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.
Steeped in the history of the American West lies the N Bar Ranch spanning more than 60,000± contiguous acres in the foothills of central Montana’s Snowy Mountains, 100 miles north of Billings, Montana.
This offering represents a rare opportunity to purchase property in the Big Sheep Creek Basin, a place rich in the ranching tradition. Beautiful scenery, large mountain vistas and great neighbors. This ranch consists of 4000± deeded acres, 6000± BLM, 6000± Forrest and 1200± State leases.
The 1,048± acre ranch is located on the West side of the Bridger Mountains, 40 minutes from the recreational Mecca of Bozeman. Privately situated, the land offers spectacular views, is full of wildlife & surrounded by vast historic ranches. North Ridge Ranch is well watered by Bremmer Creek; owns 100% of the mineral rights & can carry 100 cows.
Classic 640± acre family retreat in Taylor Fork Valley south of Big Sky. A USFS inholding, log improvements include lodge and four cabins. Extensive wildlife, trout stream, and views of Taylor Peaks.
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.
