About Us

Established in 2009, Red Compass Realty originally did business under the name of Berry Real Estate Services, LLC.  In an effort to settle on long-term branding, the elements of our Western Colorado environment were used to pick this name.  We like to explore and create life adventures here along the Colorado River where hiking, biking, camping, fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation are major components of what makes our area enjoyable.  In order to navigate the terrain, a compass provides guidance, direction, and a fixed point of reference.  Our aim is to provide this for our clients and customers in their real estate endeavors.

Surrounded by geographic formations adds a lot of variety to our local landscape including the red sandstone formations of the Colorado National Monument along the southwest side of the Grand Valley.  Red is a distinctive color and one of the root words in our state’s name, Colorado, named for the river, Spanish Rio Colorado where colorado means “red, ruddy, colored”.  As a curious and fun side note, RED can also stand for Real Estate Decision or Real Estate Development.

Our personal red compass is our heart.

I manage and broker commercial real estate investments. Finding solutions to investor dilemmas is my primary focus. I model strategies that address your business objectives at any phase of the real estate cycle, and think creatively beyond your existing set of facts.

I do this because I have seen real estate investments bless the lives of families through generations including my own.

I was born and raised in Grand Junction, CO. After graduating from High School, I went to Ricks College now BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, ID. I took a two year break from school and served as a missionary for my church in Yekaterinburg Russia. Upon my return I finished up my undergraduate degree at BYU while participating in the ROTC program earning a commission in 2002. I was assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas, then Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada before transferring to the Air Force Reserve and moving back to Grand Junction in 2007 and starting a career in real estate.

I completed masters level courses at CMU in finance, marketing, organizational management and behavior. In 2013 I earned my Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management, and in 2017 I earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute.

I enjoy spending time with my wife and children skiing and biking, staying fit, and playing the cello in the local symphony.

Jill Harmon and Gina Cook are a great sister team that has recently joined the Red Compass Family. After obtaining their college degrees and starting their own families they both moved to Colorado. They have been on many adventures together in the Grand Valley, from running in local marathons and triathlon races to participating in fun biking challenges. Serving this community is important to them. Being a part of CASA and helping with Catholic Outreach and other non profit organizations made them appreciate the people of this valley.

This Dynamic Duo who has been apart of this community for over 2 decades understands the wants and needs of the people in the Grand Valley. They are excited for there new adventure at Red Compass and are eager to assist you in one of your greatest adventures of homeownership.  

Wendy Johnson, as a member of Red Compass Realty, is enthusiastic, instinctive, and has a passion for helping both buyers and sellers meet their real estate dreams. As a former school teacher, she has the ability to listen and understand the needs of families as she works hard to meet their needs.

Wendy has raised her children here in the beautiful Grand Valley and knows this community’s neighborhoods, schools, recreational activities, and even health care options. Wendy is a licensed real estate agent and holds memberships with the National Association of Realtors and Colorado Association of Realtors. Give Wendy a call and let her knowledge, kindness and hard work guide you through all the phases of the real estate transaction.

I grew up in the Grand Junction area and graduated from Palisade High School. Early on I became acquainted with the value of consistent hard work while growing up on our small farm and working in the family business.

In my early 20’s I decided to try “big city” life and spent 20 years in Denver working in sales for a leading jewelry store in the state. There I gained valuable experience in sales, marketing, negotiating and customer service.

Along the way I got involved in a few fix and flips and rental properties and became fascinated with real estate. I moved my family back to Grand Junction to pursue a full time career as a real estate agent. I pride myself on giving my clients personal service and going above and beyond to make their real estate transaction as seamless as possible.

Over the years, many of my customers and clients have commented on how they felt I prioritized their needs first. I look forward to earning your business and becoming your “go to” agent for life!

Kelsey is excited to help you with your real estate needs. Kelsey is an 18-year real estate transaction veteran. Her experience in commercial real estate, sales, leasing, and investment allows her to make any transaction come together successfully and efficiently.

She enjoys working with business owners and investors as well as residential buyers and sellers.She enjoys an active Colorado lifestyle including hiking, biking and golfing all around western Colorado, plus traveling mountain passes and visiting the quaint small towns.

For a positive experience, reach out to Kelsey to chat about your real estate needs!  She looks forward to meeting you.