GREG HESS

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Mr. Hess started his career in residential construction while attending the Ohio State University. As the owner of a small remodeling and deck building company, Greg learned the art of construction management. After college he began framing and siding custom homes while doing small remodeling projects on the weekends. Greg’s love for the mountains took him to Colorado in 1993. He continued his work in remodeling and began building custom homes in the Rocky Mountains. He learned to build custom homes on some of the most demanding building sites while dealing with some of the most extreme building conditions. Greg typically builds custom homes for discerning clients that usually live throughout the country. Communication and trust helps the process run smoothly. Greg lives with his wife and two children in the ski resort community of Summit County. He continues to build new homes and remodel existing homes throughout Colorado.

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 and Review Board for Summit County.
Board Member for Summit Youth Baseball and Softball.
Board Member and President of Summit Tigers American Legion Baseball.
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, Inc., dab Hess Custom Homes 1993-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 $1,800,000, Remodels from $250,000 to $1,400,000 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, 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. 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. Detail Oriented with Excellent Problem Solving and Organizational Skills.

Expert Witness/ Construction Defects:
Winters Remodel
February 2016
Time and Materials Contract, Overbilling Issues, Quality of Work
Settled with Contractor

Suko Remodel
March 2016
Contractor Issues and Cost to Complete, Delay of Job
Settled with Contractor

Ebert Residence
March 2016
Contractor Issues and Cost to Construct
Settled with Contractor

Muto Remodel
July 2015
Cost of Construction, Cost Overruns, Incomplete work, Time to Complete
Settled with Contractor

Price Remodel
April 2014
Granite Countertop Fit and Finish
Subcontractor completed work

Ilze Stolz vs. Tiger Run Owners Association
January 2014
Life Safety Issues surrounding Pools and Hot Tubs
Settled in Mediation

Northstar HOA
September 2013
Site Drainage and Right of Way Issue
Claim Dropped against the Northstar HOA

Bellyache Ridge Properties vs. Tony Gaston (Builder)
Cost of Construction, Cost Overruns, and Co-mingling of Funds
February 2013
Court Case ruling for my Client and awarded costs

Hardwoods Inc. vs. Caseworks Inc.
February 2013
Settled during Mediation

McKeever and Cross Builders
December 2011
Lien Paperwork and Construction Cost analysis

Newton Residence
August 2011
Defective Construction and Construction without a Permit
Settled during Mediation

Flynn Residence
August 2011
Foundation, Roof and Deck backfill and compaction issues
Settled during Mediation

Pilgram Residence
February 2011
New House with Numerous Defects
Settled during Mediation- Attorney Ron Carlson

Kong vs. Boyd Remodel
January 2011
Basement Remodel without a permit
Settled during Mediation

Brian DeLeCruz and Diane DeLeCruz vs. Alvin Knight
Park County District Court
January 12, 2010
Construction Defect Case- Roofing

Stay Dry Roofing and Jaggard Residence
October 7, 2009
Settled dispute involving roofing issues and quality of work.

Stay Dry Roofing and Hermit Placer Grove Town-Homes
August 27, 2009
Dropped the case against Stay Dry regarding “leaking” roof.

Casy Residence
June 12, 2009
Settled case of welding truck hitting house and causing damage.

Mediation:
January 10, 2009
Assisted in Construction Dispute Mediation with Tom Marmins

June 5, 2009
Small Claims- Summit County Court

June 12, 2009
Small Claims- Summit County Court

July 7, 2009
Small Claims- Summit County Court

July 21, 2009
Small Claims- Summit County Court

September 15, 2009
Small Claims- Summit County Court