If you were to ask around, Led's clients would tell you that he has made his mark in Vail Valley real estate by way of superior service, aggressive high-quality marketing, intense focus and a warm, personal approach to his business. Sharing the Vail lifestyle while assisting his clients pursue their Colorado dream is one of Led's favorite pastimes.  It is also the reason that many of his clients become good friends... and many of his friends become clients!

Following successful tenures at Xerox Corporation and Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate in Nashville, Tennessee, Led found himself asking the question "If I could live anywhere in the world, no holds barred, where would it be?" Having had close ties to the Rocky Mountains since his youth, Led first made a part time move to Vail in the winter of 1989.

Moving to the Vail Valley full time in 1998, Led quickly established a successful reputation in the luxury real estate market as a broker at Ron Byrne & Associates, where he focused solely on the sale of high-end, multi-million dollar properties. His next step was as a lead Partner at Sonnenalp Real Estate, with a continued focus on listing and selling luxury real estate in the Valley's most prestigious markets. Led and his partners quickly established the firm as the Valley's #1 boutique, luxury real estate brokerage, which led to an affiliation with world renowned Christie's Great Estates.

Yet after a decade of success in smaller, boutique brokerages, Led's steadfast desire to best serve his clients' needs ultimately led him to the flagship Vail Village office of Slifer, Smith & Frampton, the #1 name in Vail Valley luxury real estate.  In conjunction with the company's deep pool of marketing resources and talent, Led's personal experience in developing, brokering and investing in resort real estate has positioned him well to serve the specialized needs of a discerning, high-end clientele.   

Giving back to his profession, and his community, is another passion. Two years as a Director of the Vail Board of Realtors was a fantastic experience, at a time during which the Board was undergoing many changes and technological advances. Led's six years as a Trustee on the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival Board of Directors was also most gratifying, as the organization attracted world-renowned talent to Vail's annual summer music festival.  Serving on his Church Council for four years... two as President... provided a way to give back to something of great importance to his family. Service on other various boards, property owner associations and marketing and development committees has rounded out Led's professional experience, while volunteering to help out with his son's various athletic teams and pursuits has been a source of great fun!

Now in his early-fifties, Led remains most grateful to have the opportunity to conduct business, and raise a family, in this beautiful part of the world.  Led, Connie and Chase thrive on the many activities that surround them, with a special passion for skiing and biking. Looking back over the past twenty-one years in the Vail Valley brings about a feeling of heartfelt gratitude, something Led enjoys sharing with his clientele, family and friends.

Enjoying your Vail Valley dream home is great fun. Yet its acquisition and eventual sale are serious business. Helping you accomplish these dreams is Led's business, and he looks forward to the opportunity to be of service to you and your family.