Board Of Directors

Niffy is a Wyoming native who, thirty years ago, fell in love with Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley. Born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she grew up as part of the fourth generation to carry on her family's cattle ranching heritage. Niffy has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wyoming and is an alumnus of Up With People, Cast D 1992. Niffy and her husband, Chris, met in Steamboat and raised their son, Jack, in Steamboat and have enjoyed all facets of life that the Yampa Valley has provided. Before her real estate calling almost 20 years ago, Niffy enjoyed teaching at Soda Creek Elementary school here in Steamboat Springs. However, her ranching background sparked her affection for the historic homes and land that are the backbone of the Yampa Valley and Steamboat Springs area. Her appreciation for this history and the joy of helping people sell or buy a place they can call home is why she became a Realtor®. 

Whether you're looking for a residential, ranch, investment, or commercial property, Niffy will strive to make your real estate adventure a gratifying, fun, and successful experience.

Member of Board of Directors for:

• The Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors
• Chair for Old Town Hot Springs Flip, Flop, Fete event 
• The Routt County Conservation District (past)

James is a talented broker whose passion for real estate and the client relationship is the backbone of his success. With over 25 years of experience in brokerage and professional management, his career has taken him from his western Pennsylvania roots to major east coast cities and finally to the mountains of Colorado. After 20 years in Boulder, CO, James moved with his wife and young daughter to Ski Town USA™, to embrace the lifestyle and culture of one of America’s greatest mountain towns.
James has an immeasurable ability to make things happen. A warm and friendly person with high energy and a creative mind, he prides himself on knowing the community that surrounds him and the real estate market in which he works. 
Not only does James have residential experience in ski condos, income properties and second homes, he has a strong history in commercial sales and leasing including restaurants and breweries, one of which was his own award-winning brewpub.
When time allows, James and his family enjoy backcountry adventures, skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing and happy hours at their favorite Steamboat watering holes.
James is here for you. Your needs and desires are his focus and priority.

Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, Meg attended Miami University and received a B.S in Finance. She moved to Chicago and worked on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for ten years. Starting as a runner and eventually becoming a broker in the Eurodollar Option pit, Meg was a partner with Telluride Group. After ten years of the rat race, Meg and husband Steve, decided to move to Steamboat Springs, CO to start a family. They have lived in the Yampa Valley for 27 years, and now have two sons. Originally, Meg was a stay at home mom with tremendous volunteer participation in a variety of facets in the Steamboat community. Currently, she is Past Chair of the Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors. Her past community involvement includes being a board member of Yampa Valley Medical Center, Healthcare Foundation of Yampa Valley, treasurer and board member of the Steamboat Springs Hockey Association. She has also coached 8th grade volleyball for nine years. In her 'free time', you can find Meg enjoying the incredible outdoor activities in Steamboat: skiing, jogging, hiking, biking and after 10 years playing recreational ice hockey and one broken ankle, she has taken up pickleball. Meg's enthusiasm and passion to assist her clients in all facets, makes her a tremendous choice for your Steamboat Springs real estate needs. Let her bring your Steamboat real estate dreams to fruition.

Derek decided to become a real estate broker because of his innate desire to interact with and help people. Having been in sales since he was a kid, Derek has honed his skills over decades, becoming a casual, low-pressure teammate to buyers and sellers who want to enjoy the experience as they buy or sell their home. Derek moved from Virginia to Steamboat Springs in 2004 to take a teaching position at Colorado Mountain College. Since then Derek has worked for CMC, Steamboat Resort, and spent 10 years as general manager of Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare. As a resident and a participant in the Steamboat community, Derek has fostered many relationships across the broad spectrum of local residents.

Derek moved to Steamboat so he could make an impact in a mountain community. He earned a degree in Urban Planning from Radford University in 1995, which contributed to his desire to improve the community he lives in. Living in Steamboat, where there are already interested residents, has made it even easier for Derek to find ways to give back.

Derek understands, relates, and empathizes with people who are overwhelmed by the home buying experience. He is a strategic problem solver who understands what the end result needs to be and can maneuver around the obstacles to get there. Derek enjoys the art of negotiating and works comfortably with the other side to help close the sale.