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Kristy was born and raised in Florida where she attended and graduated from the University of Central Florida before moving out west to fulfill her love for the mountains, skiing and everything outdoors. In her spare time, she loves music and songwriting and fulfilled a lifelong dream when she went back to school to obtain a second bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado to study Music Business.
While in school, she began working in commercial and residential real estate management in Denver, overseeing everything from high rise office buildings, residential apartments, commercial HOA’s and client relations that continued into a fulltime position for over 8 years.
In 2019 she purchased Grand Mountain Rentals and began her dream journey of living and working in the Rocky Mountains and enjoying life in beautiful Grand County, Colorado with her fiance Nathan and their dog Lil’ Blackie. She is dedicated to running a highly attentive and knowledgeable local operation filled with people who love what they do and where they live!
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Sophia
Operations Director & Property Management
Sophia joined the Grand Mountain Rentals team after relocating to Grand Lake from Colorado Springs in 2022. She studied at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Southeast Community College, bringing with her 10 years of experience in guest-focused roles across sales, hospitality, and client services.
Her career began in the restaurant and bar industry, where she steadily worked her way up before transitioning into broader hospitality roles and ultimately finding her passion in property management. Her well-rounded background has shaped her commitment to delivering top-tier service and maintaining strong client relationships.
Outside of work, Sophia is an avid outdoor enthusiast who thrives in the mountains. She spends her free time hiking, climbing, kayaking, skiing, and practicing yoga. She is currently pursuing yoga teacher certification and brings the same discipline and mindfulness to her professional life.
Sophia is passionate about upholding exceptional standards of customer service and takes pride in building authentic, lasting connections with both guests and homeowners. Her organizational skills, efficiency, and dedication make her an invaluable part of the Grand Mountain Rentals team.
- Fiona
- Property Management & Marketing Director
Fiona is Colorado born and raised, her love for the Rocky Mountains is woven into who she is. Fiona moved to Grand Lake in fall of 2022 in order to better share her love of the outdoors with her young daughter, and to be nearby her closest friend of nearly 17 years; a Grand Lake lifetime local. Growing up in the Denver Metro area the Rockies along the western skyline were always beckoning, making family hikes and day trips cherished memories. In her professional life Fiona has 10+ years of experience surrounding customer service with a career spanning several different industries. From debt collection to telecommuincations, conflict resolution to escrow, retail and hospitality, Fiona's seen it all!
A self-described "crazy plant lady" she loves tending to her tropical houseplants, growing her home collection, and occasionally bringing a few new additions to the office. In her spare time you can find Fiona hiking, camping, and fishing with her family, enjoying a book, or getting creative playing Animal Crossing.
With a dedication for perfecting the client experience and building lasting business relationships, Fiona is excited to bring her expertise and experience to the team!
Here to greet you with a smile is Yuji! You can find him with his head out of the car window enjoying a ride, chewing a good bone, bounding through snow banks, or getting some belly rubs in. If you stop by our office he'll be waiting to say hello!
Daisie is full of life and new to the GMR family! She loves to give kisses and is sure to brighten your day. You can find her cruisin in the car with the windows down, sun bathing, enjoying a hike and chasing chipmunks!
