Born:

Minneapolis, MN

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 1974 arrived in Big Sky for the skiing and to work for a Minnesota based construction company building some of the first buildings at Big Sky Resort. I started Blue Ribbon Builders shortly thereafter.

Hobbies:

Alpine skiing, water skiing, fishing, hunting, and hockey

Best thing about Big Sky:

The best thing about Big Sky is the environment and the people.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

Since inception – 43 years

Why I love my job:

I love to build things.

Education/Experience

Courses from University of Minnesota
40+ years in Residential Construction

Favorite tool:

My common sense

Born:

Trenary, MI

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 1973 – the first year the Big Sky ski area opened.

Hobbies:

Cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, water skiing, hiking and mountain biking

Best thing about Big Sky:

The best thing about Big Sky is its beauty, seasons, and remoteness.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

Since inception – 43 years

Why I love my job:

The people! Co-workers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Education/Experience

B.A. in Accounting from Montana State University

Favorite tool:

My iPad

Born:

Bozeman, Montana

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 1984

Hobbies:

Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, water skiing, mountain biking, rafting, live music, art, and gardening

Best thing about Big Sky:

The best thing about Big Sky is recreation opportunities and the amazing people.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

10 Years

Why I love my job:

Every day presents new challenges and opportunities.

Education/Experience

B.S. in Accounting from Boston College
Master of Professional Accountancy from Montana State University

Favorite tool:

Fein Saw and BlueBeam

Born:

Wayne, Nebraska

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 2007

Hobbies:

Trail riding in my jeep, back country camping, fishing, hunting, and automotive custom fabrication

Best thing about Big Sky:

I love the diversity of recreation available in this part of Montana.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

11 years

Why I love my job:

I love seeing the excitement on clients’ faces when viewing their completed homes for the first time.

Education/Experience

A.A.S. in Building Construction
18 years in Residential Construction

Favorite tool:

Cell phone and Construction Master calculator

Born:

Ogden, UT

Arrived in Montana:

In 1998

Hobbies:

Golf, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, shooting sports, hanging out with my wife and kids

Best thing about Big Sky:

Fresh air, mountains, clean rivers, and snow

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

2 years

Why I love my job:

I get to be creative and solve problems, and get to see things built from the ground up.

Education/Experience

B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology from Montana State University
18 years combined Residential Construction, engineering Sporting Clays Courses, and fabricating Offshore Oil Rigs

Favorite tool:

Framing nailer

Born:

Oak Park, IL

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 2019

Hobbies:

Fishing & Hiking

Best thing about Big Sky:

Abundance of outdoor activities

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

< 1 year

Why I love my job:

I get to see ideas be come a reality.

Education/Experience

UW – Whitewater (Wisconsin)
2+ years in residental, commercial, industrial, & federal contracting

Favorite tool:

My drill.

Born:

Fairfield, CA

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 2002

Hobbies:

4 wheeling, fishing, hunting, and camping

Best thing about Big Sky:

The best thing about Big Sky is the outdoor recreation.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

16 years

Education/Experience

27 years in Construction

Why I love my job:

I love the challenge of each new project and seeing the final product.

Favorite tool:

All of them

Born:

Salt Lake City, UT

Arrived in Montana:

2004

Hobbies:

Hiking, floating, reading, writing, and hanging out with my hubby and kids.

Best thing about Big Sky:

Low humidity, beautiful views, and outdoor activities

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

1 year

Why I love my job:

I love contributing to the success of an organization through a variety of capacities.

Education/Experience

B.S. in Accounting and MBA from Columbia College
20 years in Accounting and Business Management

Favorite tool:

Ice cream scooper

Home Town:

Saranac, NY

Arrived in Big Sky:

2014

Hobbies:

Hiking, painting, baking, and reading

Best thing about Big Sky:

Fresh air, the ability to see the stars at night, the absence of city noise, lights, and traffic, the wonderful people, the abundance of wildlife and outdoor activities

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

5 years

Why I love my job:

I am proud to be associated with a company having a longstanding and impeccable reputation in the building industry. The staff and crew are a true pleasure to work with.

Education/Experience

30 years in Corporate and Real Estate Accounting

Favorite tool:

Rolling pin

Born:

St. Paul, Minnesota

Arrived in Montana:

2015

Best thing about Big Sky:

The community! I love the local businesses and wonderful people.

Hobbies:

Volleyball, snowboarding, hiking, and hanging out with my dogs.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

< 1 year

Why I love my job:

I love working with and getting to know people!

Education/Experience

Business Management

Favorite tool:

My pink tool kit

Born:

St. Louis, MO

Arrived in Big Sky:

2017

Hobbies:

Traveling, reading, baking, and hiking

Best thing about Big Sky:

The mountain creeks, streams, and rivers.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

< 1 year

Why I love my job:

I love seeing all of the small details that combine to make something beautiful and unique.

Education/Experience

Loyola Chicago. 15+ years investment banking and finance

Favorite tool:

My iPhone

Born:

Hallock, MN

Arrived in Montana:

1993

Hobbies:

Hunting, fishing, camping, and snowmobiling

Best thing about Big Sky:

Endless opportunities for hunting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

6.5 years

Why I love my job:

I love the challenge of building some of the most detailed custom homes in the country and making our clients’ dream homes come true.

Education/Experience

25 years in Construction

Favorite tool:

Sliding, compound miter saw and my brain

Born:

Great Falls, MT

Arrived in Big Sky:

1990

Hobbies:

Hunting, Fly Fishing, Backpacking, Snowboarding

Best thing about Big Sky:

The population density

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

5 years

Why I love my job:

I like that a lot of my job is outside and involves being active.

Education/Experience

B.S. in Biology
22 years Residential Construction

Favorite tool:

Band saw

Born:

Vermont

Arrived in Big Sky:

2004

Hobbies:

Anything involving outdoor recreation: hunting, baseball, and golf.

Best thing about Big Sky:

The views and the wildlife.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

8 years

Why I love my job:

There’s a satisfaction that comes with creating a product that very few people can.

Education/Experience

B.S. from University of Vermont
18 years Carpentry

Favorite tool:

My hands

Born:

Kalispell, MT

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 2015

Hobbies:

Mountain climbing, Obstacle Course Racing, Volunteering for Search and Rescue

Best thing about Big Sky:

I like the challenging construction industry.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

3 years

Why I love my job:

I like building and mountains. This job combines both!

Education/Experience

B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology from Montana State University
Minor in Business Administration

Favorite tool:

Chainsaw

Born:

Honolulu, Hawaii

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 2016

Hobbies:

Hunting

Best thing about Big Sky:

Perfect summer weather

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

3 years

Why I love my job:

The scenery

Education/Experience

19 years building and construction

Favorite tool:

Hitachi NR83A

Born:

Bozeman, MT

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 1981

Hobbies:

Hunting, fishing, hiking, and skiing

Best thing about Big Sky:

The best thing about Big Sky is the beauty of the area and all of the different things to do.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

37 years

Why I love my job:

When my crew/team members and I walk from a finished project, I know that we have created a home of the finest quality and craftsmanship.

Favorite tool:

Tape measure

Born:

Dorset, Vermont

Arrived in Big Sky:

In 2006

Hobbies:

Fishing, hunting, and rafting

Best thing about Big Sky:

The best thing about Big Sky is the mountains and the wildlife.

Years with Blue Ribbon Builders:

12 Years

Education/Experience

Service in Army and Navy
33 years as a Carpenter

Why I love my job:

I love building one-of-a-kind custom homes. It’s very satisfying to know I helped finish a great-looking project.

Favorite tool:

Hammer and Chisel