Meet the Team

Meg Brethauer
Broker Associate

I began my pursuit for the Colorado lifestyle in 1989 when I relocated from Indianapolis, Indiana. As a consummate sales professional, I have spent time working with marketing at Copper Mountain and a Director for a Fine Art Gallery in Boulder. After one visit to the Gunnison Valley in 1999, I shortly moved to Crested Butte and pursued my career in property management and real estate sales. My family and I reside in downtown Crested Butte and are local business owners. We are fortunate to raise our 4 year old son in this unique mountain community.  We take full advantage of all Crested Butte has to offer and in our spare time enjoy back-country/downhill skiing, snowmobiling, and hiking.
 
My extended knowledge in sales and my history in property management, allows me to accurately facilitate your housing goals. The client’s satisfaction is the most important element to my real estate practice and what I focus on achieving.  I offer an integrated full-service personal approach and can assist and guide you through the process of buying or selling your home. Every individual has their own unique situation and style with varying needs and I’m prepared to listen and help you determine what will best serve your highest interests. Long after you’ve fulfilled buying or selling a property, you can still rely on me with all of your Crested Butte real estate questions.

Email: mbrethauer@cbmr.com
Office: 970.349.4997
Cell: 970.209.1210
Fax: 970.349.4265

Doug is very involved in the community; a part-time Youth Pastor at the Oh Be Joyful Church, a volunteer director of the Community Food Banks, an Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts and is involved in various Crested Butte Sporting Programs. 

When he is not selling real estate, Doug loves to mountain bike, hike, fish, ski, snowmobile and play ice hockey.  It's his love of the Crested Butte area and his participation in many community activities that, in part, make Doug a special real estate expert in Crested Butte.  His attention to detail, knowledge of the market, and hard work will be especially valuable to you when it is time to buy or sell a property.  Doug has been recognized as a top, award-winning producer in the Crested Butte brokerage community during his 11 years of selling real estate. 

Email: dduryea@cbmr.com
Office: 970.349.4993
Cell: 970.275.2355
Fax: 970.349.4265
Testimonials 

 
Cindy Ervin
Broker Associate

My great grandparents were early settlers of Crested Butte. They moved here from Yugoslavia in the early 1900’s, helping to form the diverse and vibrant culture prevalent here today. 

As much as I loved growing up in Crested Butte, I left in the mid-80’s to purse first a career in real estate but then turned to my other passion and pursued a career working with Indy racecars. After living “life in the fast lane” I returned home to care for my family.

I continue to carry on family tradition by living in my grandparents’ house that was brought into town from the floresta mine over 100 years ago. I cherish this area and love helping others to become a part of this beautiful community. When I’m not in the office serving you, I’m fulfilling my “need for speed” snowmobiling in the backcountry, hiking with friends and my four dogs, or riding motorcycles with my husband Turbo.

Email: cervin@cbmr.com
Office: 970.349.4993
Cell: 970.275.2355
Fax: 970.349.4265

Linda Spinner
Real Estate and Club Office Manager

A stint working as a lodge manager in northern Colorado and an introduction to the lakes, mountains and trails of the high country created a desire to make Colorado home and lured this former beach bum and sailor away from the Caribbean. After living in Frisco and Telluride, my husband and I discovered Crested Butte and the valleys that make access into the high country so easy whether hiking or skiing.

With a background in hospitality, the arts and real estate, I can offer our Summit Services and Mountain Club clients the benefits of my experience and my dedication to helping others embrace the lifestyle I have enjoyed here in the mountains. I welcome the opportunity to make your stay—whether for a week or a month or forever—the best it can be.

Email: lspinner@cbmr.com
Office: 970.349.4994

Michele Schmidt
Summit Travel Manager

My husband and I dreamed of living in the mountains one day because of our love of skiing.  With two children already settled here in the valley and a summer trip to hike in the fields of flowers, our dream became a goal.  In June 2006 we packed our bags and moved to Crested Butte and have not looked back.   We now cherish our time here with hiking, biking, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snow-shoeing and snowmobiling – just about anything outdoors.  I have worked for Crested Butte Mountain Resort for three years and I thoroughly enjoy sharing my passion for the resort and the area.

As your dedicated travel concierge, I’m here to fulfill all of your travel, lodging and activity reservations for the Crested Butte Mountain Resort. And if you don’t personally want to be the travel agent for your guests, I’m here to help with that as well.  With full access to the systems and software needed to book you and or your guests’ reservations, I can help get you the most up to date information, air fares and packages, first access to events, and one-stop shopping when it comes to reserving your trip.  Whether you’re in need of tickets, spa reservations, private ski lessons or dining events, I’m here to give you the personalized service centered around your travel needs.

Email: mschmidt@cbmr.com
Office: 970.349.2375

Kate Simonson
Summit Services Coordinator 

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 2007 with a degree in marketing.  Looking for a small mountain town, I discovered Crested Butte after visiting some friends attending Western State.  I moved here in 2008 - the year we recorded well over 400 inches of snow and haven’t looked back since.

I have truly fallen in love with this place and the abundance of outdoor activities it has to offer in both summer and winter.  This is my first year working for CBMR and I look forward to sharing my passion for Crested Butte with guests.

As the Summit Services Coordinator, I’m here to ensure that you receive consistent communication from all divisions within Summit Services.  I’m here to plan weekly après events as well; giving Club members an extra opportunity to feel connected with one another.

Email: ksimonson@cbmr.com
Office: 970.349.4992