Muffy Mead grew up on a cattle ranch in Jackson, Wyoming, but has spent her professional career in other cities. She is the author of the western memoir Its Head Came Off by Accident, which according to Publisher’s Weekly, “beautifully chronicles the colorful history of her family and the land.” She also wrote the best-selling Confessions of a Slacker Mom and Confessions of a Slacker Wife. She’s written for several magazines and anthologies and has been featured on Oprah, The Today…

Jeannette was born in the Republic of Panama where she lived and worked for the Department of Defense until transferring to the Pentagon in 1993. Jeannette worked in the Federal Government for more than 30 years in several executive positions including auditor for the Government Accountability Office and budget director in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Following Federal service, Jeannette worked for the MITRE Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, for more than 10 years focusing on national security issues. Before relocating…

Thad grew up and lived in the New York City area. He has been coming to the Teton Valley on ski vacations for more than 30 years. Four years ago, he and his partner Jeri bought a home here and fell in love with the scenic beauty, non-winter activities, and community the valley offers.  You can often find them on the rail-to-trail, floating the river, at the community art studio, Music on Main, or at many community benefits and fundraisers.…

Scott moved to Jackson Hole 45 years ago there he worked first as land surveyor then started his own land consulting business in 1986 with his wife Lisa. Pierson Land works opened their office on Little Street in Driggs in 2007, which deepened his appreciation for Teton Valley. Lisa worked for 20 years flying in and out of the Driggs Airport. Scott and Lisa were finally able to buy a home in Alta in 2017. They both retired in 2020.…

Stella grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia and graduated from the University of Alabama. Stella has an entrepreneurial spirit. She has created companies, products, and services all over the world … from selling real estate in Atlanta, Georgia; to starting a shopping service in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore; to being a floral designer and event planner in Atlanta; and building a wholesale import gift line. She is currently the owner and designer of Bellemonde,…

Dean bought his first home in the valley in 1992 and moved here permanently in 2003 (with a hiatus in Jackson). He and his wife now live in Victor. After 28 years of providing financial, tax, and investment advice to families and individuals, Dean sold his practice to begin a second career as a trumpet player. He can be seen playing in many area groups, crossing several genres. He hopes to be a prodigy by age 70. Dean is also…

Marie grew up on a ranch in northern California but spent much of her career working with clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Pacific Northwest, and East Coast. She retired in 2023 after more than 20 years directing her human resources consulting practice. As an entrepreneur and an HR professional her goals centered on helping businesses succeed. In addition to her primary job functions, Marie has been recognized for her competent, tenacious nature and for her extraordinary commitment…