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 less than 30 minutes from downtown Missoula, this diverse assemblage offers a rare opportunity to own one of the more unique offerings in western Montana. Situated in the foothills of the Bitterroot Mountain Range, Peregrine Peak Ranch provides an exceptional mix of recreational amenities, a modest production component, and a custom log home. Consisting of roughly 513 acres, the ranch rises gently from the valley floor, crossing productive meadows before entering the forest interface. From there, the elevation increases up the McClain Creek Canyon, where it meets with Lolo National Forest and a coveted 640-acre, 83 AUM state grazing lease.
The centerpiece of the ranch is a 5,000+ square foot custom log home nestled in the trees overlooking the bucolic Bitterroot Valley. Built in 2006, this five-bedroom, six-bathroom residence imbues rustic charm but with all the modern amenities. The 2,500+ main level includes a primary suite, vaulted great room, luxury kitchen, and laundry facilities. Below grade is the fully finished walkout basement with a family room, wine cellar, office, and four additional bedrooms.
Recreationally, the ranch is home to the northern Bitterroot Valley’s most recognizable elk herd, often seen on the ranch and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Numbering between 100 and 150 animals, they rarely leave the area, preferring the food, water, and cover the ranch provides. In addition to elk, the ranch is home to mule deer in the upper elevations, with whitetail primarily inhabiting the lower ranch. The ranch offers miles of roads and trails with almost exclusive access to the Lolo National Forest directly from the property.
Agriculturally, the ranch could support a small cattle operation, with nearly 82 acres under pivot irrigation and a 640-acre state grazing lease.
In the shadows of the Bitterroot Mountains lies a near-perfect 155± acre assemblage of irrigated pasture and forested hillsides with a complete set of operational and residential improvements minutes from Darby, Montana.
Brand Rock Ranch represents a solid combination of trophy big game, upland bird, and waterfowl hunting in concert with production ag suitable for registered or commercial cattle in a great location.
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.
The Trinity Ranch is a 158± acre property located on the Stillwater River. Less than ten minutes upstream of Columbus, offering Stillwater River frontage, Beartooth Mountain views, and simple improvements.
1,981± acres just south of Missoula. A mix of timber, foothills, irrigated meadows and pasture. A 5,000±-square-foot residence and adjacent to public land. Ideal for shared ranch development.
