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.
Twisted Fork At Rock Creek near Philipsburg, Montana, provides a rare opportunity to own a turn-key waterfront retreat on one of the most renowned trout streams in Western Montana. With nearly a mile of two forks of this Blue Ribbon stream, anglers will find no shortage of quality, fishable water right out their front door. An owner’s residence, two well-appointed cabins, an indoor riding arena, and various outbuildings make this well suited as a gathering place, income-generating guest ranch or base for an outfitting operation. With 108± level acres, Twisted Fork is stock ready with appurtenant water rights, fencing, and corrals suitable for horses, cattle, or other livestock. Additionally, the region is known for a variety of attractions including Discovery Ski Area, Georgetown Lake, Blue Ribbon trout stream Rock Creek, the Anaconda-Pintlar Wilderness, and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana’s largest. Philipsburg anchors this agricultural community, providing staples, dining, lodging, and other services associated with a rural Montana town. For services associated with larger communities, Missoula, with its international airport and historic Butte, are one and a half, and an hour away respectively. Twisted Fork at Rock Creek offers the quintessential Montana getaway and a launching point for the best recreation that Montana has to offer.
With 348± acres and three miles of shoreline, Cromwell Island is the largest private island in freshwater west of the Mississippi owned by a single party. Includes a 45,000± square foot French-inspired villa.
Cherry Springs Ranch is a balanced horse/cow operation with a beautiful home and horse facility. With over 5,850 acres, this conveniently located ranch is minutes from Bridger, Montana.
A private, turnkey 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.
The 373± acre sporting property is located near Belgrade, Montana. Encompassing the headwaters of Story Creek, productive cropland has been managed for wildlife from pheasants to waterfowl to trophy quality whitetail deer.
2,134± acres of high-quality recreational or development ground, 19 miles from Kalispell and 32 miles to Whitefish. Multiple lots, gated access, paved approach, and grid power to the eastern boundary.
