Rich Gardner has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2005, starting his career at his family’s boutique Colchester office. It was there he learned what it takes to become a successful real estate agent and team leader. In 2012 he became an owner/partner at ReMax North Professionals, one of Vermont’s largest real estate firms. Today ReMax North Professionals has 5 offices located throughout Vermont and in 2022 won Vermont Outstanding Brokerage of the Year.

Rich manages The Gardner Group at ReMax North Professionals, a dedicated team that prides itself on cultivating enduring relationships and meaningful connections with their valued clients, all while ensuring that their real estate journey is not only successful but also enjoyable and fulfilling. Their goal is to be your real estate consultant for life. The Gardner Group recently won Real Trends America's Best Real Estate Professional Team award.

In 2004, Rich earned his degree in Architectural Engineering from Vermont Technical College. He has designed and overseen the construction of hundreds of homes during his career. His background in construction and architecture offers clients a unique perspective on the home buying or selling process.

Rich takes great pride in the real estate industry; he served on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Vermont REALTOR Association (NVRA) and in 2012, completed his term as Board President. He was nationally certified to teach the Green Designation course to fellow REALTORS®. In addition to teaching his fellow REALTORS®, he works with The Center for Technology Essex in their Building Technology program.

In 2022, Rich received the NVRA Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented to an NVRA Member who has gone above and beyond to ensure that the real estate industry and REALTOR® Associations continue to thrive.

Rich’s commitment to his community extends beyond the real estate industry. He is a proud supporter and advocate for many causes, especially Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, which provides extraordinary experiences in a safe and amazing environment for children who have or have had cancer and their families at no cost. Rich has volunteered as a counselor during the weeklong summer program, winter weekend programs, Dad’s weekend; chaired the facilities committee, served for 9 years on the Board of Directors, and is co-founder of Vermont Ice Golf Charity, a golf tournament on the icy shores of Lake Champlain benefiting Camp Ta Kum Ta.

Rich currently lives in Colchester, Vermont with his wife Allison and sons, Theo and Thomas. As a family they enjoy being active outdoors year-round, taking advantage of Lake Champlain during the summer and the woods and mountains in the fall and winter.