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Clarissa moved to Bozeman from Memphis, TN in 2003 to attend Montana State University. At MSU, she earned a Bachelors of Science in Microbiology in 2009. She continued her education at MSU in 2012 with the completion of a post baccalaureate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences in 2013. 

She switched gears in 2017 to work real estate full time to fulfill her desire of helping people navigate through buying, selling, and investing in property. Clarissa has been dedicated to helping Buyers, Sellers, and Investors navigate through their contracts with ease. However, Clarissa put her lab coat back on to help during the pandemic when there was a huge demand for health care workers. She remains casual call for Bozeman Health for emergencies.

Education and community outreach are also huge passions of hers. She has been a member of the Southwest Montana Realtors® Young Professionals Network Committee since 2018, serving as Chair for two consecutive years. She also sits on the Gallatin REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Board of Directors, and served on the Charitable Foundations Gala task force from 2020-2022. Through both Board and Committee, our focus is on education, networking, and community support and service. She is honored to be part of both.  

Clarissa spends her free time with her daughter, husband, family, and friends enjoying the outdoors: farming, raising animals, hiking, camping, rafting, dirt biking, and snowmobiling just to name a few. You can also find Clarissa coaching littles figure skating lessons at the local rink. 

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An outdoors woman through and through, Bessie grew up on a ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, where she spent her childhood riding horses, driving tractors, hunting and fishing. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from the University of Virginia, Bessie returned to Wyoming to work as a fly-fishing guide on the North Platte River.

In 2015, she moved to Bozeman, where she joined Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures to build their New Zealand travel program. Bessie received her real estate license in October 2017 and joined the team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties shortly thereafter. When she isn’t meeting with clients or visiting listings all over the Gallatin Valley, she can be found wandering the Montana plains with her husband and their four bird dogs or floating and fishing a local river with their two young children, Hank and Laura June.

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Claire is a fourth-generation Montanan who graduated from California State University, Chico with Honors in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. After moving back from College, she got her real estate License in 2004 and has been working with BHHS Montana Properties ever since. Claire is currently one of the Managing Brokers with BHHS MT Properties and has her Graduate REALTOR ® Institute (GRI) designation, C2EX, and e-pro certification.

Claire was the 2020 SMR President and has sat on the SMR Board of directors for 6 years. She has also been on the Professional Standards committee for several years and is the 2021 Chair for MAR’s Association Management Committee.  Claire was on the Board of Directors for the Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter in 2012-2016 and still sits on the Dog Ball Committee for HOV. Giving back and being part of the community is extremely important to Claire and her family.

When not working, you can find Claire Mountain biking, skiing, hiking, paddle boarding or enjoying pretty much any outdoor activity.  

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Gina began her mortgage career 2002 in Lewiston, Idaho with U.S. Bank. Originally from Southeast Idaho and with family in Southern Montana, Gina jumped on the opportunity to transfer to Bozeman in 2012.

With a passion for helping people achieve homeownership and a love of all things Real Estate, Gina spends time educating buyers and partners and looking for creative options to help people achieve their real estate and financial goals. 

Gina has served on several boards over the years including Neighborworks Montana. She is currently serving on the Membership and Golf Committees for SWMBIA.

Gina loves gardening, baking with her grandchildren and traveling whenever the opportunity arises. She is always happy to get home and is intentional about appreciating the beauty of Montana every day.

ENGEL & VOLKERS BOZEMAN

Kari Francisco is more than a seasoned real estate advisor—she’s a lifelong student of the industry and a hands-on participant in shaping the communities she serves. Raised on construction sites and immersed in the business from a young age, Kari’s real estate journey has spanned every angle: construction, lending, development, and now, top-tier representation through Engel & Völkers Bozeman.

Before stepping into real estate sales, Kari built a successful career as a mortgage lender, closing over 600 transactions and earning multiple top producer awards. Her lending background now serves as an advantage for her clients—particularly those navigating complex financial structures or investment opportunities.

Since relocating to Bozeman in 2015, Kari has been actively involved in land acquisition, multifamily and single-family construction, and subdivision development. Today, she continues to collaborate on several active residential and mixed-use projects, bringing firsthand insight to buyers, builders, and investors alike.

But real estate is just part of her story. Kari is passionate about creating a life well lived. Off the clock, you’ll likely find her with a good book in hand, exploring a new destination, on the golf course, or hiking with her dogs. Her love for Montana’s pace, people, and wild spaces is what inspires her work—and what makes her such a trusted guide for those looking to put down roots here.

OPPORTUNITY BANK

Debra Gebhart brings decades of experience in the mortgage industry and currently serves as the Vice President of Mortgage Operations at Opportunity Bank of Montana, where she provides leadership and oversight for mortgage operations across the organization. Throughout her career, Debra has held a variety of roles within mortgage lending and operations, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the industry and an appreciation for the partnership between lenders, REALTORS, and the communities they serve. 

Debra is known by colleagues and peers as a trusted partner and steady leader. In recognition of her commitment to the real estate community, she was honored as the 2025 Partner of the Year by her peers at the Southwest Montana Realtors Association. 

A longtime Montanan, Debra enjoys taking advantage of all the state has to offer. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors, especially hiking, camping and exploring different parts of Montana. 

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YELLOWSTONE BROKERS

Working in concrete, tile, timber framing, and eventually a sawmill, Jackie Wickens is no stranger to hard work and fine craftsmanship. It drives her belief that there is a unique potential in every house. “Every house has a story to tell,” she says. “Like reclaimed lumber, a great old house holds a little piece of the past.”

Her keen attention to detail and love of hands-on work is appreciated in everything from the construction site to the negotiating table. A native of Michigan, Jackie moved west in 2001 to attend Montana State University. Having grown up in and around real estate and building industries, it’s no surprise she found her passion in both.

Married to a fourth-generation Montanan who came from a ranching family, Jackie spends her free time enjoying her most important job, being a wife and mom to two kids. Together they enjoy road trips, hiking, camping, antiquing, and thrifting.