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.

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 : Director of Production

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 enjoys spending time with her husband and her two golden retrievers. Her other hobbies include white water rafting, snowboarding, traveling, and painting.

Scott Hensen: Brand Marketing Manager

Scott was born and raised on the front range of Colorado where he developed a love for the outdoors and hands-on creativity. He grew up learning trade skills from his contractor father along with how to fix and build just about anything he dreamed up. Scott graduated from Colorado State University and went into a career in the bicycle industry learning a breadth of skills in marketing, sales, and customer service. Looking for a change, Scott pivoted his career by starting a custom furniture business applying his attention to detail and artisan mindset. Scott brings a creative marketing and sales perspective to the PCB team with a core focus on relationships.

When not at the office, Scott is either spending time with his family, creating something new in his furniture studio, mountain biking, skiing or hunting.

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.

Roland Valadez: Project Manager

April Wilson: Design Coordinator

Christina Irvin: Administrative Coordinator

Christina was born and raised in southern California until the draw of being near family brought her to Boulder, CO.  She comes to us after a long career at one of the largest music manufacturers in the world where she worked in many different capacities.  She has brought with her years of experience and a varied skill set to take on the administrative coordinator role within our pack.  Her interests outside of the office include spending time with family and friends, live music, hiking the beautiful Colorado mountains, and mindfulness practices such as daily mediation and even the occasional sweat lodge.  She is also beginning a new journey towards working with people through end of life transition.

Bill Moore, PhD. : Senior Estimator

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.

Tim Jones: Director of Production