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FLOATIN’ THE RIVER
Bray River Raft Trip | July 13th, 2024
On a hot Saturday, we gathered together with rafts, kayaks, food and plenty of drinks (including water) to float the river! Thanks to our Captains: Westin, Brian, and Richard for their sense of safety and navigation! Another thing to note: Richard is very loud when piloting a boat - we are pretty sure the whole of Grand Junction heard him! Maybe Robert will join us next time - but he passed this time saying it was too calm for him. We used to do trips like this a lot, and thankfully Westin reminded us of this wonderful tradition! We are sure to see more river floats next summer!
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HBA GOLF TOURNAMENT
August 2nd, 2024
Four different Bray teams joined the HBA Golf Tournament. Ron, Stewart, Jeff, and Dan came in 3rd place! Brayden Urlacher sold golf balls and raised $550 - giving all proceeds to the non-profit Careers In Construction that will go towards helping high-school students gain experience in construction.
GIVE ‘EM THE OLD RAZZLE DAZZLE
We are so proud of our very own Darah Galvin for making her stage debut with &Company’s production of Chicago! Darah sang, danced, and acted phenomenally, and we could not be more proud of and excited for her!
I bet that you would have done the same!
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DIANNE’S LAST DISCO
Thursday, August 15th, 2024
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After 15 years of service, our beloved “office mom” Dianne Wiltgen retired in August We threw a big disco bash for her in the Ed Center, where everyone dressed up in 70s attire and feasted on a nacho and ice cream bar, paired with a little bit of alcohol - we even got to see a few familiar faces stop by! We are so thankful for the years of hard work and dedication at our at helm, and though she will be missed, we know that Darah will do a great job taking the lead as the new office manager. Congratulations Dianne!
RIDIN’ FOR A CAUSE!
Stewart did it again! Another September cancer rideDONE! 337 miles completed, $1,200 raised for a 8 year Totaling over $10,000 and 2,000 miles, since her started all for the fight against childhood cancer.
HIKING BUDDIES!
Barrett and Nathan joined together to hike the Palisade Rim Trail on a hot day in July! Judging by the photo, it’s safe to say that had a great time!
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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE
September 18th, 2024
Bray invited community leaders Brent Goff, Mesa County Assessor, Ken Sherbenou, GJ Parks & Rec Director, Brandon Stam, Downtown Grand Junction Director, and Tamra Allen, Community Development Director to come and speak about their sectors and share their knowledge with our agents at the Mesa County Library. Lots of great questions were asked and answered and we had a great turnout!
BEST OF THE WEST AWARDS
Bray turned out at this years’s The Daily Sentinel’s Best of the West Awards!
Congratulations to the winners: Bray Commerical won GOLD for Best Commercial Real Estate, Bray Real Estate won BRONZE for Best Residential Real Estate, Derek Irick won GOLD (for the 5th year in a row) for Best Residential Agent, The Amanda Hill Team won BRONZE for Best Residential Team, Katie Davis won GOLD for Best Commercial Real Estate Agent and Brian Bray won BRONZE for Best Commercial Real Estate agent!
LEADERSHIP MEETING
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BRAY DIGS THE SAND!
Desiree Garcia, Derek Irick, Jeff Hanson, Barrett Kendall, and Haley Shiner joined forces and had some fun in the sand playing volley ball at Volleys! Do I hear the Top Gun song playing?
PROUD PAPAAGAIN!
Lynn Thompson is a proud Grandpa AGAIN!
They welcomed their new granddaughter, Eleanor Lynn Thompson on July 30, 2024!
Congratulations to the Thompson Family!
Q3 2024
STEWART TURNED 60!
Stewart got the surprise of his life, when his wife planned a SURPRISE 60th Birthday! Family and friends flew from all over to make sure it happened without him knowing - they even dressed in Hawaiian shirts with his face all over them! The beer was flowing and the food from Chicago was even better! Congratulations on turning 60 Stew! We are so glad to be able to celebrate with you!
BREANNA’S OFFICIAL!
Breanna Dunham was given a warm welcome into the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association this quarter! Her mentor Amanda, Michelle, and Stewart were there with her to help welcome her! August 6th, 2024
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PRESIDENT DARAH
Our new operations manager is taking on a new title as president of Habitat of Humanity of Mesa County, which began on July 1st She is definitely making strides in her first term!
LUCK OF THE RON
Ron took a much needed vacation and flew off to Ireland in September. We definitely missed him while he was away, but found a way to humor ourselves in his absence.
MERRITE’S HEADED TO VEGAS!
Congrats to Merrite for getting over 20 listings in the Ahead of the Wave contest - so he is headed to Vegas in February for the Leading RE conference!
DEREK IRICKWINNER OF THE 2024 GUS WILLIAMS AWARD
Derek Irick was named the 2024 Winner of The Gus Williams Colorado Young Professionals Network (YPN) Realtor® of the Year Award.
Nominated by his peers, this prestigious award recognizes the remarkable achievements of young real estate professionals who have demonstrated dedication to bettering their community and industry through their personal life and business Derek will be presented this award at the upcoming Inaugural Dinner on Monday, October 14, 2024
LEAF-BLOWING BRIAN
As if his plate wasn’t full enough - Brian took some time to do cleanup of the Bray parking! If you look out a window you may see him out there with his leaf blower and noise-cancelling headphones helping Bray look as good as possible!
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FOOTBALL KICKOFF POTLUCK!
September 6th, 2024
We kicked off the football season with a jersey party and food! Danna, Danya, Amy, Lauren, and Stewart posed for pictures in their jerseys as they represented their favorite teams and the delicious food that had everyone brought for the potluck!
MRS. GODFREY
Kristen Godfrey, formally Peters, who helps manage Copper Village, married her love, Samuel in August! Congrats to the happy couple!
PEACH SALSA
Stewart, the king of the kitchen, brought in his delicious homemade Palisade peach salsa to share!
NEW VENDING MACHINE
We have a bright and shiny new vending machine - that not only keeps EVERYTHING cold but takes credit cards! Every bite supports the Bray Cares Foundation, so feel free to indulge and support a good cause. If you’re dreaming of a snack that’s not currently stocked, let Cindy know.
NEW TECH IN CONFERENCE ROOMS
Thanks to Ryan, we have new tech in the conference rooms!
Screen cast from your phone, computer or tablet - Windows or Mac, Apple or Androidwithout plugging anything in!
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WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW FACES AT BRAY!
CHRISTY ANDERSON REALTOR
ADAM PSENDA WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST
LOLOS
Make sure to like and share the video!
JULY
FREE 32 oz drink and two cookies at Wave
AUGUST
$10 to Willowcreek Herbs & Tea
SEPTEMBER
FREE Pear or Hibiscus Gimlet (non-alcoholic) or a 4 Taster Beer Flight of Trail Life Beers from Trail Life Brewing
HUNTER HOFFMAN MAINTENANCE TECH
EGGS FOR SALE
Farm fresh eggs for sale! Seems like Dan Savoca and Nathan Poirier are in a battle for who can produce the best eggs at Bray - and we are not mad about it!
Looking for some eggs? Go talk to these guys - I am sure they will give you a egg-cellent deal!
DANNA SHEPARD TRANSACTION COORDINATOR
DANIEL GINER REALTOR
DERRICK SNIDER COMMERCIAL REALTOR
BIRTHDAYS
ANNIVERSARIES
Lauren Jobe, 2 years
Ken Martin, August 14th
Gina Williams, 9 years
Neal Ehlers, 7 years
Johnny Beagley, 2 years
Linda Belcher, 22 years
Sue Maguire, 6 years
Jeff Hanson, 9 years
Kristen Godfrey, 1 year
Katie Davis, 3 years
Tina Smith, July 1st
Andrea Haitz, July 7th
Tammy Zollinger, July 9th
Amy Donegon, July 15th
Reese Paronto, July 19th
Jessica Stassen, 1 year
Barb Hecht, 25 years
Desi Garcia, July 24th
Max Taylor, August 1st
Isabel Borman Clark, August 2nd
Westin Pease, August 4th
Peggy Cutter, August 7th
Joyce Rausch, August 10th
Linda Sparks, August 22nd
Dan Savoca, August 26th
Kevin Cole, August 31st
Kayla Howell, September 8th
Louise Thornburg, September 15th
Tina Smith, 3 years
Desiree Garcia, 8 years
Sid Squirrell, 23 years
Brian Bray, 20 years
Darah Galvin, 9 years
Gina Williams, September 19th
Stewart Cruickshank, September 23rd
Sid Squirrell, September 29th
Paige Stumpf, September 11th
Not pictured: Randy Crespin, 1 year, Natalie Hardman, 1 year
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Hello Team & Families -
As we close out the third quarter, I want to take a moment to reflect on the challenges we’ve navigated and the progress we’ve made together. From adapting to significant changes in real estate practices to the continued growth in our maintenance and construction division we have risen to every challenge. Our property management team has expanded, taking on new properties and clients while staying ahead of the evolving regulations in our industry. Each of you has played a critical role in ensuring that we not only meet these challenges but move forward with resilience and success.
This quarter, we’ve seen growth across the board, but it’s not just about numbers or transactions. It’s also about the way we’ve come together, staying grounded through shifting markets and regulations. Whether it’s been launching new construction jobs, tackling the demanding job of maintenance, tackling the complexities of property management, navigating changes in development, changing the way we do real estate, your adaptability and dedication have been key in driving us forward.
As we head into the final quarter of the year, I’d like to emphasize the importance of taking care of our minds, bodies, and health A principle from Ninja Selling that resonates deeply is the idea of balance focusing on the well-being of our whole selves so we can better serve our clients, families and loved ones to live more fulfilled lives Maintaining a healthy routine, whether it’s through exercise, mindfulness, or simply taking time for selfcare, will keep us energized, grounded, and ready for what’s next. Health is our real Wealth!
Let’s continue to support one another, stay mindful of our health, and keep building on the strong foundation we’ve created. Together, we can finish this year stronger than ever.
Michelle Urlacher
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