Elizabeth Winterbottom
CEO & Founder / Sales Associate
A little about me
Elizabeth Winterbottom, CEO & Founder of The Winterbottom Real Estate Team. She is a top listing and selling real estate agent in Short Hills, Summit, Maplewood, S. Orange, Chatham; Bay Head & Mantoloking NJ who is recognized for her 20+ years of exceptional service.
Behind her contagious enthusiasm and easygoing persona, Elizabeth Winterbottom takes the business of buying and selling very seriously.
As Head of the Team, Elizabeth translates her knowledge into a tactical, results-driven approach. She knows that product knowledge and strong relationships are the key to ultimate success and Elizabeth works with her clients through every step of the transaction. Buying a new home should be fun and selling your home for its highest possible value should be a smooth, stress-free process. Elizabeth works extremely hard so you can enjoy the experience.
Elizabeth Winterbottom is a graduate of The Pingry School and Dartmouth College. Originally from Summit, Elizabeth and her family reside in Short Hills NJ. Outside of real estate, Elizabeth enjoys tennis, paddle and hiking.
Andy Soloway
Sales Associate
A little about me
Andrew Soloway is a Sales Associate with The Elizabeth Winterbottom Team at Keller Williams in Short Hills and Summit, NJ. Having worked on Wall Street for over 20 years where he sold risk management tools to institutional clients, Andy brings invaluable business experience and expertise to The Team and his clients.
Andy and his wife lived in Short Hills for 21 years where they raised their 2 children. They currently live in Maplewood Village in a 1920 Dutch Colonial within walking distance of the charming downtown. Andy has a deep-seated understanding and appreciation of the area’s attributes and real estate market. He offers first hand knowledge of the local school systems, recreation, restaurants and commute to NYC. His skill at the art of negotiation can help you navigate through the buying and selling process, getting you the most for your money with the least hassle. Real estate has always been his passion, and Andy looks forward to helping you with your next home.
Andy graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in International Relations and the Stern School of Business at NYU with an M.B.A. in Sales and Marketing. In his spare time, Andy enjoys biking and hiking, dining out in NYC and hanging out with friends and family. Andy can be found most Wednesday mornings volunteering at The Interfaith Food Pantry of The Oranges.
Debbie Wright
Sales Associate
A little about me
Growing up in town, teaching in South Orange/Maplewood and raising a family in Millburn/Short Hills for the past 20 years, Debbie is deeply rooted in our incredible communities and excited to share her local knowledge, experience and insight.
Since 2022, Debbie has been the Director of Operations for The Elizabeth Winterbottom Team in Short Hills. During that time, she’s been behind the scenes coordinating stagers, photographers, contractors and inspectors. Having interacted with professionals in every facet of the business, she is now looking forward to helping buyers and sellers as an officially licensed real estate agent.
Debbie’s thoughtful approach, attention to detail and strong communication skills put clients at ease as they navigate one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions of their lives.
Debbie is a graduate of Columbia High School and Colgate University. Outside of real estate, she enjoys reading a good book, finishing a tough workout, capturing a moment on film, and spending time with her family.
Laura Norwalk Bendelius
Sales Associate
A little about me
Laura is a trusted real estate advisor specializing in Morris, Union,
Essex, and Somerset counties, recognized for providing a
concierge-level experience to both buyers and sellers. She combines
more than 20 years managing a luxury private client business with an
MBA from Yale and a Communications degree from Northwestern, bringing
refined service, discretion, and meticulous attention to detail to
every transaction.
For sellers, Laura’s background in luxury branding gives her a unique
advantage in presenting homes to stand out in the market. She oversees
every element of the process—staging, lifestyle photography, and
strategic marketing—ensuring each listing is showcased with
white-glove care and positioned to achieve maximum value.
For buyers, particularly those relocating, Laura offers more than just
real estate expertise. Having lived in Washington, D.C., Connecticut,
and New York City before moving to New Jersey, she understands the
nuances of finding the right community. She helps clients evaluate
towns, commutes, and lifestyle needs, guiding them seamlessly from
search to closing.
Laura lives with her family in Morris County, where she is active in
her church, Impact100 Garden State, GRACE Summit, and local schools.
Beyond real estate, she enjoys tennis, travel, and cheering on her two
daughters in their many activities.
Marnie O'Connell
Social Media
A little about me
Marnie O’Connell grew up in Bernardsville, NJ. She has a BA in Fine Arts from Arizona State University. After college she began her career and adult life in NYC and lived there for almost 12 years. While living in NYC, Marnie had a career in Marketing and PR for various luxury brands including Valentino, Bulgari and Bally, the Swiss luxury goods company. At Bally she oversaw the PR and marketing strategies for the US market. Marnie and her growing family moved to Summit in 2009.
Recently Marnie has been managing freelance PR jobs for emerging and niche brands. She is involved in local volunteer work for the Summit Education Foundation, the Summit Santa Claus Shop and the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Marnie is a wealth of local knowledge, she grew up in the area and her 3 children all attend the Summit public schools.
Katie Sobel
Sales Associate
A little about me
Katie Sobel brings successful real estate experience and a unique perspective on how to market and sell luxury real estate – Katie worked for over 10 years on large-scale developments all over New York City, most recently as VP of New Developments for a NYC brokerage. She also has in-depth experience in creating competitive market analyses to find the optimal price for your home.
Having handled thousands of NYC properties, Katie has prime strategies to guide sellers/buyers/renters through the process of closing a deal and beyond. She knows that your time is valuable, and works tirelessly to ensure every detail of a transaction is taken care of, so that you can rest easy.
Katie, her husband and two sons are current residents of Montville township where they frequently enjoy the beautiful community parks and various recreation activities. Originally from Wayne, she is graduate of the University of Maryland, where she and her husband met. She also grew up spending summers in LBI at the jersey shore, and recently lived for four years in Hoboken before moving to Maplewood for three years – giving her knowledge in areas all over northern and southern New Jersey. Outside of real estate, Katie loves cooking for her family, gardening and all kinds of outdoor activities.
