ABOUT URBAN THRIVE

The founders of UrbanThrive Real Estate identified an overwhelming need for Realtors who are focused on the city of Denver and the surrounding urban neighborhoods. To that end, UrbanThrive Real Estate was created out of necessity and desire. UrbanThrive was founded on a very simple principle - provide superior tools, attention and education to help buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals. We believe community is important. Deeper than that, we believe close knit communities, such as communities that develop in urban neighborhoods are extremely important as they become the bedrock for new relationships, friendships, businesses, churches, art, politics and culture. Dave Ness Ð Principal / Broker Dave worked with the Southwestern Company as an organizational leader from 1994-2000 where he held the Company Record for the highest sales in a single day and was a multiple Mort Utley Award winner. In addition, Dave recruited, trained, and managed over 20 young men and women, some of whom have become the company's Top Producers in both sales and management. After leaving Southwestern, Dave worked as a Sales Manager with McLure Oil Company. The highest producing month of McLure's history was achieved under Dave's leadership. In 2003, Dave joined Fortis Riders Corporation, a high end transportation company, as Vice President of Sales & Planning. Dave helped build the young company from $200,000 to over $1 million in annual revenue. In 2005 Dave joined Modo Developers, Inc. as a Manager and Director of Marketing. In early 2007 Dave co-found UrbanThrive Real Estate, LLC which professionally is his passion. Dave graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in speech communications, and currently lives with his wife Megan and daughter in downtown Denver. Chris Behrens - Principal / Managing Broker Chris has 18 years of management experience in developing effective sales and marketing strategies, including business development and management roles for Fortune 100 companies, as well as small businesses. Chris' demonstrated strengths and capabilities include developing effective marketing strategies and tactics, consistently accomplishing aggressive objectives, continually developing replicable sales systems, and effectively communicating and working well under pressure. In 2005 Chris joined Modo Developers, Inc. as a Manager and Director of Sales. In early 2007 Chris co-found UrbanThrive Real Estate, LLC and also has a passion for the downtown, urban life. Chris also is an elite-level competitive cyclist. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in business from Northern Illinois University. Josh Jacobsen Ð Broker Associate / Buyer Specialist Josh worked with the Southwestern Company as a student manager from 2002-2004 counseling and coaching an organization of first-year dealers in the start of their sales careers.ÊHe was awarded the coveted Gold-Seal-Gold Award and Super-Star-Sample-Case Award.ÊAfter leaving the Southwestern Company, Josh joined Dex Media Inc, the largest privately-owned incumbent directory company in the world. He became the youngest Account Representative to lead his division in sales and was awarded with the Top Net-Gain Percentage honor four months in a row. In early 2007, Josh joined UrbanThrive Real Estate, LLC to pursue his ambition in real estate. Josh graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in Business Marketing and lives in a beautiful home in the Historic Baker neighborhood. Gregg Gallozzi Broker/Associate Gregg, a U.S.A.F Veteran, is 46 years old and was born and raised in New York City, he has over 28 years experience working in various Federal and Municipal Government positions to include dignitary protection and investigations. He has also been a supervisor for the past 7+ years and has extensive experience in community relations and neighborhood development. Recently Gregg has entered the field of Real Estate and has a passion for helping people achieve their goals regarding home ownership. Gregg joined UrbanThrive Real Estate due to his belief that the strong leadership within the organization would mesh well with his public service experience and ultimately result in a successful career in real estate. Gregg is an avid motorcycle enthusiast, scuba diver and Civil Air Patrol volunteer and is married to an Administrator with the Cherry Creek School District who is pursuing her Phd. from the University of Denver. They have a 16-year old son who plays high school football and aspires to attend the United States Air Force Academy and a beautiful 13-year old daughter who brightens every room she enters.

OUR VISION

To see downtown Denver and its urban neighborhoods thrive. We seek to build relationships with clients, lenders, Realtors, business owners, developers, and each other. "Networking" brings on a whole new meaning when you look at it as a way of life.

MISSION STATEMENT

To be the best organization in Denver at equipping clients with the tools, education, and attention they need to achieve their real estate goals.

BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY

Our approach to real estate is three fold. First, we have a posture of service. Our primary focus is to serve our clients, providing them with the tools, support, and education they need to succeed with their goals in real estate. Second, we approach the industry with an attitude of plentitude. Because of that attitude we have excellent relationships with would be "competitors". This enables us to enter into business transactions with a contagious confidence in the "win-win" philosophy, which benefits our clients in the end. Last, we have a strong belief in longevity. We believe that our company is best run with people that are here for the long haul, so we create ever adapting environments that people are continually attracted to. This belief is then duplicated and reflected in our Realtors as they pursue long term, even life long, relationships with clients.