Shadow Creek Staff
BUCK MCNICHOLS (Ranch Manager)
Buck grew up right here on the ranch, working as a ranch hand Buck spent his time as a kid haying, fencing, working cattle and spending time on the ranch. After graduating from Kremmling, Buck enlisted in the United States Coast Guard where he spent his years traveling being stationed across the US specialized as a Coxswain captaining USCG boats and teams ranging from Aids to Navigation, Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement. Buck was an EMT and certified firearms instructor for 15 years of his time, training Active duty and Reserve components of numerous branches of the military. After 22 years of service, he retired as a Chief Boatswains Mate.
Buck and his wife Lena, daughters Payton and Hailey, their 4 dogs (and stiffy the horse) have lived in the area since 2007 after moving back to Colorado. He enjoys having lots of toys in hopes of using them a few times a year whether it’s jumping on the Harley for a chilly October cruise, ripping some fresh spring powder on the sled above the Ranch or dragging the kids behind the boat tubing on the reservoir during a hot summer day. Some other things Buck enjoys is taking his daughters hunting and shooting long range, a good campfire and a whiskey and visiting family. Buck has been back with Shadow Creek Ranch since 2007 in a part time position helping guide hunters, horseback riding and anything else that needed done.
He signed on as the General Manager in 2013 and enjoys being a part of making the Ranch better and more efficient as the growth of the HOA requires. His desire to be outdoors and love for Agricultural operations are a few things he enjoys most about working for such a unique place.
ELISE HARRISON (Office Manager)
Elise was born in Colorado Springs, but grew up outside Atlanta, Georgia. She is a cowgirl at heart and spends her free time riding her horse, Sunnie, who also made the trip from Georgia. Elise has an extensive background in the service industry as well as in ranching. She is looking forward to becoming acquainted with all the ranch families and excited about helping them and their guests find the most enjoyment during their stays at Shadow Creek.
DOUG HAIR (Assistant Manager)
Doug was born and raised on his family's ranch in Northwest Georgia. He started as a ranch hand, then moved up the ladder to become Farm Manager. With his years of experience, he hopes to help bring the next level of service to the Shadow Creek Ranch community. In his downtime, he enjoys a good book, skiing, and woodworking.
RANDY GASKILL (Ranch Foreman)
Randy was born and raised in Colorado. He has been ranching since 1982. He was a guide and outfitter for 30 years, and also did sleigh rides. He now raises bison on his property outside of Kremmling.
KYLEE SCHERER (Equestrian Guide)
Kylee was born and raised in Wichita, KS to a family that lived by a “work hard, play hard” mentality. School, work, and sports took up most of their time, but they always made time for vacation and time spent with family and friends.
In 2016, Kylee moved to Manhattan to attend Kansas State University and pursue a degree in Animal Sciences and Business Management. From day one, she took advantage of all the activities the Agricultural department had to offer; more specifically, she got herself involved with local barns and ranches that were associated with KSU. She started riding at a barn and within a month, and moved in and started working there. Within three months, she was managing the facilities and 60 head of horses.
JOE LOVATO (Executive Chef)
Joe first came to Grand County in the summer of 1987. He has been cooking since he was 16 years old. His first job cooking in Grand County was the Grand Lake Lodge. He has been a chef at the Winter Park Resort, and the Vintage Hotel, to name a couple.
MARTY CECIL (Guest Services)
Marty was raised in northeast Colorado on a farm. In 1980, his family bought a piece of property on Rabbit Ears Pass. It was run as a guest ranch. He went to college at Rockmont College. He met Shelly there and they married and went back to the ranch to work until they sold in 1987. Marty went back to school at the University of Northern Colorado where he earned his teaching/coaching degree. During the summers, he started guiding fishermen at Elktrout Lodge outside Kremmling. He soon became head guide and ran the fishing and hunting operations until February 2006 when he made the move to Shadow Creek. At SCR, he takes owners and guests fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. He also works on irrigating, haying, and anything else he can help with.
CODY SAUVAGEAU (Ranch Hand)
Cody grew up on a small farm in the Northeast where they raised Belgian hitch horses and made lots of hay. Cody graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelors in Animal Science and Industry. Moving from the Flint Hills in Manhattan, Kansas to the mountains of Colorado has been a big change and a lifelong dream for him. He has a passion for riding cow horses, working cattle, and enjoying everything the great outdoors has to offer, hunting, fishing, shooting, hiking, kayaking, skiing, snowmobiling, if he can do it outside he’s having a good time.
JAMES WOLYNIEC (Maintenance Tech)
James was born and raised in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He moved to Colorado shortly after graduating highschool. Having lived in a few places around Colorado he now calls Spring Creek home. In his free time he enjoys hiking with his wife and dog, riding motorcycles and snowboarding.