3-story craftsman log cabin for sale in Ridgway, Colorado

Katya Gorsky Agent

The Reliable Guide to Western Colorado Real Estate

Organized, Focused, and Ready to Deliver a Smooth Transaction

From Operational Excellence to Real Estate Success

As an Associate Broker with United Country Sneffels Realty, I bring a strong foundation of organizational skill, focused execution, and exceptional client care to your home buying or selling journey.

For over 12 years, I managed complex retail operations for companies like Starbucks, Safeway, and City Market across Colorado. My time as a Store Manager was about more than just sales; it was about managing inventory, logistics, and skilled, friendly teams to ensure every customer interaction was efficient and positive. I now apply this same commitment to detail, clear communication, and operational consistency to ensure your real estate transaction is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

A True Colorado Transplant Story

Originally from Kazakhstan, I am a fluent Russian speaker and have firsthand experience with what it means to find the perfect home in a new community. My family and I have lived across some of Colorado's most diverse markets, including Vail/Beaver Creek, Silverthorne, and Denver.

This journey has given me a deep appreciation for what makes a place feel like home. After years in the busy Front Range and resort towns, I found my ideal community right here in Montrose/Ridgway areas.

Why Western Slopes? Finding the Perfect Balance

Montrose truly represents the perfect balance:

●     A welcoming, authentic community feeling.

●     Unmatched accessibility to the outdoors we love. Within a 40-mile radius, we have world-class adventure in every direction:

○     Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for dramatic views and hiking.

○     Ridgway State Park & Reservoir for boating, paddle boarding, and fishing.

○     Ouray, the "Switzerland of America," for natural hot springs (One of my favorite things here!) and legendary ice climbing.

○     The San Juan Mountains for hiking, 4-wheeling, and the iconic Million Dollar Highway.

○     The Uncompahgre Plateau for expansive mountain biking and Nordic skiing trails.

●     Skiing Access: The world-renowned ski slopes and festivals of Telluride are a highly accessible day trip, typically just a 90-minute scenic drive away.

●     Favorable cost of living compared to the mountain resorts.

●     Fantastic weather that allows for year-round adventure.

I understand the motivations that draw people to this incredible region, and I specialize in helping all clients—whether they are lifelong locals or making a significant move like I did—achieve their real estate goals with competence and confidence in Montrose, Ridgway, and Ouray.

Ready to Serve You

If you're looking for a Real Estate Broker who values clarity, diligence, and making the process easy for you, let's connect. I'm ready to put my decade-plus of focused operational management to work for your transaction.

Я говорю по-русски и с радостью помогу вам. (I speak Russian and would be happy to help you.)

Todd Schroedel Owner/Broker

Todd serves as broker/owner, and has deliberately built United Country Sneffels Realty to offer real estate services throughout a wide region. The office is based in the mountain town of Ridgway, which is known as the home of the Grammy’s, Dennis Weaver and True Grit. It services all of Ouray County, including Ridgway of course, but also Ouray-known as the Switzerland of America, Log Hill, Owl Creek Pass, Colona, and Pleasant Valley-where Ralph Lauren’s ranch is located. And it ranges out to include the counties of San Juan(Silverton), Montrose (Montrose/Olathe), San Miguel(Telluride/Norwood), and Delta(Delta/Cedaredge/Eckert). To best serve his buyers and sellers, Todd participates in the CREN(Western Slope), TAR(Telluride) and GJARA(Grand Junction) multiple listing services. These add significant local and regional exposure for United Country’s nationwide and international marketing. United Country currently has over 540,000 buyers in its system looking to purchase one or more properties, and leads the Real Estate Industry in SEO(Search Engine Optimization). They ensure our office internet placement will lead our local market. When you work with United Country Sneffels Realty you have “Local experts with Global Marketing Power.” He and his office partners are experts in all areas of real estate. This includes residential, commercial, building lots, larger acreages, agricultural parcels, ranches, and hunting/recreational properties. They are specialists in the ‘blended’ approach to real estate, utilizing conventional real estate listings with auctions, assist with foreclosure purchases, and are skilled in assisting sellers through the short sale process. Todd extends a warm welcome to you and invites you to come to our very special area of Southwest Colorado-where you can ski, snowboard, hike, jeep, 4-wheel, climb, ice-climb, snowshoe, bike, water ski, sail and hunt. You can also soak in the our many hot springs, relax at one of our beautiful hotels and spas, camp at the many RV parks, Forest Service Campgrounds, or Ridgway State Park, shop at an amazing array of stores, and eat at a range of restaurants that make many urban areas jealous. You might be wondering, “What makes him tick?” Todd was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the second son of a United Church of Christ Minister and an Elementary School Teacher. After two successful pastorates in the St. Louis area, Todd’s parents moved the family to Rochester, Minnesota, where his dad took on a ministry that lasted 32 years and his mom taught school. Todd graduated from John Marshall High School there, and graduated with honors from Mankato State University with a degree in Elementary Education and a Mathematics Concentration. The mountains of Colorado have always had a pull on him, and Todd and his wife Darlene(also a teacher) left Minnesota immediately after college for their first teaching positions-at a one room schoolhouse in Browns Park, Colorado(West of Craig). Todd taught mostly middle school mathematics in Colorado and Wisconsin for another eighteen years, and enjoyed the opportunity to help Middle Schoolers succeed in the classroom as well as in extracurricular activities. He was a middle school coordinator, coached football and basketball, and led many academic teams such as MATHCOUNTS and Science Olympiad. Todd and Darlene had three daughters, Emily, Anna and Laura and they spent their family times camping, traveling, off-roading, and skiing in the area. Todd entered real estate in 2002 with the plan to be only part time, but the real estate opportunities became great. He immediately loved working with United Country’s team of over 500 offices. Initially he worked under another United Country broker, but after a series of years where he earned top ten status among all United Country agents nationwide, purchased his office in 2007 and renamed it Sneffels Realty after the 14,000 foot peak that is the primary focus of our valley. The success of his office has continued to grow, and he has built Sneffels Realty into the top producing Ouray County office each year since 2011. He is so thankful for his success, which continues to grow and is extremely grateful for his many blessings, which include his faith, family, friends, clients and teammates. He knows that it’s essential to give back to his community and has been active in professional, church, and community organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Montrose Association of Realtors, and assists other United Country offices and agents throughout Western Colorado. He volunteers much of his time, and assists his church through donations, committee work and speaking, and has served on Church Council as Moderator. Additionally, he donates and helps with local schools, Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, Educational and Arts organizations, the Better Business Bureau, and the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce. Todd’s attention gets distracted at times by his four grandsons, Paxton, Slade, Corbin and Ryker, as well as Darlene, his daughters and the rest of his family. But not for too long! He will set aside time for you too! Call him today and create that special relationship with him as your realtor.