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Your Local Montana Vacation Rental Experts

Founded in 2016 by Chris and Jen Torsleff, Stay Montana is a local vacation rental company that specializes in creating Montana memories. We strive to provide the best customer service possible and continually exceed our guest and owner expectations. We even welcome guests at check-in with our signature Ella Cookies, a family recipe from our founders. Our guests and owners love them! Come visit, we’d love to welcome you to Montana! Want to partner with a company you trust? Learn more about our Property Management Services.

Local: We have 4 offices in Big Sky, Bozeman, Whitefish and Bigfork. Our friendly team has deep roots in Montana, and we spend our free time enjoying the countless outdoor activities this state has to offer. We live here, we love it, and we’d love to share it with you!

Mission Statement: Creating Montana Memories

Values: Authentic, Creative, Curious, Innovative

Awards:

⭐️Winner in Best of Montana 2026 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Winner in Gallatin’s Greatest 2026 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Winner in Best of Montana 2025 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Winner in Gallatin’s Greatest 2025 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Comparent’s Market Leader Award 2024 & 2025! The top 1% of all professional vacation rental managers.

⭐️2nd Place in Best of Whitefish 2025 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Winner in Best of Montana 2024 for Best Property Management!

⭐️2nd Place in Best of Bigfork 2024 for Best Property Management!

⭐️2nd Place in Best of Whitefish 2024 for Best Property Management!

⭐️3rd Place in Best of Flathead 2024 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Winner in Best of Big Sky 2023 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Winner in Gallatin’s Greatest 2023 for Best Property Management! Finalist in Best Employee Recognition Program & Most Innovative Workplace

⭐️Top 3 in Best of Montana 2023 in Best Property Management Service!

⭐️Top 3 in Best of Whitefish 2023 in Best Property Management!

⭐️Top 5 in Best of Flathead 2023 in Best Property Management!

⭐️Top 3 in Best of Big Sky 2022 in Best Property Management & Best Business.

⭐️Top 3 in Gallatin’s Greatest 2022 in Best Employee Recognition Program, Most Innovative Workplace, Best New Business.

⭐️Top 3 in Best of Whitefish 2022 in Best Property Management, Best Lodging, Best New Business & Best Employer.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

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Luis Lynch

President

Luis was born in California and raised in Idaho, his family now considers Montana home. After 6 years in the United States Coast Guard Luis explored many career fields before landing with Hayden Beverage Company a Beer, Wine, and Non-Alcoholic beverage distributor. He started as a Delivery Driver in Boise, ID and over 10 years was provided an opportunity to expand the business in Montana, spending 5 years as the General Manager.

Married since 2006, Luis has 3 children. He is passionate about fishing, golf, and travel, he also enjoys breweries, wineries, and good food. In Luis' free time, he appreciates movie nights, music, and playing Mario Kart with his family.

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Amber Vogl

Director of Owner Relations

Amber’s the kind of person who makes you feel right at home—even if you’re miles from it. As the Director of Owner Relations at Stay Montana, she’s all about helping homeowners find the perfect partnership and making sure every guest falls in love with Big Sky (just like she did).

A longtime Montana local and proud Montana State grad (go Bobcats!), Amber brings over 17 years of hospitality experience and a true passion for connecting people to this special place. She’s a natural leader, a team player, and a big believer that the little things make a big difference.

At home, she’s got a full crew—her husband David, their sweet daughter Vaeda, and three dogs who definitely think they run the house. Skiing? Not her thing. But summer in Montana? She’s all in—camping, wildflowers, lakeside sunsets... yes, please.

Amber’s always happy to share her favorite local spots (the ones you won’t find in the guidebooks), and she puts her heart into everything she does—especially growing Stay Montana in ways that feel real, personal, and welcoming.

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Charlotte Lynch

Director of Guest Experience

Charlotte and her family relocated to Montana six years ago from Nampa, Idaho. They landed in the small community of Manhattan and have loved every minute of it! Charlotte and her husband have three beautiful children and when they are not traveling for their son’s competitive soccer or their daughter's softball games they love to go hiking, fishing and camping.

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Zachary White

Director of Operations for Flathead

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Shelly Stegall

Director of Operations for Gallatin

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Rashelle Sargent

Business Development Executive

Rashelle is a seasoned management professional and outdoor enthusiast with over 15 years of experience creating exceptional guest experiences. A native of Summit County, Utah, she has spent the past three years building strong roots in Whitefish, Montana, where she continues to embrace the mountain lifestyle. Whether it’s snowmobiling in the winter, paddleboarding in the summer, or sharing local trail secrets year-round, Rashelle is passionate about connecting people with the outdoors and the communities she calls home. Her local knowledge and energetic approach make her an invaluable resource for those seeking unforgettable adventures in Montana.

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Cheyenne Fitch

Business Development Executive

Cheyenne is an MSU graduate with over a decade of sales experience spanning medical, software, and luxury vacation rentals. She brings a strong blend of industry knowledge and strategic insight to every homeowner partnership. Known for her relationship-driven approach, she combines data-backed decision making with the hallmark warmth of Montana hospitality to help owners maximize their investment and enhance guest experiences.

Originally from Hawaii and now a long-time Montana local, Cheyenne lives in the small town of Three Forks with her husband and their three dogs. When she’s not meeting with homeowners or exploring new opportunities for Stay Montana, you’ll find her in the mountains hunting or skiing, running the local rodeo in the summers, or road-tripping throughout the West. She’s passionate about sharing these places with others and helping owners and guests experience all that Montana has to offer.

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Chris & Jen Torsleff

Founders

Chris & Jen have over 55 years of combined hospitality experience working and learning from great companies like Vail Resorts, Ritz Carlton, Hilton, & Marriott. They are proud of the fact they started out in positions of bellman and busser and worked their way to key leadership roles in some of the most respected companies in the hotel and resort industry.

Chris and Jen were married in Moonlight Basin 22 years ago and enjoy life in Montana with their two teenagers. They keep busy traveling to watch them play competitive golf and soccer. Chris serves as Treasurer on the Board of Visit Big Sky.