Greg Hess Bio
As an award winning builder, Greg Hess has been serving the mountain communities of Summit, Eagle, Grand and Park counties for over 17 years. He has been involved in custom single family homes, restaurants, million dollar remodeling projects and mixed use buildings (residential condominiums and office / retail space). By using this wide range of construction knowledge, experience and expertise, Greg has expanded his offerings to the mountain communities to include expertise in construction related problems.

Career Highlights:

  • Member of the Home Builders Association of Colorado and Summit County.
  • Member of NAHB and NAHBR.
  • Built-Green Certified Builder.
  • Energy Star Partnership Builder
  • Member of the Better Business Bureau.
  • Summit County Parade of Homes Award Winning Builder.
  • Top Fundraiser-Nationwide for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Experience:


Greg Hess Remodeling 1987-1993, Owner
Remodeling and Framing Contractor in Columbus, Ohio and Summit County, Colorado. Framing and Siding Custom Homes and Remodel Projects from $50,000 to $150,000.

Greg Hess Contracting 1993-2001, Owner
General Contractor and Remodeling Contractor of Custom Homes and High-End Remodels in Summit County, Colorado. Custom Homes and Remodels from $500,000 to $800,000.

Greg Hess Contracting, Inc. 2001-Present, President
General Contractor and Remodeling Contractor of Custom Homes, High-End Remodels and Restaurants in Summit and Eagle County Colorado. Custom Homes from $750,000 to $1,400,000, Remodels from $250,000 to $1,300,000 and Restaurants from $300,000 to $990,000.

Greg Hess Consulting, LLC. 2008- Present, President
Consulting Firm specializing in Expert Witness Testimony for Construction Defect Litigation, Green-Building Consultant and Project Management Services.

As Owner and President of the above companies I was responsible for Project Management, Project Proposals, Contracts, Bids, Schedules and Scheduling, On-Site Supervision and Construction Progress Draws. I have the ability to work with multiple subcontractors and owners on multiple jobs simultaneously.


Education:


Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Marketing, 1990
The Ohio State University.

Skills:


Proficient in Quick-Books Pro and Microsoft Office. Semi-proficient in “construction” Spanish. Skilled framing carpenter, trim carpenter and tile setter. Detailed Oriented with Excellent Problem Solving and Organizational Skills.

Mediation:


Ongoing: Summit County small claims court volunteer mediator for small claims court cases.
June 2009: Mediation involving nonpayment by owner and over billing by contractor valued at $14,000.
January 2009: Assisted in Construction Mediation Case for Insurance Work valued at $35,000.


Expert Witness/ Construction Defects:

July 2009: Consultant for roofing company including failed roofing system and water damage.
May 2009:
Consultant for construction defect case involving non-disclosure during house sales.
April 2009:
Consultant for Construction Defect Case involving Welding Rig Truck Crashing into a house. Lawsuit value of $850,000.