HUDSiTucson.com; Who We Are

About The Tennyson Team

Matthew Tennyson, Team Leader
Christina Tennyson, Real Estate Consultant
Nicole Tennyson, Motivational Coordinator

Matthew Tennyson, CRS, GRI
Associate Broker
Team Leader

An Arizona native, I've lived all over the state, from Casa Grande to Phoenix, Shonto (on the Navajo reservation up north) to Tucson. I must say that of all those places, Tucson is the best.

I moved to Tucson in 1992 to attend the University of Arizona. I then graduated in 1996 with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry. Since graduation, I have worked in a few sales jobs in varying fields throughout Tucson, but there was one overriding factor about them that I did not enjoy: selling! There was the cold calling, forcing yourself on others who probably didn't want to talk to you, wearing out your shoes, etc.

When I got my real estate license in 1999, though, I soon realized that I did not want to be like other Realtors and sell. Instead, I formed the business with the concept of educating clients of the home buying and selling process, trouble shooting, and overall customer service. I can honestly say that I have never had to "sell" a home. Instead, I have helped people buy and sell their house.

In my spare time, I really enjoy spending time with my wife. We make sure to take time for one another, keeping our marriage strong. I also enjoy home projects, as well as "vegging out" in front of the TV or a good computer game. I am also highly involved with our church, Faith Christian, down on the U. of A. campus. You can visit them at www.faithchristianchruchtucson.org

Christina Tennyson, Real Estate Consultant

I grew up in Alaska and moved to Tucson over ten years ago. Comparing both places, I definitely prefer sunny Arizona! Alaska is very beautiful, but Arizonans are some of the friendliest people I've ever met.

I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Anthropology. This has given me a real appreciation for working with people from all different cultural backgrounds. Before joining Matt in real estate, I handled marketing for a local publishing company.

Then, after seeing that I was rapidly becoming a "real estate widow," I decided that I couldn't let Matt have all the fun! While my marketing experience is a definite plus for our seller-clients, I have found that I love watching homebuyers' faces when they walk into their new home for the first time.

In my spare time (and yes, even Realtors get a little free time!), I am very much a homebody. Matt and I work long hours for our clients, so we really try to recharge at least one day a week. I love gardening and writing, especially, and I always have a small craft or home decorating project in the works. However, I am also very active with my church, Faith Christian.

Nicole Grace Tennyson, Motivational Coordinator

Born in early 2007, Nicole has been a key player in our team ever since! Her name is derived from the Greek word Nikao, which means "she who overcomes". Before she was born, the doctors diagnosed her as having a birth defect called a Congenital Diaphramatic Hernia, or CDH for short. This condition has only a 50% survival rate and when we found out, we prayed to God and He told us "She Will Overcome"; so, that's her name. Against the odds, and through the Grace of God, she has survived, grown ever stronger, and now is a great inspiration to our team. Whenever any of our team members get tired or worn out, Nicole will smile at them (and sometimes giggle) and thus infuse them with even more energy. She is truely a key part of our team and very good at her job of motivating and encouraging!