THE ROSS FAMILY

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Marissa and Justin Ross, owners of Stapleton Mortgage and Realty are well known in the community…their business posters are proudly displayed at area pools, and they sponsor and attend numerous local events throughout the year. Many don’t know that they are also among Stapleton’s first residents, and since building their first home in 2002, have truly embraced the concept of ‘loving thy neighborhood.” They also personify what being a good neighbor is all about–and go far beyond just shoveling snow or taking out their trash for neighbors. They are involved in the community at the most fundamental level– and have been at it for the last 15 years. In fact, before there were tree lined streets or parks, stores or schools, Marissa and her husband Justin were helping forge the strong community spirit that is now its most defining characteristic.

They moved into Stapleton in June 2002 from Northeast Denver in search of their forever home and a place they could start their mortgage and real estate business. They were the second home to be built and for a good portion of the year didn’t have a single neighbor on their street.

“Despite being one of the only families here, we were confident in the overall vision and liked the idea of a “front porch” community where people engaged with neighbors and didn’t just pull into their garage and go inside for the evening,” said Marissa Ross. “Instead, people get to know one another, engage in discussions and believe in giving back to their community.”

It didn’t take long for the streets to begin filling up with homes and for their business, Stapleton Mortgage, to take off. They assisted buyers in financing their homes in the Stapleton community and surrounding neighborhoods. From the beginning, the Ross’s supported the vision of the community by volunteering their time to numerous community organizations. They were among the first SUN Block Captains, joined the Citizens Advisory Board and were instrumental in advocating for diverse housing in the area through their work on the Housing Diversity Committee. Justin was a mayoral appointee of the Stapleton Development Corporation and serves as President and long time member of the Greater Stapleton Business Association. Both are active in the Westerly Creek PTA for 10+ years and have donated thousands to local schools in the community.

THE BHATT FAMILY

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Inevitably each year, several major storms hit Colorado, closing the roads, shutting down the airport and making it nearly impossible for people to traverse the state. On those days, most people do their best to avoid travel. But for Stapleton resident, Shailen P. Bhatt, this is when the real work begins. As the Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) he is the first person contacted when something goes wrong on the statewide transportation system and he takes this responsibility very seriously. CDOT maintains 3,500 bridges, 23,0000 miles of highway, 35 mountain passes and several hundred pieces of snow fighting equipment. In addition, Bhatt oversees 3,300 employees statewide and an annual budget of approximately $1.4 billion. Despite this herculean responsibility, if a problem occurs,  he doesn’t hesitate to jump in a snow plow, head to the airport during a blizzard, or help redirect traffic after a highway closure.

“People often think of CDOT as a monolithic entity, but in actuality it exists to save lives and is composed of thousands of people that truly care about making people’s lives better, “ said Bhatt. “We are committed to making Colorado’s transportation system the best in the country and continuing to push this state forward.”

Bhatt took on the leadership role for CDOT in 2015 while serving as the cabinet secretary for the Delaware Department of Transportation. He became aware of Stapleton well before that in 2005 when he traveled to Denver for a Metro Planning Meeting.

“I recall people talking about a new, award-winning urban infill development and was intrigued by the innovative concept of a former airport becoming a master-planned community,” said Bhatt. “Fast forward 10 years and I was offered the job at CDOT in Denver and immediately thought of Stapleton.”

RACHAEL AND JULIE

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REALTORS GIVING BACK

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777 Broadway
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Open Tuesday – Sunday
6:30am – 3:00pm

CHRIS ENGLERT

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