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About Me - The Basics

I have an earnest love for Montana—its wide skies, rugged landscapes, and the unique real estate that makes this place my home.

My primary expertise is in commercial real estate, including both sales and leasing. I began my career at Macek Companies in residential management in 2009, but soon discovered a passion for commercial work. I immersed myself in the field, pursuing specialized education and experience to strengthen my skills as a sales agent and broker. I earned my Montana real estate salesperson license in 2013 and my broker’s license in 2017. I attended the John T. Riordan School for Real Estate Professionals in Phoenix, Arizona, concentrating in leasing and management. I earned the Certified Shopping Center Manager designation in 2016 and the Certified Retail Real Estate Professional designation in 2019. I continue to stay actively engaged with the Montana Regional MLS, the Montana Association of REALTORS®, and the Great Falls Association of REALTORS®, having held numerous leadership positions that help me stay attuned to the constantly evolving real estate landscape. I am a REALTOR® which means more than just being a real estate agent—it’s a professional designation with specific requirements and standards.

I bring nearly twenty years of hands-on experience across office, retail, medical, industrial, and multi-family property management—including major medical facilities, regional power shopping centers, Section 8 HUD housing, and GSA leasing.

While commercial property management has been a major focus of my career, I am now stepping away from management to focus fully on brokerage (sales and leasing). I also enjoy helping clients, friends, and family find their forever homes, cabins, or recreational properties; the perfect parcel of land for a building site; or assisting with downsizing into a condo or townhouse. Whether you’re looking for commercial, multi-family, recreational, or a primary residence, I offer a well-rounded, personalized approach to meeting your real estate needs.

Outside of real estate, I love to cook, soak up the sun, and get lost in a good book. Music and coffee are two of my everyday essentials. I also enjoy golfing—though, to be fair, golfing doesn’t always return the favor. I’m a bit of a “Jill of all trades,” especially when it comes to crafts, though I wouldn’t claim to be a master of any one thing. I enjoy a good challenge and am always up for learning something new.

Being a mother—even for a short time—taught me to expect the unexpected, a mindset I carry with me into my real estate work every day.

My husband, Randy, owns a construction company and is an incredibly talented craftsman. He takes great pride in his work and is, without a doubt, the best sign guy around. We have a son and two dogs, so life at home is rarely quiet. Much of our free time is spent in Lincoln at our family’s third-generation property. We enjoy boating on Swan Lake and Holter Lake, camping, and exploring all that Montana has to offer. We are two entrepreneurs building a life we love while raising our two- and four-legged kids right here in Big Sky Country.

I’m excited to take this next step as a woman-owned business and look forward to partnering with you to help make your real estate goals a reality—the High Country way.

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    • Montana Regional MLS President - Current

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors - Current

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Forms Committee - Current

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Professional Development Committee - Current

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Regional Ambassador 2025

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Executive Committee 2025

    • Montana Regional MLS Vice President 2025

    • Montana Regional MLS Treasurer 2024

    • National Association of REALTORS® Commercial Award Winner; 2019, 2020, 2021

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® - REALTOR® of the Year 2021

    • Montana Regional MLS Vice President 2021

    • Montana Regional MLS Treasurer 2020

    • Montana Regional MLS Governor 2019

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors 2019

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors (State Director) 2019

    • International Council of Shopping Centers CRRP Class of 2019

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® MLS Advisory Board Chair 2019 & 2020

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Leadership Development Attendee 2017

    • International Council of Shopping Centers CSM Class of 2016

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® MLS Committee Member 2015-2023