Growing up in northeast Ohio, we were never blessed with the wide-open spaces or natural wonders so bountiful in the West. So when I relocated to Portland, Oregon, after college, I was awestruck by the incredible natural beauty: The Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, Cascades and Mount Hood. I thought I'd never see a place to compare with it. But as fate would have it, my work in the lighting industry brought me through western Montana several years later. This part of America, with its mountains, rivers, national parks and outdoor living is unparalleled in the lower 48. I was hooked. My wife and I decided to relocate here as soon as she finished medical school and have worked hard to improve this community we love in any way we can. Shortly after arriving in Montana, I met the owners of the Montana Grizzly Encounter & Sanctuary. Their love and dedication to these majestic creatures made me want to help in any way I could, so I've volunteered my time and now 5 percent of my own net commissions from any property sale here at Small Dog Realty to their cause. In addition to our love of the environment and animals, my wife and I have a passion for helping children. I am a mentor for "at-risk" youth at Youth Dynamics Inc. in Livingston and my wife is a pediatrician at Livingston Healthcare. We've also been blessed with an amazing adopted son who also excited to give back to our community, volunteering at the Grizzly Encounter & Sanctuary and local food banks. When the opportunity came for me to begin my career in real estate, I felt it was really important to work for a place that matched my passion for this amazing community. My search ended when I found Pam McCutcheon at Small Dog Realty and her amazing efforts to give back to the places we call home. Let me help you find your home here, too. Let's make that dream of yours a reality here in the Last Best Place. Whether you are buying or selling, I will be by your side to ensure you are informed, represented and get the best possible outcome for your property transaction –because you are more than just a client, you’re my friend and neighbor. |