About Toad Property Management
Personal service and professional management for every property.
Toad Property Management provides reliable HOA and Commercial Property Management services that give owners confidence and peace of mind. Our team takes personal responsibility for every detail of every property we manage, combining local expertise with industry-leading standards.
We are committed to delivering world-class service and setting the benchmark for HOA and commercial property management in Crested Butte.
Meet the Toad Team
Collin Schuhmacher
Owner
Collin Schuhmacher
Owner
Collin Schuhmacher took the reins at Toad Property Management in 2024.
He’s the kind of leader who’d rather be out in the field with his crew than sitting behind a desk, firmly believing that the best way to lead is to get his hands dirty alongside his team.
When he isn’t looking after properties, you’ll likely find him outdoors – usually hiking a trail, casting a line, or hitting the slopes.
Email: Collin@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-349-2773
Abby Loken
President
Office: 970-349-2773
Abby Loken
President
Abby was born and raised here in the valley!
She also enjoyed living in Durango, Colorado, where she attended Fort Lewis College and obtained her Accounting Degree.
She later returned to the area with her husband, Lance. Together, they have enjoyed raising three daughters.
For most of her career, Abby’s focus has been working in accounting. She added property management to her resume in 2015 when she joined Toad Property Management. She enjoys serving the valley in all aspects of property management here at Toad.
Outside of working, Abby loves spending time with friends and family. Traveling, camping, lake days and backyard bar-b-ques are how she most enjoys her time off.
Email: Abby@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-349-2773
Kezia Bechard
Chief Operating Officer
Office: 970-349-2773
Kezia Bechard
Chief Operating Officer
Kezia moved to Crested Butte in 2021 to experience a winter in the mountains and never left.
Having grown up on a farm in central Missouri she learned the value of hard work, honesty, and loyalty.
Finding solutions to problems is something she does best, so naturally she found herself on the TOAD team to help our clients navigate the challenges of real life.
When not working, you can find Kezia traveling, hammocking, paddle boarding, ski biking, or rounding up her friends for a good time.
Email: Kezia@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-349-2773
Kate Kulow
Office Manager
Office: 970-349-2773
Kate Kulow
Office Manager
Kate moved to the valley 4 years ago to attend Western Colorado University.
After graduating with a degree in Psychology, she realized that the small town life suited her better than living in a big city.
She is super excited to be working for Toad as she enjoys exploring the beautiful place she calls home.
When she is not working, you can find her by the river with a good book, skiing Crested Butte, or in the local pottery studio!
Email: Kate@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-349-2773
Alexander Summerfelt
Property Manager
Mobile: 970-209-4995
Alexander Summerfelt
Property Manager
Alexander Summerfelt is a seasoned property manager with over 10 years of experience serving the Gunnison Valley.
Known for his steady leadership and community-focused approach, he brings professionalism, organization, and long-term perspective to every property he manages.
Outside of work, Alexander enjoys tabletop games such as Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, as well as embracing the outdoors through stand-up paddleboarding, snowboarding, and multiple self-supported rafting trips through the Grand Canyon.
He lives in Mt. Crested Butte with his wife, Charlotte, and their daughter, Elowyn.
Email: Alexander@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-209-4995
Bayliss Baker
Property Manager
Mobile: 970-901-8460
Bayliss Baker
Property Manager
Bayliss moved to Crested Butte after earning a degree in mathematics from Colorado College.
Having visited Crested Butte regularly during his childhood, Bayliss’s passion for the outdoors was sparked early on.
However, an over-the-handlebars downhill incident in his teen years sent him pursuing other outdoor opportunities in slightly less send-friendly environs.
Bayliss spent several summers paddling and exploring Canadian and Alaskan wilderness areas and then wrangling horses and guiding guests on Colorado mountain ranches.
After a final college summer doing mathematical finance research, Bayliss knew it was time to return to the place that initially inspired his love for adventure.
Now part of the Toad Property Management family, Bayliss is excited to deepen his involvement in the Crested Butte community, with a focus on outreach.
Look for Bayliss coaching, mentoring and tutoring as well as volunteering his time to serve others.
Email: Bayliss@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-901-8460
Brandon Cvilikas
Property Manager
Mobile: 970-901-2811
Brandon Cvilikas
Property Manager
Brandon Cvilikas is a Colorado native. With his passion for the outdoors, it was no surprise he made Gunnison Valley and Crested Butte his home.
With a degree in Outdoor Leadership and Resort Management, as well as Business, he spent most of his years working and managing in restaurants, hotels, golf resorts, raft guiding and snowboard instructing.
Brandon has worked in high-end Hospitality and Property Management for over 13 years and is excited to be a part of Toad Property Management.
When not working, you will find Brandon boating, snowboarding, biking, golfing or simply enjoying what this beautiful place has to offer.
Email: Brandon@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-901-2811
Jesse Drees
Property Manager
Mobile: 970-901-8595
Jesse Drees
Property Manager
Jesse moved to Crested Butte in the summer of 2022, after spending 20 years in the Vail Valley.
He and his family love the small town vibes, and all the uncrowded outdoor adventures.
Email: Jesse@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-901-8595
Kate Conyers
Property Manager
Mobile: 970-901-8916
Kate Conyers
Property Manager
For the past six years, Kate has refined her knowledge of real estate, property management and association management.
Her experience in real estate sales and flipping provided her with knowledge of project management, home values, and the importance of maintaining homes. Since transitioning to property management, she has helped care for a range of different types of residential properties such as single family homes, mixed-use buildings, and apartment/condo communities. She strives to deliver financial stability, improve organization, and ensure compliance for the Boards and communities she serves.
When she’s not working she is likely spending time with her family and house full of pets (three dogs, three cats, and a bearded dragon). Whether she’s baking with her kids, chauffeuring them around, or coaching their softball team, they keep her busy!
Email: kconyers@ToadPropertyManagement.com
Phone: 970-901-8916
Lauren Tucker
Assistant Property Manager
Lauren Tucker
Assistant Property Manager
Lauren is a Colorado native who found her way to Crested Butte through a love for the mountains and an active lifestyle.
She holds a Communication degree from the University of Colorado Boulder as well as a real estate license and is excited to join the Toad Property Management team.
Lauren values the strong sense of community in Crested Butte and looks forward to getting involved and building meaningful connections throughout the valley.
Outside of work, Lauren spends her time snowboarding, hiking, lifting weights, and running.
She loves exploring all that Crested Butte has to offer!
Joshua Boulton
Maintenance Manager
Joshua Boulton
Maintenance Director
Josh moved to the Gunnison Valley in 2017 from Fort Collins to pursue a degree in Business Administration at Western Colorado University.
After graduating, he worked a variety of construction and trade jobs throughout the valley, eventually starting a snow removal business that he continues to help manage today. In 2023, he joined the Toad maintenance team and has served as Maintenance Director since July 2025.
Outside of work, he is an avid prospector focusing on mineral and gemstone deposits within the Pikes Peak Batholith and throughout the mountains of Colorado.
He currently holds three active mining claims across the state, where he works primarily for topaz and other pegmatite minerals.
When not working or prospecting, he enjoys snowboarding, backcountry skiing, and spending time with his fiancée and their two dogs.
Sam Nease
Maintenance Director
Sam Nease
Maintenance Director
Born and raised in the Rockies, this Colorado native has always been drawn to the mountains.
When he’s not working, you’ll most likely find him carving fresh lines on his snowboard at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
He lives and breathes the mountain lifestyle, fully embracing all four seasons Colorado has to offer, and wouldn’t trade the fresh mountain air for anything.
Kelly Carlson
Caretaker
Kelly Carlson
Caretaker
Kelly moved to the Valley permanently in 2018, having made multiple pilgrimages annually with her daughter since 2009.
She started at Toad in maintenance, and took over the Caretake division in 2022.
She lives in Gunnison with her partner and their 2 dogs. When not working she’s fishing, running, hiking, tying flies and painting.
Harper Leino
Assistant Property Manager
Harper Leino
Assistant Property Manager
Harper grew up in Lyons, Colorado and has been living in the Gunnison Valley for the past two years after visiting regularly for more than six.
He is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Finance at Western Colorado University while working as an Assistant Property Manager at Toad Property Management. Coming from a small town with a tight-knit community, Harper appreciates how that same sense of connection translates to life in the valley and within the Toad team.
He enjoys the variety of his role and the fact that each day brings a new challenge to overcome. Outside of work and school, Harper is an active member of the Western Mountain Rescue Team and the Western men’s lacrosse team. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors fishing and skiing, as well as learning about investing.
Our History
In 2000/2001, Angela and Gordon Reeves built a house in Meridian Lake Meadows and founded Toad Construction to help manage the building expenses. Situated across from the lake, willows, and frequently windy Washington Gulch, the company name was inspired by Angela’s favorite childhood book, Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. The book encourages values essential to Toad, such as kindness, helping others, and teamwork.
As their house neared completion, they were approached by two individuals to manage a homeowner’s association. After discussion, they decided to take on the responsibility, dividing the tasks amongst themselves. With Angela’s background as a legal secretary handling administrative duties and Gordon’s expertise as an architect and general contractor overseeing maintenance, they felt confident they could manage the work. What began with two homeowners’ associations quickly expanded to five, and as condo associations began to inquire about their services, it became clear that they needed to hire full-time employees.
Toad gained a reputation for providing excellent, caring service at a fair price. The founders approached each management role as if they were owners in the associations themselves, always ensuring that they made thoughtful, well-researched decisions to offer the best solutions. The commitment to value and quality helped the company grow, and the distinctive name “Toad” became widely recognized in the valley.
In April 2015 Rob Harper purchased Toad Property management from Gordon and Angela. Rob grew up in the valley and had spent the previous decade in Fort Collins and Boulder going to school and most recently worked at a golf course in Montrose for the Real Estate developer where he managed the neighborhood, golf and restaurant operations and selling Real Estate. He was lucky enough to be able to move back and take over as the new owner of Toad. With a lot of help and great employees, Rob has been very fortunate to carry on the tradition of the Toad name and its culture of excellence. In these nine years, Toad has almost tripled in size of its management of HOA’s, commercial buildings and caretake homes.
In May 2024, Collin Schuhmacher bought Toad from Rob, continuing the legacy of Toad and its commitment to excellence.