Doug studied physics and engineering at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA before embarking on a 27-year career in the construction materials business. He owned and operated the largest ready-mixed concrete and quarry company in the US Virgin Islands until its sale in 2015.

While Doug's extensive business background ranges from operations to marketing and finance, he is also well-versed in all types of civil excavation, drilling / blasting, structural concrete foundations, and construction / development.

He thoroughly enjoys creating exquisite mountain homes and shares Mike and Gentry’s passion for quality, craftsmanship, and strong client relationships. For many years Doug served on the board of directors of the Summit Youth Hockey Association in Summit County, Colorado. He also enjoys travelling, all types of skiing, hunting, fishing, and biking in Breckenridge, where he lives with his wife Twyla and their three youngest children.

Mike graduated from Colorado State University in 1988 with a BS in Business Management and Marketing and has been building homes since 1994.

A licensed General Contractor since 1994, Mike designed & built his first spec home in 1996 and has over 24 years of design/build experience in Summit County alone. He has practical knowledge of all aspects of building & site development, with a focus on interior finishes.

As a Master trim carpenter, Mike brings extensive attention to detail to all facets of interior trim work & built-ins, ensuring that the designer specs and customer needs are met and exceeded. He's been with New West Partners since early 2013, and is presently an Operations Director.

Gentry Howden has been shaping the landscape of Summit County’s custom home industry since 1998. With over 25 years of experience in building and construction, his career journey spans from masonry and tile work to carpentry, specializing in historic renovations, remodels, and pioneering some of the first zero energy ready homes in the region. With over a decade of experience in construction management, Gentry excels in thorough pre-construction planning, precise project execution, and clear communication. He is dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, always prioritizing client satisfaction and upholding the highest standards of excellence.

Dave started in construction when he was 8 years old by building a cabin on Kane Lake with his family. Over the next several years he constructed homes with his Dad and brother, one to live in and three spec homes in Two Harbors, Minnesota.

After graduating with a degree in Construction Management from North Dakota State University, Dave spent 17 years working in general contracting-starting out as a site superintendent and eventually estimating.

Over the past 30 years, Dave has estimated a multitude of projects including single & multi-family homes, prisons, churches, schools, colleges, daycare facilities, museums, military facilities, grocery  and convenience stores, , restaurants, pre-engineered buildings, ball fields, recreation centers, ice arenas, gymnasiums,  office buildings and warehouses, roadwork and site development.

Dave built his own custom home in Breckenridge where he and his wife Jan raised three boys, two of whom followed their father's path into the construction industry. Dave's wife Jan is a realtor RE/MAX Properties of the Summit in Breckenridge.