Barber holds a degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver (1977). While at D.U., he was Charter President of Rho Epsilon, a professional real estate fraternity. He was later accepted to the Denver University Law School.

Barber has been a Director for many years of the Pikes Peak and Colorado Associations of REALTORS®, and is currently a Director of the National Association, where he has served on the Risk Management and Professional Standards committees. He was Chairman of the Board of the Pikes Peak Association in 2002-3, and its REALTOR® of the Year in 2004-5. He has chaired the Professional Standards Committees for both Associations, as well as other committees. Barber is a senior instructor for the State Association, teaching ethics, professional standards, risk management, contracts, and negotiation classes, as well as the Colorado Division of Real Estate Annual Update class. He provides pro-bono mediation and arbitration services for both Associations.

Barber is a licensed general contractor and owner of Rawhide Homes, Inc., and is hands-on active in building custom homes and general construction work (basements, remodeling, etc.). He also handles all aspects of developing land subdivisions, developing some 6,000 acres in Teller and El Paso Counties. He trains Rawhide salespeople, and actively lists and sells real estate, specializing in land and residential properties. He provides real estate and development consulting and counseling services, and has ample experience creating and serving on homeowner association boards and architectural review committees. He has been qualified as an expert witness in real estate matters.

Barber has been involved in community for many years (youth hockey, Boy Scouts, symphony, volunteering at Silver Key Senior Services, taught for Project Business, testified at public hearings regarding various land use requests, etc). In 1985-6 he was named Chair of the Black Forest Citizens Advisory Committee by the El Paso County Commissioners for revising and developing a County Land Use Master Plan for the Black Forest planning area.

Doug is an Eagle Scout. His favorite activities include scuba diving, mountain climbing, flying, skiing, guitar, reading and writing.
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. . . As one of 3 partners in Wakonda Western, Inc., which developed over 5300 acres in El Paso and Douglas Counties including the subdivisions of Arrowwood, Wakonda Hills, Pine Cone Acres, Kingswood, Chaparral Hills, Shamrock Hills, and Canterbury in the Black Forest; and Bent Tree as Arrowwood Development Corporation;

. . . As the developer of Pine Glen, Bridle Bit Ranch, Spirit Lakes, Forest Hills, Rivers Divide, Pinehurst Wood and Highland Park subdivisions, comprising some 2601 acres in the Black Forest;

. . . As a general partner of Colorado mountain subdivisions comprising 13,290 total acres including Druid Hills, Badger Creek Ranch, The Buffalo, Stagestop, Lost Park Ranch, Silverheels Ranch, B Lazy M Ranch and Glacier Ridge;

. . . As a general partner of Table Mountain Ranches, Rawhide Ltd. and The Antelope subdivisions in Wyoming comprising 4000 acres; and on going Highland Park in the Colorado Springs area with Filings 1 and 2 currently sold out of 119 lots. A third filing of approximately 39 lots is imminent.

. . . He has syndicated some eight properties.

Mr. Barber has held Broker's licenses in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. In 1973 he formed The Rawhide Company, Realtors, a full service real estate company followed by Rawhide Enterprises, Inc., the parent company and development company with a property management division. He is Chairman and his son Douglas is President. In 2003 he formed Rawhide Homes, Inc. with Chuck Van Fosson and has completed 14 custom homes. Mr. Barber holds the Colorado Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) designation, and the national designations of Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) and Certified Commercial-Investment Member (CCIM) of the Realtors National Marketing Institute (RNMI).

Mr. Barber is a member and former Director of the Colorado Springs Board of Realtors. Other organizations in which he is or has been active are the State Realtors Land Use Committee, the American Land Developers Association, the Realtors National Marketing Institute (RNMI), the Real Estate Securities & Syndication Institute (RESSI), Colorado Springs Home Builders Association (HBA), Black Forest Community Club, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of CCIM's, Director of the Colorado Springs Symphony, Director of The Palmer Foundation, Director of the Pikes Peak Group of the Colorado Mountain Club, member of the Order of Daedalians, and the First Presbyterian Church. Throughout his career he has maintained an active interest and participation in music, hiking, sports, the Colorado Mountain Club and the Boy Scouts of America as Scoutmaster and Committeeman. Pursuing his mountaineering avocation, he has climbed all 54 of Colorado's Peaks over 14,000 ft as well as Mt. Rainier in Washington.

Mr. Barber was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Davidson College in N.C., is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and was an officer in the Air Force for 21 years. His military career included combat as a fighter pilot in Korea, several flying jobs, member of Olympic modern pentathlon team, instructor positions at the United States Air Force Academy and the Interamerican Air Force Academy in the Panama Canal Zone, nuclear physicist position at the Air Defense Command Special Weapons Office in Albuquerque, and Director of Flying Training Inspection at Headquarters, Air Training Command. He left the Air Force in August of 1969 in Colorado Springs to pursue his real estate endeavors on a full time basis.

Welcome to my bio! It's so nice to be associated with The Rawhide Company REALTORS® and its people, a company with experienced staff and agents willing to go the extra mile to assist our clients and each other.

I was born and raised in New England, lived a short time in Buffalo, NY before moving to Williamsburg, VA where I lived for 12 years working for The College of William and Mary. My work there involved raising money for scholarships and endowments, making contact with

Moving to the Black Forest area in 1991 was a dream come true. Blessed with two children, the real estate field afforded me the flexibility I needed to meet their busy schedules. Now that they are in college, my focus is more on making your dreams come true.

With the military having such a big influence on our area, I've become involved in sponsoring a number of service men and women who are serving overseas. The letters and packages we send routinely are a way of expressing our appreciation. The greatest joy is to be at their welcome home ceremonies.

Now that my volunteering days for Girl Scouts, PTO, hockey, baseball and cheerleading have ended, I've been redirected toward supporting Women's Advocacy groups.

My membership in the Pikes Peak Board of Realtors, as well as the Denver Board of Realtors and various local forum groups, provides my clients with more coverage of their listings. Whether buying or selling . . . anything from cabins to castles . . . give me a call!

I can be reached at:
(719) 495-4746 / (888) 495-4746 Email: sgindhart@gmail.com

Sharing the burden, understanding the anxiety, and getting to YES are her primary concerns. Toni goes “above and beyond” the norm of a full service realtor, helping her clients with whatever it takes to make things happen. Her attitude of genuine caring and empathy sets her apart from the average agent.

Toni serves a variety of clients—-families, the elderly, singles and foreign nationals new to the area. In addition to the GRI designation (Graduate, Realtor Institute), she also holds the SRES designation (Senior Real Estate Specialist). The SRES places its primary emphasis on the needs and concerns of senior citizens. Toni was voted Rookie of the year at the Rawhide Agency in 2005 and has won the Salesman of the Month competition.

She continually updates her knowledge by attending classes relating to home construction, short sales, financing, plumbing and electrical problems, water and water rights, real estate law, radon mitigation, home inspections, and a variety of other topics relevant to home ownership.

Toni is a true real estate professional, but never loses sight of PEOPLE---how they feel, what they want, what they fear, what they can afford. She LISTENS to them and lets them know she understands their needs. Sharing the joy with clients that comes from helping them find the perfect house is well worth her every effort.

Toni can be reached at (719) 359-2410 cell, at the Rawhide Office at (719) 265-4334, or on email at ToniAtRawhide@att.net
Web: www.tonisparks.com

After leaving the military to start a family, my husband, Jim, and I started a small feed store business in Falcon (Farmer Jim's Feed). We sold our thriving business 5 years later to devote our time to cattle ranching. Our Limousin/Angus ranch has grown from 2 cows to over 175 in less than 6 years. We've moved around quite a bit, but now we're in the process of building our second home on 400 acres.

Mark has been in marketing and sales since 1968 after attending college at Minnesota University Duluth majoring in Business and Marketing. He has won the "Rawhide Land Sales Associate award" in both 2000 and 2002.

Cathy assists Mark in real estate and has her Broker Associate license. She attended Pikes Peak Community Collage and Blair Collage where she received her accounting degree. She owned pet grooming businesses in Wisconsin and Colorado and used her profits to invest in real estate. She learned from her parents who invested in land, designed and built residential homes, and built and managed two large apartment complexes in Colorado Springs.

Their hobbys include golf (Mark), sailing, model trains, hiking and camping in the mountains with their dogs and llamas.

Both are active in the community, members of the "Falcon Professional Development League". They help with fund raising events for their local schools and other community events including youth programs such as 4H llama project.

Melanie thoroughly enjoys helping people with their real estate needs as she strives to continually provide "good old fashioned service." She continues to excel in her career through the honesty and integrity that she provides and her clients deserve. Melanie believes she has found her professional "niche" in life as a Real Estate Broker.

Since joining The Rawhide Company, REALTORS, she has received several annual awards, some which include TOP Sales Associate Of The Year (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011), TOP Residential Sales Associate Of The Year (2004, 2007, 2010, 2011) and Most Listings (2004, 2010).

In 2007, Melanie completed the Senior Real Estate Specialist Program requirements to obtain the professional designation of SRES. The course focused on the needs of home buyers and sellers aged 50 and over and their need to understand how to navigate the real estate market. The course covers tax laws, probate, estate planning, and teaches agents how to work with professionals specializing in these areas.

Prior to moving to Colorado Springs, Melanie's work experience included 8 years working with attorneys in real estate litigation and acquisitions. Through this experience, Melanie obtained her real estate license in the State of Hawaii.

After first moving to Colorado Springs, she managed the USA Basketball office for 10 years, where she also traveled both domestically and internationally with the families of NBA players for World Championships and Olympic Games. Thereafter she was working with a new homebuilder, Vantage Homes. She quickly realized that real estate was still where she belonged.

• Melanie is a full-time realtor working with both Sellers and Buyers.
• She takes all clients to heart and looks out for their best interest throughout an entire real estate experience.
• Melanie is experienced from the first-time homebuyer to a seasoned seller.
• Her clients range from a new home build, vacant land, and equestrian properties to newcomers relocating to Colorado Springs.
• She is ready, able and willing to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to guide client to a successful closing.

  Melanie resides in a cozy log cabin home on 10 acres in Southwest Elbert. She has 4 wonderful grandsons and tremendously enjoys visiting with them. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, cycling, and traveling domestically and internationally.

  Melanie can be reached at:
  (719) 351-9830 - cell
  (719) 598-3198 - office
  Email: MelanieAtRawhide@aol.com
  Website: MelanieHammerman.com

For more information about our rental and lease offerings, call Porsche at (719) 599-9664 or e-mail her at propertymanagement@rawhideco.us.

• Married to a Custom Home Builder (forever)
• Three great kids - I am blessed
• Four dogs, three cats, six horses and assorted fish
• Soon to be a grandma
  
  Education:
• Still learning every day
• BA - Marketing
• MAed - Education (in progress)
  
  Work Experience:
• Substitute Teacher (Reading specialist)
• Partner/Owner - Lauria Builders & Land LLC since 1976
• Real Estate Agent /Broker Associate since 1986

• National Association of Home Builders/Housing & Building Assoc. of Colorado Springs
• National Association of Realtors/Colorado Assoc. of Realtors
• Better Business Bureau/ Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
• People's National Bank Community Accountability Committee
• United States Team Roping Association
• Loyal fan to every sport that my children played from kindergarten through high school
• Absolutely anything to do with horses - especially rodeo

  That's me - I enjoy all phases of building homes. I do real estate because I really take pleasure in working with people and seeing them realize their dreams of home ownership. My knowledge of building is very useful with my real estate career and my real estate knowledge is a benefit to our building company. I can help you find the perfect home (or near-perfect pre-owned home) or build that one-of-a-kind house that fits your needs, wants and desires. If you need to sell the special home you currently own, I will gladly present my marketing program to you. Call me - I'll be pleased to assist you with your real estate needs.
  
  Susan Lauria: 719-499-4467 (cell) or 719-481-3249 (office) or LauriaBuilders@aol.com.

  Please visit my personal web site at www.HomesAndHorsesColorado.com

  Thanks for your time!

• SUCCESS IN SELLING PREVIOUSLY LISTED HOMES
  
  
• SUCCESS IN SERVING NEEDS OF MILITARY AND FIRST-TIME BUYERS/SELLERS
  
  
• SUCCESS IN USING TECHNOLOGY TO HELP BUY OR SELL
  
  
• CERTIFIED AS A REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST FOR SENIORS
  
  

John and Phyllis live in Black Forest, and have horses, dogs, and both love the outdoor life. He is from Virginia originally, while Phyllis grew up in Littleton.

John has worked as a technical consultant and Project Manager with major companies in the systems development and technical management areas. He served in the US Air Force as an engineering draftsman and later, after completing an Air Force educational program at the University of Arizona, as an Aerospace Engineer. He also received a Masters Degree in Management. He then worked on Air Force development programs, including the F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft. With over 20 years in the military, John well understands the needs and desires of families on the move, ready to settle down and make a house a home. He can assist in finding Buyers a respected and reliable lender for home purchases, and works with clients to help find the most appealing result for them in buying or selling a home.

Having sold a number of his own homes in all markets, John will help sellers decide on the right market placement and presentation of their home for sales appeal. He has excellent success in getting Buyers showings for homes he lists.

John is a licensed pilot and flight instructor, loves to explore the mountains, spend time helping Phyllis with the horses, and loves to ski at Breckenridge. His golf goal is to "break 100". He is a "people person" and enjoys working with others on community and ministry projects. John serves in the Kairos prison ministry in Canon City.

Contact John today at The Rawhide Company on his cell phone at (719) 332-9233.

"CARE - COMPASSION - CONCERN"

John Parker
The Rawhide Company, Realtors®
Office: (719) 598-3198
Cell Phone: (719) 332-9233
Email: jparkerrealtor@earthlink.net

I have been a resident of Colorado Springs since 1972. I became a member of the U.S. Air force in 1975. While in the Air Force I served as a Police Officer and Dog Handler/Trainer. In addition to my career as a Police Officer I trained as a SWAT team member, Assistant Flight Chief and Narcotics/Bomb Dog Trainer and Supervisor. (click on images below to enlarge)

If you are looking for a down-to-earth Real Estate agent with your best interests at heart, "Let's Talk!"

LET ME HELP YOU WITH YOUR MOST IMPORTANT INVESTMENT!

I dedicate 100% of my time and energy to servicing my clients. I do not expend any time and energy trying to obtain business from the general public. You will receive my undivided attention and dedication to providing you with the level of service and attention to detail you have come to expect from me.

What this means to you is the highest possible level of service from me. In response to this, I ask your heartfelt endorsement to family, friends and work associates. Refer me to anyone who would appreciate being served by a Realtor whose commitment to them is for life.

My philosophy about the Real Estate is quite simple. In every situation, I put myself in your shoes. I treat your money as though it were my own money. What would I accept as a price for my home? Will this home increase in value?

I am interested in building strong, lasting, lifelong relationships one person at a time. My goal is to become. . .

YOUR PERSONAL REALTOR...For LIFE!

Email:
KUTSNAHU@yahoo.com

Direct: (719) 574-0931
Cell: (719) 460-2784
Toll Free Pager: (888) 390-8385

I became a realtor in California in 1976 and then moved here in 1984. My husband and I built a lodge log home over the next 6 years and opened up the Black Forest Bed and Breakfast in 1990. In 1986 I became a Colorado broker with Rawhide.

I bring a lot of life experience with me from buying land, to building your own home, to owning and operating a business when I take you out to find the property that you are looking for.

Also, if you are relocating and need a place to stay, check out our website and stay with us. We have several Bed & Breakfast guests that are now our neighbors. I work out of my home so if you have a phone, fax or email, you can have the info you need ASAP, any time of the day or week.

Phone: (719)495-4208 or (800) 809-9901; Fax: (719) 495-0688;
Email: Blackforestbb@msn.com;
Websites: www.susanredden.com and www.blackforestbb.com

Along the way, I experienced many good realtors, but unfortunately some "not so good" realtors as well. I became a Realtor to provide buyers and sellers the type of service I needed as I moved around the country.

My pledge to you is to provide the best one-on-one customer service and responsiveness to your real estate needs and desires. I will not waste your time trying to sell you something you're not interested in.

I received a bachelor's degree in business with an emphasis in real estate and finance from the University of South Carolina and earned an MBA as well. After a 21-year detour as a financial management professional in the Air Force, I decided it was time to pursue a career in real estate. My last 7 years of active duty were spent in Air Force Space Command and NORAD-USNORTHCOM. My wife Denise and I moved to Colorado Springs in 2000 and knew this was the city we wanted to live in once our Air Force career was over. Denise is a teacher with Academy School District 20 and we reside in the Black Forest area in Highland Park, one of the Rawhide Company's premier developments.

As a military veteran I understand the buying/selling/moving experience. I understand the stress and the worries of having multiple mortgages (believe me-I've had as many as three at one time!) Whether you are looking for a new home, thinking of selling your existing home, or just want help with an investment or a relocation, I can help. I will be there for you from the sale of your house to the purchase of your new dream home and will tirelessly work to close your transaction smoothly. I will work with you and your family's busy schedule and provide great customer service for your biggest investment!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself to you. If you would like my personal assistance during your transition, please feel free to contact me anytime, either by phone at my office number (719) 265-4335, cell number (719) 213-0018 or e-mail me at ajsmithrealtor@earthlink.net. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you--anything from condos to custom homes--let me help you find your castle.