Sherri Murphy
Owner and founder
(310) 459-2612
(818) 402-4444

Sherri Murphy is the founder of Elite Connections and recently opened two new offices In Pacific Palisades and Westlake Village. Originally from New Mexico she has that friendly southwestern attitude and is a natural people person. Sherri finds the job of introducing single people a fun one and has done it all her life. Her philosophy is that there is someone out there for everyone, but you won't find them while sitting at home. You have to be proactive and believes that if you are not meeting the type of person you are looking for, you need to have an open mind and try something different. Her style of matchmaking has worked for many Elite clients! She works with many VIP and international clients. She's the Westside connection, as a majority of her clients live or work on the Westside. 

She has hired a dedicated staff, including a dating coach, an image consultant, stylist, a personal fitness trainer and three psychologists-all at the client's disposal, free of charge, just for the asking. Sherri believes there is more to helping people meet their mate than just introducing them to new people.

Sherri moved to Southern California from Mammoth in 1976, sold real estate for over 13 years and walked into the matchmaking business by sheer fate. In 1994, someone offered her a membership to Great Expectations but she declined. She later met her husband Bill through a personal matchmaker, Sherri bought into the business that matched them. After two years as a partner in that company, Sherri launched her own company and relocated her Elite Connections office to Beverly Hills in 1996.

Elite Connections has been featured on NBC's "Life Moments", The New York Times, Variety, Westlake Magazine, "Successful Singles Magazine", "Love Works" TV Show, "Love On The Edge" radio talk show and many local newspapers. Sherri is coauthor of "Matters Of The Heart", a popular dating advice column that has been published in a South Bay newspaper for over five years. Sherri says her biggest satisfaction is to see people happy together, and engagements and marriages make it even more rewarding (see Elite's latest weddings)!

Keri Roberts
South Bay Matchmaker
(310) 459-2612
(310) 863-3601

Born and raised in Southern California, Keri Roberts graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with dual degrees in English and Spanish.

During the mid 80's, she worked in various facets of the entertainment industry for companies like Telepictures Corporation and Triad Artists, Inc. She also served as Unit Production Manager on a low budget film and as a photo stylist for W Magazine and Women's Wear Daily.

In 1987, she accepted an exciting position in the health and fitness industry, where she spent five years. Keri began her career at an upscale South Bay matchmaker--first as a client and then as a staff member. In her first month on the job, she met her own match in prospective client Ken Roberts. They married in 1995, and Keri remained dedicated to the company that helped her and dozens of other couples find true love.

With her wide scope of contacts, natural knack for networking and genuine passion for guiding people toward their ideal relationship, Keri has introduced the concept of personal matchmaking to hundreds of Los Angeles men and women who swore they would never resort to such a "contrived and desperate" approach.

After more than seventeen years in the matchmaking business, she has seen many couples find each other and the stigma toward matchmaking dissipate. In July of 1998, Keri joined forces with Sherri Murphy of Elite Connections. Together, they share conviction and passion for the dignified approach which helped both of them meet their own husband.

Rosemary Packard
Orange County Matchmaker
(800) 923-4200

Rosemary Packard, has proudly joined forces with Elite Connections this year and brings many years of matchmaking experience with her.  Rosemary successfully owned Introductions by Rosemary's Matchmaking service for over 16 years, resulting in hundreds of marriages and committed relationships. She prides herself on handling every match with the highest amount of integrity and standards. She's has been coaching cupid for over 16 years.

She was featured in the Orange Coast Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in Orange County, as well as being interviewed on the Channel 4 News, many regional magazines and radio shows. As an accomplished dating coach and matchmaker Rosemary helped hundreds of singles develop the necessary skills needed to achieve meaningful relationships. She has spoken on dating throughout Southern California She's a native California and went to San Diego State University and California State University Fullerton where she got a B.S. degree and a teaching credential.

Renee Piane 
Love and Dating Coach
(310) 459-2612
As a member of Elite Connections you are entitled to receive a complimentary private coaching session with Renee Piane, our Love and Dating Expert and Image Makeover Specialist. The session is designed to help maximize the results and enjoyment of your Elite membership. Renee's magical makeovers and "Love Tune-up Tools" have been featured on over 50 national TV, radio shows and publications such as CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX News, Men's Health, Cosmo and she was listed as one of the 8 resources for single men in America in the Wall Street Journal. We are now featuring Renee's "Love Tune-up Seminars" at the Elite Connections' office and soon you will see Renee as the  new "Love Guru" on Beauty TV.

Renee offers powerful tools from her book and radio show entitled "Love Mechanics" and hosts popular social networking events and seminars throughout Los Angeles. Renee's has been with Elite for over 12 years and her private sessions assist single men and women in "tuning up" to attract the right people for love and dating. Renee has matched hundreds of couples and with laser accuracy and insight, she detects obstacles blocking your access to more rewarding relationships and clears the way for the quality of relationships you've always longed for. 

Lana Peters
Matchmaker/Office Manager
(818) 597-1144

Lana has worked at Elite Connections since 2004 and is a major asset for the company. She was raised in Thousand Oaks, CA and works out of the Westlake Village office. Lana graduated from Cal State University Northridge with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration with an option in Management. She has taken courses in Marriage and family relationships, human sexuality and psychology. Lana puts together our client’s wonderful profiles and beautifully coordinates daily office tasks. She’s a fabulous people person and all the clients love her. Lana has volunteered at our “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser for several years and invites all of you to join us this year for our 10th annual celebration.

Tamara Pickle
Office Manager/Matchmaker
Westlake Village/Santa Barbara/Ventura
(818) 597-1144  (805) 907-1492

Tamara has born and raised in Thousand Oaks California. She graduated from CSU Channel Islands with her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She has worked with Elite Connections since 2000, and is Elite's Office Manager. A fabulous matchmaker and meets with clients in the Ventura County area.

Tammi has graciously donated her time at all eight Party With A Purpose fundraisers and the Children's Christmas parties. She's been in charge of Elite's silent auction for the last five years and has and collected thousands of dollars worth of silent auction and raffle prizes every year. Contact her if you have any items you'd like to donate for this year's fundraiser (see the Events page).

Lisa Larkin
Marina del Rey Matchmaker
310-459-2612

Born and raised in Southern California, Lisa graduated from Northridge University with a degree in communications. She started her career as an advertising account representative at TV Guide. She also worked in the PR department at Ogilvy and Mather. To then further her career, she became a certified paralegal and began working for a Century City international law firm for commercial real estate, dealing with property developers from Japan, UK and Australia.

After many years of working in the legal field, a friend suggested she apply her “people person” skills elsewhere. She transitioned her career when she was hired as a matchmaker at a high-end matching company several years ago. A natural born matchmaker, Lisa brings with her many years of experience in the matchmaking industry. She found herself in the position of being friend, confidante, and relationship counselor to men and women across the country. As one of Elite Connections newest matchmakers she’s finally found her niche and feels matchmaking is the best fit for her. As a Southern California native, she believes that many singles are tired of online dating sites and uneventful bar scenes. With so many people busy with their careers and families, it only makes sense that a matchmaking agency with qualified matchmakers is the best way for men and women to be introduced to that “special someone”. With that belief in hand, she joined the Elite Connections team and is already successfully introducing clients.

  
Jennifer Meyers
Matchmaker - Sherman Oaks
(310) 459-2612

Jennifer Meyers was born and raised in Potomac, Maryland. Jennifer graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and specialized in Spanish & Theater. After graduation she moved to New York City where she started pursuing her acting career. Then after two years in New York City she moved to Los Angeles. She hosts & produces comedy shows, works on movies & television. While pursuing her dream she got her real estate license in 2005. She does residential & commercial real estate, and mortgages. She also substitute teaches in a few of the private schools in Los Angeles. She loves children and enjoys doing that as well. She was introduced to Sherri Murphy through a friend who told Jennifer she would be an amazing matchmaker. Jennifer had set up friends of hers that went on to marry. When Sherri met Jennifer, it was destined that Jennifer be at matchmaker at Elite Connections. Jennifer also hosts mixers for young professionals to mingle & network. Go to our event page for details about upcoming events!