Meet The Matchmakers:
Sherri Murphy; Keri Roberts; Rosemary Packard
Stylist/Makeover Expert, Tamara Pickle
Elite's Singles Resource Expert; Renee Piane

Sherri Murphy
Owner and founder
(310) 459-2612
(818) 597-1144 or (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 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 Brentwood in 1997.

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 eleven years in the 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
(714) 417-9259

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 Californian and went to San Diego State University and California State University Fullerton where she got a B. S. degree and a teaching credential from Whittier College.
 

Lana Peters
Matchmaker for under 30
and Office Manager
(818) 597-1144
 

Tamara Pickle
Stylist/Makeover specialist
(818) 597-1144

Tamara has born and raised in Thousand Oaks California. She is Elite's makeover specialist.  An expert in hair styles and color she works with Elite's clients at Salon Syndicate. Tamara will meet with you to evaluate your look at no charge. And she offers half off her services for new clients.

Tamara has worked with Elite Connections since 1999 and attended an Elite client wedding in Scotland. She's also an assistant matchmaker  for the under 30 group.

Tamara has  volunteered at all seven Party With A Purpose fundraisers, She has graciously donating her time at the party and collected hundreds 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 years fundraiser (see the Events page).

As a member of Elite Connections you are entitled to receive a complimentary private coaching session with Renee Piane, our Singles Resource Expert. The session is designed to help maximize the results and enjoyment of your Elite membership. Renee writes a weekly column for Entertainment Today entitled “The Single Zone” and hosts popular social networking events and seminars throughout Los Angeles. She is currently in development on an infomercial and writing a unique book and tape series entitled “Love Mechanics, The Ultimate Tune-up Guidebook for the Single Soul”, which is sure to shatter old belief systems about being single.

Renee Piane's private coaching sessions assist single men and women in "tuning up" to attract the right people for love, business and friendship. Renee draws from over 15 years of research and experience in the areas of communication and interpersonal relationships. 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. Each person has his or her own style and Renee’s sessions are custom tailored to the individual.