I was the original founder, designated broker & owner of Teton Valley Realty with wife Julie, Assoc. Broker / Office Mgr.
Born in Ohio, akin to beagle, shotgun & bass fishing, parents moved to Florida! At 18 obtained aviation certification - Airframe / Powerplant technician; at 22 - BS degree in Psychology. Metro life, pop-density, crime and humidity drove me west, searching for a mountainous, rural setting, clean air, wildlife and natural beauty, where I could raise a family and pursue my own business career.
Gaining experience in real estate sales for just 2 few years prompted me to open my own brokerage and development company, which has been my gainful occupation every since. I have schooled, nurtured and supported dozens of sales associates over my years as a designated broker and company owner. Over 4+ decades I have developed and sold out more than 16 quality residential projects in Teton Valley Idaho and Wyoming. Many of my developed projects were owned by regional farm & ranch neighbors and investors. I entitled one known as 300 Main Driggs, which was my dream! As Managing LLC Member, I obtained entitlement of that commercial/residential community - a “new urbanism-green” community which would have changed and enhanced Main Street Driggs. This inovative project was stiffled by the 2008 economic recession. Real Estate developments helped to generate substantial profits and income which supported the owners and I, some through their retirement years. My Development services including design layout, engineer and architectural coordination, writing project covenants, contracting infrastructure installation, marketing and sales, HOA organization, and structure design review & approval. Involvement in transactions as of July 2026 - near 1,500.
My Custom Home business has served Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, providing Construction Management services for quality custom homes in Teton Valley since 1998. Julie and I have built our own custom residence on 43 acres, located high in the valleys western wooded foothills, as well as the Teton Valley Realty Office, a 9,000 sq ft just commercial bldg. which houses Teton Valley Realty & Property Management now owned and operated by family members, as well as multiple professional office suites. Stop by 253 S Main, walk inside and make yourself at home. You will be greeted with professionalism!
Apart from my real estate business, my first valley project was to personally log-out and completely construct a 2,850 sq ft log home. My other interests are many and diverse, including domestic time with my wife and 4 children and the grandkids, a 58 year commitment to regimented gym exercise, biking and hiking in Utah, fishing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling, raising, feeding and vet work for horses, pasture fencing, spraying weeds and stacking hay, motorized road and dirt-biking Teton mountain roads and trails, building structures, tractor snow blowing my 2,000 foot driveway to our hilltop home, and snorkeling with my good friend Kitchener Head in Maui. Admittedly, I am a “type A Red” and I look to wear out, rather than rust out!
My purpose here is to provide you with straight-forward professional real estate brokerage services, representing buyer's and sellers with candor, knowledge and integrity. Best efforts representing clients and serving customers drives successful sale transactions, which result in a win-win experience for sellers and buyers alike. Contact me for an introduction to Teton Valley and its real estate marketplace.
Home Types:
Lot/Land, Townhouse, House, Commercial, Condo, Multifamily, Other
Years of Experience:
50
