Due West Land - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

[Due West Land - The Company] [Due West Land Projects: Marabou Ranch, Storm Mountain Ranch, Water Dance, Maytag Mountain Ranch]

Due West Land creates places that are so special they actually enrich the lives of people who visit. These properties are passed down from one generation to the next.

Each development Due West Land has created is inspired by local character, regional architecture and an authentic western way of life. The communities boast an abundance of open space, natural water resources and in every instance have continued and even enhanced the wildlife carrying capacity and agricultural production on the land.

With a genuine concern for the environment, Due West Land has focused its energies on preserving the western way of life through the design of sustainable communities. Not only has Due West Land found ways of preserving and living with the natural environment, it has encouraged its staff to be active members in Regional Green Teams in order to ensure the company is constantly learning and doing its part to preserve the environment.

[Due West Land - Building creative communities in the American West]

Due West Land is dedicated to developing communities which preserve open space and protect the lands natural resources. With attention to detail and focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, Due West Land brings to life the authentic American West and ensures its perpetuity.

Passion for the Land – We appreciate that rural land can produce food therefore we support and celebrate the continued agricultural production on the land we are a part of.

Customers - We cherish the opportunity to have an ongoing relationship with customers and strive to delight them. Satisfying our customers is the first step in our success.

Education – We believe in life long learning. We strive to educate our team about agricultural production, sustainability, technology and improved business practices.

Team Approach – We continually improve and innovate through the intelligence and collective creativity of our people and associates. We strive to be open to new ideas, give all team members a voice and get better everyday.

Innovation – We constantly innovate and try new things in an effort to raise the bar.

Environment – Man has not been kind to the environment. We are in a unique position to treat the land with the respect it deserves. We strive to set a positive example for others to follow. We promote energy efficiency, recycling, reuse and sustainability. We strive to increase the wildlife carrying capacity on our ranch preservation communities.

Community – We are active participants in our local community. We support the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, the Community Agricultural Alliance and the Yampa Valley Land Trust – among other non profits.

Integrity – We treat our customers, our people and our partners with respect, fairness and integrity – and expect the same in return

Jeff Temple - Chief Executive Office (CEO)
jtemple@duewestland.com

Fourth generation Steamboat Springs local, Jeff Temple was a co-founder of Spyder Skiwear in 1977. In 1994, he hand-selected the development team that created Water Dance, an award winning, 33 acre neighborhood of 93 residences on Lake Dillon, CO.

In 1998 Jeff and his brother Jamie founded Storm Mountain Development, Ltd. Together they created the exclusive 1,063 acre ranch preservation community, Storm Mountain Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Storm Mountain Ranch received the “Smart Growth and Development” Award from Governor Romer.

Jeff partnered with Russ and Jeannie Maytag and founded Maytag Mountain Ranch in Hillside, Colorado, in 2003. Twenty-seven homesteads nestle on 2,953 acres. Sales are well underway and setting records.

Today, Jeff and Due West Land have joined forces with North Point Real Estate of Savannah, GA, to create Marabou. Marabou will be the finest ranch preservation community in the American West.

Jeff Temple - Extended Biography

Emily Dickerman - Marketing Manager
edickerman@duewestland.com

Emily heads up special projects. Most recently she spearheaded research into the latest fitness facilitates and equipment for Marabou and is currently doing the same for the spa facility and the entire signage program. She has experience in marketing, group sales, and customer service. Emily is a licensed Colorado Real Estate broker.

Scott Bell - Finance
sbell@duewestland.com

Scott's experience includes coordination of managed association budgets, construction bank draws, and business plan formulation. A graduate of Macalester College in St. Paul MN, Scott is an Excel spreadsheet expert and is trained on Internet Proficient Statistical Programs.

Crystal Lakey - Administrative Assistant
clakey@duewestland.com

Crystal joins Due West Land with an extensive background in development in the resort market. She spent two years in Vail with Hermes Resort Properties. Her role at Due West Land includes assisting with marketing and financials to the day to day operations of the office.