Get To Know Us

Who builds your home is probably the most important decision you'll make. With this in mind, we created a team with more than just decades of experience, but who also bring confidence to every project along with the communication and collaboration skills to see it through.


The New West Partners Team

Alan Evans, Partner

Alan's construction background began at a very early age building milking sheds and silage pits as the son of a dairy farmer in Southern Ireland, and later wiring homes in Dublin with his cousin's electrical contracting business. Alan continued to pursue his passion for the industry on Australia's Gold Coast where, for 20 years, he designed and built both spec and contract homes into the late 1980's.

After a visit to Queenstown, New Zealand, Alan discovered his love for skiing and mountains, leading him to Breckenridge, a town he's called home since 1989. With his first Breckenridge client, Alan quickly jumped back into the construction industry in 1992 by building one of the first casinos in Blackhawk in addition to a $13,000,000 Recreation Center for Gilpin County, Colorado.

Alan is still developing for the same client today. Alan began focusing his work on high-end mountain homes in 1998, where his success with building in a demanding mountain climate and recognition in the industry led him to found New West Partners.

Today, New West Partners has grown into an award-winning team of dedicated experts who share Alan's passion for quality, craftsmanship and strong client relationships and has recently established operations in Eagle/Vail, Basalt/Carbondale and Telluride.


Doug Gurlea, Partner

Doug studied physics and engineering at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA before embarking on a 27-year career in the construction materials business. He owned and operated the largest ready-mixed concrete and quarry company in the US Virgin Islands until its sale in 2015.

While Doug's extensive business background ranges from operations to marketing and finance, he is also well-versed in all types of civil excavation, drilling / blasting, structural concrete foundations, and construction / development.

He thoroughly enjoys creating exquisite mountain homes and shares Alan's passion for quality, craftsmanship, and strong client relationships. For many years Doug served on the board of directors of the Summit Youth Hockey Association in Summit County, Colorado. He also enjoys travelling, all types of skiing, hunting, fishing, and biking in Breckenridge, where he lives with his wife Twyla and their three youngest children.

 


Mike Costello, OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Mike graduated from Colorado State University in 1988 with a BS in Business Management and Marketing and has been building homes since 1994.

A licensed General Contractor since 1994, Mike designed & built his first spec home in 1996 and has over 24 years of design/build experience in Summit County alone. He has practical knowledge of all aspects of building & site development, with a focus on interior finishes.

As a Master trim carpenter, Mike brings extensive attention to detail to all facets of interior trim work & built-ins, ensuring that the designer specs and customer needs are met and exceeded. He's been with New West Partners since early 2013, and is presently an Operations Director.


Dave Leopold

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Dave started in construction when he was 8 years old by building a cabin on Kane Lake with his family. Over the next several years he constructed homes with his Dad and brother, one to live in and three spec homes in Two Harbors, Minnesota.

After graduating with a degree in Construction Management from North Dakota State University, Dave spent 17 years working in general contracting-starting out as a site superintendent and eventually estimating.

Over the past 30 years, Dave has estimated a multitude of projects including single & multi-family homes, prisons, churches, schools, colleges, daycare facilities, museums, military facilities, grocery  and convenience stores, , restaurants, pre-engineered buildings, ball fields, recreation centers, ice arenas, gymnasiums,  office buildings and warehouses, roadwork and site development.

Dave built his own custom home in Breckenridge where he and his wife Jan raised three boys, two of whom followed their father's path into the construction industry. Dave's wife Jan is a realtor RE/MAX Properties of the Summit in Breckenridge.


gentry Howden

Gentry Moved to Summit County in 1998 from Mt .Hood Oregon .Following his passion for skiing. He worked in competition services at Breckenridge, where he helped to create world class events that include the first Vans triple crown. He is a seasoned  carpenter ,stone mason, fabricator, sawyer, and has pursued his interest in almost all of the trades. Gentry has completed many project over his 25 years in construction from high performing multi-million dollar custom homes to Historic restorations along Main street Breckenridge. When he is not at work Gentry is a devoted father and husband who enjoys skiing, mountain biking ,fishing, and just about every outdoor active there is.