Coburn Development

	People - By design, our organization lends itself to creative and seasoned minds. Our structure gives people creative autonomy to do what they do best, within a professional framework. This has enabled Coburn to attract developers, architects, designers and builders who are passionate about their work, pay attention to details and can communicate well on all levels. The professionals who manage financial and administrative processes are similarly qualified. We recognize how important they are to making each and every project run smoothly. We work well together. Collaboration is cornerstone of the fully integrated solutions Coburn provides. Come and meet our people. Our doors are open.

	William E. Coburn - President We have had the opportunity many times to grow the company quickly. We haven’t done that. Instead we’ve been selective on projects, and hired new staff with great care. We never want to compromise our capacity to do work that matters, and do it very, very well. – Bill Coburn Bill Coburn is the company founder and president. He oversees acquisitions, construction, project development and entitlements for the Crested Butte office. Bill's unique vision for the future, combined with a strong commitment to preservation, has served as the basis for Coburn’s distinction as an innovative design-build firm. Bill’s original and charismatic neighborhood concepts have transformed Boulder's downtown landscape, and many of his projects have been recognized through local and national awards and publications. Bill served on the City of Boulder's Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board from 1993 to 1998. He is currently living in Crested Butte, where he has created the innovative new Pitchfork development, a cutting edge new urbanist vision in the mountains. He serves on the Town Council to help shape Crested Butte’s future. Bill is involved in Gunnison River Ranch, a land preservation project that provides for clustered cabin sites while permanently protecting 450 acres of working ranch land.

	John A. Koval - Director of Development I was educated in design but discovered fairly quickly that development was my real interest. I was working in commercial brokerage when I saw some of Coburn’s early concept drawings for the Steel Yards in Boulder. Here was this bold vision formed up in a really sound, practical application. Suddenly the possibilities for innovative urban development here in my own community looked limitless. – John Koval John is the company’s director of development, responsible for determining the economic viability of all projects. Additionally, John oversees overall project management and is actively engaged with each project throughout its lifecycle. He has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry with an emphasis on acquisitions, commercial brokerage, property management, development and construction. He was recognized by Site Selection Magazine as a Young Leader in Corporate Real Estate, and has managed a portfolio of over 200 properties valued in excess of $100 million. John has served in a variety of appointed civic capacities, including Chairman of the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District Board for two terms, member of the Boulder Valley School District Capital Improvement Committee, the City of Boulder’s Technical Review Group for Affordable Housing money allocation, the City of Boulder’s Economic Panel/Advisory Committee and the Boulder Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. John received a degree in environmental design from the University of Colorado and is a licensed Colorado real estate broker.

	James Appel - Director of Construction This isn’t typical construction. I love the work because our structures are much more imaginative than typical buildings. It’s all in the details, from modern roof forms to historic trim and columns, and it's all done with high quality, environmentally sound materials. At the same time, the practical considerations of high quality, efficient construction are critical in our decision making. – Jim Appel Jim is the company’s Director of Construction, with responsibility for all construction endeavors, specializing in commercial construction, tenant finishes, residential construction and mixed-use projects. With more than 20 years of experience, Jim has managed award-winning developments, both small and large scale. Jim is skilled in the implementation of green construction solutions, and was instrumental in the company earning the Certified Green Builder designation from the City of Boulder. Jim graduated from Fort Lewis College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

	Peter Weber - Creative Director Designers aren’t normally involved in a project’s earliest stages, when developers are simply contemplating the possibilities. That’s different here. I am attracted to the methodology of pulling all disciplines together at the very beginning, and weighing design potential as heavily as something such as economic potential or usability. This is a balanced way of going about projects that brings integrity to each and every element. For a designer, there’s no better situation. – Pete Weber Peter is the company’s creative director with responsibility for overall design and quality control. He manages the firm’s innovative design department. Peter oversees individual projects, specializing in large urban mixed-use projects, historic home and commercial renovation, tenant finish and sustainability. He is a licensed architect in Colorado and Hawaii and a LEED accredited professional. Peter has worked with artist Michael Singer on major art installations at the Denver International Airport and the Phoenix Recycling Center. Peter received a master of architecture degree from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from the University of Colorado.

	Steve Rane - Chief Financial Officer Real estate is a passion of mine and I consider myself an environmentalist. Here the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive. One of the things that attracted me to Coburn is the fact that we bring a high degree of environmental sensitivity to everything we do. We’re not contributing to sprawl; we just don’t compete in that space. Growth in the world and more people are a fact of life, but we believe there is a right way to accommodate growth. – Steve Rane Steve oversees all aspects of accounting and finance for the company, including the management of multiple legal entities and enterprises. His work includes acquiring capital through a combination of private equity and debt financing for each development project. In addition, Steve directs human resources and risk management for the firm, and also oversees commercial property management for key projects. He obtained his CPA while working with Deloitte and Touche. Steve has over 11 years in real estate, including work with Intrawest, as well as Hines, a $16 billion privately held real estate company in Aspen, CO. Steve’s worked with Hines included financial oversight of $250 million in development projects, and later became responsible for acquisition, due diligence and feasibility analysis of new development projects throughout North America. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.