"A longtime resident of Fort Collins, Gene Vaughan is recognized as a leader in the Northern Colorado real estate industry and has been known for his hard work, experience, and perseverance over his 40 plus years of ownership and operation of a real estate brokerage. His resume is impressive and highlights numerous professional achievements including REALTOR® of the Year, Broker/Owner of the Year and the Distinguished Service Award for the RE/MAX Mountain States region. Gene has been deeply involved in the Fort Collins community and volunteered on numerous boards and charitable organizations. He has served as The President of the Fort Collins Housing Corp, President of the Fort Collins Country Club and was a dedicated Director of the Greater Ram Club. Gene is an avid supporter of CSU and in 2006 was awarded the CSU Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of his professional achievements and significant contributions to the University. In 1987, Gene began his affiliation with the RE/MAX organization with the purchase of his first franchise. Later, additional franchises in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Wellington were added added and all operated under the name of RE/MAX First Associates. Under that name the company grew to 176 licensees and a leading position in the Northern Colorado market. In 2005, Gene merged his company with the RE/MAX Alliance franchise and since that time has grown the company to an impressive 275 agents along the Front Range."