Meet the Team
Erin Eddy, Managing Broker, is a 5th generation Colorado native. He has lived in Southwest Colorado since 1986. He specializes in commercial and investment types of properties. His hobbies are fly-fishing, rafting, kayaking, skiing, rock and ice climbing, mountain biking, trail running and exploring the local background. He and his fiancee Mel Rajkowski raise their family, including kids Caeley, Keegan and Carson, in Ouray because of the quality Lifestyle the small mountain town affords them.
Christine Kersen, Broker Associate, moved to Ouray in the summer of 1995, intending to return to California at the end of the summer. But she loved the mountains and the small town lifestyle so much that she never left! Now, a husband and 4 children later, she couldn't be happier with her decision. Christine and her husband own a contracting business where she does the bookkeeping and helps make design decisions on the spec houses that they build. She decided that a career in real estate would be an asset to their construction business, and a great way to meet new people. She is happy to share her knowledge and love of Ouray with other people looking to relocate here.
Alice Leeper, Broker Associate, moved to Aspen, CO at 18 to ski in the sunshine and ended upstaying summers as well! She met her husband on the ski slopes, and ended up living there and working in property management and real estate. She set aside her career to raise her three children, doing the bookkeeping for her husband's contracting business. The family moved to Ouray in 1994 for a more down-to-earth lifestyle and Alice went to work for ORI. She ended up buying the business, expanding the property management, and striving to build the quality, honesty, professionalism, and philanthrophy of Ouray Realty. As her children left the nest, Alice decided to sell the business and work as an agent only. She now has time to hike these gorgeous mountains, volunteer more, and travel with her husband. Being a part of the business community and having many real estate investments of her own, Alice understands the ups and downs of the market and firmly believes you can't go wrong buying in or around Ouray. Her motto? "Live where you want to vacation!"
Barbara Fleming, Broker Associate, first came to this area in the early 70’s. Though she went back East in the 80’s to raise her children she quickly returned when the youngest went off to College. Beside her Real Estate career, she is an Artist, Interior Designer and is a dealer with the Ridgway Antique Market. Barbara also sits on the Design Review Board of the River Park Subdivision in Ridgway and participates in various community fund raising activities.
Carl Cockle, Broker Associate, was born and raised in Ouray, which gives him very close ties with the community. After graduating from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado with a degree in business administration, he spent several years traveling throughout the U.S. and many parts of the world. Carl returned to Ouray in 1980, where most recently he has worked as a real estate broker and serves on the Board of the Ouray County Planning Commission. His background and knowledge of the area serve him well when dealing with the many people who fall in love with Ouray County and look to relocate here. Carl’s skills as a realtor, combined with his experience as a long-term rental manager, provide the perfect combination to help new residents transition from a rental home to the home of their dreams!
Beth Edwards, Vacation Rental Manager, has a background in administration and project management. After living 30 years in Denver and working her last 14 years there for a non-profit veterinary association, she moved to Ouray in 2004. She worked in hotel management until coming to work for ORI in 2007 as office manager and real estate coordinator. She recently transitioned into the vacation rental manager position where she and Lori team up to provide the best possible accommodations to fit their guests' needs, and work closely with the property owners to achieve the best possible return on their investments. Beth is almost always accompanied by Panda, her trusty companion who has become ORI's unofficial "office mascot."
Lori Jeffries, Vacation Rental Assistant Manager, moved to Ouray in the winter of 2004 from SW Missouri. She got to know the area well by visiting several times a year. On one of those visits her husband was offered a job so they sold their home in Missouri and made the move. Before moving to Ouray, she worked as a nurse / office manager for an orthopaedic surgeon. Since moving to Ouray, she gained valuable knowledge managing a local hotel so coming to ORI was an easy transition. A grandmother of one, she has two grown children that call Ouray home. She has an honest approach at giving guests as much information as possible to help them find the perfect vacation home.
