Asa was destined to be a real estate broker from a young age.
Determination and toughness were instilled in as a child while competing in youth wrestling. Those traits remained with him through high school, where he was the captain of multiple high school sports teams and involved in the student government. During that time, Asa also began to develop his skills in problem solving, leadership and conflict resolution.
Those characteristics translated well to another passion of his – the outdoors. Asa began working as an outdoor guide while he was earning his BA in Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara, which entrenched his ability to lead people through challenging situations. Earning the trust of his fellow nature enthusiasts was an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, while adversely, Asa was learning about financial stewardship from supporting myself through college.
After graduating, Asa moved to Telluride in the early ‘90s and met his wife, Robyn, who has encouraged him through every career move while also enhancing my negotiation skills and patience. While not working, you can find him and his wife skiing, biking, fat biking, golfing, backpacking, chopping wood, mentoring local youth, camping in their 1988 VW Westfalia, or trekking all over the world on their 2012 BMW GSA 1200.
Asa's formal real estate journey began in 2003 as a licensed residential appraiser and he never looked back. Asa's analytical skills and familiarity with the Telluride real estate market led to a seamless transition to real estate brokering in 2006, while still maintaining his appraisal license.
Every life experience led to him to his current role as a partner with the Shimkonis Partners. With over 30 years of cumulative Telluride real estate experience, an in-depth knowledge of the Telluride community, and countless skills amassed in other facets of life, his clients have found him to be an invaluable resource for their Telluride real estate experience.
Home Types:
House, Condo, Commercial, Lot/Land, Townhouse
Years of Experience:
13
Education:
UC Santa Barbara - B.A Environmental Studies
