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Do good work, tell the truth, and leave the land and community better than you found it.
Our Roots
What began as a shared vision between founders Tom Shellenberger and Janie Tuft has grown into a trusted name in development, management, and brokerage throughout the region.
Tom launched his career in Park City, playing a firsthand role in its evolution from a quiet mountain town into a thriving community. His experience navigating growth, planning, and long-term value laid the groundwork for how Moab Premier approaches development today.
Janie, a Moab native, has devoted her life to real estate in this area. Her unmatched local knowledge, relationships, and steady presence have made her a go-to advisor for generations of buyers, sellers, and landowners.
Decades of practice across brokerage, development, and management in the Moab region.
A strong moral compass — honest advice, clean process, and long-term thinking for every client.
Genuine, long-term commitment to Moab's people, land, and future — not just the transaction.
"Real estate is a team sport. Our collaborative approach has allowed us to structure and close some of the region's most influential transactions."
Leadership & Legacy
Moab Premier entered its next chapter under the leadership of Bryon Walston, who guided the brokerage through some of the region's most complex and influential transactions.
His passing from cancer was a profound personal and professional loss. For many, Bryon was more than a broker — he was a mentor, neighbor, and friend.
Today, his legacy continues under the stewardship of his son, Preston Walston. Moab Premier's future is guided by the same values that shaped it from the beginning — faith, service, and a commitment to doing what's right for clients and community.
We're honored to continue the legacy started by Tom and Janie, elevated by Bryon, and carried forward by Preston and a team deeply invested in Moab's future.
Quietly brokered some of the region's largest and most complex land and development deals.
Known for giving freely of his time, resources, and experience to clients and colleagues alike.
Calm, grounded, and rooted in faith and service — a steadying force for the brokerage.
More than a broker to those who knew him — a mentor, neighbor, and trusted friend.
What We Stand For
We believe in growth that strengthens the local economy while respecting Moab's natural beauty and unique character. Rather than seeing competing interests in conflict, we work to align them.
Projects that create lasting value without compromising the land, the community, or the character that makes Moab worth protecting.
Moab's workforce deserves a place to live here. We've been instrumental in affordable housing projects that create generational stability for local families.
Tourism, lodging, and short-term rentals — thoughtfully planned — provide jobs and fund community needs. We work to align all sides of this equation.
Landmark Work
From conservation deals to affordable housing and luxury hospitality — a sample of what aligned vision, capital, and community looks like in practice.
Preserving a landscape, not just closing a sale.
When The Needles Outpost — a beloved campground just outside Canyonlands National Park — went to auction, large-scale developers were in line. Moab Premier represented a buyer whose vision aligned with conservation. The parcel was ultimately deeded to The Nature Conservancy, ensuring long-term protection for future generations.
Affordable housing with generational impact.
Remove the biggest barrier to affordable housing — land cost. In 2017, the Moab Area Community Land Trust (MACLT) was formed with a land donation dedicated exclusively to permanently affordable housing. In 2019, MACLT secured $4.3 million in New Market Tax Credits. By 2022, local families began moving into homes they could finally afford to own.
A basecamp for Moab's adventure lifestyle.
Moab Premier played an early role in brokering the land parcels that made Sage Creek possible. The result: luxury accommodations, an award-winning pool, and ample trailer parking for Jeep, UTV, and bike enthusiasts — a retreat where visitors unwind after long days in the red rocks.
Upscale lodging within the overnight rental district.
Moab Premier was instrumental in brokering the initial land acquisition for Entrada Luxury Townhomes. 45 upscale townhomes providing a premium base for visitors, supporting the stability of Moab's tourism economy while contributing meaningfully to the local lodging market.
Whether you're buying, selling, building, or investing — we'd love to hear about your project.