Our Pack

Brian Gurley : Superintendent

Brian Gurley, a native of Colorado, grew up in Louisville. After graduating from Centaurus High School he attended Metro State where he played hockey and then moved to Fort Collins to study Construction Management. In 2006, Brian moved back home and began working for a company framing residential homes throughout Boulder County. Intrigued by all aspects of building, Brian started his own company and before long before found himself as a long-term subcontractor for Petra Custom Builders. In 2014, he became an official member of the Petra Custom Builders team working as a project manager. Brian is the longest standing PCB employee. Today, Brian and his wife, Missy have two daughters, Brynn and Taylor, and spend their summers camping and boating.

Vadim Misko : Finish Carpenter

Vadim Misko was an industrial electrician in Ukraine. After moving to Colorado, Vadim started working as a carpenter installing interior trim, focusing on artisan finishes in new custom home builds and large scale remodels. Vadim joined Petra Custom Builders first as a subcontractor in 2003 and then transitioned into a full time member of the team in 2018. Outside of the workshop Vadim enjoys spending time with his two daughters.

Mark Wissell : Estimator

Mark began his career in the building trades working as a carpenter for a small residential contractor in the Minneapolis suburbs. This introduction to a profession working with his hands, combined with a thirst for knowledge, led him to build a diverse set of skills and contribute to several commercial millwork firms in roles ranging from fabrication, drafting, design, estimating, project and account management. He is a cabinet maker, furniture maker, and aspiring artist currently creating metal wall-hanging landscape pieces.

A Midwesterner transplanted to Colorado in 2015 with his wife Karen, Mark enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle that living along the Front Range affords.

Michael McFarland : Carpenter

Michael McFarland is a 3rd generation carpenter, born and raised on the coast of South Carolina. Michael found himself drawn to construction at the age of 3 after his dad built him his first skateboard. Following high school, he decided to try his hand at graphic design for a couple years but realized sitting behind a computer screen wasn’t for him. Going back to his roots, Michael went to work for his dad’s construction company where he discovered carpentry had become his artistic outlet. He worked mainly on residential projects, taking on a couple large commercial jobs on the east coast as a certified Pella installer. Michael moved to Colorado in 2018 with his dog, Aiken, for a much needed change of pace and scenery. He has since become fully immersed in the Colorado lifestyle, spending his free time mountain biking, splitboarding through the backcountry or shredding powder at the ski resorts.

Braddon Reese : Carpenter

Braddon grew up in Boulder and recognized early on that Colorado was home forever. He graduated from Centarus High School in Lafayette and shortly thereafter secured a job in framing and carpentry where he worked for 15 years before joining the Petra Custom Builders. He and his wife, Allison, and daughter, Autumn, live in Firestone and in his free time is found on the golf course or at home gardening.

Josh Loomis : Project Manager

Josh was born and raised in Illinois. Starting in middle school, Josh attended prep school in Minnesota where he found a passion for the sport of hockey. Josh has been playing hockey for 30 years now. When he’s not in the ice rink, Josh can be found woodworking, hiking or spending time with his wife and children. He has been married to his wife, Katie, for six years now and they have two children, Weston and Addie as well as a dog named Miya. Josh started working in construction in high school as a laborer in residential construction. After graduating from CU Boulder, he worked for a multi-family/commercial company for eight years. He held multiple positions within that company and his project portfolio grew to include garden-style and high-rise apartment buildings as well as other light commercial projects.

Savanna DeSantis : Staff Accountant

Savanna was born and raised in Michigan and ventured out to Telluride, Colorado after graduating from GVSU Seidman College of Business. She learned to snowboard and enjoyed managing a concept location for Vail Resorts. From there she and her husband carved out a life in the foothills of Colorado. She continued to grow with Vail Resorts – learning many new analytical skills and enjoying the mountains, until their daughter was born and life with littles changed everything. Now she is enjoying being a part of the PCB Pack, snowboarding, hiking, and adventuring with her husband and two children.

Erin Brown: Design Project Coordinator

Erin was raised in Northern Mississippi where her passion for design was fostered by her dad. In her youth, she watched her father, a remodel and general contracting virtuoso, turn spaces into masterpieces. In the midst of sawdust and hard work, her passion for design was ignited.

She was inspired by his hard work and dedication to create beautiful spaces. That work ethic and vision inspired Erin to pursue a degree in Interior Design from Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs.

Over her two year career within the industry, Erin has honed her ability to connect with her clients on a deeper level and bringing their visions to reality.  Erin’s inquisitive nature ensures she stays at the forefront of evolving trends and industry innovations, ensuring that her designs are always fresh and on point.

In her personal time, Erin loves to go on adventures with her lovable Golden, Koda. Her other hobbies include white water rafting, snowboarding, traveling, and painting.

Aaron Johnson : Superintendent

Born and raised in Lyons, Colorado, Aaron Johnson had passion for outdoor activities from a young age. Following his graduation from Lyons High School he knew he wanted to stay in Colorado and secured a job in construction, recognizing his own appreciation for every job being different and every new job requiring a new way of thinking. He joined the PCB team in 2018 as a carpenter and enjoys the ever-changing pace of his vast range of responsibilities. In his time away from work Aaron enjoys playing basketball and is an active participant in Muay Thai, a combat sport from Thailand resembling kickboxing, both as a competitor himself and coach for young children starting off in the sport.

Charlie Lee: Superintendent

Grew up in the Los Angeles area and is a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a degree in Business.  Charlie spent the first 20 years out of college working in the accounting field, becoming a CPA.  At the end of his accounting career, Charlie realized his love for remodeling and building homes.  He started his own construction company and worked on all types of residential remodel projects for 18 years.  Charlie joined Petra Custom Builders in 2022 as a Superintendent.  Charlie lives in Louisville with his wife of 38 years.  Away from work, Charlie enjoys bird photography and traveling with his wife, chasing our feathered friends.  It’s a great way to get outdoors and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer.

Sam Marks: Superintendent

Sam grew up in North Alabama where he was introduced to construction at a young age. Coming from a family of construction workers, he has been on and around job sites his entire life.  After graduating from Warren Wilson College he stayed in the construction field working under electricians, master carpenters, and framers. He made the jump from carpenter to superintendent while living in Utah working for a well-respected custom home builder. His favorite part of custom home building is the technical problem-solving needed to overcome job site challenges and the personal connections he’s able to make with every homeowner. When not at work, Sam can be found doing anything and everything outdoors with his wife, Claire, and dog, Merle. He especially enjoys all types of biking, running, bird watching, and reading.

Scott was born in the Bay Area but has spent most of his life in Colorado. He joined our Pack in 2024 after spending 2 decades in the food service industry. As Project Lead, Scott plays a crucial role in managing client relationships and ensuring an exceptional service experience from start to finish. His extensive background in sales, client support, and relationship management allows him to be a valuable asset to every project.

At Petra, Scott serves as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the design and construction phases. His focus is on delivering seamless communication, managing expectations, and fostering collaboration between our clients and internal teams to ensure the highest level of satisfaction and project success.

Scott and his wife Sarah have been married since 2009 and have 3 children - Eleanor, August and Vivienne. In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with family, fly fishing, camping and watching sports.

Andrea Klodetsky: Design Project Coordinator

Andrea is a Colorado native and graduated from CSU with a B.A. in  Communication and Business Administration.

She has been a part of the design industry since 2014 where she landed in the heart of Hollywood California working with high end real estate and showrooms. In 2015, she started working with multifamily and hospitality design projects as Senior Purchaser and Manager of Operations in the greater Los Angeles area. Acquiring multifaceted skills along with learning to drive a forklift, she has no fear of getting her hands dirty when the job calls for it!

She has an eclectic background in design from interior design, event design, and web design. Her skills in operations, administration, presentations, and designer roles make her a knowledgeable part of our team. “I love seeing a client’s vision come to life and being a part of the whole design process from start to finish”. She is passionate about aesthetically pleasing spaces and being collaborative with the team.

When Andrea is not working you can find her spending time with her son, dogs, family and friends and attending spin classes.  She enjoys all the outdoor Colorado activities that the Rocky Mountains have to offer such as SUP, camping, and hiking.

John Downham: Carpenter

Originally from the U.K., John traveled to the United States on big adventures to cycle from coast to coast, not once, but several times. After that journey, he lived in Ely, Minnesota (AKA the Dogsled Capital of the U.S.) for seven years, before relocating to Colorado.

Reece: Project Manager

Reece  is a highly skilled Construction Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in the construction and infrastructure sectors. With a strong track record of successfully managing large-scale projects, Reece is known for his leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget. His expertise spans residential, commercial, and industrial construction, with a particular focus on high-rise developments and complex infrastructure projects.

Reece holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Science from the University of North Colorado, as well as certifications in Project Management and various industry-specific safety and compliance standards. His deep understanding of construction processes, coupled with his strong problem-solving skills, allows him to oversee all phases of a project, from initial design and planning to execution and handover.

Reece is passionate about fostering a collaborative and positive work environment on every project site. His ability to communicate effectively with clients, architects, engineers, and construction teams has earned him a reputation as a trusted leader. He is dedicated to driving innovation in construction practices and continuously seeks out new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and sustainability in the industry.

Outside of his professional work, Reece enjoys mentoring his three boys, staying active in his children’s sports, and coaching multiple little league teams. He also values work-life balance and is committed to creating safe, sustainable, and thriving communities through his construction projects.

Scott Traller: FF&E Designer

Scott grew up in North Alabama, where his love for design began watching his father's passion for custom spec homes during his early childhood. After studying architecture at Auburn University, Scott worked in New York, where he practiced high-end hospitality, multi-family, and residential interior design project types under the Interior Design Hall of Fame Inductees Will Meyer and Gray Davis of Meyer Davis. His continued love of design transferred to home building, where he worked for a number of architecture, interior, and design-build firms within the residential realm. He has designed and completed a multitude of hotels, apartment buildings, custom homes, full home remodels, and additions. His favorite part of custom home building is the collaboration between client and designer and elevating the client's daily lifestyle while adding value to their homes. Rather than chasing trends, Scott is passionate about delivering timeless design by maximizing interior architecture and sourcing quality finishes and fixtures.