Dean H. Hubbell – President & Title Examiner

Dean Hubbell is the President of Rio Blanco County Abstract Company and a title examiner. Dean grew up north of Denver and graduated from Colorado State University in 1975 with a degree in Economics. After a short time in real estate sales in Denver he went to work for a Commonwealth agent in 1977. In 1980 he had the opportunity to move to the western slope and start Commonwealth Title Company of Garfield County in Rifle. After the oil shale bust in 1982, Commonwealth survived as one of the three title agencies still operating in Garfield County. In 2000 they expanded their operations by opening the Glenwood Springs office. In 1997 Commonwealth purchased Rio Blanco County Abstract. The company was operated by Peggy Shults, until Commonwealth sold its Garfield County operations, and Hubbell became a full time presence in the Meeker community.

While working in Meeker during the week, Hubbell still calls Rifle home as he has raised his children there and was deeply involved in community activities. He was an active member of the Rifle Rotary club since 1981, served on the Rifle Area Industrial Development Committee, director on the board of the Downtown Development Authority, director on the board of Community Newspapers and a member of the Elks club since 1980. He has a daughter who graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2009, and a son who currently attends Colorado State University. His wife Jan has been a mortgage loan originator for over 20 years.

Hubbell has always been an active supporter of the community and his support in Meeker includes being a Gold sponsor of the Sheep Dog Trials since 1997, instrumental in the placement of the community clock on the court house lawn, adopting a Meeker elementary class, donating to local non-profits and a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Peggy is a lifelong resident of Meeker. She is married to a local rancher, and loves this area. Peggy attended Mesa State Junior College and Colorado Northwestern Community College, which was formerly Rangely Jr. College. While enrolled in college, she studied home economics and business. Peggy has two married children and four grandchildren.

Peggy has tremendous knowledge of the real estate in Rio Blanco County. She has been an employee and title examiner for Rio Blanco County Abstract for over 30 years. During her time at Rio Blanco County Abstract, she has also been the office manager. Her experience is truly remarkable!

Viney has worked for Rio Blanco County Abstract Company for 21 years, and has been doing real estate closings for the past 13 years. Viney has “done it all” at Rio Blanco County Abstract, beginning at the front desk.

Viney and her family have lived in Meeker for over 40 years. Viney is married to Vernon, she has two children, three granddaughters, and a dog named Shadow.