James joined the US Army as an Infantryman where he served in Iraq and the Southern Philippines on combat tours, as well as being stationed all over the world. After his first 12 years in the Army, he became an Army Warrant Officer flying Chinooks for the remaining 8 years of his career, before retiring after 20 years of service. His first job after the Army was as a pilot for a helicopter emergency medical service in Northern Colorado, but he soon realized that his calling was not in flying commercially as a civilian pilot. So, he pursued a passion for real estate and has not looked back. James' desire to help his clients, is where his true calling has been found and he loves to specialize in helping veterans realize their dreams in home ownership. With a true passion for the outdoors, James and his wife own a hobby ranch, which is another blessing that James loves to help others achieve as well.

All of this effort helps James achieve his primary goal – happy clients. “I love the benefit of helping someone with their biggest asset,” he says. “It’s about the person, not the money. Around our office we say, ‘value before sales,’ and we know that as long as we’re taking great care of people, the best will come.” Having spent over 20 years in the military, James understands what it means to be proactive and to plan ahead. “I’ve been in this business long enough to see that no transaction is ever the same and I love to problem solve, especially when it means a win for my client!” James says. He and his team create the best possible outcomes with the utmost professionalism. Clients notice, telling James that the experience of working with him is smoother and more enjoyable than they expected. As a result, clients spread the word about the James Dean Mountain Homes Team.