Rita Ketler

Rita Ketler

Managing Principal Broker

Principal Broker, Licensed in OR

Managing Broker, Licensed in WA

Rita is our very own local girl! Born and raised in the Columbia Gorge, Hood River is home. During her high school years, Rita was first introduced to real estate as an intern for a local real estate company. After graduating from Hood River Valley High School, Rita spent two years living abroad and traveling the beautiful countries of Iceland, Germany, Belgium and France. Upon her return from abroad, San Diego, California became home and for the next 11 years she enjoyed working in real estate along California’s Southern coastline from Del Mar to La Jolla.

After completing the Generalist Law Grad Program at University of San Diego, she moved back home to Hood River to raise her children and be close to her family. Rita joined the Copper West team in 2013, as the Transaction Manager and became Managing Broker in 2018. With over 20 years of real estate experience, she has worked in real estate companies in Oregon, Florida, and California. "Watching people make one of the biggest decisions of their lives and seeing the excitement is an overwhelming experience," says Rita. Happy to be home and living life to the fullest, Rita, her husband and three children enjoy living the vibrant Hood River lifestyle. She enjoys spending time with her family, running, traveling, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Rita serves her community: 

• 2025. MCAR President-Elect.
• 2025. National Association of Realtors, AEC Volunteer Leadership Advisory Board, Board Member.
• 2023-2024 Oregon Realtors, Board of Director.
• 2024. Oregon Realtors, Executive Committee.
• 2023. Oregon Director for Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors, Board Member.
• 2023. Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors, Realtor of the Year.
• 2022. Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors, Spirit Award
• 2021. Mid-Columbia Association of Realtors, Community Service Award.
• 2017-2020, 2002-2003. Regional Multiple Listing Service Forms Committee in Portland, Committee Member
• 2017- Present. Oregon Realtors, Business Issues Committee, Committee Member.
• 2025 Immediate Past Chair
• 2024 Chair.
• 2023 Vice Chair.
• 2016- Present. Property Tax Appeals Board for Hood River County, Board Member
• 2020- Present. President/Founder of KKIDS. Keeping Kids Involved in Developmental Sports. A non-profit program that helps under-privileged children pay for sports tuition.
• 2023. Hood River Middle School. 7th grade Assistant Volleyball Coach.
• 2017-2022. Community Ed. Hood River Youth Football Board, Communication Director
• 2018-2022. Community Ed. Hood River Youth Cheerleading, Head Coach
• Active volunteer in her children's school
• Active volunteer for community activities