Jake Blackburn is an Eastern Oregon native where he was born and raised in Burns, Oregon on a farm/ranch outside of town. Growing up participating in 4-H, FFA, and sports in his free time, while working as a wildland firefighter, OYCC where he restored aspen groves and built fences, as well as farming. He attended both Western Oregon University as well as Eastern Oregon University where he is finishing up schooling in the spring of ‘22. Completing his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Global Food and Agriculture. While in college Jake played football for both universities seeing lots of playing time on the defense side of the ball. In his free time he likes to hunt, fish, ski, and do any other outdoor activities. He is relieved to be back in his roots and eager to get started in the family business which has been going since 1960.
Teena is a Principle Broker licensed in Hawaii and Oregon. She is very excited to be managing the only United Country real estate office in the Hawaiian Islands. She works together with her husband, Neal Genge. He is a salesperson and a great support to their real estate business. Their diversity and different personalities work well complimenting each other and that extends down to meeting the needs of their clients. Neal does all the drone videos and 360 video tours to market properties. It could be said they have both beauty and brains!
Originally from Oregon, Teena loved the summers but disliked the cold cold winters. She loved the ocean so the thrill of living in the warmth and seeing the ocean every day brings her much contentment and happiness. Teena and Neal are farming a 11 acre ranch outside of the small town of Naalehu, HI located down in the Southpoint area in the Kau District. In southern Oregon, Teena worked managing properties and gained the skills of good investments and what is really considered "good bones" in the real estate world. She can see a house and see potential or see so many of the issues that make it a money pit verses a good investment. In the past Teena has been involved in the hard work of fixing up properties. Teena while single, purchased a home in 2016 and went thru the process of remodeling it. Much of the work she did herself because of all she learned while working with her ex husband in the construction industry. In just a short period of time she was able to sell and use the proceeds to help buy their home in Hawaii. She's all about hard work and you'll see it in every step of the home buying or selling process.
Teena is all about people. Her happiness comes from caring about other people. She devotes much of her time to assist ones who are deaf and challenged. She gives of herself without pay to manage and represent these beautiful souls who can't stand up for themselves. In 2019 Teena fought for guardianship of a young 25 year old deaf man who needed someone to advocate for him and teach him about life. She had been helping him since he was 10 but circumstances changed and he needed someone to speak up for him and she willingly did this and is blessed to have him in her life sharing the experience of Hawaii. You will often seen him waving at all the locals at farmers market.
With all the years of supporting experience in construction and customer care, Teena brings her enthusiasm and attention to detail in to every transaction. Fluent in Dactylology (sign language), Teena is all about communication and her clients love it! Buying or Selling a home is a huge commitment, and Teena is steady and sure in making sure everyone has a comfortable, knowledgeable, and successful experience. If you're the type of person who wants the facts, Teena's careful calculations will leave you certain you've "found the one."
Colby Marshall was born in Burns Oregon and raised on his family’s cattle ranch in the high frontier desert of eastern Oregon. After graduating from Burns High School, Colby completed his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business Management from Oregon State University-Eastern Oregon University. College classes led to an interest in public land and energy policy followed by a decade of work in the United States Congress. After his career in the government, Colby served as Vice President of one of the largest ranches in eastern Oregon, managing all aspects of livestock operations and helping to grow an eco-resort. Colby, and his wife of 25 years, Shelley, have two children, daughter Hadley who is attending college at Eastern Oregon University, and son Wyatt who is attending Burns High School.
Amaya
Pallotta is an Oregon native. She pursued her academic journey at the
University of Oregon, receiving her B.S. in Business Administration, with a
dual focus on Finance and Forestry. Throughout her college tenure, Amaya held
the position of Billing Analyst for one of North America’s most prominent
lumber suppliers. Following her academic pursuits, Amaya embarked on a
trajectory aimed at shaping her future. This endeavor led her to establish a
residential construction company, a venture that seamlessly combines her
adeptness in home design and financial management. Amaya’s affinity for real
estate and forestry was cultivated from an early age. She accompanied her
father on visits to various investment properties and construction sites during
her youth, fostering a deep-rooted enthusiasm. This ardor persists into her
adulthood, manifested in her meticulous evaluation of each home and community
she encounters, recognizing the intrinsic narrative of every individual and
property. Her approach to the realm of real estate is characterized by both
pragmatism and passion. Amaya places immense significance on nurturing
relationships with clients and colleagues within the industry. At the heart of
her ethos lies a sincere desire to effect positive change; as a real estate
agent, her foremost priority is ensuring her clients are satisfied and
comfortable throughout the real estate process. With a profound appreciation
for the natural world, Amaya carries forward her outdoor interests during her
leisure time. Engaging in mountain exploration, tending to gardens and flora,
supporting local sporting events, participating in forest conservation efforts,
philanthropic involvement in Cortez Rescue & Outreach, and caring for her
animal companions all reflect her dedication to various pursuits.
Curt Blackburn is the owner of United Country Jett Blackburn Real Estate Inc. located in Burns Oregon. Jett Blackburn Real Estate is a family owned business and has served Harney County since 1960. Jett Blackburn Real Estate has been in the family for three generations started Curt’s grandfather Jett and his father Jett C. Blackburn selling houses, farms, and ranches in Eastern Oregon for decades. Curt grew up in Harney County and as a kid worked cattle ranches and on hay farms. He currently still has a hay farm in the Burns area. After graduating from Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls Oregon with an associate degree in Electronic Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Curt came back to Burns, Oregon to work in the family business. He has been a licensed real estate agent since 1990. When not selling real estate, Curt helped coach the Burns High School Football for 19 years, served on the City of Burns Council, sat on the Harney County Hospital budget board and the Harney County budget board. Curt is a member of the Shriners (Al Kader), Lions, and Elks Club. His hobbies include an active lifestyle with hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and flying his new drone filming his listings. Curt and his wife Kaeko raised their children in Harney County. One is an Oregon University graduate who is in law enforcement, one graduated from Oregon State University and is a civil engineer in John Day, Oregon, and the youngest graduated from Eastern Oregon University and is working in real estate here in Burns. Curt has a vast knowledge of real estate in eastern Oregon and has sold all typed of real estate, houses, commercial, bare land, recreational, forest, farms and ranches in Harney, Grant, Lake, Malheur and Crook counties. He specialized in Ag and Recreational properties. With his years of experience and knowledge in real estate make him an asset for all of your real estate needs.
Mardy Stewart has been in real estate since 1999. Encouraged to join the Blackburn Real Estate family from her mother who had been in real estate since 1980. Mardy had been in the grocery industry for the 20 years prior to going into real estate. Mardy, who was raised in Harney County, enjoys the outdoors. Camping, fishing and hunting are activities that she enjoys while gardening and cooking for her family is her passion. Mardy has four children and 6 grandchildren. She lives on a few acres outside of town where she grows hay and raises her own beef. She specializes in home sales but handles small acreages, hobby farms and rural properties as well.
