Aryssa Aragon, born and raised in Greeley, Colorado, is currently in her final year at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Aryssa comes from a proud lineage of UNC alumni, including her mother, Ashley Aragon, her grandfather, Pres Montoya, and her grandmother, Linda Gutierrez. Inspired by her grandfather’s long-standing success in real estate, Aryssa developed a passion for the industry from a young age. Growing up alongside Pres, she absorbed valuable insights and learned the intricacies of the business.
Pres Montoya, a dedicated community member, began his career by working with troubled youth in Weld County before obtaining his real estate license in 1980. His clients, including judges and social workers, reflected his commitment to helping others. Pres quickly gained recognition as a top Realtor in Greeley and was a partner at Coldwell Banker The Team, which was among the top Coldwell Banker offices…
Aryssa Aragon, born and raised in Greeley, Colorado, is currently in her final year at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Aryssa comes from a proud lineage of UNC alumni, including her mother, Ashley Aragon, her grandfather, Pres Montoya, and her grandmother, Linda Gutierrez. Inspired by her grandfather’s long-standing success in real estate, Aryssa developed a passion for the industry from a young age. Growing up alongside Pres, she absorbed valuable insights and learned the intricacies of the business.
Pres Montoya, a dedicated community member, began his career by working with troubled youth in Weld County before obtaining his real estate license in 1980. His clients, including judges and social workers, reflected his commitment to helping others. Pres quickly gained recognition as a top Realtor in Greeley and was a partner at Coldwell Banker The Team, which was among the top Coldwell Banker offices in the country. After orchestrating a merger with Sears Real Estate, Pres led the company to become the top real estate firm in Greeley.
In 2003, Pres became a grandfather to Aryssa and used his real estate career’s flexibility to support his family while his daughter, Dr. Ashley Aragon, continued her education at UNC. Pres later founded his own real estate company in 2007, allowing him more time with his family. His community service includes two terms on the Greeley-Evans School Board, founding the Greeley Dream Team, and co-creating the “Cumbres” program at UNC. His efforts in education and real estate were recognized by appointments to the Colorado Commission of Higher Education and the Colorado Real Estate Commission.
Today, Pres continues his commitment to community service through Jobs of Hope, a local non-profit supporting formerly incarcerated men. He and his wife Diane have five children and two grandchildren across California and Colorado.
"When I came to the University of Northern Colorado for a job interview, I met Pres, who was responsible for showing me around the Greeley area. Not only did he give me a tour, but he also convinced me of how wonderful Greeley is. When I was offered a faculty position, the decision to accept was easy. Moving from California was challenging, but Pres and Diane made the transition smoother by warmly welcoming us. After seven years, I can confidently say that we are good friends."
Jonathan Alcantar
Associate Professor and Chair, Chicana/o and Latinx Studies
“I met Pres in 1985 when he was a member of the Greeley/Evans School Board. I was very impressed with his professionalism and commitment to the students. When I was ready to buy a house in 1982, Pres was my choice. Later, when I needed to sell my house in 2024, Pres was again my first choice. He has been my real estate agent throughout, and all my transactions have been smooth and trouble-free. Thanks to Pres, I was able to move to Georgia to be with my family.”
Gen Hollloway
“Pres Montoya was recommended to us when we were looking for a home in Greeley, CO. We had moved to Louisiana in July 2020 from California to be near our daughter and her family. When her husband decided to change professions, we ended up following them to Greeley. At that time, Pres was mentoring Rohanna, who joined him in showing us around Greeley. Not only were they professional and well-versed in all the ins and outs of buying a home, but they also became friends and truly cared about our home-buying experience. Even after the home had closed and their job was technically finished, both Pres and Rohanna continued to be supportive. They were available whenever we had questions or needed recommendations, as we were new to the area. We have now lived in our home for almost a year. It has been a great experience, and we truly appreciate all the help we received along the way."
Tammy and Philip Shafer
“We are counselors, and David specializes in substance abuse. David met Pres when Pres was volunteering with Jobs of Hope, a program that helps men who have been incarcerated. Pres helped create the House of Hope, which houses up to 14 men. Seeing Pres's commitment, David began working with the men. Today, David is the substance abuse counselor for Jobs of Hope. When we were ready to buy our first home, there was no question that Pres would be our agent. It took a year of his advice, and we closed in 2024 with no issues.”
David and Shawna Estreich
“Aryssa consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and a strong work ethic throughout her time with us. Her positive attitude and intelligent approach to her work made her an invaluable member of our team. Aryssa’s ability to connect with our customers and provide outstanding service was truly impressive. She has a natural talent for making people feel welcome and ensuring their dining experience is enjoyable. Her professionalism, combined with her friendly demeanor, made her a favorite among our patrons and her colleagues alike.”
Alex Larson
Owner and General Manager of The G.O.A.T Sports bar
