The Ranch Mart, Inc. was formed in 1977 as the ranch division of the Agency, a real estate brokerage company started in Billings, Montana in 1959. The corporation was held with a 50% interest by Jim Espy and W.W. Madding until March of 2003 at which time Jim Espy became the sole owner. Jim Espy has been a Realtor since 1977 and has sold and listed properties in 27 counties of Montana and North and South Dakota. Jim Espy was ranch raised in Carter and Powder River Counties, Montana attended Montana State University and graduated Sol Ross University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Range Animal Science in 1970. Over the years, ranch experience was gained as owner and lessee on several large operations in Southeastern Montana. Real Estate experience is not limited to rural properties. Jim Espy has sold commercial, residential and business properties and developed numerous subdivisions. In the early years rodeo and team roping held top priority along with big game and bird hunting.
For 15 years Jim Espy was president of Yellowstone Downs and managed the largest race horse track in Montana , as a part time race horse trainer and married to the only woman (Kym Espy) leading Jockey at Billings, Montana. Now its grand kids, cows, team roping and golf!!