David Gross
Owner
Spanning almost three decades David Gross has broad expertise in all types of residential and commercial construction. In his first decade of construction he built and developed over 150 affordable housing units in Philadelphia. During that time he also completed multiple and high end residential projects in Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line area.
During his thirties he made the move to Crested Butte Colorado and worked as a lead project manager for renowned builder Fran Guy formerly of Holbrook and Guy general contractors. He then spent three years building two ultra custom modern homes with renowned architects Wernerfield in Dallas Texas.
Upon his return to Crested Butte in late 2011 he was lucky enough to secure the Secret Stash new restaurant project which led to the first phase of the Club at Crested Butte’s slopeside project.
With a career spanning more than 25 years and over a 100 projects he has positioned himself as one of the top general contractors in the Gunnison valley. His experience has allowed him to be able to provide a top quality project with efficiency and expertise.
David, along with his wife and their two children, live in Crested Butte. Their family is very involved with the Gunnison Valley Special Needs Network, where David is the co-founder and vice-president (GVSNN.) Their son, Benjamin, was born with Down Syndrome and diagnosed with Autism at the age of four. David is active in the Down Syndrome Autism Connection, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the dual diagnoses of both Down Syndrome and Autism (DS-Autism.org).
David graduated from Michigan State University. He is a six-time Ironman triathlete, and also enjoys randonee endurance skiing in the great Rocky Mountains.
Henry Aull
Site Supervisor
Hello, my name is Henry Aull and I’m a job supervisor for DGGC. I have just over twenty years experience as a carpenter, team leader, and mentor in the construction industry both in the residential and commercial worlds. I have lived, worked, and played in the Gunnison valley for ten years now. I am originally from South Carolina where I started my construction career as a finish carpenter learning and studying under the best teacher I could have asked for, my father.
In my free time I love spending time with my beautiful wife and daughter, Desi and Nikolina. I love being in the mountains riding my horse, floating the rivers, hunting for elk, camping, hiking, and the reason I moved to Colorado, for the first class skiing.
I look forward to getting to know and working with each and every client to give them and their family a great experience building their forever home or vacation getaway. I love this valley and to see others enjoying it as much as I do
Liz Bernholtz
Controller
Liz came to the DGGC team in 2019 to handle accounting and the construction draw process. She has experience in real estate law and accounting in the construction business of the Upper Gunnison Valley.
Originally from Minnetonka, Minnesota Liz grew up sailing but always longed for the mountains. After graduating from college she split her time between Colorado and Alaska finally landing in Crested Butte where she fell in love with the steeps and amazing wildflowers. After starting a family in Crested Butte Liz lived in and traveled to Europe for a number of years. Now that her twin boys are older she is here full time.
In her free time Liz enjoys all that Crested Butte has to offer plus her kids and dog.
Erin Dicke Rankin
Project Manager
Erin has worked within the DGGC team since 2018. She has had a plethora of jobs within the company and has recently moved into a sales and marketing position.
Erin previously owned two small summer businesses within the wedding industry and landscaping realms. In the winter, she worked for Adaptive Sports Center as an instructor for 11 years. Erin is also an avid photographer with a focus on architecture and landscape. Erin is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She has lived in the Gunnison Valley since 2000 and received a B.A. in Psychology from Western State University
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Erin has a four-year-old son and a newborn baby girl. She loves spending time in the mountains and the southwest deserts in her spare time.
Caroline Singleton
Office Manager
Caroline Singleton recently joined the DGGC production team to assist with accounting duties and office management. Living in Crested Butte for 12 years, Caroline has an extensive background in hospitality. She helped manage a condo style property on the mountain and most recently help to start a property management company.
She enjoys being outside with her dogs and husband. That usually consists of hiking, skiing, camping, and visiting ghost towns in Colorado.
Sarah Steffens
Accounting
David Gross General Contractor
Jason Stubbe
Site Supervisor
I am the Stubbenator. Born in Nebraska, raised mostly on a small island in Alaska, I came to the Gunnison Valley in 1987 to pursue the sun. After 10 years of rain and darkness in Alaska, Western State College checked all the boxes for me. 34 years later I’m still here, and still passionate about this place. I spend my days working and chasing my 10 year old. We love to ski, ride bikes, fish, and savor the summers when my parents arrive to escape the heat.
After graduating from our nearby college in Gunnison, I started working construction as I pondered becoming a middle school history teacher. As this valley grew, so did the opportunities in the building community. All these years later, I can truly say that my experience in the local building industry , and relationships forged with subcontractors is truly my biggest strength.
At DGGC, I get to pair that with my boss who has as much experience in the field as anyone I know. Neither of us can make a sandwich or sell a t-shirt, but we’ve built almost every type of building in almost any environment. Philly to South Pole, and some points between. I love the team that has been assembled at DGGC, and the passion of our company shows in the homes we create.
Laci Wright
Project Manager
Laci joined the DGGC Team as a Project Manager focusing on Custom Home Builds. She comes most recently from five years with a luxury, global property development company and loves the process of seeing an idea on paper evolve through design and into a beautiful, finished architectural product. She also enjoys working directly with homeowners and appreciates the emotional connection between people and their homes.
When she’s not driving her two kids to various activities, she does quite enjoy camping, biking and skiing with her family and new puppy Roger. She does love a good book and a good joke but only has two committed to memory.
Zach Zappala
Site Supervisor
Zach joined the DGGC team in October 2020. Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Zach moved to the Gunnison Valley in 2013. Since then, Zach has worked for several local builders. That gave him the opportunity to develop his skills in all aspects of residential construction from framing to finish trim. He is highly focused on continual improvement, with an end goal of helping the DGGC team deliver a great product to our clients.
In his free time Zach enjoys fly fishing the creeks and rivers of the Gunnison County and skiing at CBMR.
Katelyn Zieff
Project Manager
Katelyn is an integral part of the DGGC team in her role as a project manager. With extensive experience in project management, construction, and interior design, Katelyn brings her extensive product knowledge and keen attention to detail to all of her projects. Before moving to Colorado to attend college, Katelyn grew up on the Island of Nantucket off the coast of Massachusetts.
In her free time, Katelyn enjoys hiking in the mountains with her dog Frankie. She also enjoys biking, rafting, and snowboarding.
