Kyle Cockram began his construction journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He began his professional career 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 2 daughters, new son! and wife exploring the outdoors of Colorado. They still have a passion for travel but when that’s not possible Kyle can be found hiking, fly fishing, or hunting.
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 nearly 7 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 hiking, volunteering, spending time with friends and family and playing indoor soccer.
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 the Operations Manager for Southern Mesa since May 2024. 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 his wife, daughter, and extended family.
Carl Bobb has been the Construction Estimator since March 2024. 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.
Angie Scherr has been the Office Manager for Southern Mesa since November 2021. Angie is originally from Virginia and moved to Colorado in 1996. She has been doing office administrative work for about 11 years now and loves it. Angie enjoys interacting with the customers and going to job sites to see the progression of each project. Angie also has a big heart for all of the Southern Mesa staff and thoroughly enjoys being the “mom” to them. When not working Angie spends as much time as possible with her three children, 27, 19 and 18, who are her life. Angie loves going to her sons basketball games, hanging out with friends and other family that lives in town, being involved with church, and spending time with her two pugs.
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, decorating her home, traveling, and shopping.
Kevin Cockram has been the Purchasing Coordinator with Southern Mesa since April of 2022. Kevin grew-up in rural southwest Virginia, he began working at the age of 10 on a cattle farm. While continuing to work in barns and hay fields throughout his high school years, he also had his first venture as an entrepreneur at age 15 doing auto-detailing and lawn-mowing. Kevin then worked full time at the local textile plant and local lumber mill for a few years. Kevin married his high school sweetheart Kelley at age 20 and they moved to Atlanta, GA. Kevin’s home improvement journey began a year after that working for 3 years at a remodeling company in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. After 3 years of remodeling experience in Atlanta, Kevin, Kelley, and their 1 year old son, Kyle, moved back to the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. Kevin then began his own home improvement business, consisting of a heavy dose of handyman services mixed-in with some small remodeling projects. There was a demand for interior painting in the area, so in 2001 Kelley joined-up with Kevin and together they created a painting business. They successfully ran that business for 20 years until Kevin retired his purdy paint brushes and proudly joined the Southern Mesa team.
Cody Nemmer has been with Southern Mesa since January 2023, he is currently the Project Manager of the Exterior Construction Team and New Construction. 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. This past year, Cody, his wife Grace, and Bailey, their adorable tripod puppy got to spend two and a half months traveling the Midwest in their vintage Winnebago.
Chris Shipley has been with Southern Mesa since July 2023, he currently is the Project Manager of the Interior Construction Team. He has a background in remodeling and has had an interest in the construction industry since his teens. Chris was in a construction trade school during high school and learned then that he loved to build and had the creativity required for the job. He enjoys watching the transformation from old to new throughout a project. One of Chris’s strengths is his attention to detail and because of that “finish” work is his favorite part of any job. Chris moved here in 2023 from the Pacific Northwest with his wife and their five children and they are enjoying immersing themselves in Colorado culture. They have deep values of faith, connection, honor, respect, honesty and communication and strive to implement these values in everything they do. Chris loves farming, working the land, going on hikes and adventures with his family. He also enjoys working with his hands to create artistic furniture pieces and custom bluetooth speakers. Chris loves serving his church group and cooking for fun. He loves the challenge of growing and becoming better at the things in front of him.
Hunter Biles has been with Southern Mesa since August 2021, he is currently the Foreman of the Landscape Division. Hunter has been in the Construction and Landscape Industry for 10 years. Hunter is originally from Virginia but realized he didn’t want to be stuck behind a desk all day and 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.
Ray Garcia has been with Southern Mesa since March 2024, he is currently the Superintendent of the Commercial Division. He has been in the construction industry for 8 years and started off as a Union Carpenter in commercial construction then quickly transitioned into residential construction. Ray is from Topeka Kansas and worked in Kansas City for 2 years in the construction industry. He then moved to Texas in 2018 and became a Foreman for Brunswick Bowling Co. for 3 years and went into landscaping during the slower seasons. In 2021 he became a Foreman for Agape Outdoor Solutions for 2 years and was able to learn many skills across the trades. Ray became an Independent Contractor in 2023 leaning upon all of his skills to bring many projects together. Ray’s priorities are family, love, and respect. He chooses his life to be a safe place for others to be open, and to be a “roof” over others heads for shelter. Ray moved to Colorado Springs in March 2024 to give his family a new life in the mountains and has truly enjoyed the atmosphere, people, and work. Positivity, optimism, problem solving, and encouragement are what drives Ray’s character. – “Things will only look different in life if you choose to look at things differently”
Russell Burgert has been with Southern Mesa since December 2023, he is currently the Foreman of the Interior Crew in the Construction Division. 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.
James Frank has been the Exterior Construction Foreman with Southern Mesa since October 2024. James has worked in construction for over 11 years. He started in the pool business in Virginia, rehabbing pools and doing masonry work, tiling, and plumbing. He then worked off and on for an electrical contractor in Virginia, doing commercial cell towers and residential electrical work. James then decided to make the move to Oregon where he worked for a general contractor, handling various tasks on interior projects and custom carpentry. After that, James moved to Colorado and started his own company, Sprinter Stories. This business built custom camper vans and allowed James to hone and perfect his skills in 12V electrical, welding, plumbing, and carpentry. James and his wife also planted roots in Colorado Springs during this time and bought and renovated their 1899 historic home in the downtown area. When not working James enjoys spending time with his wife, snowboarding, dirt biking, boating, diving and fishing.
William “Bill” Harper has been the Shop Manager for Southern Mesa since January 2024. Prior to becoming an employee of Southern Mesa – Bill was a dedicated client having numerous Interior Remodel and Landscaping projects completed. Prior to becoming a team member Bill had zero experience in the construction industry. His previous areas of employment are vast and varied in the civilian industry: greenskeeper, tractor mechanic, oilfield roustabout, and manufacturing microchips and processors at Texas Instruments. However, being a Soldier in the Army was Bill’s longest career lasting 22 years.
Bill served in numerous positions during his military career and earned numerous awards including 3 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 11 Army Commendation Medals with 1 V device and 14 Army Achievement Medals. His foreign Awards include the Belgium Commando Badge and the German Marksmanship Badge (silver). He deployed in 4 operational deployments and 4 combat deployments. He earned numerous awards and decorations during his 22 years and retired in December 2015 settling in Colorado Springs with his wife, Laura, of 17 years. Bill completed his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting and Management. He also holds Associates degrees in Gunsmithing, Bookkeeping, and Accounting. Bill is an avid reader, enjoys camping, hunting, and building guns. Bill approaches all he does with vim, vigor and verve.
“What now for the hollow-hearted Soldier? When the beast of battle digs in its claws and a soul sets sail into the eternal pause; survival’s true cost is growing older. Without a mission, when the cries of combat cease to sound and the ones once brave lie on the ground. The warriors’ new war of attrition. What hope an entire war cherishes to brave a new battle or to perish. Brother, when you raise your shield; so will I; Sister, When you charge at the enemy; so will I; and if death awaits us calling His warriors home; let me do so; smiling; by your side For WE ARE FAMILY”( Deklen “acts of violence”)
Ben Bofill has been a Field Technician with Southern Mesa since March 2023. He comes from a background of hard work and perseverance which he credits his father. When challenges or problems arise, he enjoys the process of working through the details and finding a solution. Ben is a former locksmith and has a passion for de-assembling then rebuilding locks, he is excited to use his existing knowledge and develop new skillsets in the construction industry. When he is not working he enjoys spending time at home with his wife and son. They like to take evening walks together around the neighborhood. On the weekends, they like to hang out with friends or family and maybe hit up an occasional garage sale or flee market together.
”Perfection is rarely achievable. But with high expectations, diligence and perseverance, quality will be the end result. Therefore thrive for quality, and perfection will follow.” -Anonymous
Joshua Macdonald has been a Field Technician with Southern Mesa since August 2024. He 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!
Sam Holleman has been a Field Technician with Southern Mesa since August 2024. Sam graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2022 with a major in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management. While in college Same worked various jobs in the trades and after graduating realized he still wanted to continue working with his hands and growing his skills in the trades. Sam has been involved in YoungLife since college, he was a YoungLife college leader, and is now a high school leader at Cheyenne Mountain High School. Through his years in Younglife he started backpack guiding at one of their camps for the past four summers ministering to high school students from all over the U.S. In his free time Same enjoys biking, skiing, hockey, and hanging with the guys.
Austin Anderson has been working for Southern Mesa since August 2024. Austin has had a wide range of experience in and around the construction industry for the last 10+ years, from siding & painting to operations management. Austin enjoys working with his hands and doing everything he can so that a job goes as smoothly as possible. Seeing each customer happy and loving their new/updated space is one of his many “why’s”. When not working Austin loves hiking, spending time with his family (which includes 2 dogs), and playing video games.
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