Betty Nickel has 25 years of experience in Residential Projects in Colorado and Chicago's North Shore. Betty brings to Portfolio the designer's approach to Architecture as Lifestyle, and stays abreast of the latest trends in Residential Design and finish products. Betty did her graduate work at the University of Illinois Graduate School of Architecture, and undergraduate work at Northwestern University.

Garry Kaepplinger has 30 years of progressive experience in Residential Construction, working his way from laborer to lead carpenter to on-site Project Superintendent. Garry brings to Portfolio the "nuts-and-bolts" knowledge of Custom Home building, critical to the construction of a Client-Specific home "as designed". Garry's educational background is in architecture and management at Oakton Community College in Chicago.

Steve Nickel has 23 years of experience in Architecture and Custom Home building, and 11 years experience in strategic planning and consulting. Steve is thoroughly involved in the design of all of Portfolio's projects, and he has overall project management and financial responsibility to Portfolio's clients. Steve's undergraduate work was at the Boston Architectural Center, and Graduate work at the Graduate School of Business, Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Carpentry Crew. A critical element of Portfolio's ability to execute a Custom Home "as designed" is its Carpentry Crew. Portfolio maintains a full-time crew of 4-5 advanced, mid-level, and junior carpenters who execute all framing, exterior & interior finish work. Garry Kaepplinger directs and works with this crew on a full-time basis.

Subcontractors. Like all Custom Home builders, Portfolio maintains a relationship with a number of Subcontractors. We seek out the most professional and experienced Subcontractors available in the Estes Valley and Front Range. Portfolio has worked with these Subcontractors for years.

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