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Kristy was born and raised in Florida where she attended and graduated from the University of Central Florida before moving out west to fulfill her love for the mountains, skiing and everything outdoors. In her spare time, she loves music and songwriting and fulfilled a lifelong dream when she went back to school to obtain a second bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado to study Music Business.
While in school, she began working in commercial and residential real estate management in Denver, overseeing everything from high rise office buildings, residential apartments, commercial HOA’s and client relations that continued into a fulltime position for over 8 years.
In 2019 she purchased Grand Mountain Rentals and began her dream journey of living and working in the Rocky Mountains and enjoying life in beautiful Grand County, Colorado with her fiance Nathan, their cat Shuggie and furbaby Daisie. She is dedicated to running a highly attentive and knowledgeable local operation filled with people who love what they do and where they live!
- Melina
- Director of Homeowner Relations & Property Management
Melina joined Grand Mountain Rentals in 2021 after spending more than 15 years managing large-scale operations, events, and teams in the corporate food service industry. Ready for a new challenge, she found her passion in property management and enjoys helping homeowners and guests experience everything Grand Lake has to offer.
Originally from Oviedo, Florida, Melina attended Florida College at Jacksonville, where she studied fire science and earned a volleyball scholarship. After college, she moved to Colorado in 2011 to enjoy the mountains, four seasons, and outdoor lifestyle.
Outside of work, Melina enjoys fly fishing, camping, paddle boarding, hunting, homesteading, and spending time with her husband, son, and their dog, Duck. She also visits Florida as often as she can to enjoy the beach and spend time on the boat with her family.
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- Jess
- Operations Director & Property Management
Jess is originally from St. Pete, Florida, and made the move to Grand County with her husband about a year ago. Since then, she’s been happily adjusting from life at sea level to life in the mountains and enjoying everything Colorado has to offer. Before joining Grand Mountain Rentals, Jess studied psychology and criminology while working as a massage therapist throughout college. After moving out west, she decided to switch things up and found her way into property management. She’s enjoyed getting to know the vacation rental world, working with homeowners and guests, and learning something new just about every day.
When she’s not at work, Jess loves being outside, whether that means hiking, exploring a new area, or simply enjoying a beautiful Colorado day. When she’s not out and about, she’s usually reading a good book or spending time at home with her husband and their cat, Miso. Although St. Pete will always hold a special place in her heart, Jess is loving her new mountain home and all the adventures that have come along with it.
Daisie loves to give kisses and is sure to brighten your day. You can find her cruisin in the car with the windows down, sun bathing, lookin' cute, enjoying a hike and chasing chipmunks!
Duck and Daisie are best friends and they cant wait to welcome you to our side of the Rockies! Stop by the office and come say hi!
