Our Team

We offer a wide range of real estate services, including buying, selling, commercial, investment properties, and land/ranch sales. Our team can help you navigate the real estate market and achieve your goals.

Bobby enjoys a hard day of work and like his father, John, considers it the highest priority and an honor to “help people every day".  Bobby graduated from Augustana University, magna cum laude with Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Business Administration & Health/Hospital Services and a minor in Music.  He’s been a licensed Realtor since 1993 and obtained the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Designation in 2020, considered to be similar to a master's degree in Commercial Real Estate.  Nineteen out of 3,021 South Dakota Brokers & Associate Brokers hold the coveted CCIM designation.  Bobby was President of the Board and Chairman of the South Dakota Children’s Home Society in 2017-2018.  Bobby has led the ownership and operation of multi-family, commercial and residential property in South Dakota including projects such as, Evergreen Condominiums & Angosturalakehouse.com. Bobby's easy-going disposition and personable way with people have made him a popular Realtor in Rapid City. His extensive knowledge of the area and experience combine to serve buyers & sellers.  He is a certified PSIA Alpine Ski Instructor and also works and plays in local music groups like The Bobbys, Crash Wagon, and the Lonely Rangers, opening directly for bands such as Night Ranger, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Blood Sweat & Tears. 

At SUN-BEES, we're a team of experienced real estate professionals dedicated to helping you buy and sell properties with ease. Our goal is to provide you with the best personalized service and expert guidance every step of the way.   The Sundbys & SUNBEE Real Estate Team, led by Bobby and Kathy, have been an industry leader for decades.  Elli Thurston, who has been a Realtor for 5 years, joined the Sun Real Estate Team.  She has experience in commercial & residential real estate.  Elli graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in merchandising marketing and, like Bobby & Kathy, is a licensed Broker.  She is skilled in advertising, social media, and design.  Val Brandsted, is our office manager.  She was a Realtor for 10 years and goes above and beyond to help our team and clients.