Company History

During the 1970's, developed land increased an astonishing 59% in the Las Vegas Valley. Residential developers began building more and more common interest communities. Deborah Ogilvie and Katherine Matheson, both real estate brokers, believed this growth was here to stay. They envisioned a time when Community Associations would want high quality management services to help protect their property values. Deborah and Katherine formulated a plan to create a company that specialized in managing Homeowner Associations and residential rental properties.

In 1979, their plan began to take shape when they established and operated a property management division at Americana Group, Realtors®. They began with fifteen single-family homes and one Community Association. Twenty-eight years later, they manage over 1,000 single family rentals and more than 170 Community Associations.

In 1982, Katherine and Deborah left the Americana Group to form their own business, K.G.D.O. Holding Company, Inc. In 2004, they opened an additional office in Henderson, at 11135 South Eastern Avenue, and in 2006, opened their third office at 6628 Sky Pointe in the Northwest.

Deborah and Katherine believed from the very beginning that their clients deserved a skillful and personal touch. They hired professional managers who listened to client concerns, offered recommendations, acted quickly to resolve problems, and provided the highest level of customer service. Today, the company continues in this tradition and employs a professional staff of more than 150 employees with offices in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson.  In 2007 the company developed an office in St. George, Utah.

1. The Community Association Division staff manages over 170 communities, representing more than 55,000 homes. These communities include master planned communities, sub-associations, planned unit developments, street and landscape maintenance associations, condominiums, town home communities and business parks.

   The staff consists of Nevada State Certified Managers each with one or two assistants, a large accounting department, a professional collection department, an inspection department, and a friendly, knowledgeable customer service staff.
   
   

2. The Residential Leasing Division staff manages more than 1000 rental properties throughout Southern Nevada. This division includes a number of Nevada Licensed Real Estate Agents, each holding a Property Management Permit, and a staff of professional assistants. They are supported by skilled accounting and inspection personnel.

   The McCarran International Airport Residential Property Management Program staff manages more than 300 homes, with a Licensed Manager, professional assistants, and a maintenance staff.

Deborah and Katherine’s hands-on leadership during the past twenty-six years has resulted in the company's steady growth throughout the 1980's, 1990's and into the 21st Century. They inspire the highest standards of professionalism and dedicated customer service from their staff, as well as strict accountability for all business transactions. Their innovative services and cutting-edge business philosophy has made Terra West the Las Vegas market leader, and the largest Property Management Company in Nevada.

THE PRINCIPALS OF TERRA WEST

DEBORAH OGILVIE
Broker/Principal
President

Deborah is a life long Las Vegas resident and co-founder of Terra West Property Management. She began her real estate career in 1975, became a Broker in 1978, and received a Property Management Permit from the State of Nevada Real Estate Division in 1999. Deborah attended Clark High School and the University of Nevada, Reno.

An active member of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors® (GLVAR), she has served on the
 
Grievance and Professional Standards Committee. She is also a member of the National Association of Realtors®.

She is a founding member of both the Community Association Institute, Southern Nevada Chapter (CAI), that offers national licensing and training for managers, and the Community Association Management Executive Officers, Inc. (CAMEO). She is also a member of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau, and sits on the Board of Directors for KNPR, the Las Vegas National Public Radio Station.

As President, Deborah is actively involved in the daily administration and management of the company. She is the Managing Director of the Residential Leasing Division and the McCarran International Airport Residential Property Management Program. Deborah is a hands-on leader, whose enthusiasm for delivering the highest level of customer service is evident throughout the Terra West organization.

KATHERINE MATHESON
Broker/Principal
Chief Executive Officer

Katherine is a Las Vegas native and the co-founder of Terra West. She began her real estate career in 1977, became a Broker in 1978, and received a Property Management Permit from the State of Nevada Real Estate Division in 1999. She attended Valley High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Katherine is a member of the National Association of Realtors®. She is a founding member of the Community Associations Institute, Southern Nevada Chapter (CAI), and has served on the Executive Board of Directors. She is a member of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors® (GLVAR) where she served as Chair of the Property Management Committee, and is a founding member and current Past President of the Community Association Management Executive Officers, Inc. (CAMEO).

As a pioneer in local Homeowner Association management, Katherine is responsible for the development of many of the contracts, policies, and procedures that govern or influence association management today. As Chief Executive Officer of Terra West, she is instrumental in the long range planning of the company. She works very closely with the Directors of the Community Association Management Division to ensure that all clients are provided with the highest quality service possible. Her philosophy has always been to give Homeowners and Board members the knowledge and tools they need to better run their Association. The result is increased harmony and more prosperous, safer communities.

Members of the Management Team