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 nearly adjacent to the bedroom community of Frenchtown, the Clark Fork River Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a sizable, river influenced holding near one of Montana’s largest population centers. This stunning 160± acre mix of meadow and forest comes complete with a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, shop, calving barn, equipment shed, and hay storage. Ideally set up for livestock, the ranch is fenced, cross-fenced, and well-watered with both sloughs and ditches traversing the property. The Clark Fork River and a seasonal channel cut through the ranch’s southwestern corner providing riparian ambiance and significant recreational amenities. With its proximity to the river, interior channels, and seasonal wetlands, the property is replete with wildlife including deer, elk, waterfowl, and raptors. Operationally, the property is currently being leased to a local rancher for summer grazing. Frenchtown, an unincorporated town of roughly 2,000, is minutes from the ranch with Missoula and its robust suite of amenities and services, another 15 minutes to the east. A riparian oasis, the Clark Fork River Ranch offers an accessible and affordable respite with production potential, minutes from 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.
A private 168± acres near Helmville offering a 4,456± square foot log home, guest cabin, shop, pond and equipment shed. Adjacent to thousands of acres of public ground. One hour to Helena.
8,940± deeded acres predominately used for summer grazing and recreational purposes. Located approximately ten miles southeast of the small college agricultural town of Dillon. Water and habitat for upland birds and big game.
229± acres substantially surrounded by Lolo National Forest. Lodge facility with two commercial kitchens and bar, plus several additional residences. Ideal for hosting events, gatherings, or short-term rentals.
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.
