Reese Lovell has often been told he doesn’t look like your typical ranch broker—and he’s fine with that. Because he’s not. While the industry leans on image, legacy, and the way it’s always been done, Reese built his career by asking better questions: Why? Is there a better way? He’s not in this for ego, volume, or commissions. He’s in it to serve, consult, and truly steward the land—and the people who own it.
Reese’s journey began between the Ozark Mountains and the banks of the Arkansas River, where his passion for the outdoors first took shape. That early love led to one of the youngest-ever wildlife biology internships with the U.S. Forest Service through Arkansas Tech University. But it was Colorado that captured his heart. A few family trips turned into a life calling, and in 2014, he made the move west.
Since then, Reese has become a trusted name in Western Colorado ranch real estate, known not for flash, but for follow-through. His reputation has been built on thinking outside of the box, work ethic, honesty, and a genuine commitment to doing right by his clients. While many brokerages chase scale, keep clients emotionally engaged just enough to get the deal done, or promote themselves over the listings they represent, Reese has taken the opposite approach. With Full Curl Ranches, he’s created a high-integrity firm that values people over transactions and legacy over leverage.
With a decade of experience and hundreds of millions in transactions, Reese brings both boots-on-the-ground know-how and big-picture strategy to every deal, from complex investment portfolios to once-in-a-lifetime legacy ranches. His clients often end up calling him their lifelong ranch advisor and friend. That’s because Reese doesn’t just look at dirt and deeded acres—he sees what the land means to people.
Reese and his wife, Alli, are living ranch life in Western Colorado. Together, they own and operate South Rim Ranch, a guest property and active investment holding, along with a growing portfolio of land across the region with his partnership with Everbranch Capitol Group. They’re deeply rooted in the ranching community outside Montrose, where they’re known for their integrity, humility, and a deep respect for the land. When they’re not working, you’ll find them exploring wild places with their dog, Watson. Faith is the center of everything they do. Reese and Alli serve in their local church and are active in global missions throughout Honduras, Africa, the Philippines, and the Amazon. Reese has also helped shape the industry from within—serving on the Future Leaders Committee of the National Realtors Land Institute, the board of the Colorado Chapter, and as an ambassador for the Land Broker Co-op. He’s a proud supporter of conservation groups like the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, and Ducks Unlimited.
At the end of the day, Reese doesn’t just sell ranches—he redefines how it’s done. He’s living proof that making others the priority has nothing to do with appearances and everything to do with putting others above yourself.
Here are all the reasons you shouldn’t hire Reese Lovell to represent your best interests in large property transactions: He wasn’t born and raised in the West. He doesn’t come from a multi-generational ranching family. He lacks an agricultural degree, and his father wasn’t an outfitter with a ready-made book of leads. Real estate wasn’t handed to him by family legacy, and his last name doesn’t open industry doors.
Reese didn’t inherit this career—he chose it. He didn’t stumble into it—he showed up. He wasn’t born into it—he sacrificed for it. He’s not the most qualified on paper, nor the most educated or experienced. But what sets Reese apart is exactly what disqualifies him in the eyes of convention: an unrelenting work ethic, a refusal to accept limitations, and a commitment to challenging the status quo. He doesn’t do things the easy way—he does them the right way.
Jim Lucarelli has over 34
years of experience in the Telluride real estate market. For 18 years he owned
and operated Real Estate Affiliates of Telluride, one of the region’s top
boutique real estate offices, with his wife Virginia. In the spring of 2020 Jim
was presented with a unique opportunity to join Compass, the most forward
leaning and fastest growing brokerage in history. This new association gives
him access to some of the finest technology, marketing and management
professionals in the U.S. and he is very excited about the opportunities this
new venture provides for him and for his clients.
Jim is a past president of the Telluride
Association of Realtors and is one of two agents in the market to be recognized by
the Telluride Association of Realtors as its Realtor of the Year three times.
Jim is fluent in all aspects of Telluride real estate and prides himself on a
vast array of market knowledge you can’t find online. He particularly enjoys
working with area ranch properties.
Originally from Rockwall, Texas, Justin moved to Durango in August of 1999. He currently resides in Durango, CO with his wife and 2 children. He attended Fort Lewis College where he received a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, and a minor in Agribusiness.
Justin received his real estate license when he was a junior in college in 2002. He worked at Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtors for seven years. During his time at Coldwell Banker he received numerous top producer awards, some as high as the state level. He joined The Wells Group in 2010, and has consistently been a top producer in both volume and total number of deals closed since his arrival. His accomplishments include recognition by America's Top 100 as being included in the top 1% of all Realtors in America, Real Trends Award recipient awarded to only the top 1,000 producers in the United States, Apex Award recipient by the Realtor's Land Institute as recognition of one of the top land agents in the entire country, and receiving Colorado's Land Realtor of the Year Award as the top land broker in the entire state of Colorado. He has also been awarded the Education Award from The Wells Group multiple years in a row.
Justin currently sits on the board for the Colorado Chapter of the Realtor's Land Institute, and is a recent past president. Justin is also involved in the Realtor’s Land Institute at the national level, as he is currently a board chairperson of both their Future Leaders Committee as well as their Chapter Development Task Force.
Justin is also a national real estate instructor that has taught classes in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and Illinois. He's known mostly for his Recreational Land class, but also teaches Land 101 and Transitional Land through the Realtor's Land Institute. In 2016 Justin was honored as the Colorado Land Realtor of the Year Award.
His community involvement includes being an assistant coach for his son's DYSA competitive soccer team, recent past president of the Durango High Noon Rotary club, and past area chairman of the La Plat County Ducks Unlimited. He is also a certified PSIA Cert 2 ski instructor at Purgatory in both alpine and telemark skiing. He was recently awarded the Volunteer of the Year award by both the Durango Area Association of Realtors and The Wells Group, and was a top three nominee as a Volunteer of the Year with the Durango Chamber of Commerce.
HISTORY
Hayden Outdoors is a grass roots real estate company and brokerage with a background in the cattle and ranching business. In 1976 Leo Hayden founded the company as Property Exchange, working with farms and ranches for sale near Hays, Kansas. The brokerage moved to Goodland, Kansas in 1981 and became Hayden Inc. In the late 1990’s, Leo was joined by his two sons, Dax and Seth, to help grow the business in multiple states. In 2003 Hayden Outdoors was formed to represent sellers and buyers on farm ranch and recreational properties. Since then the team at Hayden Outdoors has grown and prospered to include over 200 agents and an excellent full time staff supporting the sale of land.
KNOWLEDGE
The team is composed of brokers and agents with experience and knowledge in their markets and an affinity to "Do what they say they will". Hayden Outdoors is about honesty and integrity with customers and a rich sense of land stewardship. Our agents know land because they are what the land has made them. We understand land, water, minerals and what is necessary to maximize value for our clients. Please call one of our excellent associates for information on our company and our services. Hayden Outdoors represents the finest farms, ranches and recreational properties in from coast to coast.
CORE VALUES
Hayden Outdoors is built on the relationships between our clients and our brokers, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the farm, ranch and recreational real estate market. Our brokers are passionate about the outdoors and are proud to work and play in the outdoor setting we all love so much. Our buyers and sellers know that the fine properties we represent are the kind of properties we would call our very own. The team at Hayden Outdoors believes and practices in the following:
Founded in 2005 by Ken Mirr, Mirr Ranch Group is a ranch real estate brokerage specializing in legacy ranches and sporting properties with conservation values. Our belief is that selling landscapes is comparable to dealing in fine art and requires a depth of understanding, skill, and tailored marketing to reach sophisticated ultra high net-worth buyers.
We have a proven track record, and our group has distinctive backgrounds and education with exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Our team consists of MBAs, marketers, wildlife biologists, outfitters, ranch managers, skilled negotiators from national conservation groups, and PR specialists to tackle the sensitive issues.
The Paoli Group is a team of professionals and specialists providing clients a broad array of expertise, attention to detail, and service. We may call Steamboat Springs home, but we cover all of Routt County in all facets of our business. More specifically, TPG Ranch Properties focuses on rural and ranch properties throughout the Yampa Valley, the northwest region, and the entire state of Colorado. We understand the unique considerations involved with the resources that make these locations special. We have vast experience handling topics related to agricultural production, wildlife habitat, water rights, equine facilities, forestry management, recreation and investment interests. Most importantly, we value the people woven within the fabric of these lands. Our mission is to meet client goals and exceed expectation through focusing on long- term relationships founded on integrity and quality service. Give us a call today at 970.688.1464.
The Ranch Division is led by Brian Ripley, who brings years of practical ranch management experience and a specialized, advanced educational background to the team.
Brian Ripley, a Colorado native, grew up immersed in the state's rugged landscapes—an environment that shaped his adventurous spirit and deep-rooted connection to the land. While earning a Master’s in Animal Science from Colorado State University, Brian specialized in ranch management systems, launching a career dedicated to responsible land stewardship. His leadership roles—first as Operations Manager at Lost Valley Ranch, then as General Manager of King Creek Ranch and owner of Ripley Livestock LLC—gave him nearly two decades of experience in agricultural and recreational operations. Recognizing the complexity and interdependence of land, people, and resources, Brian expanded into consulting and became a licensed real estate professional in 2017. Today, he combines practical expertise with a values-driven approach to help clients make informed, lasting decisions. Brian and his wife, Kira, now guide their three adult sons while continuing to live out their shared commitment to faith, service, and community.
Joette has been a Colorado Ranch Broker since 2004, specializing in working ranches, mountain properties, and legacy land across the state. Since joining Fay Ranches in 2022, she has continued to offer clients the benefit of her deep expertise in land transactions and firsthand ranching experience. She holds the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through the Realtors Land Institute (RLI). Recognized in 2025, Joette was awarded Land Broker of the Year for the Colorado RLI chapter. She was elected Governor-at-Large in 2024, taking on a state leadership role and advocating for high standards within the land brokerage industry.
Joette was raised on a cattle ranch in eastern Colorado, where horsemanship, land stewardship, and work ethic were part of daily life. From a young age, she was actively involved in 4-H and competitive riding, with extensive experience in both English and Western disciplines. Her well-rounded background in equestrian competition laid the foundation for a lifelong connection to horses, cattle, and rural land.
Today, Joette runs a commercial cow/calf operation, calving in the spring and marketing calves in the fall. Her deep understanding of ranch operations, livestock management, and land productivity provides clients with rare, boots-on-the-ground insight into the realities of rural property ownership. She continues to compete in ranch rodeos, earning accolades like Top Horse and Top Hand, and contributing to her team’s 2020 Women’s Ranch Rodeo Association World Championship.
When she’s not working on real estate deals, riding horses, or checking cattle, Joette enjoys traveling—especially if it involves deep-sea fishing, touring historic sites, or hiking in the mountains of Colorado. She spends as much time as she can with her partner, Toby, sharing a love for the land and enjoying the outdoor lifestyle they both value.
As a full-time real estate professional, I bring extensive market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and a proven record of success. Having closed over $80 million in residential, luxury, land, and farm & ranch sales, I am dedicated to delivering a seamless, strategic, and service-focused experience for clients across Colorado.
A Colorado native and graduate of Colorado State University, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, which strengthens my understanding of Colorado’s wildlife, ecosystems, recreational land use, and the environmental considerations that shape land and acreage purchases. This background gives me a distinct advantage when advising clients on land acquisitions, farm & ranch properties, and real estate connected to outdoor lifestyle and natural resource value.
Before entering real estate, I built a strong foundation in business development, customer relations, and process management—skills that now directly enhance the client experience I deliver. My business is rooted in relationships, trust, and consistent communication. I am passionate about helping clients build long-term wealth, protect their futures, and make confident decisions through real estate. Whether buying, selling, or investing, my commitment is to simplify the process, advocate for your best interests, and ensure a positive experience from start to finish.
Outside of real estate, I’m an avid outdoorsman who embraces Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle. I enjoy hunting, camping, fishing, and spending time in the mountains with family and friends. My wife and I prioritize faith and family, and we recently welcomed our first son—our greatest blessing yet.
Credentials & Achievements
· Over $80 Million in Closed Sales – Residential, Luxury, Land & Farm/Ranch Properties
· Gold Status in Company Production – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
· Featured Top Agent – Top Agent Magazine 2021 (International & National Edition)
· Homesnap Top 15% Agents Nationwide – 2021
· Most Acres Sold in 2024, Company-Wide
· Top 200 NOCO Real Producers – 2025
· Top 300 NOCO Real Producers – 2024
· Member – National Association of REALTORS®
· Member – Colorado Association of REALTORS®
· Member – Fort Collins Board of REALTORS®
· Member – C3 Luxury Division
· Member – C3 Farm & Ranch Division
· Member – REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)
· Certified – Ninja Selling Installation (2018)
Outdoor & Community Involvement
· Member – Foundations Church
· Target Sponsor – Lon Hagler Archery Range
· Member – Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
· Member – Mule Deer Foundation
· Member – Ducks Unlimited Inc
· Member – Big Thompson Bowhunters Association
· Member – Colorado Bowhunters Association