As a 50-year plus resident of Aspen, Rick is deeply involved in the community as a former Chairman of the Aspen Board of Zoning Adjustments (13 years) and current Chairman of the Pitkin County Board of Adjustments (19 years). In addition, Rick is a founding member of the Aspen Youth Center Board of Directors (30 Years) and a current Vice-Chairman of the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority Board of Directors. Rick is also a past President of the Aspen Elks Lodge #224 and current Trustee. Among other committees Rick has served on the Aspen Board of Realtors and has achieved Emeritus Status as a Realtor (40 years). In the summer months, he is actively involved with the Aspen Junior Golf Program both as an instructor and as a member of the Board of Directors. In the winter, Rick teaches skiing part-time on Aspen Mountain and is a fully certified Alpine and Nordic member of the Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA). Rick has deep roots in the Roaring Fork Valley and uses his business savvy and local knowledge to help his clients achieve their goals. The complexity and nuance of the Aspen area real estate market demands a broker that can serve as your trusted advisor. With over 40 years of experience selling property in the Aspen area totaling close to $500,000,000 in sales, Rick understands and excels by diving deep into the local market with a global lens. Whether it’s selling downtown condominiums or purchasing an ultra-luxury home, Rick is always thinking outside the box and striving to out hustle the competition. With 8 offices and 180 brokers throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty continues to be number one in the market share (39%) year after year. Rick’s interests in addition to golf and skiing, include hiking, boating, and tennis.