Graeden's journey with Nantucket began in 1994, but his roots trace back to Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. He pursued his education at Lake Forest College in Illinois, where he studied art and earned a degree in economics. Over the years, Graeden has been a fixture in Nantucket's hospitality scene, managing and working behind the bar at some of the island's finest restaurants. He also made a significant impact in the community as the first head coach of the Nantucket High School Whaler Ice Hockey team and served as a board member for Nantucket Ice.
Graeden launched his real estate career with The Maury People ~ Sotheby's International, where he became a broker. In 2020, he seized the opportunity to join Compass, bringing their esteemed brand to Nantucket Island. His deep passion and extensive knowledge of the island, combined with his enthusiastic approach to real estate, have helped him forge lasting relationships with clients who often become friends. As the only Compass broker on Nantucket working full-time and focusing exclusively on Nantucket properties, Graeden takes pride in building genuine connections and helping clients realize their Nantucket dreams.