Meet Jennifer

Having grown up in St. Louis, Missouri, Jen embodies a Midwesterner through and through with her kind heart, tireless work ethic, and dichotomic attraction to both simple living and new adventures. It was her headstrong, fun disposition that led her out to Colorado for a ski trip over 20 years ago, where she met her future husband, Scott (a longtime and current ski patroller on Snowmass Mountain)… and needless to say the trip has evolved into more than two decades of soaking up all that the Roaring Fork Valley has to offer.

It was soon after that that a very well-respected broker associate in Aspen, Sara Sue Kataoka, saw potential in Jen as a real estate professional and “took her under her wing,” as Jen says. As a long-time Aspenite and one of the top-producing brokers in the area at the time, Kataoka had an immeasurable collection of knowledge, insights, and contacts, allowing Jen to learn every angle of the business first-hand, from the one of the best. She quickly became a pro on negotiating prices, dissecting and drafting contracts, and most importantly, she learned that she loved her work because it allowed her to meet some of the most interesting people she’d ever come across in her life. 

Fast forward to about 15 years later, Jen wanted that same feeling of a partnership back and the fun of working with someone she loved and trusted. It was then that Marian and Jen joined forces and decided to build a business based off of ethical practices and their relationship-oriented reputation. She is infatuated with not only Aspen/Snowmass, but the entire Roaring Fork Valley, and loves sharing its beauty and secret spots with her clients. 

On her off days, Jen likes to spend time outdoors with her husband and 2 huskies, Rosa and Bolo. She prefers to “play all day” with hikes, walks, and skiing with friends, to then relax at night with music or movies. Jen also often travels to off-the-beaten-path locations, whether she’s discovering a new restaurant down valley or exploring abroad—be sure to ask her about some of her favorite spots to experience in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond!