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Meet our Brokers
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. REAL ESTATE EXPERTISE.
about our team
As the Broker and Owner of Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, I am proud of the 439 years of combined experience our 24 agents have.
Eighteen of our agents have lived in the valley for over 20 years and six of those have been here more than 40! As a group we are, or have been, involved in almost every non-pro t in the valley and know the community inside and out. You can’t go wrong choosing an agent from our company.
Your relationship with your broker is very important since they will be your guide in one of the most important transactions you will be involved in. Take your time and do some research to make sure you nd a good t – someone you can trust, who will work hard and who you get along with.
You can nd more information about our brokers on our website at www.CrestedButte.RealEstate/find-a-broker. Read a bit about them and contact the broker you feel is the best t to start your Crested Butte real estate journey.
let us be your guide to the crested butte market
Like many desirable places around the world, our market has boomed since the summer of 2020. As prices have gone up and available inventory has gone down, it is more important than ever to have an expert to guide you through the market.
If you are looking to buy in the area, you have a plethora of places to get information and data. What you cannot nd online is true local insight. The agents at CBMP have spent a lot of time in the area and enjoy sharing their knowledge with their clients—including homes that are coming on the market soon, the history of properties, the best nearby trails, and their professional insights.
Already own a property here and thinking that it might be time to upgrade, get something smaller or even (gasp!) do something else with your proceeds? The market is constantly changing, and there are many factors that go into pricing something so it sells quickly, for the highest price and with the least stress. Our agents take the time to get to know the details about your property so you can sell your home quickly and to the best buyer.
Crested Butte will continue to be an amazing place to live and spend time so let us know how we can help you nd your place in paradise.
Best,
Molly Eldridge Broker Owner
MOLLY ELDRIDGE
Managing Broker/Owner (970) 209-4234 molly@cbmp.com MollyInCrestedButte.com
Molly grew up in Taos, NM and moved east to attend Phillips Exeter Academy and Trinity College. Molly and her husband moved to Crested Butte as part owners of the Irwin Lodge in 1997. She enjoys skiing, trail running, rafting and spending time with her boys. Licensed since 2006, Molly excels at finding buyers the perfect property and communicating with sellers throughout the transaction. Molly values professional education and is active in the State & National Associations of Realtors to advocate for private property rights.
WHy did you get into real estate?
My parents owned the Coldwell Banker in Taos, NM for years so I grew up in the real estate business. At first, it seemed like a great way to work with a flexible schedule, but now I truly love serving my clients and being a “professional problem solver”!
ANDREW ALLEN
(970) 349-5007 andy@cbmp.com crestedbuttecololaw@gmail.com
Andy went Western Colorado University, received a B.A. in Geology and lived in Gunnison 13 years, then moved to Crested Butte in 1992. He received a J.D. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 1993. Living in the Heart of the Rockies allows him time to spend skiing, kayaking, mountain biking and enjoying the CB backcountry and he’s also the fill in host for NPR’s Morning Edition on KBUT community radio.
WHy did you get into real estate?
Part of my law practice focuses on real property and water law. I was already handling real estate transactions and it made sense to get my broker associate license.
CATHY STEINBERGER
(970) 275-6257 cathy.steinberger@cbmp.com
Cathy left New York City for CB some 40 years ago and has been licensed in real estate doing sales & management almost that long. She and her husband enjoy all the recreation Crested Butte offers, also travelling in their camper and working on their historic 1880’s home. Community involvement is also a big part of Cathy’s life, including her work as a Board of Director on the Gunnison Valley Health Foundation and before that the Crested Butte Arts Festival. Give Cathy a call and let her help you find your place in Crested Butte.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I had a career in sales and was working part time for a real estate agent in Crested Butte who encouraged me to get my license. That was 1978!
CHRIS KOPF
(970) 209-5405 chris.kopf@cbmp.com ChrisKopf.com
Customer service, hard work and attention to details are the keys to Chris Kopf’s satisfied clients. Chris was a second homeowner in Crested Butte for ten years prior to moving here full time with his wife Francene and their 3 teenage daughters. Chris spent 25 years in Texas where he had a successful career in sales and sales management in the technology industry. Chris has earned numerous awards including Top Agent and the Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite award. As a Global Luxury Property Specialist Chris serves the luxury homes segment of the market. Chris is a golfer and a member of The Club at Crested Butte, an avid fly fisherman, and skier.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I got my real estate license at the height of the recession in May 2009 to be able to support my family and “get to” live the dream in Crested Butte.
DAN MCELROY
(970) 275-2534 dan.mcelroy@cbmp.com
Dan McElroy is a seasoned real estate broker the valley, logging more than 50 years of experience in Crested Butte real estate sales. In addition to his countless awards from Coldwell Banker, he is also an outdoor enthusiast. As an active mountain biker, skier and dirt biker, Dan enjoys and loves the place he lives and he brings that enthusiasm to all his clientele.
Before moving to Crested Butte in 1991, I graduated from Castleton State College in Vermont with a degree in Communications and Skiing. For a guy straight out of Pittsburgh, PA, the mountains in Vermont seemed big until I was lucky enough to see the Colorado Rockies on a ski trips with some friends. I knew Crested Butte was the place I wanted to live. This is where I met my wife Amy and we had our son Magnus. I have worked for Coldwell Banker since 1993.
WHy did you get into real estate?
When I was at Western State College, one of my mentors asked me if I had any interest in real estate. I responded that it has always interested me so I signed up for a class and got my license. The rest is history!
FRED SANDUSKY
(970) 209-8753 fred.sandusky@coldwellbanker.com
WHy did you get into real estate?
I did not move to Crested Butte 30 years ago to sell real estate but I learned very quickly there were only a few jobs that allowed you to stay in Crested Butte. Here I am 30 years later still selling and listing real estate.
ERIC ROEMER
(970) 209-1596 cbconickel@gmail.com
A graduate of Penn State University and Columbia University Business School, Eric moved to Crested Butte in 1971 from New York City. Since 1971, Eric has owned and operated Penelope’s Restaurant, The Powerhouse Bar & Grill, The Cement Creek Tavern and The Wooden Nickel. Through the 70’s and 80’s he was active in building and renovated several historic properties, developed condominiums and several commercial projects. he is comfortable with all types of real estate and is knowledgeable in the continuing development of the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte area.
WHy did you get into real estate?
Moving to Crested Butte, I began working on construction jobs as a laborer. I built some commercial buildings, multifamily condos and single family homes. Through this period, I worked with realtors to help promote my projects. Not until 2002, when I was developing Pioneer Plaza , did I think it to be worthwhile selling my own project. It was at that time that I pursued obtaining my real estate license and have been an agent for over 20 years.
Geoff Blaisdell
(978) 473-9256 geoff.blaisdell@cbmp.com
Geoff graduated from the University of Massachusetts. He began working in real estate and construction 25 years ago. First as a carpenter and real estate assistant in Telluride. Then as a general contractor and real estate sales associate north of Boston. Whatever your real estate goals might be, let Geoff’s depth of experience and network of local professionals go to work for you.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I got into real estate because I am fascinated by it. Having invested in and worked with real estate from just about every angle, there is nothing quite like it. It is a confluence of dreams, aspirations, memories, history, technology, wealth, security, community, business, creativity and artistry.
HEATHER PETERSON
(970) 275-5408 heather.peterson@cbmp.com
Heather skied her way to Crested Butte in 1991. Born and raised in New England and Quebec, she moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1987 to study at the University of Colorado. One visit to Crested Butte, and she knew it would be her forever home. Heather’s years in CB have been dedicated to skiing and coaching, stained glass art and growing her real estate business. Her spare time is spent skiing, whenever possible. Heather offers superior service backed with knowledge, experience and attention to detail. A native to the Crested Butte valley, I experienced many transformations of this soulful Colorado town. My husband and I graduated from Western State College University in 1996, I have been active with Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties since 2004. My passions include playing tennis, running, hiking, biking and skiing. In 2019, our family moved to Avon, CO for our two kids to attend Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy. As a new real estate agent in Vail, I look forward to sharing my knowledge and community insights with you in Vail and Crested Butte valleys alike.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I chose to get into Real Estate so I could put to use my people and networking skills combined with my knowledge of the area. It allowed me to pursue a career in our amazing valley while still enjoying the lifestyle I had come there to live a decade earlier.
heidi Jobson
(970) 275-2841 heidi@cbmp.com
WHy did you get into real estate?
My real estate career began with my husband and I buying and building our own properties in Crested Butte after college. We built and sold many projects together from start to finish and enjoyed the business together.
JAKE SUNTER
(719) 966-2082 jake.sunter@cbmp.com
Jake is one of the few Realtors lucky enough to have been born and raised in Crested Butte. Jake has lived in Crested Butte for over 29 years, building custom homes and remodels all around the valley. Dedication to quality finished product, customer service, and customer satisfaction have allowed Jake to thrive in CB. Jake’s abundant local knowledge and extensive construction experience are crucial to assisting his clients in finding their dream properties.
WHy did you get into real estate?
After receiving degrees in Economics and Business at the University of Colorado in Boulder, I knew the big city life just wasn’t for me. I moved back to beautiful Crested Butte to build houses, and decided that a Real Estate License could only complement an already successful construction career.
JOE GARCIA
(970) 209-4034 joegarcia@cbmp.com
Joe has lived in the Crested Butte area since 1972. He works in many different facets of real estate: residential, land, and commercial. For the last fifteen years, he has consistently been one of the Counties Top Producers. His building experience and extensive knowledge of the valley make him a valuable asset for any real estate transaction. Joe and his wife Tricia raised four children that were born in the CB Valley. The kids are all grown and on their own adventures so Joe and Tricia spend their free time hiking with their pups and traveling to see the kids.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I was looking to spend more time with my wife and children and tired of the restaurant and construction business. At the urging of my sister Shelley White and Doug Kroft, I got my real estate license and went to work for Red Lady Realty in 2005. I have loved being a Real Estate Broker in my hometown for over 16 years now!
JOYCE KROFT
(970) 209-4895 jkroft@cbmp.com
Joyce started her work career with Congress in Washington, DC and AK Legislature in Juneau. She later held positions with WI and CO school districts, bank and retail businesses. She’s from Missouri, received her BS degree from UWGB and practiced real estate in Door County, WI. She arrived CB in 2006 and got her CO RE license in 2012. Joyce is married to Doug Kroft and has two adult sons. Her hobbies include skiing, hiking, horse riding, travel, fishing and gardening.
WHy did you get into real estate?
A change from government and in geo-location. I always enjoyed working directly with people and client representation. In real estate, Clients are both buyers and sellers and focus on negotiating win-win deals.
KIMBERLY ROSE
(970) 209-2888 kimberly.rose@coldwellbanker.com KimCrestedButteRealEstate.com
Kim has been licensed since 1993, in Kentucky, Colorado, and Florida. She has the experience, knowledge and know-how to get you the best price possible if you are selling, and her forte’ is matching buyers with the right property. Kim has won awards from Coldwell Banker as a top-rated agent and she is ready to put her professional skills to work for you. Please feel free to call her to discuss your real estate needs at 970-209-2888.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I got into real estate because I’m a people person, and like making people happy.
LIZ SAWYER
(970) 209-4938 lizsawyer@cbmp.com
Liz has an eye for detail, communicating, and bringing fun to her clients. She was a Project Manager in CB before joining her husband with their business, Diamond Blue Pool & Spa. Liz was part of Bozar, Town’s zoning-architecture board, for 12 ½ years. Liz’s experience in business, historic properties, construction, and commercial property makes her an asset for your real estate needs. When she’s not helping her clients she loves to hike and ski.
WHy did you get into real estate?
As a Project Manager, I loved the details that go into homes. I have built, bought, and sold and love helping clients find their ideal home or investment property. I really like the details and organization it takes to have a smooth closing. I knew this line of work was for me.
Madison Manning
(970) 596-8074 madison.manning@cbmp.com
Having grown up in the Crested Butte area, there is nothing Madison loves more than getting to share the slice of paradise she calls home. Madison attended Western Colorado University where she received her B.A. in English. After first working as a personal assistant to a local realtor for 4 years, Madison decided to pursue her real estate license. In her free time you can find her on a trail or a ski run.
WHy did you get into real estate?
One of the reasons I was most excited to start real estate was the opportunity to connect with people. In Crested Butte you get to meet people from all walks of life and share your appreciation of our beautiful town.
PETE NICHOLS
(970) 275-1176 pete.nichols@cbmp.com
Raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Peter relocated to Colorado in 1991 after earning a B.S. in Economics, ASU, 1991.Within a year, he purchased a share in the Bacchanale Restaurant and was a partner for 17 years. Pete is excited to use his knowledge of nearly two decades of living and running a business in Crested Butte to make sure you have a positive experience as you buy and sell properties.
WHy did you get into real estate?
To assist friends, both new and old, to get acquainted with our amazing valley, and to find a special place here.
RACHAEL MILLER
(970) 596-4423 rachael@rachaelbaskfield.com rachaelbaskfield.com
Originally from Minnesota, a ski vacation brought Rachael to Crested Butte at the age of fifteen. Rachael returned to this area to attend Western State College and graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Communications and Business. After moving to Crested Butte, Rachael pursued a career as a professional snowboarder, achieving numerous top five finishes, including the national title tin the 2001 U.S. Extreme Snowboarding Championship. When it became time to transition from competing professionally into a new career, choosing real estate came naturally to Rachael. She brings her same passion, enthusiasm, and competitive edge to the real estate world.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I got into real estate because I had mentors who inspired me to work in a field where I can connect, communicate, negotiate all while developing strong relationships with new and continuing friends/clients.
REGGIE MASTERS
(970) 596-3568 reggie.masters@cbmp.com
After graduating from the University of Delaware, and starting a career in Philadelphia, Reggie came here to ski for a week in Feb 1971 and stayed until the early 1980’s, when she relocated to the British Virgin Islands. She returned in 1989 with two young daughters. She has been licensed to sell real estate here since 1973. Reggie loves the beauty, the adventure and the community. She has been a volunteer for many organizations for decades. She is an ocean sailor, a horse rider/owner, hiker, skier and snowshoer, as well as a handbell ringer. Reggie offers experience, expertise and exceptional service throughout the valley.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I got into real estate as a way to be able to stay and play, especially to ski in Crested Butte. I wanted a professional position with time flexibility. My career in real estate has served me well giving me plenty of time to recreate both summer and winter.
RYAN DICKENS
(970) 596-7879 ryan@ryandickens.com RyanDickens.com
Ryan first obtained his real estate license in 2004 and comes from a family of real estate investors and builders. He has been involved in a number of small businesses in Crested Butte area in addition to being a Realtor. Ryan originally hails from the Midwest, where he graduated with honors from Beloit College and later received his teaching credentials from Indiana University. He grew up vacationing in the mountains of Colorado and knew that is where home would be. Ryan spends as much of his free time as possible exploring the vast backcountry surrounding Crested Butte with his wife and children. He loves hiking, cross country skiing, climbing and traveling at every opportunity.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I first got into real estate because it was something a lot of my family was involved in. My grandfather invested in commercial real estate, my parents in land and residential, and my sister has built large spec homes in Jackson Hole, southern California and Naples, FL.
SANDY PERRINO
(970) 275-6308 sandy.perrino@cbmp.com
Sandy first came to the Crested Butte in the 80s. She has been a real estate consultant since 2002. Sandy has extensive experience in resort real estate with success in Crested Butte and the beach/artist community of Laguna Beach, CA. She is dual licensed but now focuses on the Gunnison Valley. Sandy has a Bachelor of the Arts from California State University Long Beach. Sandy loves the adventures living on this mountain brings. She enjoys hiking with her Husky, skiing on bluebird days and cheering on her softball team. From sea level to the top of the world, you’ll be in capable hands as Sandy guides you through the real estate process. Tammy was born and raised in Colorado and moved to Crested Butte with her boyfriend, Joe, in 1987 where they were married in 1990. Tammy and Joe own and operate a design and build company called Armour Construction Company. Tammy obtained her real estate license in 1991 and has been helping sellers and buyers in the valley ever since. She has a thorough knowledge of property management having worked for a premier property management company in the late 80’s and most of the 90’s. Tammy, her husband Joe and their Siberian Husky, Kiska, spend most of their time outdoors skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I got into real estate when I was a corporate wife and we relocated several times. It turns out I was really good at buying and selling my own houses so I got my license and started helping other people buy and sell as well as relocate to new communities.
TISHA SWAN
(970) 209-1998 tisha.swan@cbmp.com
Tisha Swan is a true Crested Butte local – born and raised in the area. Tisha and her father, Dan McElroy, previous owner and Broker of Crested Butte’s Coldwell Banker, have been helping families establish roots in the area for decades. Together, Tisha and Dan make a great team. Sharing their passion for the area is their biggest joy. Tisha and her husband, Mike Swan (Director of Golf and Ski at the Club at CB) have three children together and feel lucky to call Crested Butte home.
WHy did you get into real estate?
An opportunity to work in the same industry as my father who has been a great mentor.
TAMMY ARMOUR
(970) 596-2265 tammy.armour@cbmp.com CrestedButteProperties.RealEstate
WHy did you get into real estate?
Because it’s fun.
TOM WALKER
(303) 862-1334 tom.walker@cbmp.com
Born in St. Louis, Tom has been an outdoorsman all his life. Fly-fishing, camping, canoeing, rafting and skiing lured him to Colorado where he earned a BSBA from the University of Denver. He has owned and operated businesses in distribution, manufacturing and software development. Tom and his wife, Donna, raised three children spending most of their vacation time in the mountains and have lived in Mt. Crested Butte since 1999.
WHy did you get into real estate?
I enjoy helping families discover Crested Butte and realize their dream of home ownership. I know how much it has meant to our family.
