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Kaycie Crider Transaction Coordinator

Glenn Gaasche Broker Associate

Glenn is a Colorado Land Specialist and REALTREE Land Pro with United Country Real Colorado Properties in Grand Junction. He enjoys being in the mountains and working with clients seeking to buy or sell all types of mountain properties, hunting land, cabins, farm and ranch in Colorado. Glenn has lived and worked in the Rocky Mountains since 2010 and he is a life-long outdoorsman and a committee member for the Grand Junction Chapter of the Colorado Mule Deer Association. 

Ivan Galindo Broker Associate

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Craig Ginter Broker Associate

Craig was born and raised in Indiana and spent over 20 years in Commercial and Industrial Facility management. He initiated many programs in use today with Fortune 500 companies such as The Simon Group, Allied Products, GM and Ford manufacturing. Upon moving to Colorado in 1997 Craig received his Real Estate License and furthered his skill set by completing his CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member), ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) issued by Realtor Land Institute, and EMS (Equity Marketing Specialist) from the National Council of Exchangers. At that time, Craig was one of only approximately 300 people internationally who held the CCIM and ALC accreditations simultaneously. He recently was involved in an international real estate transaction in Australia with the mining industry and has closed on several Retail Centers throughout the USA. Craig has a thorough understanding of commercial real estate investment strategies. He has completed multiple IRS 1031 tax deferred exchanges allowing a customer the confidence needed when seeking out a qualified Commercial Broker or just to inquire on the nuances of an in depth transaction within the Commercial Real Estate market.

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Ken Henry Broker Associate

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Michael Krieg Broker Associate

Colorado and Costa Rica, Ranches and Farms, Luxury Homes, Resorts and Hotels, commercial properties, Ranch Broker Michael Krieg markets properties in Colorado and Costa Rica

Top producer Michael Krieg is a force in the Colorado and Costa Rica real estate business.

“I work an entire 10 state region of the Rocky Mountain West & Costa Rica,” says Michael Krieg, a broker with United Country Real Colorado Properties in Grand Junction. While most brokers wish to stick to their comfort zone of their home region, Michael is willing to hit the road. He’s sold unique Ranches, Luxury Homes and Resorts all over The Rocky Mountain West & Costa Rica after local brokers have failed to sell the same properties.

Michael Krieg is a United Country Real Estate problem solver

Sometimes a real estate problem can seem insurmountable. A property may have been listed for several years with no offers; a buyer may not be able to find acceptable financing. Michael has a way of finding innovative solutions to real estate problems. He may know an investor who can offer bridge financing, or he might have a buyer for a unique property. Many brokers get bogged down in traditional approaches to real estate. If you really need to buy or sell real estate, ask Michael. He might have an answer when no one else has one.

Colorado & Costa Rica, , The Rocky Mountain West selling ranches, resorts, luxury homes, businesses, hunting property, and commercial real estate

Jonny LaChance Assoicate Broker

Jonathan Scott LaChance Better known as (Jonny) I’m a well known Colorado native and certainly call Colorado my home state. I know Grand Junction better than most with my 25 plus years of living here and exploring. During my time at Colorado Mesa University, I studied Fine Arts for 4 years and became an exceptional oil painter. I have been studying music for my entire life with an immense love for playing guitar and writing music. Through my various trials and tribulations that life throws at all of us, the Grace of God has guided me to United Country Real Estate. Where I look forward to serving anyone who gives me the honor, with the utmost integrity, diligence, and respect.

Cookie Lockhart Auctioneer

Cookie Lockhart, CAI  

Cookie has received many accolades and people are drawn to her big personality, sparkly demeanor and humble character. Cookie Lockhart is the first woman inducted into the Colorado Auctioneers’ Hall Of Fame (2002) and the first woman inducted into The National Auctioneers’ Hall of Fame (2007), her proudest accomplishment to-date. She maintains her reputation by retaining her various certifications, accreditations, and real estate license. Cookie travels the United States auctioneering, inspiring auctioneer graduates at commencement, and helping with fund raising events, 4-H clubs, and rodeos. Cookie has been described as “A Rock Star in the Auction World”. She can be contacted at Cookie@LockhartAuction.com or by phone or text at 303-710-9999.

Ryan McCulley Broker Associate

Ryan has lived in Colorado for 22 years and specializes in listing residential and outdoor recreational properties. Ryan is a Realtree Land Pro and his background is in Wildland Fire Management. He attended Colorado State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources - Parks and Protected Area Management. He loves spending time in the outdoors with his family fly fishing, hunting, and mountain biking. Ryan values honesty and integrity and exhibits a strong work ethic in all that he does. He will provide you with the facts and information that you need as a buyer or seller to make an informed and educated decision.   

McCade McDonald Broker Associate

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Julie Piland Broker Associate

Julie Piland with United Country is an expert in selling Western Colorado properties. Small town living, ranching, and hunting are what makes many locations on the western slope thrive. Julie Piland is a local in the Plateau Valley area and has been an agent with United Country Real Colorado Property since 2013.

At the base of Grand Mesa, she lives on a ranch with her husband, Josh and their four children. Julie was born and raised in Colorado with a farm and ranch background dating back many generations. Her husband works the ranch that is supported not only by cattle but a hunt and guide service as well. Julie enjoys hiking, camping, horseback riding, selling real estate, and watching her children play sports.

Julie is a LandPro agent with United Country, the largest Seller of land and hunting properties nationally and their partner a leader in marketing and licensing,  Realtree. This winning combination is unstoppable. With numerous listings in Western Colorado, Julie specializes in mountain, ranch, recreational, hunting, vacant land, country homes, orchard, vineyard and mineral properties.

Sellers know they can rely on Julie to provide the latest innovative marketing tactics that combine local, regional, national and international advertising to reach potential Buyers. Julie understands the ranching and hunting lifestyle and enjoys the small town, quiet living. With Julie's local expertise and United Country's and Realtree's national exposure they are an unbeatable combination.

United Country Real Colorado Properties Office Manager

Teresa Rens Broker Associate

Colorado recreation real estate broker Teresa Rens is a Colorado native that specializes in western Colorado homes for sale, ranches, recreational mountain properties, fishing properties, country homes on acreage and horse properties. Teresa Rens epitomizes integrity, enthusiasm, energy and hard work in every detail of your real estate transaction. If you are looking for a Grand Junction, Colorado home, a vacation cabin or log home, or recreational property with National Forest access, Real Colorado Properties Broker Teresa Rens can help.

Selling Homes, ranches, orchards, vineyards, land, recreational property and fishing property in Western Colorado

Teresa grew up in the small western Colorado town of Rangely, CO with a population of 1,500. Following her high school graduation the Rens family moved to “the city” making their home in Grand Junction to open a Honeybaked Ham franchise. Teresa learned the value of hard work and long hours at the age of 18 while she was overseeing the daily operations of the family business. Several years after the store opened, Teresa moved to downtown Denver to study Interior Design at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood, CO. A true “small town girl” at heart, Teresa moved back to Grand Junction 10 years ago and enjoys the seasons, culture, and the people. 

Colorado real estate agent Teresa Rens is passionate about the needs and goals of her clients. She specializes in bringing peace of mind to home sellers who have previously struggled selling their homes on their own or with another agent.

Specializing in Colorado lifestyle properties, luxury real estate, mountain homes and cabins, small acreage properties, recreational properties and residential homes up and down Colorado’s western slope.

Teresa uses her knowledge of the area, the robust United Country Real Estate platform and local connections to find her clients what they are looking for. Teresa knows what it means to communicate and what it takes to successfully close a transaction - making the buying or selling experience positive and seamless. She has made a high-level commitment to her Real Estate career and invested heavily in education opportunities through coaching and mentorships with some of the most highly acclaimed coaches in the real estate industry.

An enthusiastic person, Teresa enjoys spending time with her son, seeking adventure in the outdoors, fishing, dabbling in photography and showing clients the very best that Grand Junction has to offer.

United Country Real Colorado Properties broker Teresa Rens specializes in Grand Junction homes, Grand Junction land, river property, recreational properties, fishing properties and more in Mesa County, Fruita, Palisade, Powderhorn, Mesa, Collbran and throughout Western Colorado. If you need to buy or sell ask Teresa, she will help you from start to finish!

Crystal Richardson Broker Associate

I love Colorado and raising my kids in this beautiful state! To make it even better I get to fulfill a passion of serving my community through my work and guiding my clients in make their dreams of home ownership come true.

I can also help with investment property purchase/liquidation, vacant land, mountain property, ranch and development.  I have been a licensed Realtor* since 2005 primarily in Mesa County but love serving other areas of Colorado as well.  I would love to earn your trust and your business! 

R. Omar Richardson Broker/Owner/CEO

Back in 1979 Rudyard Omar Richardson decided to become a full-time real estate broker. One of the first things he learned was that "Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care."  Ever since, Omar's guiding principle and personal motto has been "I know real estate but I care about you."   

A couple of years before, in 1976, Omar finally surrendered control of his life to God and was Born Again as a Spirit-filled Christian.  Since then, his prayer every day has been to honorably pursue both of these vocations.

United Country RealQuest Realty, Inc, specializes in Grand Junction homes, Grand Junction land, river property, recreational properties and more in Mesa County, Fruita, Palisade, Powderhorn, Mesa, Collbran and throughout Western Colorado. Call Today!

Nate Richardson Broker/Owner

Nate has been selling Real Estate in Mesa County for over 19 years and is a third generation Real Estate Broker.  He specializes in both Residential and Commercial Sales and has a background in Development and Construction.  Nate has a Bachelors of Business Administration with a Major in both Finance and Management from Colorado Mesa University which is what brought him to Grand Junction.  He and his wife love the beautiful surroundings that Western Colorado has to offer and enjoy spending time in the outdoors with their five children.  He understands how fortunate he is to live in such a beautiful place and would value the opportunity to help you find your ideal Colorado Lifestyle Property!

United Country Real Colorado Properties specializes in Grand Junction homes, Grand Junction land, river property, recreational properties and more in Mesa County, Fruita, Palisade, Powderhorn, Mesa, Collbran and throughout Western Colorado.

Tami Rund Broker Associate

As a Grand Junction native whose great-grandfather worked on the railroads in Mack, CO in the 1800’s, Tami Rund has a deep love for the Grand Valley.  While she has lived and worked in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Switzerland and Australia, when it was time to start a family she headed straight back to Grand Junction.

Tami has been an entrepreneur working in the Finance and Real Estate industries for over 25 years.  With a keen focus on customer service, a true love of real estate, and unceasing energy and passion for finding clients their dream home, you’ll feel a tangible difference in spirit and excitement when working with Tami. 

Tami is an avid traveler and worked abroad for four years after attending University of Hawaii at Manoa.  With work and travel experience all over the US, Europe, South Asia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand, she has a sophisticated understanding of architecture and design coupled with that Grand Junction common sense and friendliness that locals and newcomers alike know and love.

Ms. Rund is a Board Member and proud volunteer of the American Red Cross of Western Colorado; she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, golfing, off-roading in her RZR – anything outdoors! 

“Joy does not simply happen to us.  We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” - Henri J.M. Nouwen

Tanette Smith Broker Associate

Angela Taylor Broker Associate

Angie Taylor Broker Associate with United Country Real Colorado Properties also located in Collbran, Colorado

Angie Taylor and her husband, Dick Taylor know firsthand the deep, soul drawing passion of living the Colorado mountain farming and ranching lifestyle.

Angie has lived, worked and played in Colorado since 1994, and most importantly in the beautiful mountain valley of Collbran, Colorado located on Grand Mesa for 27 years. Angie has firsthand knowledge and experience, working alongside her husband Dick in all aspects of cattle ranching. From raising and working cows, calving, horses and hay production, she has enjoyed all aspects of ranch work.  Angie has 3 amazing children, 3 grand daughters and 2 more on the way. They live a very active lifestyle enjoying the beautiful outdoors of God's creation.   She has successfully negotiated Colorado ranches including, water rights, well rights, mineral rights and details necessary to sell ranch properties. She has experienced land boundaries, grazing leases and permits as well as unique issues that pop up while diligently representing Colorado ranch buyer and seller clients. AND she loves every minute of it!! By creating a comfortable, low pressure and high performing environment, she happily and gratefully serves her clients.

Her versatility and energy is boundless! If you need a house in town, she’ll find you one and make sure it’s the “Right Fit”. She has experience in construction development, having built several homes herself. Her vital relationships with lender’s, title companies, extensive data at her fingertips creates a powerful foundation to help her clients through a successful purchase or sale.   For 18 fabulous years, Angie has proven herself a valuable asset as a trusted representative in all her client's real estate transaction needs.

Let her help you discover your dream lifestyle in beautiful Colorado!

David Woodward Broker Associate/Auctioneer

Dave Woodward is a lifelong resident of Colorado and a 29-year resident of Western Colorado. With 42 years in the real estate business both in the Denver area and now in Western Colorado Dave has helped many families achieve their dream of home ownership and helped business owners with their expansion needs.

Married to his wife, Ronda, for 55 years he boasts of his three children, their spouses, and thirteen grandchildren to anyone who will listen. He and his wife enjoy traveling to see grandchildren, hiking, birding and enjoying the treasures of the Colorado Mountains.

His hobbies include Colorado railroad and ghost town history and singing with the Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus and especially singing in a Barbershop Quartet called “Canyon Grand”.

Dave Woodward, Broker Associate/Auctioneer Has Been A Licensed Realtor Since 1981, With A Proven Track Record of Locating Just The Right Property For His Clients

Dave's Educational Certifications Are:

• CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
• GRI - Graduate REALTOR® Institute
• CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert
• CNHS - Certified New Home Specialist
• Graduate of Texas Auction Academy

Dave's Ability And Knowledge Base Make The Buying And Selling Experience Hassle-Free And Fun!

United Country Real Colorado Properties  specializes in Grand Junction homes, Grand Junction land, river property, recreational properties and more in Mesa County, Fruita, Palisade, Powderhorn, Mesa, Collbran and throughout Western Colorado. Call Today!

Jodi Armendariz Associate Broker

Jodi Armendariz — A Real Estate Broker That Knows Western Colorado

Jodi moved to Western Colorado in the mid 90’s with her family. Her father’s love for hunting and the mountains brought them to Delta and that is where she calls home. She was raised on a farm where her family raised horses and alfalfa. She was taught from a young age the value of hard work and continually learning new things. 

A Broker Involved in the Local Community and the Colorado Lifestyle

Jodi and her husband Mathew chose Delta to raise their children due to their love of the area and community. They continue to share with them the love of the Colorado outdoors by hunting, fishing, camping, and paddle boarding anytime they can. When they are not enjoying the outdoors they are watching their children as they participate in school sports, FFA, and other community activities. The love of the small town feel is something that the whole family truly enjoys. 

Jodi Puts Her Experience and Education to Work For Her Clients

Jodi is currently in her third year of college working her way towards a Bachelor’s of Science degree with a Business and Accounting emphasis. She also has worked the finance department at Delta Montrose Electric Association. Her 20 years of customer service and client relations has equipped her with the tools that she needs in order to ensure her clients are happy and all of their needs are met to the best of her ability.

Tammie Bates Associate Broker

Tammie Bates – A Real Estate Professional With a Passion For The Colorado Lifestyle

Tammie was born and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Tammie's parents used to bring her family to Colorado each summer. She remembers the beautiful weather, incredible scenery, and multitude of activities from each Colorado vacation. Ready for a life change, it was an easy decision to move to Durango in 2002 with the combination of open range and spectacular mountain views. Tammie was instantly tied to this community, having gone right to work for the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as their HR Manager. It is here in Colorado that Tammie met her husband Les Bates. Les is a Cutting Horse trainer and competitor. Together they enjoy the ranch life with their four dogs, barn cats, ducks, and horses. When Tammie is not helping people achieve their dreams, she enjoys watching her husband train and show horses.

A Broker That Helps Her Clients Achieve Their Real Estate Goals

Tammie believes that her experience in Real Estate along with her highly successful career in Human Resources as a headhunter and recruiter has taught her to be an exceptional listener. Tammie says, "While listening, I’ll clarify your specific needs and desires, identify your “perfect match,” and find you exactly what you desire or help you to get the most desirable price for your home or ranch property. Whether it is your dream home, your vacation home, or a seasonal place to come and bring friends or clients to enjoy the mountain views and amenities, I know I can help you find your dream in this magical place."

Caitlin Lucchesi Broker Associate

Kacey Lyons Associate Broker

Matt Mitchell Realtor

Matt Mitchell is a native of Central Kentucky and has been involved in agriculture his entire life.  Raised on a 7,000 acre purebred and commercial cattle operation, he then spent more than 15 years as a successful farm manager where he developed two different operations from the ground up. With a love of all things agriculture and outdoors he made the transition to real estate, where he has specialized in farm and ranch sales since 2014. A lifetime in agriculture has given Matt a unique perspective on land sales and he understands what it takes to bring buyers and sellers together and build and run a top-level farming business. He is also well versed in residential and other types of real estate brokerage.

Although his Kentucky roots run deep, Matt and his wife Cassie love the Western Colorado area where they live near Grand Junction.  They have two college age sons, Cole and Greyson. Matt and his family enjoy the great outdoors including hiking, camping and off-roading. He is also a hobby woodworker and has a love of all things automotive, from off-road vehicles to classic muscle cars.

Matt’s knowledge, honesty, professionalism, and a passion for all things outdoors guides his daily real estate work and is the reason why clients continue to refer him to their friends and families.

Jennifer Thomas Associate Broker

Jennifer Thomas is a Real Estate Broker That Knows Western Colorado

 

Jennifer has lived in Delta County for over 30 + years. She enjoys anything to do with the outdoors. She grew up showing horses and now rides ATV's and snowmobiles! Jennifer and her husband, Dan, enjoy the small-town atmosphere and the community that living on the Western Slope provides. Her husband has been a local business owner (DTS Fluid Power) for 35+ years.

 

Jennifer's love of people and helping others, as well as her enjoyment of buying houses and flipping them, are what brought her to real estate. She and her husband have had several cabins at Arrowhead in Cimarron, CO for the past 13 years ,and still own lots. She plans on sharing that experience with others by specializing in buying and selling cabins.

Jennifer is on the CREN/MLS Board of Directors for Delta County and is also a board member of the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce. Member of Delta Altrusa, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and the Realtor Land Institute  She is extremely involved in the community and is a very experienced realtor. She was awarded the 2020 Women in Business Award for Delta County , Best of 2022 Award for Delta County and Top agent award with United Country in 2022. Jennifer holds the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist Certification (RSPS) RLI Membership, and C2EX Commitment to Excellence from the National Association of Realtors and specializes in second homes and vacation homes throughout Western Colorado.

Renee Morrison Rifle Office Manager

About Renee Morrison:

As a native of Western Colorado, born and raised in Rangeley, Renee has her roots firmly planted in Western Colorado. When her two children were in their teens, Renee decided to go into real estate. She knew that she wanted a job that would give her security and a sense of independence. So in 1986 she got her real estate license and she’s never looked back.

During that time Renee also was a co-owner of a rodeo stock contracting company where she and her family produced rodeos throughout Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Her favorite part of working the rodeo was the great people she met and became lifelong friends. She also enjoyed working with and caring for the livestock each with their own distinct personalities.

Renee has spent the past 37 years selling real estate including: Residential, Commercial, Farm & Ranch properties. She also has experience selling Resort property in Misiones Del Cabo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Franz Klammer Lodge in Telluride, CO and at the Ritz Carlton in Aspen, CO; Eagle Point and Falcon Point Resorts in Vail, CO.

Renee enjoys hiking into Native American “Rock Art” sites, viewing Barrier Canyon and Vernal style petroglyphs and pictographs.

Another pastime of Renee’s is quilting. She has been quilting since she was 5 years old, which she learned from her grandmother. Now Renee quilts for pleasure and belongs to several quilting guilds and participates in quilt shows in Glenwood and Rifle and helps to make donation quilts for Advocacy Safe House and the Veteran’s nursing home in Rifle.

In 2003 Renee opened ProWest Realty in the Roaring Fork Valley, where she owned and operated her business until 2012 before she came to Rifle working for another Real Estate office before joining United Country Real Colorado Properties. Renee has a reputation as an honest and hardworking person with extensive knowledge of financing and the local real estate market from Grand Junction to Aspen.