Meet the Team.
MELANIE GRISWOLD
Founder, Broker, Attorney
Melanie Griswold is a real estate dynamo, blending her expertise as a broker, investor, lawyer, and consultant. Her transition from law to real estate was driven by a passion to create beautiful spaces that enhance the community while at the same time building wealth. With a distinguished background that includes roles such as Vice Chair of the San Jose Planning Commission and Development Director for a real estate development company where she worked complex public-private partnership and large-scale mixed-use developments, Melanie brings a unique blend of legal acumen and real estate savvy to the table.
A Harvard Law School graduate, Melanie legal journey spans a federal clerkship, significant tenure at a top law firm, and a successful stint as a prosecutor with the Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office where she tried dozens of cases. Her legal expertise is now focused on land use, solving intricate development challenges through strategic application of state housing laws. As a consultant and syndicator, Melanie has entitled approximately 2,000 housing units in the last three years.
In real estate, she founded a brokerage overseeing $350 million in sales from 2020 to 2022 and is a sponsor in multiple syndicated development projects.
Melanie's dedication to community and professional development is evident in her work teaching law students at Stanford, coaching high school mock trial, leadership roles within the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, and as a CAR Board Director. Her commitment to legal education and ethics was recognized with the prestigious Bryl Salsman Award from the Santa Clara County Bar Association in 2019.
Beyond her professional life, Ms. Griswold's interests in home renovation, gardening, and woodworking reflect her love for creativity and transformation. She is a devoted mother to three beautiful children and wife to life-long Bay Area resident and fellow attorney, Jimmy.
SHAUNNA IMAM
Client Success Manager
Shaunna Imam’s positive nature and passion for building deep and long-lasting relationships has led her to real estate. She loves the opportunity for continuing education, networking, and growing professionally with each client she meets. Shaunna has a deep commitment to her team and is dedicated to providing the highest level of service for a concierge experience for The Suite Team clients. Clients, friends, and co-workers love Shaunna’s warm and approachable demeanor and are impressed with her professional demeanor and willingness to go the extra mile. Whether she is working with buyers, sellers, or investors, Shaunna's goal is to help clients achieve their real estate goals and build foundations for future success.
As a graduate from the University of Washington, and a native of the Pacific Northwest, Shaunna is known for her love of the outdoors and all things living. Shaunna is a devoted mother of three beautiful children and lives charming Los Altos, CA. She is committed to positive impact in her community through collaboration and kindness.
MATT McCORMICK
Founder, Broker, MBA
Matt McCormick, a seasoned professional with deep roots to the Bay Area. Matt brings nearly four decades of real estate and corporate experience. The third of five children to a former professional baseball player, Matt's upbringing was marked by inspiration and ambition. His enduring partnership with his college sweetheart, Kathy, has flourished for over 35 years, blessing them with two daughters.
With a BS in Combined Sciences and a minor in Economics from Santa Clara University, followed by an MBA from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1996, Matt transitioned from a 27-year tenure in corporate America with three Fortune 100 companies to pursue his passion in real estate. Operating from the Coldwell Banker office in Los Altos, with satellite offices in Aptos and Westlake Village, CA, Matt is driven by a desire to serve others. He approaches real estate with a client-centered focus, aiming to educate and guide clients through significant investments with strategic planning and support, embodying the philosophy: "Choose a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."