EXPERIENCE
Ruth has worked in the real estate field and within our office since March of 2011, starting out as the office manager. Real estate quickly became her passion, and she went on to also learn the property management aspect of real estate. Ruth has listed and sold several homes in the surrounding areas, and currently manages several single family homes and apartments in Deer River, Grand Rapids, Hill City, Nashwauk, Keewatin, Hibbing, Virginia and Chisholm. Ruth puts her clients first, and enjoys working with both owners and sellers, and tenants and buyers.

PERSONAL
Ruth is a wife and mother of two boys. She enjoys spending time with her large extended family and friends and enjoys being involved in all aspects of her children’s activities and sports. Ruth donates to several charities, and is especially focused on charities for the homeless, Minnesota veterans, animal shelters and cancer research. Her hobbies include gardening, fishing, hunting and remodeling projects.

EXPERIENCE
Bridger is from Grand Rapids and went to school at Itasca Community College before completing his Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Idaho. Bridger not only applies his mechanical engineering background and critical thinking while working in local industry but also when looking at homes, solving problems, and staying organized throughout a real estate transaction. He bought his first property in high school and remodeled it with his dad. That is where he learned how powerful investing in real estate could be.

Bridger’s primary focus is ensuring that his clients have a great experience throughout the whole real estate transaction. Buying and selling property is usually accompanied with other life changes like a growing family, downsizing, moving to a new community, an investment, or buying a recreation spot of your very own. He understands how important these life changes are and doesn’t take that lightly. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or it’s your tenth time selling a property, he will help guide you through the process so that you can meet your personal goals. You can always expect honesty, integrity, and hard work no matter what.

PERSONAL
Bridger loves to try new things and learn new skills. Pottery, home brewing, canning, gardening, and home improvement are some hobbies that have managed to stick around. He enjoys getting to spend time with his wife and three young kids doing their favorite activities such as swimming at the lake, reading books, spending time at the hunting cabin, watching movies, or traveling. Bridger and his wife are licensed foster care providers, active in their church, and love spending time with extended family.

EXPERIENCE
Jim is an award-winning Realtor with 22 years of service. He is passionate about prompt customer service and displays a trusted attention to detail. Jim was a trade contractor and home builder in the Twin Cities for 12 years appearing as a guest designer on HGTV’s Curb Appeal and DIY’s Sweet Equity. Jim also owns and operates JMJ Contracting, Inc., a full-service remodeling, design and contracting firm. This overarching experience is invaluable when helping clients assess value when buying or selling a home. Jim holds degrees in environmental design (BED) and landscape architecture (MLA) from the University of Minnesota and has served on the Burnsville, MN Planning Commission and the Burnsville Community Foundation. Jim’s goal is to make your real estate buying or selling experience exciting and educating.

PERSONAL
Jim is the father of two children and a grandfather of three. He was born and raised in the Twin Cities. His relocation to the Grand Rapids area has provided the opportunity to escape city life and spend time on Pokegama Lake with family and friends. He enjoys the peacefulness of the night sky and the charm of living “up north”.

EXPERIENCE
Dusty joined the Grand Properties team in 2023. Born and raised in Itasca County, his deep, personal knowledge of northern Minnesota is a valuable asset to those wishing to set roots in the area. Dusty is an highly motivated individual who welcomes challenges, strives for excellence, and has delivered results from past employers. His previous work experience was largely in field service that brought him around the world, throughout the United States, and even close to home, where he was tasked with large power plant turbine maintenance. Many sites involved high pressure situations. With his calm, focused demeanor, Dusty excelled at his duties. Ultimately, he decided it was time to bring work home to spend more time with his family, and real estate was a natural fit. Dusty is thrilled for new opportunities to share the best that Minnesota has to offer.


PERSONAL
The outdoors are essential to Dusty’s identity. A passionate outdoorsman, Dusty looks for any opportunity to be on the water or in the woods with his wife, three children, and close friends. When snow gets deep in the West, you can also find him on a snowmobile exploring the grand spectacle of the mountains. He values hard work, honesty, family, and being there for others when they need it most.