John started his first real estate–related company, The Wells Group, back in 1985. One of his favorite things to do is match personalities with the perfect properties, and selling real estate has been the ideal venue in which to do this. John and his partners have worked successfully over the years to build a reputation of integrity and superior service for this real estate brokerage. As testimony to their action, today The Wells Group consistently outsells the other brokerages in southwestern Colorado agent-for-agent. John has a passion for this business—it’s marketing in its truest form: helping people to connect with what it is that they need or want.

In order to narrow down the field of all that is available in the world of real estate, John co-founded Western Angling Properties, a division of The Wells Group. The concept is to specialize in water-enhanced properties so that folks whose passion is to be near water can more easily find just the right place for themselves.

In his spare time, John loves the mountains! He enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, skiing, and boating, and takes full advantage of this southwest Colorado paradise we live in. John and his wife, Shanan, have 4 sons, and they travel to the boys’ extracurricular activities all around the southwest U.S.

Joe Bob moved to Durango in 1980, after an extensive search throughout the West for a quality mountain town to replace his hometown of Ruidoso, New Mexico.  He wanted a location that had more mountains (for skiing), more water (for fishing), and a college (for culture). He also wanted his new hometown to be a major sporting town with a great climate and lots of sunshine. Durango was the perfect fit—and he’s been here ever since!

Joe Bob met his beautiful wife, Dana, here in Durango, and the two of them play outdoors together whenever they get a chance. Joe Bob has also spent a lot of time exploring the fishing, golfing, skiing, and hiking opportunities offered throughout the West with his two very athletic and fun children, Demar (25) and Bailey (22). 

Joe Bob has been a broker associate with The Wells Group since 1985—in fact, he was the very first agent they hired.  Considering his passion for fishing, golf, and backcountry skiing, Joe Bob’s involvement with Western Angling Properties is a natural blend.