Meet Our Agents
Having been born and raised in Piedmont, South Dakota by two self-employed parents, Suzette learned early on what it takes to run a business and how to establish good customer relationships. At age 14, Suzette began as a sales associate for her parent’s store, Alex Johnson Mercantile. Upon high school graduation, Suzette attended and received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Marketing, in 2002 from the University of Montana-Missoula.
After graduating from the University of Montana-Missoula, Suzette pursued a career in the financial industry in Minneapolis, MN; however, she moved back the beautiful Black Hills to raise her children. Once back in the Black Hills, Suzette promoted Rapid City as a tourist destination and, as a result, has many exciting “factoids” about the area that she loves sharing with new property owners! Suzette was then given the opportunity to work for Destination Rapid City, the downtown economic corporation that brought the Rapid City Community Main Street Square. This job was the catalyst for Suzette’s real estate career. In 2017, Suzette obtained her real estate license and found her passion in helping people buy and sell their properties.
In 2017, Suzette was top producer for 5 months, and was featured on HGTV's House Hunters. Suzette obtained the top number of closings in 2018, and was the Top Producing agent in January, March, May, October, November and December. 2019 and 2020 were record breaking years as Suzette was the Top Producing Agent, as well as the 2019 and 2020 Top Volume Agent at her previous agency. In 2021, Suzette was the Top Producing Agent for 3 months and Top Volume Agent for 1 month. In 2022, Suzette, along with her business partner, Ariel Rudland, started West River Realty, where she has continued to serve her amazing clients and looks forward to serving you.
Having been born and raised in Piedmont, South Dakota by two self-employed parents, Suzette learned early on what it takes to run a business and how to establish good customer relationships. At age 14, Suzette began as a sales associate for her parent’s store, Alex Johnson Mercantile. Upon high school graduation, Suzette attended and received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Marketing, in 2002 from the University of Montana-Missoula.
After graduating from the University of Montana-Missoula, Suzette pursued a career in the financial industry in Minneapolis, MN; however, she moved back the beautiful Black Hills to raise her children. Once back in the Black Hills, Suzette promoted Rapid City as a tourist destination and, as a result, has many exciting “factoids” about the area that she loves sharing with new property owners! Suzette was then given the opportunity to work for Destination Rapid City, the downtown economic corporation that brought the Rapid City Community Main Street Square. This job was the catalyst for Suzette’s real estate career. In 2017, Suzette obtained her real estate license and found her passion in helping people buy and sell their properties.
In 2017, Suzette was top producer for 5 months, and was featured on HGTV's House Hunters. Suzette obtained the top number of closings in 2018, and was the Top Producing agent in January, March, May, October, November and December. 2019 and 2020 were record breaking years as Suzette was the Top Producing Agent, as well as the 2019 and 2020 Top Volume Agent at her previous agency. In 2021, Suzette was the Top Producing Agent for 3 months and Top Volume Agent for 1 month. In 2022, Suzette, along with her business partner, Ariel Rudland, started West River Realty, where she has continued to serve her amazing clients and looks forward to serving you.
1997 to begin a career in the Air Force. During his time in uniform, he was stationed around the world
and deployed numerous times in support of the war on terror. In 2019, he received orders to Ellsworth
Air Force Base, South Dakota which would prove to be his last tour of duty.
Over the years, Richard earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from University of
Maryland and a Master’s Degree in Leadership from Central Michigan University. Additionally, he
served a 4-year tour as a recruiter in Chico, California where he excelled in a high-pressure sales
environment. Richard was recognized as the top producer in his organization for 3 out of 4 years.
While stationed at Ellsworth, Richard and his wife Nelli fell in love with the Black Hills and decided to
stay after his retirement in December 2021. The area offered them an abundance of outdoor activities
and a safe environment to raise their 13-year old son Richard.
As a career military man, Richard understands first-hand the stressors on both the member and their
families as they are transferred to a new location. He speaks the military language and wants to
continuing serving in real estate to help ease the transition for those who sacrifice and serve our
country.
1997 to begin a career in the Air Force. During his time in uniform, he was stationed around the world
and deployed numerous times in support of the war on terror. In 2019, he received orders to Ellsworth
Air Force Base, South Dakota which would prove to be his last tour of duty.
Over the years, Richard earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from University of
Maryland and a Master’s Degree in Leadership from Central Michigan University. Additionally, he
served a 4-year tour as a recruiter in Chico, California where he excelled in a high-pressure sales
environment. Richard was recognized as the top producer in his organization for 3 out of 4 years.
While stationed at Ellsworth, Richard and his wife Nelli fell in love with the Black Hills and decided to
stay after his retirement in December 2021. The area offered them an abundance of outdoor activities
and a safe environment to raise their 13-year old son Richard.
As a career military man, Richard understands first-hand the stressors on both the member and their
families as they are transferred to a new location. He speaks the military language and wants to
continuing serving in real estate to help ease the transition for those who sacrifice and serve our
country.
Look, I get it…Every agent in the world says they go “above and beyond,” the difference is, I actually do it. Usually with a delicious decaf coffee in hand and some dust on my boots.
I’m Ryan Hall. I buy houses, sell houses, fix houses, make movies, and I drink enough chai to bring back the East India Trading Company.
I work all over The Black Hills from Hot Springs to Belle Fourche. You’ll find me taking a trip to Lead or Deadwood at least 3 times a week and you’ll find me CONSTANTLY driving around Rapid City to meet sellers, look at houses and meet with people just like you.
I help sellers get top dollar, buyers land the right deal and investors build serious portfolios. I know the market here and I know how to get you the best deal.
I grew up in construction, spent over a decade in digital marketing, and I’ve been doing real estate full-time since 2021. That means I know how to spot the value, market it like hell, and negotiate like it’s personal…because it is.
Want an agent who tells it straight, shows up on time, and isn’t afraid to have a tough conversation with you? Well that’s me. I’ll let you know if your price is out of line or if I think you can do better.
If you need someone to sugarcoat things, you’re looking for someone else.
Selling, buying, investing? Let’s make it happen. Bonus points if we’re drinking coffee while we look.
Look, I get it…Every agent in the world says they go “above and beyond,” the difference is, I actually do it. Usually with a delicious decaf coffee in hand and some dust on my boots.
I’m Ryan Hall. I buy houses, sell houses, fix houses, make movies, and I drink enough chai to bring back the East India Trading Company.
I work all over The Black Hills from Hot Springs to Belle Fourche. You’ll find me taking a trip to Lead or Deadwood at least 3 times a week and you’ll find me CONSTANTLY driving around Rapid City to meet sellers, look at houses and meet with people just like you.
I help sellers get top dollar, buyers land the right deal and investors build serious portfolios. I know the market here and I know how to get you the best deal.
I grew up in construction, spent over a decade in digital marketing, and I’ve been doing real estate full-time since 2021. That means I know how to spot the value, market it like hell, and negotiate like it’s personal…because it is.
Want an agent who tells it straight, shows up on time, and isn’t afraid to have a tough conversation with you? Well that’s me. I’ll let you know if your price is out of line or if I think you can do better.
If you need someone to sugarcoat things, you’re looking for someone else.
Selling, buying, investing? Let’s make it happen. Bonus points if we’re drinking coffee while we look.