About Dick and Tom Distad
Dick Distad is an active member in the Highland Park community. He raised his three children in the Highland area while being a Coldwell Banker Burnet top producer for nearly thirty years. Dick is frequently amongst the prestigious "International President's Circle" members which is awarded according to performance. Dick's successes are not limited to the field of real estate, but also are seen in his personal life. He successfully completed seven marathons before exchanging his shoes for a bike. He now spends his time biking to his cabin on Cedar Lake in Wisconsin where he goes to relax in the summer. As a biker Dick has completed four major bike rides. Three of which were the MS 150 and the AIDS ride which runs from St. Paul to Chicago. Every Monday Dick and Tom deliver "Meals on Wheels" to seniors in the Merriam Park area.
Tom grew up in Highland Park and attended both Highland Catholic and Cretin Derham Hall. After graduating from CDH he moved on to the University of Iowa where he studied for four years. While in Iowa Tom ran the Chicago and the Boston marathons. Tom worked in St. Paul Parks and Recreation programming for seven years. This has gotten him involved in many of the areas around St. Paul, most notably at Hillcrest Community Center in Highland Park.
Dick and Tom are active participants in their work, their personal lives, and their community. They enjoy the Twin Cities and are dedicated to providing the best service to its members.