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Christy Bol
Project Manager/Consultant
cbol@coloradohardscapes.com
Christy has been with CHI since 1994 and fulfills a double role as a project manager and a consultant. As a project manager she has experience managing all aspects of a project from estimating through construction to billing. Christy also specializes in working with custom home builders and general contractors.
Keith Craig
Business Development Specialist
kcraig@coloradohardscapes.com
In 2006, after graduating from Purdue University with a B.S. in Building Construction and Management, Keith came to work for Colorado Hardscapes after interning here for a summer. Keith has hands-on concrete construction experience reading blueprints, laying out footings, and setting and pouring concrete.
Philip di Giacomo
Rock Specialist
Since 1964, his studio--di Giacomo Inc. in Azusa, Calif. has produced some of the most spectacular artificial rock formations and waterfeatures worldwide. In September 2007, CHI acquired di Giacomo Inc. The Rock & Water Feature Division of CHI added a di Giacomo product line where Philip remains the driving and creative force for all of Colorado Hardscapes’ rock work. He will act as a mentor and director for Colorado Hardscapes’ staff, overseeing projects from the model to final inspection.
MaryHelen Kanani
Rock, Water Features and Walls Consultant
mkanani@coloradohardscapes.com
MaryHelen combines her background in project management with her Design and Merchandising education to represent the Custom Rock and Water Feature Division at Colorado Hardscapes. She is a graduate of Colorado State University and has worked in management positions for 10 years, the last 5 in the field of construction.
Hallie Kraich
Marketing Specialist
hkraich@coloradohardscapes.com
Hallie has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Denver. Her background is in marketing and economics. She joined the CHI team in 2007 as the Marketing Specialist
Mike Lory
Business Development Specialist
mlory@coloradohardscapes.com
Mike earned his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology and Masters Degree in Manufacturing and Construction Management. He joined CHI in 2005 to aid with estimating, sales, and business management software responsibilities. His background includes metalworking, carpentry, and residential construction.
Michael Schiavone
Project Specialist
mschiavone@coloradohardscapes.com
A background in residential and commercial construction inspired Michael to earn his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design. He has worked closely on projects with the Preservation Partnership and Colorado Preservation Inc., nonprofit statewide historic building preservation organizations. Michael joined CHI's estimating department in 2006.
Gregory Stavaridis
Business Developer
gstavaridis@coloradohardscapes.com
Greg joined CHI in 2007 to assist the sales team with business development. He comes to CHI with over ten years of past experience in the hardscaping business. His primary focus was on commercial projects where he worked closely with general contractors, architects and developers.
Karen Van Heukelem
Business Development Associate
kvanheukelem@coloradohardscapes.com
Karen has a Bachelor's degree in Business. With a diverse background in marketing, public relations, and sales, Karen rejoined the Hardscapes sales team in 2006. Prior experience with Colorado Hardscapes includes marketing, inventory control, estimating, and administration. She now is on the sales team and IT support.
Pete Wilson
General Manager-Sales
pwilson@coloradohardscapes.com
For the last seventeen years Pete has managed sales, marketing, and business development for a variety of companies in the fields of aviation, laser technology, software, industrial automation, and energy. Pete is responsible for overseeing client relations, sales, estimating, and marketing at CHI.
Rick Boer
Bomanite® and Lithocrete Division Manager
rboer@coloradohardscapes.com
Since 1985 Rick has been working in concrete construction at CHI including eight years as the Bomanite® Division Manager and six years as a foreman. Rick has been an ACI certified finisher for 10 years and his project experience includes: The Broadmoor Hotel, Parker Adventist Hospital, and The Aurora Justice Center.
John Buteyn
Senior Technical Manager
jbuteyn@coloradohardscapes.com
After 32 years with CHI and 10 years in charge of production John moved into his current role of Senior Technical Manager. His current responsibilities include product development, quality control and technical liaison between product suppliers and installers.
Doug Buys
Rock, Water Feature and Walls Division Manager
dbuys@coloradohardscapes.com
Doug brings 30 years of construction experience to CHI, and has worked with CHI on special projects for the last 10 years. Projects he has worked on include The Promenade Shops at Centerra, Lakewood Country Club, Tallgrass Drop Structures and Palomino Park.
Chuck Lau
Custom Division Manager
clau@coloradohardscapes.com
Chuck has over 27 years of experience in the construction industry including operating his own business for 10 years and performing all estimating, project management and accounting responsibilities. He started with CHI in 2005 as a Project Manager managing multi-million dollar projects and now he runs the Custom Division.
Bill Rankin
Replacement Division Manager
brankin@coloradohardscapes.com
In 1982 Bill began with Colorado Hardscapes and mastered many jobs in the company including many years as a Custom Foreman. Bill is now the division manager for the Replacement Division.
Dan Zigterman
Operations Manager
dzigterman@coloradohardscapes.com
Dan has been with CHI since 1982. He was a foreman for 11 years, a supervisor for 3 years and the manager of the Custom Division for four years. He has been an ACI certified finisher for 11 years. A few of his projects include: The Shops at Briargate, NCSL, Powerhouse Plaza, Belmar, Stapleton City Center, and Colorado Mills.
CEO
Vince Van Heukelem, PE
vvanheukelem@coloradohardscapes.com
Vince is a Colorado licensed professional civil engineer and has 9 years of engineering experience. His involvement in CHI has been as a technician, foreman, and superintendent. After growing up in the company, Vince officially joined CHI in 2000 and was named CEO in 2003.
HR & Safety Director
Charlie Thrush
cthrush@coloradohardscapes.com
Charlie started with CHI in August 2005, is bilingual and holds a degree in business management. With OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Certification and MSEC HR Certification, Charlie is uniquely qualified to handle all employee development, training and benefits administration for CHI.
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