Raised in Northern California and the son of a vintner, Deke grew up firmly embedded in the region’s burgeoning wine industry. It was there he learned to appreciate those rich landscapes and the bounty they sustained. After visiting Montana several times as a teenager and seeing the natural beauty, he knew that someday he would make his home there. In 2005, he made the move to Missoula where he now resides with his partner in life, Deana.
Licensed in 2010, Deke offers a decade of real estate related transactional work to his buying and selling clients. To complement his love of the land, he is active in local open space conservation, sitting on two municipal commissions over the last five years. Additionally, he is active in local real estate governance and leadership. He is a graduate of CSU Sacramento with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Befitting a treasure state denizen, Deke avails himself of all that western Montana has to offer. He is an avid fly fisherman, snowboarder, and hunter. He is a world traveler and makes international adventure travel a priority.
Currently, Deke is licensed as a broker in the state of Montana.
Located mere minutes from Stevensville, Montana, in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, the Circle L Ranch provides a rare opportunity to live well in arguably the highest quality, turn-key agricultural operation available in the area today. Situated in the geographic center of the ranch’s 244± deeded acres, the residence and operational headquarters offer a private retreat-like setting to enjoy the wildlife and views of both the Sapphire Range and iconic Bitterroot Mountains. The ranch has been extensively improved for both operational efficiency and comfortable living with a 2,665 square foot owner’s residence, barn with second-story apartment, expansive shop, and covered storage for 1,000± tons of hay. Operationally, 230 irrigated acres are in grass hay production, yielding up to 1,000 tons annually in two cuttings. The Circle L Ranch is a tidy and endearing holding, ready for new stewards to continue and build on its legacy.
Adjacent to the town of Philipsburg, this 7,230± acre mix of irrigated pasture and native range offers a 350 AU cattle operation and recreational amenities just over one hour to Missoula.
Well-appointed 7,351± contiguous acre foothills ranch 34 miles from Bozeman. New owner’s residence, 60’x110’ shop with attached residence, three guest cabins, pond, asphalt ranch roads, and horse facilities.
141± acre riparian ranch includes one mile of Big Hole River frontage, irrigated food plot, custom-built 3,250± square foot residence, and 832± square foot cabin located minutes from Twin Bridges.
3,445± acre mountain cattle ranch with extensive grazing permits. 1,000± irrigated acres and native range support upwards of 800 AU seasonally. Remote, scenic, and productive with high ecological value.
Central Montana native grass ranch available for the first time in over 30 years. Unimproved 4,050± total acres with quality water and fences. Located 15 miles south of the Snowy Mountains.
