in Tiverton where she now lives with her two sons. When unplugged, Erica enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, & live music. Erica serves on the budget committee for the Town of Tiverton. She also volunteers as a board member for the local organization Singing Out Against Hunger, a group of civic-minded individuals that raise funds & awareness for our hungry neighbors in need!
Adam Dellemonico
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Roger Williams University in 2017. During that time, I worked in the finance industry and shortly after joined Movement in December of 2017. By 2019, I had exceeded $25 million in production placing myself in the top 1% of loan originators in the country.
In 2020, I was named Rhode Island’s #1 Purchase Lender, doing over $75 million in production, while also being named a Rising Star Mortgage Professional Award Winner and Movement Mortgage Changemaker in both 2020 & 2021. During this time, my main focus has been on perfecting the loan process to ensure every client receives the absolute best and most efficient guidance.
I’m currently leading a team of 6, and in an industry where the average loan takes 42 days to close, we average just 19 days.
Melanie Fougere
Melanie Fougere is a native to Rhode Island, having grown up in Newport, and currently resides in North Kingston. Naturally drawn toward helping people, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Rhode Island College. Melanie honed her interpersonal and customer service skills as the Special Events Coordinator and Manager at Brick Alley Pub in Newport.
After purchasing her own home, Melanie got a taste for the real estate business and shifted her focus. During the pandemic, Melanie furthered her experience by training in and pursuing her career in real estate. Meanwhile, she got her start at Keller Williams as a transaction coordinator for a top producing team. Once she achieved her license, Melanie obtained the "Rising Star" award within her first year.
Currently, Melanie is thriving in her role as a member of The Preferred Group. As part of that team, which specializes in luxury properties, Melanie covers all aspects of real estate transactions, representing sellers, buyers, tenants, landlords, and more.
Steve Deangelis
After graduating from The University of Rhode Island with degrees in Political Science and Economics Steve began his professional career working as an Analyst in with the Research and Development Group at the Providence Journal Company. He also continued his education receiving a Master’s in Business Analytics from Notre Dame University. In 2007, after 27 years in the communications field, the last 19 as Director of Marketing Research, Steve retired from the Journal Company and became a consultant in Marketing and Communications.
He joined Keller Williams and the real estate world in 2010, receiving his license in February of that year. During his tenure at Keller Williams Realty Steve was twice named Cultural Icon for his involvement in assisting another agent in adopting technology in their business and for his efforts in planning and managing the annual Red Day, the day of community service for the agency. Steve also served on the Agent Leadership Council as the Chair of the Tech Committee.
Steve currently serves as the Market Center Technology Trainer for Keller Williams Coastal, bringing new agents up to speed with our systems and models and training all agents on the new KW applications being introduced. Steve works with Buyers, Sellers, Investors, and Property Flippers. Steve is a four-time BOLD graduate and was the third-highest agent in closed properties for 2017 and 2018. He is also an Instructor for Above Real Estate School training prospective new agents in the business of real estate.
When he’s not out selling a home or signing up a new client, or training agents, he can be found walking on one of South County's fine beaches, contemplating the next trend in Real Estate.