Kyle Cockram began his construction journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. His professional career started with remodeling homes full time in 2008 after growing up with a contractor father, project manager grandfather, and master electrician grandfather. Over the next 5 years Kyle gained extensive interior remodeling experience as well as additions, new construction, outdoor living, and more. He then moved to Louisiana where he met his wife, RayLynne. There he continued in the construction industry and added some light commercial construction to his resume. Kyle and RayLynne have a passion for meeting new people and experiencing new cultures so they left Louisiana in 2016 and moved to Indiana, Oregon, and finally landed in Colorado Springs in 2017. Throughout that year Kyle continued to expand his construction knowledge and grew his landscaping knowledge by working as a Head Groundskeeper at a campground as well as working for a Tiny House company in Oregon. In Colorado Springs, Kyle began working for a decking and landscape company. He worked his way up to Operations Manager over his 5 years there and was able to learn the ins and outs of what it takes to run a business. Knowing he still had a passion for interior construction work he took that knowledge and with a leap of faith started Southern Mesa at the end of 2021. Outside of work Kyle enjoys spending time with his two daughters, son, and RayLynne exploring the outdoors of Colorado. Kyle and RayLynne still have a passion for travel but when that’s not possible Kyle can be found hiking, fly fishing, or hunting.
RayLynne Cockram co-owns Southern Mesa with Kyle and is also the current Marketing and Business Development Manager. RayLynne began her career as an Athletic Trainer after graduating from LSU and went on to work at the University of Denver. She later transitioned into the personal training industry, specializing in helping individuals bridge the gap between physical therapy and returning to regular exercise. In 2013, RayLynne moved back to Louisiana, where she met Kyle, who would become her husband and business partner. They were married in January 2016 and lived in several different places before settling in Colorado in 2017. In 2021, RayLynne and Kyle founded Southern Mesa, with RayLynne leading the marketing efforts alongside her personal training career. In 2024, she made the decision to step away from personal training to focus fully on Southern Mesa. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring Colorado, hiking, and spending time with Kyle and their three children—Ava, Kallie, and Jace.
Grant Hartman has been the Director of the Painting Division with Southern Mesa since January 2024. Grant began his career with Southern Mesa as the Interior Construction Foreman in March 2022 and eventually saw the need for a high quality painting service in the front range. Grant has had a passion for the trades from a young age. His extensive experience specifically in the painting industry spans over 10 years. The opportunity to build relationships with customers while making improvements to their home is a big reason why he continues to love working in residential construction. In his free time Grant enjoys spending time with his wife, volunteering his time and skills to improve his community and help those close to him with their home improvement projects.
Cody Nemmer has been with Southern Mesa since January 2023, he is currently the Co-Director of the Commercial & New Construction Divisions. Cody began his construction journey as a tile setter in Colorado Springs at the age of 17. Shortly after finishing high school and needing a change of pace Cody moved to the Pacific Northwest and continued to develop his skill as a tile setter under union trained instruction, though never a union member himself. After achieving Journeyman status as a tile setter, Cody went on to develop a well-rounded knowledge of general construction and started his own company in 2008 having a portfolio of projects ranging from a simple tub surround replacement to overseeing projects in excess of a half million dollars in scope. Desiring to be closer to sun, year-round hiking, and kin, Cody moved his new family back to Colorado Springs in 2022 after 21 years in the state of Washington. Outside of work Cody is an avid cook, whiskey nerd, mountain biker, and loves to venture anywhere in the mountains. Cody, his wife Grace, their son James, and Isla (their endless energy pup) can usually be spotted on an adventure somewhere in Colorado!
Sage Bynum has been the Director of the Handyman Division with Southern Mesa since December 2024. Sage started his career with Southern Mesa as the Exterior Construction Foreman in September 2022. The majority of Sage’s work has focused on decks and fences but he has recently found a passion for interior residential construction and new builds. Some of Sage’s most important values in life are respect, honesty, trust, and faith and when working at a job site he strives to implement these daily. Sage loves building relationships with customers and getting to know them. When not working Sage enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. They love being outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing as well as enjoying many activities with their church family. Hebrews 3:4
Jim Kenney has been with Southern Mesa since May 2024, he currently is the Co-Director of Commercial & New Construction divisions. Jim started out in the construction industry when he was 18 – while he was at Trinity International University. Jim graduated with a degree in Sports Wellness and pursued training in exercise and coaching for a while but felt pulled back to full time construction. He then spent over 10 years in the commercial construction industry managing projects like the Cog railway and renovations of rooms and restaurants at the Broadmoor Hotel. In 2022 Jim branched out on his own but soon decided he wanted to increase his reach in the commercial and residential spaces by partnering with another construction company in the Springs area. When not working Jim likes to spend his time as a mentor and football coach at CSCS, as well as spending quality time with wife, daughter, and extended family.
Carl Bobb has been with Southern Mesa since March 2024, he currently is the Construction Estimation Manager. Carl started his career in the construction trades in 2000 – However, from 1984, he was in charge of maintenance and construction at Tauernhof in Schladming, Austria where he met his wife and married in 1987. While Carl is a detailed person, he cares more about knowing the people he meets. You can tell right away he is interested in others because he sincerely connects with people through understanding the why behind the what of every client. Carl has experience in new construction, both residential and commercial, excavation equipment including cranes, and all the trades necessary to complete a successful project. When not working, Carl and his wife Esther enjoy watching their grandchildren, spending time outdoors, and participating in various church activities, which includes mentoring men. Speaking life into men and helping them find their identity, confidence, and self-worth is of high priority to Carl.
Isaac Hodges has been with Southern Mesa since December 2025 and he currently is one of our Construction Estimators. Isaac is a third-generation tradesman. He began his career in structural construction before moving into estimation, supervision, and project management within residential construction. He brings over 11 years of hands-on industry experience, including a period of owning and operating his own handyman company. Originally from upstate New York, Isaac relocated to Colorado Springs in 2014. He completed three semesters of engineering coursework before fully committing to a career in construction, where he found his passion in the residential space. Isaac particularly values the opportunity to understand the “why” behind each project—listening to homeowners’ motivations, goals, and personal stories that drive their construction decisions. When not at work, Isaac enjoys spending time adventuring with his wife and three children, being involved in his church, and visiting with his (many) family members. He also enjoys playing tabletop games, engaging in deep conversation, and completing projects around the home.
Angie Scherr has been with Southern Mesa since November 2021, she is currently the Financial Assistant. Originally from Virginia, she moved to Colorado in 1996. With over 11 years of experience in office administration, Angie has a passion for helping others and thrives in her role supporting Southern Mesa’s operations. She particularly enjoys interacting with customers, subcontractors, and colleagues, and has a big heart for the Southern Mesa team—often affectionately serving as the “mom” of the office. Outside of work, Angie treasures time with her three children, ages 30, 23, and 21, and her boyfriend, Brian. She loves visiting her daughter in Ft. Collins and her oldest son in Texas, while also enjoying moments with her youngest son whenever he isn’t skydiving. Angie works remotely from Hugo, Colorado, where she shares her home with Brian and her pug, Reggie, enjoying the peace and quiet of her surroundings.
Anna Boltjes has been the Business Development and Marketing Assistant with Southern Mesa since July 2023. She was born in South Carolina but has spent most of her life in Colorado and loves it here. Anna’s customer service journey began in 2020, and she has passionately adored working with people ever since. Working for Southern Mesa has allowed her the opportunity to expand her skill set in marketing and reaching people, and she looks forward to continuing to grow in the industry. When not working, Anna enjoys spending time with her husband, and son, decorating her home, baking, and shopping.
Ronie Barrientos has been with Southern Mesa since August 2025, she is currently the Office and Handyman Administrative Assistant. Originally from West Texas, Ronie holds a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture and has always had a passion for creating enjoyable experiences for others. Ronie believes in the power of thoughtful details, good organization, and bringing a little joy into everything she does. She is excited to be part of a team that values quality, creativity, and community. Now living the dream, here in Colorado, with her husband and four lovable animals, she spends her free time playing disc golf, hiking, and diving into all kinds of crafts.
Hunter Biles has been with Southern Mesa since August 2021, he is currently the Shop and Delivery Assistant. Hunter has been in the Construction and Landscape Industry for over 10 years. He is originally from Virginia but realized being stuck behind a desk all day was not what he wanted to do for a career so he moved to Vail in 2012. Hunter gained experience in Vail though Property Management from brick and mortar buildings to luxury glamping retreats. Through these experiences he fell in love with working with his hands and bringing new life to an interior space or the outside of a property. Hunter truly enjoys working outdoors and feels so blessed to have most of his landscape experience be working in the Rocky Mountains. When Hunter is not working he is spending time with his wife and two daughters, whom he loves more than being on the slopes!
Thomas McGuire has been with Southern Mesa since June 2025, he is currently a Superintendent with one of our Construction Crews. Thomas’s love for building started young —at just 12 years old, he took on the challenge of reroofing his parents’ house, and by 16, he was framing houses in Omaha Nebraska. After high school, he worked for a local contractor and EZ Kitchens, sharpening his attention to detail. He then spent three years helping run his family’s automotive repair shop before heading west to California. Thomas then spent the next six years as a project manager, laborer, and foreman, gaining a wealth of experience in the construction industry—and where he met and married his wife. They made the move to Colorado Springs where Thomas brings his two decades of construction experience, dedication, skill, and heart to Southern Mesa. When not on a job site, Thomes enjoys time on the golf course and being anywhere outdoors with his wife and their dog.
Joshua Macdonald has been with Southern Mesa since August 2024, he is currently a Handyman within our Handyman Division. Joshua has been in the interior building trades since 2005. Joshua’s career started with commercial and residential flooring installation & trim work in Northern California. He then moved to Colorado and continued growing in the trades working with cabinetry, general trim carpentry, and structural work. Joshua’s formal education is in religion, with a focus in biblical and theological studies but he has spent most of his professional career working in the building trades learning new skills and techniques to better serve his clients and improve his community. When not working Joshua, his wife Annina, and their two daughters love to spend their time together outdoors, indoors, and everything in between! They also are very excited to welcome a little boy in March 2026!
Russell Burgert has been with Southern Mesa since December 2023, he is currently a Crew Lead Carpenter with one of our Construction Crews. Russell knew his passion for working with his hands would lead him into the trades from a young age. At 18, Russell started working as a commercial roofer in Chicago until the age of 22. After a while, he knew he wanted to advance his knowledge in other trades and the thirst for more knowledge led him to the opportunity of becoming a carpenter. Carpentry, over the years, led Russell to finding Southern Mesa and is now a core part of the team. His vast knowledge and flexibility allows Russell to work on many tasks and teams throughout the company. Outside of work Russell has many passions that keep him busy and healthy such as hockey, motocross, mountain biking, snowboarding, paddle boarding, hiking 14ers, fishing, camping, taking his dog (Duke) on adventures and anything else that gets him into the mountains. “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.” -John Muir.
Matt Bofill has been with Southern Mesa since February 2022, he is currently a Field Technician with one of our Construction Crews. Matt has been in the construction industry since 2018 and is grateful to be able to work with his hands. Matt is a hard worker and is always looking for opportunities to learn the trade. When Matt isn’t working he enjoys hanging out with his many brothers and playing games with them whether that be sports or video games.
Ethan Wilson has been with Southern Mesa since September 2024, he is currently a Field Technician with one of our Construction Crews. Ethan has done carpentry most of his life and is always ready to learn something new. He has a high level of work ethic and drive and is constantly working to grow. Ethan loves any outdoor activities, he is an “adrenaline junkie” and always willing to do something a little “crazy” for the experience. If you ever find yourself wanting to hike until your legs fall off or rock climb until you feel like you might fall Ethan is the guy to hangout with.
Kyle Gansewendt has been with Southern Mesa since April 2025, he is currently a Field Technician with one of our Construction Crews. Kyle recently began his journey in carpentry, and brings a strong passion for all things in the trades. His introduction into the trades came through a carpentry and electrical program, which sparked his drive to build a career where he can create with his hands, develop new skills, and work as part of a dedicated team. Kyle is committed to growing in this industry and has his sights set on, one day, stepping into a leadership role. Alongside his professional goals, he has a personal dream of owning his first home at a young age and sees the skills he’s built (and is building) in his trade as a stepping stone to making that happen. When Kyle isn’t working he enjoys playing basketball and guitar, he also likes to spend quality time with his friends, family, and dogs.
Connor McLeod has been with Southern Mesa since December 2025, he is currently a Handyman within our Handyman Division. Connor grew up in upstate New York, spending a lot of time on the lake and in the Adirondack Mountains – being outside has always been a big part of his life. Connor started working in construction around the age of 15 with his family’s home-building company. He learned the basics early on and later continued working with his father’s remodeling company, which helped him build a solid foundation in the trade. After a while, the idea of bigger mountains pulled him out to Colorado. Once he landed in the Springs, Connor worked for a local company where he was able to grow his skills and really start to appreciate the craft side of carpentry. That experience eventually led him to start his own handyman business, which taught him a lot about problem-solving, working with homeowners, and taking pride in doing things the right way. Over time, Connor realized he wanted to be part of something bigger and work alongside a solid team, which is what brought him to Southern Mesa. When Connor is not working you can usually find him golfing, skiing, or hanging out in the backyard playing guitar.
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Southern Mesa
Out of 5 stars
Overall rating out of 136 Google reviews
Sage was great. The job wasn’t done to my satisfaction the first time but Sage took ownership and stayed engaged - even coming out himself - until the job was done right. I’d highly recommend these guys because Sage takes care to make sure his customers are satisfied with the work!
We had an amazing experience with Southern Mesa. They were friendly, professional, and always on time. Their workmanship was immaculate and excellent quality. And after finishing the job, Grant made a special trip over to make sure we were satisfied with their work. We would use them again, and highly recommend them to anyone.
Great communication! Extremely polite and professional! I have already recommended them to several people! They have great workers who do quality work! We absolutely love our new deck and we look forward to using them again!
Quick work, good work, no issues. Thanks!
Courteous professional did a great job, great value.
We had a garage that was only wallboarded on the walls adjoining the house. We had insulation put in and now needed wallboard to complete it. Southern Mesa did an exceptional job. Austin & Keith worked for 6hrs or more installing the wallboard, taping and mudding. They even marked where various hooks were and reinstalled them at the end. We couldn't be happier with the guys, their work and Southern Mesa. Sage stopped by midway to check on their progress. At last, our garage looks cohesive and will be warmer come winter. We will be calling Southern Mesa to do another project soon.
Grant and Joe did an awesome job painting my very large front porch. It looks better than new.
Keith and Aistin did s fantastic job on a dirty and difficult project. They needed to work on their knees or back to remove old plywood and insulation then cover the space with new plywood once the new insulation was sprayed on the void. Installed the plywood, caulked the seams, and painted the new wood. Would give them a 10 for a job we'll done. Definitely recommend this company and these techs for all your difficult household repairs.
I will absolutely be calling Southern Mesa again after the great work they did in my house. We had a wall in our master bedroom that the previous owner stuck vinyl flooring planks to...I'm talking construction glued them down. My wife and I wanted to change up the room as some of the planks were bowing and falling off the wall, but when I started taking them off I realized they were ripping the drywall apart, tearing the top layer paper, and leaving a ton of glue residue over the wall. I didn't want to get in over my head so I called around a few places and Southern Mesa was the only one that gave me a fair quote and explained the entire process to me. When the drywall guys came out, they had the entire wall skim coated in a couple hours and textured in 15 minutes the next morning. They did an amazing job and took great care of the room laying drop cloths, wearing booties, and cleaning up after themselves. I have zero complaints and would recommend them to anyone. Sage, the handyman division lead, was awesome to work with, set clear expectations, replied to every question I had quickly, and was very professional. 10/10 would work with again.
Southern Mesa is an excellent company that lives up to its word. They have a list of core values that they truly honor & that’s what makes working with them a great experience. Their pre-project planning & communication is outstanding & this lends itself to a very smooth execution of the project. The communication remains strong throughout the entire process so that as a homeowner, you’re in the loop about everything. We did a total remodel of our kitchen & main living space to make it a very open concept design. It turned out so well & everything we’d dreamed of & planned was fulfilled & then some! We never had concern about the crew, as they are very professional & represent the company well. Our neighbors even commented on how friendly, polite & tidy they were. The subcontractors who come in are all vetted & we actually got to meet each of them ahead of time in a planning meeting. It’s these details that make a huge difference & instill confidence in turning your home over for a project. I could go on & on, but suffice it to say that Southern Mesa does excellent work from the initial meeting clear through to the big reveal. Our house is beautiful & the craftsmanship is superior. They care about their work & want it to shine. Perhaps the greatest compliment I can give is that we will have them back for more work. We’re planning Phase 2 of our remodel & we KNOW that there’s no need to look for anyone else. It’s Southern Mesa or bust for us!!
Southern Mesa was an excellent company to work with for the new build out of Aspen Aesthetics + Wellness. A 3,000 sq ft space they were involved with cabinetry, flooring, paint and millwork. Their professionalism, communication and productivity exceed other subcontractors I have worked with. Kyle, Sage and Grant were instrumental in making this project a success. Highly recommend!
Kyle and his guys did an amazing job with transforming our space from black, torn up insulation on the walls to trimmed and painted drywall! They were on top of any changes and additional work I requested. I would use Southern Mesa again for any additional work I would need!
Southern mesa was great experience. Sage helped us with some pretty complex woodwork in my kitchen and great room and I would not work with anyone else going forward. Responsive, polite , professional from beginning to end. He and his team are really a breath of fresh air compared to past vendors I have hired and trusted to work on my home -given the vast amount of services and projects they offer - I will continue to work with them going forward.
I was referred to Southern Mesa because they were a full service home repair company. Kyle Cockram is the owner and is very professional and easy to deal with. I’ve had to request a few changes during the project and Kyle was very helpful and ensured that the process was always done right from the beginning to completion of the project.once you’re on the schedule the work is fast and beautifully done. I’ve also had the pleasure to work with Sage one of the construction foremen and it was very pleasant to work with him. Sage is very professional and easy to deal with. Sage was able to install both my storm doors efficiently and quickly. Sage will also be doing my deck repair. Sage and Kyle were able to make suggestions for my deck that will save me a couple thousand dollars on my repair. It’s not everyday that’ll a company will do that. Southern Mesa also offers discounts for military & seniors. If you want your remodel or home renovation done right I’d suggest you contact Southern Mesa today.
Southern Mesa was a great group to work with. I engaged them to re-side my home which had water intrusion through the old siding. Kyle and Grant came out in Sept. of 2024 and discussed options and provided a quote, with the understanding that we could not start until Apr 2025 at the earliest. Good as their word work started Apr 1st. They did a great job with siding and painting and keeping my wife and I abreast of all issues that came up including scheduling, Apr and May can be fun in CO with the weather swings, great options when hidden damage was found, though to that point there was very little damage that they did not account for, the ladder inspection they provided was well worth a little extra. I would certainly recommend them remodeling work! Thank you so much for a great remodel experience!
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