A PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE DATING AGENCY

Staff

 

Sherri Murphy
CEO
800 923 4200
818 402 4444

Sherri Murphy is the founder of Elite Connections. Originally from New Mexico she has a warm and friendly southwestern attitude and is a natural people person. Sherri finds the job of introducing single people a fulfilling 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. Sherri believes that if you are not meeting the right person you need to have an open mind and try a new route. Her style of matchmaking has worked for many Elite clients and she now works with mostly VIP and international clients.

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 free membership to Great Expectations but she declined. Later met her husband Bill through a personal matchmaker, this inspired her to launch her own company in 1994. She opened her first Elite Connections office in Beverly Hills in 1996.

Sherri has hosted a black tie fundraiser for over a decade that benefits needy children. People fly in from as far as NY for the event annually. This is a fabulous event and she's had marriages from people that have attended. She's also a huge animal lover and recently hosted her first fundraiser for a new animal rescue (Pug Nation LA).

Sherri’s company, Elite Connections has been featured on NBC, The New York Times, Forbes, Variety, Beverly Hills Magazine, Westside Magazine, 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 appeared in a South Bay newspaper for many years. For Sherri, her biggest satisfaction is seeing people happy together, and when there are engagements and marriages it's even more rewarding.

 

Tamara Pickle
VP & Matchmaker
Westlake Village | Santa Barbara | Los Angeles
818 597 1144
805 907 1492

Tamara was 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 currently Elite Connections VP. A fabulous matchmaker, Tammi meets with clients from Santa Barbara to Orange County. She's part of the Elite Team that will travel to meet Premium VIP members in other states and countries.

Tammi has also graciously donated her time at every Party With A Purpose fundraiser and the Children's Christmas parties. She has managed Elite's silent auction for the last seven years and in doing so has collected thousands of dollars’ worth of silent auction and raffle prizes. Contact her if you have any items you'd like to donate for future fundraisers (see the Events page). Tammi and is also an animal lover and recently helped with Elite's new yearly fundraiser for Pug Nation LA

Keri Roberts
Matchmaker | South Bay
310 459 2612

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 Telepictures Corporation and Triad Artists, Inc. She has served as a Unit Production Manager in film and as a photo stylist for W Magazine and Women's Wear Daily.

Keri began her career at an upscale South Bay dating agency--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 as a true success story Keri remained dedicated to the business 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 an approach. After almost two decades 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, passion and a dignified approach which helped introduced both of them to their own husbands.

 

Sena Schmidt
Matchmaker
800 923 4200

A Los Angeles, California native, Sena Schmidt joined the Elite Connections team with extensive experience and knowledge in the industry of upscale matchmaking. With degrees in journalism and sociology from California State University, Northridge, her career background includes writing and copy editing for a variety of local and international magazines, as well as her own online relationship column that featured articles on sex, relationships and dating.

 

Sena brings to the team an approachable and genuine persona, is an empathetic listener and offers a unique perspective on what men and women want out of their personal relationships. In her career as a matchmaker, Sena has been responsible for many engagements, marriages and exclusive commitments from the happy clients she has worked for.

Lana Peters
Matchmaker & Office Manager
Westlake Village
818 597 1144

Lana has worked at Elite Connections since 2004 and is a major asset to staff and clients. 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 think highly of her. Lana has annually volunteered at Elite's annual “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser.

Rosemary Packard
Matchmaker | Orange County
800 923 4200

Rosemary Packard proudly joined forces with Elite Connections in 2002 as a member of the Orange County matchmaking team. She brings many years of matchmaking experience with her. Formerly the owner of Introductions by Rosemary, she has proven herself with the many marriages and couples she has single-handedly brought together. She handles every match with the utmost integrity and care. As an accomplished dating coach and matchmaker, Rosemary has helped hundreds of singles find love. She has spoken on the topic of dating throughout Southern California. A California native, she attended San Diego State University, CSU, Fullerton, where she earned a B.S. degree and teaching credential. She has been 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.

 

Rhonda Raymond
Matchmaker | Anaheim

800 923 4200

Rhonda joined the Elite Connections team as a matchmaker/consultant in 2010. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, and made the Dean’s List in 2006. Her background is professional marketing and sales consultant with superior client servicing abilities. She has amazing people skills and is a loyal and outgoing person. As an excellent listener she makes the perfect matchmaker.

Jennifer Meyers
Matchmaker | Sherman Oaks
800 923 4200

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, specializing in Spanish & Theater. After graduation she moved to New York City where she pursued an acting career that brought her to Los Angeles. She hosts & produces comedy shows, works on movies & television. While pursuing her dream she got her real estate license in 2005, and she also substitute teaches in the exclusive private schools of Los Angeles. 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 as she was a perfect fit to the team. Jennifer also hosts mixers for young professionals to mingle & network.