Our Real Estate Team

When It Comes to Real Estate Services…Experience Matters…

Whether you are purchasing land for hunting & fishing, a lake cabin, personal residence or business property, you need a realtor that knows Northwest Wisconsin and knows real estate sales.

North Star, Realtors™ in Iron River, Wisconsin has that experience. Contact us to help you find just the right property or assist you selling your property.

John Podlesny

John Podlesny

John is a Native of Northern Wisconsin, having grown up in Ashland. He and his wife Mary have owned a cabin in Iron River since 1981, and they have lived there since 1990. They are still not considered natives by the locals, but are getting close.

John has been a business man his whole life, having retired from the largest Utility in Northern Wisconsin in 2001. He has owned a successful retail store, started a recycling Industry, was issued a patent and understands that all successful transactions depend on contacts.

He and his Wife Mary are the owners of the only local Real Estate Office in Iron River, with Mary being the President.

We all are looking forward to working with you come and join us “North of the Tension Zone”.

John Podlesny – Broker/Realtor
North Star, Realtors™

Contact John Podlesny
Office Phone: 715-372-5900
Cell Phone: 715-813-0514
Email: john@northstarrealtors.net

Gary Gurske

Gary Gurske

Gary’s University background in geology and geography helps him understand the needs of the homeowner, outdoor enthusiast, recreationist, and vacationer. Gary’s past 40+ years in public service in Wisconsin has enabled him to be in contact with folks in all walks of life. Gary can converse with you about land management, fish management, water resources, game management, and forestry management to help you enhance the joys of living in Northern Wisconsin.

Gary’s knowledge of the area can help you look for the perfect place for you to reclocate. Enjoy outdoor activities such as xcountry skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ATVing, hiking, enter or enjoy the Fat Tire races, enter or enjoy the Berkebiner, Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth or the Whistlestop run between Iron River and Ashland.

The area we service abounds in Inland lakes, trout streams, hiking trails, ATV/Snowmobile trails, x country bicycle trails, and horse trails.

Give us a call or e-mail, perhaps we can help to sell your home or property or assist you in purchasing a home, cabin or property.

Contact Gary Gurske
Office Phone: 715-372-5900
Cell Phone: 715-292-3907
Email: gary@northstarrealtors.net

John Angster

John Angster

John and his family have owned property in the Bayfield county area for over 25 years and have become very familiar with the many surrounding towns and lakes in the region.

John’s past includes 40+ years with multiple large corporations as a Human Resources executive and prides himself on the values of honesty, integrity and outstanding customer service.

John can assist you as a Realtor with buying and/or selling of real estate in the Bayfield county area. Give him a call or email John at North Star Realtors located in Iron River, Wisconsin.

John Angster – Realtor
North Star, Realtors™

Contact John Angster
Office Phone: 715-372-5900
Cell Phone: 630-805-0864
Email: johnd@northstarrealtors.net

Mike Furtak

Mike Furtak

Way back in the Fall of 1977, I arrived in Ashland, WI, from the Chicago suburbs, to begin my freshman year at Northland College. Little did I know then that I would never go back to the big city! More than 40 years later, I am still living in the Northwoods.

My wife Wendy and I have been fortunate to be able to raise our three children – Kate, Andrew and Lindsay at our home on Iron Lake in Iron River, WI. This year our youngest child graduated from UW Superior, and I retired from the Bayfield County Zoning Department after 15 years of service. Now I have decided to resume my career in real estate and to also offer Zoning Consultant Services. Prior to taking the position as the Assistant Zoning Administrator for Bayfield County, I was a real estate agent in Hayward, WI, with Coldwell Banker-Frontier Realty.

Being an avid outdoorsman, the fishing and hunting opportunities Bayfield County offers made it an easy choice to make the North my home. If I am not fishing walleyes on Chequamegon Bay or bow hunting in the National Forest, I am probably golfing on one of the many courses in the area – especially since the Up North motto is: “You can always mow the lawn tomorrow.”

Contact Mike Furtak
Office Phone: 715-372-5900
Cell Phone: 715-817-2034
Email: mfurtak11@gmail.com