OUR PACK

THE WHOLE IS MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS…AND FAR MORE IMPACTFUL THAN LONE WOLVES

Bringing Your Custom Home to Life

Petra Custom Builders is different because our passion for design shows: from the floorboards, to the roof, to every client interaction. We love what we do, and we’ll work tirelessly by your side until you love your brand new home.

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The right ‘pack’ of people.

Our “pack” is the result of intentional and organic growth, with the goal of bringing together not just any people but the right people; Those whose core values align and who care to be a part of something that, together, is great. We are driven to invest into a community we pride ourselves in being a part of constantly improving. Transforming spaces and bringing home owners’ visions to reality through superior customer service and quality craftsmanship is something we find genuine fulfillment in.

WHY CHOOSE PETRA

Our best results are revealed through the collaborative process we embody from the start of a project through completion. The value we provide is found in working alongside our clients, bringing their vision to life through a shared passion in creating a space that enhances their lifestyle.

Collaborative Process

We start by establishing a collaborative process through clear communication and defined expectations so that your project stays on time and within budget. Our team works closely with you throughout the project as a partner and not just as a client.

In House Team

Your project is in the hands of our in-house team of designers, estimators, production managers, superintendents and carpenters. Our team of professionals, with years’ worth of experience and precise communication, will work to bring your vision to life.

Seamless Operation

Our construction management process offers the seamless transition from design to build, with onsite superintendent management and frequent site visits by our design team. This ensures that your vision is brought to life just as intended.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

At Petra Custom Builders we are in constant pursuit of providing optimum customer service, allowing us the opportunity to serve our clients the best product we can. We maintain a concise trajectory towards our core values and deliver a unique customer experience through collaborative efforts, streamlined communication, and management of expectations.

JIMMY MOORE

OWNER
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BRIAN GURLEY

SUPERINTENDENT
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RYAN RICHARDS

CFO
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VADIM MISKO

FINISH CARPENTER
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ANDREW CAIN

CARPENTER
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MICHAEL MCFARLAND

CARPENTER
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BRADDON REESE

CARPENTER
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JOSH LOOMIS

DIRECTOR OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
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SAVANNA DESANTIS

ACCOUNTANT
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LEILANI LOEPP

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
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Sara Hugo

DESIGNER
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AARON JOHNSON

SUPERINTENDENT
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CHARLIE LEE

PROJECT MANAGER
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Sam Marks

SUPERINTENDENT
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ROLAND VALADEZ

PROJECT MANAGER
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APRIL WILSON

DESIGN COORDINATOR
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CHRISTINA IRVIN

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
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BILL MOORE, PhD.

SENIOR ESTIMATOR
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Mark Wissell

ESTIMATOR
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Lindsay Skala

PROJECT DEVELOPER
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READY TO MEET THE TEAM?

We will ensure that your vision is brought to life just as intended. Contact us for a consultation.

Jimmy Moore

Born and raised in Boulder County, Jimmy grew up enjoying working with his hands. His introduction to construction came as an early teen by way of working along side his dad, building an addition on their house. From then on he spent his summers working as an apprentice for a local contractor giving him a glimpse into all aspects of construction.

Post graduation from Lyons High School Jimmy attended the University of Wyoming on a wrestling scholarship. Following his career as an NCAA athlete Jimmy secured a position as a carpenter with a large commercial construction outfit, specializing mostly in building schools. He quickly moved his way up through the company, eventually into the role of Superintendent, the youngest one the company had ever known. After gaining the experience he was seeking, Jimmy branched out on his own and Petra Custom Builders was born.

Today Jimmy lives just outside of Longmont with his four children; Karson, Sheldon, Lawson and Graceon. In addition to spending time with his family he enjoys playing golf and target range shooting.

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Brian Gurley :: Superintendent

Brian Gurley, a native of Colorado, grew up in Louisville. After graduating from Centaurus High School he attended Metro State where he played hockey and then moved to Fort Collins to study Construction Management. In 2006, Brian moved back home and began working for a company framing residential homes throughout Boulder County. Intrigued by all aspects of building, Brian started his own company and before long before found himself as a long-term subcontractor for Petra Custom Builders. In 2014, he became an official member of the Petra Custom Builders team working as a project manager. Brian is the longest standing PCB employee. Today, Brian and his wife, Missy have two daughters, Brynn and Taylor, and spend their summers camping and boating.

Ryan Richards :: CFO

Ryan Richards joined the team after five years as general manager at a local business. Ryan graduated from the University of Colorado in 2012 and has been engaged in a controller type role for seven years. Ryan is the third generation in his family to be involved in general contract construction. Outside of crunching numbers, Ryan enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, traveling to tropical destinations and researching new medical developments at a ‘hobbyist’ level.

Vadim Misko :: Finish Carpenter

Vadim Misko was an industrial electrician in Ukraine. After moving to Colorado, Vadim started working as a carpenter installing interior trim, focusing on artisan finishes in new custom home builds and large scale remodels. Vadim joined Petra Custom Builders first as a subcontractor in 2003 and then transitioned into a full time member of the team in 2018. Outside of the workshop Vadim enjoys spending time with his two daughters.

Andrew Cain :: Carpenter

Andrew Cain grew up in Vermont and following high school graduation enjoyed a career in culinary arts and spent a number of years traveling the States, primarily focusing on places he could hike, backpack, rock and ice climb. It’s no surprise his travels lead him to Boulder, Colorado where he started his career in carpentry. He worked for a friend for several years and joined the Petra Custom Builders team in 2016. Andrew, a true adventurer, is often found on backcountry trails enjoying all the mountains of Colorado have to offer.

Michael McFarland :: Carpenter

Michael McFarland is a 3rd generation carpenter, born and raised on the coast of South Carolina. Michael found himself drawn to construction at the age of 3 after his dad built him his first skateboard. Following high school, he decided to try his hand at graphic design for a couple years but realized sitting behind a computer screen wasn’t for him. Going back to his roots, Michael went to work for his dad’s construction company where he discovered carpentry had become his artistic outlet. He worked mainly on residential projects, taking on a couple large commercial jobs on the east coast as a certified Pella installer. Michael moved to Colorado in 2018 with his dog, Aiken, for a much needed change of pace and scenery. He has since become fully immersed in the Colorado lifestyle, spending his free time mountain biking, splitboarding through the backcountry or shredding powder at the ski resorts.

Braddon Reese :: Carpenter

Braddon grew up in Boulder and recognized early on that Colorado was home forever. He graduated from Centarus High School in Lafayette and shortly thereafter secured a job in framing and carpentry where he worked for 15 years before joining the Petra Custom Builders. He and his wife, Allison, and daughter, Autumn, live in Firestone and in his free time is found on the golf course or at home gardening.

Josh Loomis :: Director of Production

Josh was born and raised in Illinois. Starting in middle school, Josh attended prep school in Minnesota where he found a passion for the sport of hockey. Josh has been playing hockey for 30 years now. When he’s not in the ice rink, Josh can be found woodworking, hiking or spending time with his wife and children. He has been married to his wife, Katie, for six years now and they have two children, Weston and Addie as well as a dog named Miya. Josh started working in construction in high school as a laborer in residential construction. After graduating from CU Boulder, he worked for a multi-family/commercial company for eight years. He held multiple positions within that company and his project portfolio grew to include garden-style and high-rise apartment buildings as well as other light commercial projects.

Savanna DeSantis : Staff Accountant

Savanna was born and raised in Michigan and ventured out to Telluride, Colorado after graduating from GVSU Seidman College of Business. She learned to snowboard and enjoyed managing a concept location for Vail Resorts. From there she and her husband carved out a life in the foothills of Colorado. She continued to grow with Vail Resorts – learning many new analytical skills and enjoying the mountains, until their daughter was born and life with littles changed everything. Now she is enjoying being a part of the PCB Pack, snowboarding, hiking, and adventuring with her husband and two children.

Leilani Loepp
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Leilani’s roots trace back to the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, where she spent her formative years oscillating between the busy city life and the serene expanse of a cattle ranch on the Eastern Plains. After completing her studies with a degree in Interior Design, her professional journey has encompassed a diverse range of projects, spanning commercial tenant finish, residential remodels, and the creation of opulent custom homes.

With an illustrious career spanning nearly 20 years, Leilani has cultivated profound connections with her clients and partners, establishing herself as an imaginative and unwavering designer. Her passion remains consistent: to consistently attain the pinnacle of excellence in crafting unforgettable, meticulously tailored interiors that resonate deeply with each client’s unique life story.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Leilani finds solace in snowboarding, competitive volleyball, and relishing the captivating Colorado outdoors alongside her husband and their expansive family.

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Aaron Johnson : SUPERINTENDENT

Born and raised in Lyons, Colorado, Aaron Johnson had passion for outdoor activities from a young age. Following his graduation from Lyons High School he knew he wanted to stay in Colorado and secured a job in construction, recognizing his own appreciation for every job being different and every new job requiring a new way of thinking. He joined the PCB team in 2018 as a carpenter and enjoys the ever-changing pace of his vast range of responsibilities. In his time away from work Aaron enjoys playing basketball and is an active participant in Muay Thai, a combat sport from Thailand resembling kickboxing, both as a competitor himself and coach for young children starting off in the sport.

Charlie Lee: PROJECT MANAGER

Grew up in the Los Angeles area and is a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a degree in Business.  Charlie spent the first 20 years out of college working in the accounting field, becoming a CPA.  At the end of his accounting career, Charlie realized his love for remodeling and building homes.  He started his own construction company and worked on all types of residential remodel projects for 18 years.  Charlie joined Petra Custom Builders in 2022 as a Superintendent.  Charlie lives in Louisville with his wife of 38 years.  Away from work, Charlie enjoys bird photography and traveling with his wife, chasing our feathered friends.  It’s a great way to get outdoors and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer.

Roland Valadez: Project Manager

Roland is a Boulder County native, born and raised in Longmont, and graduated from Lyons High School. Every summer break throughout high school, Roland worked for a local concrete company where he started his passion for construction. After high school, Roland went on to play hockey and get his bachelor’s degree in Energy Resource Management at the University of Wyoming. Throughout college, Roland spent every summer break gaining experience in several different trades of residential construction, all for local contractors. After graduating from Wyoming, he used his degree working as a contract Landman in the oil and gas industry throughout Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, Utah, and Texas. Growing tired of the boom-bust cycle of the oil and gas industry, Roland switched back to his roots in construction and secured a job as a Project Manager with a commercial construction company where he managed several of the expansion projects at Denver International Airport. Roland is the first person to fill a newly formed position of Project Manager at Petra Custom Builders where he works with the Superintendents to manage the budget side of several projects. When Roland’s not working, he can be found on the ice rink, the softball field, the golf course, or spending time with his wife Taylor, and son Jax.

April Wilson: Design Coordinator

April was born in Southeast Georgia where she spent her childhood playing on the beach and riding her horses. She moved to Colorado with her mom as a teenager. After graduation high school she went on to become a Certified Massage Therapist where she thrived until a hand injury ended her body work career. 

Over the next couple of years she found herself working for a local flooring distributor where she quickly realized she had a passion for design and construction and all the small details the industry demands. She was blessed to be offered a position at a local home builder where she quickly proved her desire to learn and grow in the home building industry. She then moved on to be offered an interior design position where she excelled in building solid relationships with many industry professionals and clients. She strives for excellence in her work and relationships, both professionally and personally.

When not at work she can be found jet skiing at the lake with her husband and kids, watching her son wrestle and her daughter play competitive softball, or playing with her adorable English Bulldogs.

Christina Irvin: Administrative Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in southern California until the draw of being near family brought her to Boulder, CO.  She comes to us after a long career at one of the largest music manufacturers in the world where she worked in many different capacities.  She has brought with her years of experience and a varied skill set to take on the administrative coordinator role within our pack.  Her interests outside of the office include spending time with family and friends, live music, hiking the beautiful Colorado mountains, and mindfulness practices such as daily mediation and even the occasional sweat lodge.  She is also beginning a new journey towards working with people through end of life transition.

Bill Moore, PhD. : Senior Estimator 

With a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in various fields of engineering, Bill brings a unique blend of academic expertise, project management experience, construction knowledge, and commitment to excellence to Petra. Armed with his diverse background, extreme attention to detail, and ability to evaluate each project from both a macro and micro level, Bill is able to analyze and solve complex problems throughout all phases of our projects. His passion for building science drives constant exploration into new technologies and materials to optimize our projects’ performance and efficiency with a cost-effective-minded approach. He is constantly searching for ways to improve our processes to facilitate and support our design and production teams in executing projects to the highest standards delivering the best value to our clients.  Bill spends most of his time away from work with his long-time girlfriend Sarah, and family. He is an accomplished golfer who also enjoys slow pitch softball and skiing.

Lindsay Skala: Project Developer

Born in Boulder, Colorado, and raised in the southern part of the Denver Metroplex, Lindsay’s journey into home sales was a likely path from the start. Growing up, she often found herself in model home sales offices alongside her mother, who enjoyed a prosperous career in New Home Sales for as long as Lindsay could recall.

With a natural affinity for every facet of the new home sales process, Lindsay embarked on her professional journey at 21, joining one of the nation’s largest homebuilders. Over the next 18 years, she immersed herself in the field, honing her skills and evolving into a seasoned New Home Sales Professional.

Much of her career was spent in the dynamic, high-volume realm of production building. However, Lindsay’s true passion emerged in the creative and intricate world of custom building. Her motivation centers on guiding clients to realize “their American Dream” by being their dedicated advocate and guiding them throughout the process.

Beyond her career, Lindsay’s life is rich and diverse. In her free time, you can often find her passionately cheering on her son at his football games or embarking on cross-country adventures with her husband in their trusty camper. She’s also an avid fly fisher, a culinary enthusiast, and a skilled baker.

Lindsay’s unique journey and dedication to her craft make her a valuable asset to the Petra Custom Builders pack in her role as a Project Developer.

Sam Marks: Superintendent

Sam grew up in North Alabama where he was introduced to construction at a young age. Coming from a family of construction workers, he has been on and around job sites his entire life.  After graduating from Warren Wilson College he stayed in the construction field working under electricians, master carpenters, and framers. He made the jump from carpenter to superintendent while living in Utah working for a well-respected custom home builder. His favorite part of custom home building is the technical problem-solving needed to overcome job site challenges and the personal connections he’s able to make with every homeowner. When not at work, Sam can be found doing anything and everything outdoors with his wife, Claire, and dog, Merle. He especially enjoys all types of biking, running, bird watching, and reading.

Sara Hugo : Designer

Sara grew up in California’s Bay Area before her passion for design took her to Reno, Nevada where she pursued a degree in Interior Design. After Sara graduated from the University of Nevada in 2012 she moved to Colorado where she has been working as an Interior Designer ever since.
 
To bring your unique vision to life Sara approaches design as a collaboration! She believes in planning ahead, clear and concise communication, organization, and making the process enjoyable. Sara has dedicated herself to learning and appreciating all areas of the business and brings this expertise to all her interactions. Her approachable style has served her well in working with clients, vendors and trade partners over her 10+ year career.  Outside of the design world, you can find Sara crafting candles, running, camping, or spending time with her husband and two dogs.

Mark Wissell : Estimator

Mark began his career in the building trades working as a carpenter for a small residential contractor in the Minneapolis suburbs. This introduction to a profession working with his hands, combined with a thirst for knowledge, led him to build a diverse set of skills and contribute to several commercial millwork firms in roles ranging from fabrication, drafting, design, estimating, project and account management. He is a cabinet maker, furniture maker, and aspiring artist currently creating metal wall-hanging landscape pieces.

A Midwesterner transplanted to Colorado in 2015 with his wife Karen, Mark enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle that living along the Front Range affords.