Our Experts

Todd Schroedel

Owner/Broker

Todd serves as broker/owner, and has deliberately built United Country Sneffels Realty to offer real estate services throughout a wide region. The office is based in the mountain town of Ridgway, which is known as the home of the Grammy’s, Dennis Weaver and True Grit. It services all of Ouray County, including Ridgway of course, but also Ouray-known as the Switzerland of America, Log Hill, Owl Creek Pass, Colona, and Pleasant Valley-where Ralph Lauren’s ranch is located. And it ranges out to include the counties of San Juan(Silverton), Montrose (Montrose/Olathe), San Miguel(Telluride/Norwood), and Delta(Delta/Cedaredge/Eckert). To best serve his buyers and sellers, Todd participates in the CREN(Western Slope), TAR(Telluride) and GJARA(Grand Junction) multiple listing services. These add significant local and regional exposure for United Country’s nationwide and international marketing. United Country currently has over 540,000 buyers in its system looking to purchase one or more properties, and leads the Real Estate Industry in SEO(Search Engine Optimization). They ensure our office internet placement will lead our local market. When you work with United Country Sneffels Realty you have “Local experts with Global Marketing Power.” He and his office partners are experts in all areas of real estate. This includes residential, commercial, building lots, larger acreages, agricultural parcels, ranches, and hunting/recreational properties. They are specialists in the ‘blended’ approach to real estate, utilizing conventional real estate listings with auctions, assist with foreclosure purchases, and are skilled in assisting sellers through the short sale process. Todd extends a warm welcome to you and invites you to come to our very special area of Southwest Colorado-where you can ski, snowboard, hike, jeep, 4-wheel, climb, ice-climb, snowshoe, bike, water ski, sail and hunt. You can also soak in the our many hot springs, relax at one of our beautiful hotels and spas, camp at the many RV parks, Forest Service Campgrounds, or Ridgway State Park, shop at an amazing array of stores, and eat at a range of restaurants that make many urban areas jealous. You might be wondering, “What makes him tick?” Todd was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the second son of a United Church of Christ Minister and an Elementary School Teacher. After two successful pastorates in the St. Louis area, Todd’s parents moved the family to Rochester, Minnesota, where his dad took on a ministry that lasted 32 years and his mom taught school. Todd graduated from John Marshall High School there, and graduated with honors from Mankato State University with a degree in Elementary Education and a Mathematics Concentration. The mountains of Colorado have always had a pull on him, and Todd and his wife Darlene(also a teacher) left Minnesota immediately after college for their first teaching positions-at a one room schoolhouse in Browns Park, Colorado(West of Craig). Todd taught mostly middle school mathematics in Colorado and Wisconsin for another eighteen years, and enjoyed the opportunity to help Middle Schoolers succeed in the classroom as well as in extracurricular activities. He was a middle school coordinator, coached football and basketball, and led many academic teams such as MATHCOUNTS and Science Olympiad. Todd and Darlene had three daughters, Emily, Anna and Laura and they spent their family times camping, traveling, off-roading, and skiing in the area. Todd entered real estate in 2002 with the plan to be only part time, but the real estate opportunities became great. He immediately loved working with United Country’s team of over 500 offices. Initially he worked under another United Country broker, but after a series of years where he earned top ten status among all United Country agents nationwide, purchased his office in 2007 and renamed it Sneffels Realty after the 14,000 foot peak that is the primary focus of our valley. The success of his office has continued to grow, and he has built Sneffels Realty into the top producing Ouray County office each year since 2011. He is so thankful for his success, which continues to grow and is extremely grateful for his many blessings, which include his faith, family, friends, clients and teammates. He knows that it’s essential to give back to his community and has been active in professional, church, and community organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Montrose Association of Realtors, and assists other United Country offices and agents throughout Western Colorado. He volunteers much of his time, and assists his church through donations, committee work and speaking, and has served on Church Council as Moderator. Additionally, he donates and helps with local schools, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, Educational and Arts organizations, the Better Business Bureau, and the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce. Todd’s attention gets distracted at times by his four grandsons, Paxton, Slade, Corbin and Ryker, as well as Darlene, his daughters and the rest of his family. But not for too long! He will set aside time for you too! Call him today and create that special relationship with him as your realtor.

Robert Gash, ALC

Broker/Owner/Auctioneer

Colorado Native and Specialized Ranch Broker



Robert Gash is a seasoned ranch broker with a diverse background and extensive expertise. With a professional background in electrical work, construction, and real estate development, Robert's career trajectory has been marked by success and varied experiences.

In 2007, driven by a desire to reconnect with his ranching roots, Robert and his wife Jen settled in Cedaredge, CO. They own and operate Mountain G Ranch LLC, a grass-fed cattle operation on the southern slope of the Grand Mesa. The ranch has allowed Robert to acquire comprehensive knowledge of Colorado water rights and various aspects of farming and ranching.

Since obtaining his real estate broker's license in 2011, Robert has built a thriving business by prioritizing his clients' needs. Robert recognizes that owning a ranch necessitates diverse skills and knowledge, and choosing the right broker is pivotal in ensuring a property's sale at the right price. In 2019, he acquired his United Country franchise in Cedaredge, garnering acclaim for his marketing strategies and notable sales achievements.

Robert Gash is an esteemed member of the Realtors Land Institute (RLI) and proudly holds the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation, an honor bestowed upon the nation's top farm and ranch brokers. With his deep roots in Colorado and diverse skill set, Robert is well-equipped to guide clients through the complexities of selling and acquiring farm and ranch properties while embracing the multifaceted attributes and recreational opportunities that these properties often offer.

Gary Hubbell, ALC

Broker/Owner/Auctioneer

Colorado ranch real estate broker Gary Hubbell

Gary Hubbell is a Colorado rancher, real estate broker, and auctioneer with wide-ranging experience in ranches, hunting properties, luxury homes, orchards and vineyards, mountain land, recreation properties, horse properties, homes with acreage, and small farms. Gary has sold properties in all corners of Colorado, from hay farms in Rocky Ford and La Junta, to outfitting businesses in Granby, to hunting ranches bordering Dinosaur National Park in the far northwest corner of the state, and resorts and ranches in Durango in the far southwest corner of Colorado. 

Gary Hubbell--one of only 40 Accredited Land Consultants in Colorado

Gary is a proud member of the Realtors Land Institute, an association of ranch and land professionals administered by the National Association of Realtors. RLI acknowledges brokers that are especially proficient in land transactions with the Accredited Land Consultant designation, which is awarded only after extensive classroom study, demonstration of practical knowledge, a final exam, letters of recommendation by two other ALC's, and a documented portfolio of at least $10 million in land sales. Of the roughly 40,000 real estate agents and brokers in Colorado, Gary Hubbell is one of only 40 Accredited Land Consultants.

Western Colorado native, outfitter, fly-fishing guide, rancher, horseman

A native of western Colorado, Gary spent over two decades guiding Aspen-area clients on fly-fishing and hunting expeditions, upland bird hunts, waterfowl hunts, and horseback rides. His outfitting business, OutWest Guides, became famous in the Aspen area for providing 5-star experiences for discriminating clientele. At one point, Gary and his wife, Doris, maintained a herd of 45 hard-working horses and mules. 

Award-winning marketing skills—writer, photographer, drone videographer

Gary Hubbell worked many years as a professional writer, photographer, location scout, and producer for photo shoots and film productions. He has worked on marketing campaigns for Marlboro, Coors, Victoria’s Secret, UnderArmour, Izod, Bushnell, ATK, Weaver rifle scopes, K2 skis, Remington, Ralph Lauren Chaps, Santa Cruz snowboards, Fenwick fly rods, Ford, Seiko, and many others. Gary has won 2 Colorado Press Awards, a Colorado Book Award, an American Horse Publications writing award, and 7 United Country Marketing Services national auction marketing awards. Gary has been at the forefront of drone property video production in Western Colorado, with his son Jake serving as drone pilot.

Colorado auctioneer and personal property appraiser Gary Hubbell

In 2016, Gary attended the Texas Auction Academy led by Mike Jones, a former World Champion Auctioneer and president of United Country Auction Services. Gary has already spearheaded several of the largest personal property and real estate auctions held in Western Colorado, selling everything from antiques & collectibles to estates, collector cars, heavy equipment, and ranch land. One of his sales included the former World Record American Elk taken by John Plute near Crested Butte in 1899. The trophy sold for $121,000.  Gary is capable of appraising personal property assets for clients needing valuation services.

Rancher, horseman, hunter, fly-fisherman, dog trainer, skier

Gary lives with his wife, Doris, on a 118-acre hay farm and horse ranch in Crawford, Colorado, where they raise hay, horses, and Labrador retrievers. He is an avid upland bird hunter, waterfowler, fly-fisherman, horseman, and skier. Their two sons are college graduates and working in engineering and real estate.

Contact:
Gary Hubbell, United Country Colorado Brokers & Auctioneers
(970) 872-3322
grandviewranch@gmail.com
www.uccoloradobrokers.com