Fay Ranches Brokers Honored as Top Land Professionals in APEX Awards
Tucson, Arizona — Fay Ranches is proud to share that three of our trusted land advisors have been nationally recognized by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) in the 2024 APEX Awards, presented in partnership with The Land Report. These honors highlight the caliber of professionals representing Fay Ranches and affirm our reputation for exceptional service in land brokerage across the country.
- Greg Fay, Founder of Fay Ranches, earned the Region 4 Broker of the Year in Agricultural Land – Ranch Sales.
- Branif Scott, Partner at Fay Ranches, was awarded Region 4 Broker of the Year in Recreational Land Sales.
- Jim Vidamour, ALC, received the Region 6 Broker of the Year in Recreational Land Sales.
- Vinny Delgado, Partner at Fay Ranches, was awarded the 2024 APEX Producers Club
- Ryan Bramlette, ALC, was awarded the 2024 APEX Producers Club
- Joette Schalla, ALC, was awarded the 2024 APEX Producers Club
The awards were presented at the National Land Conference (NLC25) held on March 18 in Tucson, Arizona, by RLI CEO Aubrie Kobernus, MBA, RCE, and The Land Report co-founders Eddie Lee Rider Jr. and Eric O’Keefe.
“These acknowledgments speak not only to our individual efforts but to the strength of our entire team and the long-term relationships we’ve built with landowners over the years,” said Greg Fay.
“Our focus has always been on delivering measurable results while staying true to the values of transparency and trust,” added Branif Scott. “It’s gratifying to see those principles recognized at a national level.”
Jim Vidamour, ALC, echoed the sentiment: “True success in this field comes from understanding the land’s real value—both as an investment and a way of life. These awards affirm our commitment to that perspective.”
Now in its eighth year, the APEX Awards Program highlights outstanding performance in the land industry. In 2024, participating professionals reported a collective $8.9 billion in sales volume, representing more than 1.2 million acres and over 9,200 transaction sides. Only a select number of RLI’s 2,000 members receive this distinction each year.
With more than 30 years in business, Fay Ranches continues to set the standard in ranch, recreational, and agricultural real estate through deep market knowledge, powerful marketing platforms, and a client-first approach that stands the test of time.
Connect with Gregory W. Fay
Greg founded Fay Ranches in April 1992 in his one-bedroom apartment in Bozeman, Montana. As the CEO of Fay Ranches, Greg has guided the company's growth from humble beginnings to today's national land brokerage. Over the years, Greg has transacted hundreds of millions of dollars of working farms, ranches, and sporting properties. He has successfully executed some of the nation's most significant land sales and acquisitions.
Connect with Branif Scott
Licensed since 2004 and located in Bozeman, Montana, Branif Scott is a seasoned, successful real estate professional and is one of Fay Ranches’ top producers. Branif’s passion for the land, love for the Rocky Mountain region, and honesty and sincerity when working with and helping clients has propelled him to the top of his field as an expert in income-producing farms, high-end properties, recreational ranches, and other types of large landholdings and exclusive homes.
Connect with Vinny Delgado
Born and raised in the once sleepy ski town of Whitefish, Montana, Vinny was immersed in Montana's great outdoors from an early age, helping him develop a great appreciation for wildlife and the land that supports it. From fly fishing for rainbows near Glacier Park to stalking white-tailed deer in the Sweet Grass Hills to chasing pheasants in the flatlands of Eastern Montana, he has roamed around Montana since he was seven years old.
Connect with Ryan Bramlette, ALC
Ryan, a Dillon, Montana native, is quite familiar with the region, how these ranches operate, and how they can unite with a client’s desires. Ryan's lifelong love for the outdoors and the land has granted him a solid foundation in ranching, wildlife, and habitat management, which he gladly imparts to his clients. He links his clients with a handpicked team of top-notch experts in aquatic enhancements, ranch productivity, and habitat improvements for waterfowl, upland birds, and big game when necessary.
Connect with Jim Vidamour, ALC
Jim is a member of the Realtor Land Institute, a worldwide organization of land professionals that offers the opportunity to network with and market to other outstanding brokers across the country. Jim has earned the RLI prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through education and experience.
Connect with Joette Schalla, ALC
Joette has been a Colorado Ranch Broker since 2004, specializing in working ranches, mountain properties, and legacy land across the state. Since joining Fay Ranches in 2022, she has continued to offer clients the benefit of her deep expertise in land transactions and firsthand ranching experience. She holds the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through the Realtors Land Institute (RLI). Recognized in 2025, Joette was awarded Land Broker of the Year for the Colorado RLI chapter. She was elected Governor-at-Large in 2024, taking on a state leadership role and advocating for high standards within the land brokerage industry.
Joette Schalla, ALC, Land Broker of the Year by Colorado RLI Chapter
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