Indianapolis 500 Champions. 103-Year General Motors Dealers. Leading Real Estate Company. National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Competitors.

We have worn many hats over the years - but one thing has remained constant.  A dedication to the highest level of integrity and professionalism in every transaction we undertake. 

Together, we bring to the table an innate knowledge of buying, selling and managing ranch properties - along with a business and marketing background that is second to none.

Tim Plate, President, Employing Broker  Email Tim

An Iowa native and avid outdoorsman, Tim worked in professional sports marketing and sales  before founding and growing what is now one of the most successful real estate firms in Southwestern Colorado.  An NCHA competitor, Tim also manages the operations of the Galles Performance Horse Center.

Tim enjoys golfing, hunting, fly fishing, snowmobiling and motorsports.  He and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters.

Rick Galles, Principal, Broker Associate  Email Rick

A third generation General Motors Dealer, and the largest Chevrolet dealer in New Mexico, Rick was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, and graduated from the University of Kansas, where he played football. 

For 22 years, Rick owned and managed an Indy Car racing team, which brought home a championship title in 1990 and an Indianapolis 500 win in 1992.  After retiring from racing, Rick co-founded Galles Properties and the Galles Cutting Horse Center.

Today, in addition to his dealership holdings, Rick is an NCHA competitor and operates a Performance Horse Sales and Training Center.  He and his wife, Tina, have three children and four grandchildren.

Call or email us today - we'd love to get to know you.

Phone: 970.759.8950
Email: ranches@gallesproperties.com