Sal Romero Jr. has lived in Harrisonburg for 30 years and is passionate about this community. He has extensive knowledge of the City both as a longtime resident and a member of City Council. Sal works as the Director of Equity and Community Engagement for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, and is very active in the community as a member of the Welcoming Harrisonburg Council, Scholars Latino Initiative Advisory Council, and COSPU. In 2018, Sal was elected as the first Latino to Harrisonburg City Council and is currently serving as Vice Mayor.
As an educator and community leader, Sal works to improve the lives of those who live in the Harrisonburg community, and he brings that same service mindset to his role as a Realtor. He has recognized a gap in educational real estate opportunities and resources for diverse communities in the Shenandoah Valley, and he wants to ensure all people are provided the knowledge and resources regarding the home purchase/selling process in order to be informed as they make one of the most important financial decisions of their lives.
As a Realtor, Sal combines his desire to empower others with his extensive community connections to provide his clients with a home buying or selling experience that is based on trust and a deep knowledge of the City and real estate. Clients will appreciate that Sal has a sincere interest in them and creates a personal connection, guiding them through the entire process.
Sal migrated with his family to the United States from Mexico at the age of 13 as a non-English speaker. He graduated from Broadway High School and has degrees from Blue Ridge Community College, James Madison University, and Shenandoah University. He and his wife, Maria, live in Harrisonburg with their two children, Dani and Jacky, and a dog, Peanut. They enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, and family movie nights.