Meet the Team

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Who We Are

We are a team with a deep background in commercial and luxury residential construction that understands the building process like no one else. We are project resolution experts.

Confidence Inspired

We are our clients biggest advocate, which is a testament to our work. Our team is built of quality individuals that hold themselves to the highest standard and are always striving to exceed expectations. We thrive on providing unparalleled service and on superior client interaction.

Cody Kurowski

Cody Kurowski

PRESIDENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Steamboat Springs native, Cody Kurowski, is the President of Alpine Master Builders, a custom design + build company, owned in conjunction with developer-partner, Corporex Companies, a privately held investment firm that has been involved with development in Steamboat Springs for over twenty years.

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Kurowski’s deep-rooted passion for building and design led to his earning a Civil Engineering degree from Colorado School of Mines. Post graduation, Kurowski served as Senior Mine Engineer and General Foreman, leading operations in underground mines worldwide. After a decade of working in the mining industry, Kurowski decided to return to his roots in Steamboat Springs to continue his professional career in design and construction, developing his own contracting business, then joining Alpine Master Builders as Field Operations Manager, working his way up to President and part owner of the company in 2023.

“I am ecstatic to build upon an organization that emphasizes quality, service and efficiency,” said Cody Kurowski, President, Alpine Master Builders. “We have the tools, we have the successful proven business model, and most importantly we have the people. The future of Alpine Master Builders is strong, and we are committed to being the premier builder in the Yampa valley.”

Since Alpine Master Builders’ inception in 2020, the company has completed 9 luxury homes ranging from 4,000-8,000 square-feet, with six new custom luxury residences currently under construction at Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club, targeting 2024 and early 2025 completions.

Alpine Master Builders’ design + build services include comprehensive development, project management, architectural design and oversight, engineering, and construction management functions, as well as working hand in hand with independent architects and contractors on behalf of clients.

When Cody is not building custom luxury residences, you will find him in the backcountry, on a lake, or spending time with his wife and daughters.

CODY KUROWSKI

PRESIDENT

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Steamboat Springs native, Cody Kurowski, is the President of Alpine Master Builders, a custom design + build company, owned in conjunction with developer-partner, Corporex Companies, a privately held investment firm that has been involved with development in Steamboat Springs for over twenty years.

Kurowski’s deep-rooted passion for building and design led to his earning a Civil Engineering degree from Colorado School of Mines. Post graduation, Kurowski served as Senior Mine Engineer and General Foreman, leading operations in underground mines worldwide. After a decade of working in the mining industry, Kurowski decided to return to his roots in Steamboat Springs to continue his professional career in design and construction, developing his own contracting business, then joining Alpine Master Builders as Field Operations Manager, working his way up to President and part owner of the company in 2023.

“I am ecstatic to build upon an organization that emphasizes quality, service and efficiency,” said Cody Kurowski, President, Alpine Master Builders. “We have the tools, we have the successful proven business model, and most importantly we have the people. The future of Alpine Master Builders is strong, and we are committed to being the premier builder in the Yampa valley.”

Since Alpine Master Builders’ inception in 2020, the company has completed 9 luxury homes ranging from 4,000-8,000 square-feet, with six new custom luxury residences currently under construction at Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club, targeting 2024 and early 2025 completions.

Alpine Master Builders’ design + build services include comprehensive development, project management, architectural design and oversight, engineering, and construction management functions, as well as working hand in hand with independent architects and contractors on behalf of clients.

When Cody is not building custom luxury residences, you will find him in the backcountry, on a lake, or spending time with his wife and daughters.

Thomas Allen

SUPERINTENDENT

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Steamboat Springs native Thomas Allen joined Alpine Master Builders with 18 years+ experience and deep-rooted knowledge of all facets of the construction industry. Thomas grew up working for Native Excavating in Steamboat Springs before attending the University of Colorado where he received a B.A. in Business Management and completed the CU Real Estate Certificate program. Thomas spent the next 12 years building luxury custom homes in Boulder, Colorado. With a desire to be closer to family and the outdoor pursuits he loves, Thomas returned to his hometown of Steamboat where he provides field oversight at Alpine Master Builders. When Thomas is not working in the field, you can find him in the mountains skiing, biking, fishing and hunting.

Hanan Nesheiwat

HANAN NESHEIWAT

INTERIOR DESIGNER & PROJECT COORDINATOR

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A graduate of Syracuse University, School of Visual and Performing Arts, Hanan Nesheiwat brings advanced design and account management experience to Alpine Master Builders. Having lived in Denver for eight years, Hanan made the move full time to Steamboat Springs in 2020, where she serves as a Project Coordinator. When Hanan is not helping clients design the interiors of their homes, she can be found hiking, skiing, trying out new recipes, or working up a sweat in the yoga studio.

PETE CONNOLLY

PROJECT MANAGER

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Pete moved to Colorado after attending the University of Richmond and has spent the past 14 years all over the state. He joined Alpine Master Builders with a millworks and carpentry background and draws experience from a diverse career as a backcountry ski guide, large-scale event tour manager, graphic designer and brand manager. When Pete is not tracking down unique materials for a new build on the ranch, you can find him working on his own house, skiing, camping, playing golf or on a surf trip somewhere warm.

Chris Schnelle

Chris Schnelle

PROJECT MANAGER/SUPERINTENDENT

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Chris Schnelle grew up in the small farm town of New Bremen, Ohio. He received a Bachelor’s of Construction Engineering from the University of Toledo. Schnelle then joined Kiewit Construction where he spent 5 years as a Construction Cost Estimator and Field Engineer building water and wastewater treatment plants all over North America. After Kiewit, Schnelle joined The Vertex Companies in Denver as a Senior Project Engineer and Construction Cost Estimator working on construction defect litigation preparation and analysis. In 2014, Schnelle moved to the Yampa Valley, where he was a Senior Project Manager and Lead Cost Estimator at Native Excavating for 7 years. In pursuit of his interest in residential construction, Schnelle moved to Sun Valley, Idaho where he self-performed the construction of a 5,000sf luxury custom home at the base of Bald Mountain. Now back in Steamboat, Schnelle is applying his diverse skillset in the construction of custom homes with the team at Alpine Master Builders. When not on the jobsite, Schnelle enjoys playing with his two daughters and exploring the Northwest Colorado wilderness.
Jacob Wipf

JACOB WIPF

SUPERINTENDENT

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Jacob Wipf grew up in upstate New York on a cattle farm, learning at an early age, the value of a hard day’s work. In 2020 Jacob moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he worked in the residential construction field for 9 years, developing a passion for the trade and helping people reach their goal of building their dream home. In 2019, Jacob moved to Colorado, where he oversaw the development and construction of an apartment complex on the Front Range. It was in Colorado that Jacob’s passion for the mountains, snowboarding, and mountain biking was fostered. In January, 2022, Jacob moved to Steamboat Springs, working at Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club as a subcontractor, before joining the Alpine Master Builders team as a Superintendent. When Jacob is not overseeing the construction of luxury custom homes, he can be found on the golf course in the summer and ski slopes in the winter months.
Hank Rodis

HANK RODIS

PROJECT MANAGER/SUPERINTENDENT

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Born and raised on the east coast outside of Baltimore, Maryland, Hank was lured out west by skiing and wide open skies. After attending the University of Colorado studying Mathematics, Hank served 8 years in the Army as an Engineering Officer in the Reserves, and then began a career in construction. After working in the multifamily and commercial industry in Denver, Hank transitioned into a role as a Superintendent at Alpine Master Builders, inspired by his passion for design and fostering better building practices. Hank can be found skiing through the trees at Steamboat Resort in the winter and running trails throughout Routt County in summer months.

Tyler Hallman

TYLER HALLMAN

PROJECT MANAGER/SUPERINTENDENT

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Tyler was born and raised in Iowa, then moved to Colorado after high school and attended Metropolitan State University of Denver, graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Tyler met his now wife in Denver and after school, spent a few years traveling and living in different areas which sparked his career in construction. Tyler has flipped houses, became a licensed home inspector, had his own construction company, and worked as a project manager for a development company in Louisiana ranging from custom homes to ground-up development projects. Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and son, skiing, dirt biking, hunting, and being outside.