Skip Howes

Skip Howes

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President of Scott Homes, Ltd., Designers & Builders

  • Education

    • University of Colorado

      1968 - 1974
      B. S. degree Business Administration
    • University of Colorado at Boulder

      1968 - 1974
      BS Architecture Architecture & Environmental Design

      Majored in Architecture with a minor in Real Estate. Graduates with two degrees, Bachelor of Architecture and BS in Business.Also enjoyed the many fun times that CU had to offer!

  • Experience

    • Special Projects Division of Stearns-Roger Corp

      Jan 1974 - Jan 1981
      Architect
    • Howes Associates Architects

      Jan 1981 - Dec 1994
      Architect

      Architectural design, planning and development

    • Sage/Tamarac

      Jan 1981 - Jan 1988
      Vice President of Operations, Architect, Developer
    • Scott Homes, Ltd., Designers and Builders

      Jan 1985 - now
      President

      Semi Custom and Custom Building company with commercial abilities to select projects. Design Build capabilities and build to suit projects. Building primarily in the Woodland Park and Teller County areas. Class A license in Teller County, Class B1 license in El Paso County. Build on our lot or Ower's lot. Certified Green Professional CGP and Certified Graduate Builder, CGB. Building DOE Energy Star, Built Green Colorado and ANSI - National Green Standard Homes.Our website is www.ScottHomesLtd.com Show less

    • Scott Homes, Ltd

      Jan 1985 - now
      Principal Architect

      Licensed Colorado Architect since 1981.

    • Housing and Building Association

      Jan 1985 - Jan 2016
      Board of Directors

      Serving the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs as a member since 1985 and serving on their Board of Directors. CSHBA President 1996.

    • Baker-Brown Realty

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1991
      Broker Associate
    • RE/MAX Performance

      Jan 1990 - now

      A CRS is an accrediteded Professional, representing the top 10% of the real estate brokerage community.

      • Certified Residential Specialist

        Jan 1993 - now
      • Graduate Realtors Institute

        Jan 1990 - now
    • RE/MAX Performance Inc

      Jan 1991 - now
      Broker/Manager

      Practicing broker with sales partner, Debbie Howes, we form the HowesTeam. We serve general real estate opportunities with specialties in New Construction, Re-sale homes, vacant land and home sites, commercial and land development. Our website is www.HowesTeam.com

    • RE/MAX Performance, Inc

      Jan 1991 - now

      Full service practicing broker, offering Seller and Buyer Representation. We are a full service real estate team. Visit our website at www.HowesTeam.com Founding Co-Owner of RE/MAX Performance in 1991. Broker for 20+ years.

      • Broker/Manager

        Jan 1999 - now
      • Broker/Co-Owner

        Jan 1991 - Jan 1999
    • Wildfire Balloon Team

      Jan 1995 - now
      Pilot

      Hot Air balloon pilot. Enjoy special events in Erie, CO - Erie Town Fair, Frederick, CO, South Park, CO - Fathers Day Fly, Steamboat Springs, CO - Rainbow Weekend, Celebration of Honor Fly, Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Balloon Classic, Snowmass Balloon Festival - Snowmass, CO, Taos Mountain Balloon Rally - Taos, NM, Arkansas Vally Balloon Festival - Rocky Ford, CO, Snowdown Balloon Rally - Durango, CO. Largest of them all - Alburquerque, NM Fiesta!Flying the Rockies is a huge amount of fun. Check us out on Facebook and visit our website for current fun! Show less

    • ABR

      Jan 2000 - now
      Accredited Buyer Representative

      Representing buyers to help them meet their personal and family objectives.

    • NAHB Director

      Jan 2000 - now
      NAHB - National Association of Home Builders

      National Director - Life Director - Senior Life DirectorExecutive Board member and Board of DirectorsServing on several committees - Public Affairs - Chairman twice, Education, Design - Chairman, National Sales And Marketing - Chairman, Business Management and Information Technology - Chairman, Budget Committee, Advisor. to the leadership team. Branding Task Force - Chairman, Digital Communications Task force - CHairman and several working groups.

    • Home Builders Association Leadershipp

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2012
      Colorado State Rep. - NAHB & Nat Vice President

      Working with the Colorado Association of Home Builders as their representative to the National Association of Home Builders.

    • CRB

      Jan 2001 - now
      Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager

      Manage over 20 Broker Associates with RE/MAX Performance in Woodland Park, CO

    • Stone Ridge Homes, LLC

      Jan 2007 - now
      Manager

      Stone Ridge Homes, LLC builds Affordable and Pre- designed/production style homes building construction from pre-designed plans on our lots or the owner's lot. An affordable alternative to a Custom Design/Build situation. Defined selection with up to date/ trend designs. Our website is www.StoneRidgeHomesLLC.com

    • Scott Homes, Ltd - Remodeling

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
      President

      Scott Homes has diversified into the Design-Remodel field. As a member of the National Association of Home Builders and Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs Remodeler's Council, we offer professional Design/Build/Remodel services to existing homeowners.

    • Certified Green Professional - CGP

      Jun 2008 - now
      CGP - Certified Green Professional

      Committed to the standards of E-Star, Energry Star and Built Green Colorado since 2003, we believe that a balance can be obtained with sustainable products, green buildling enhancements and cost effectiveness in construction.

    • Certified Graduate Builder - CGB

      Jan 2010 - now
      CGB - Certified Graduate Builder

      The CGB designation separates the professional builder form the licensed contractor. Setting higher standards of professionallism and performance are key to deliver an exceptional product to the consumer.

    • Certifed Construction Dispute Resolution Services

      Jun 2011 - now
      Certifed Construction Dispute Resolution Specialist

      As a Certified Construction Dispute Resolution Specialist, I work with CDRS of Sante Fe, New Mexico to offer Alternative Dispute Resoution Services for construciton related cases. Experience and a rounded background give me a unique perspective to dispute resolution solution.

    • CAPS - Certified Aging in Place Specialist

      May 2012 - now
      CAPS- Certified Aging in Place Specialist

      Certified Aging in Place Specialist - CAPS; gives me a full understanding of blending the requirements of your home to your changing lifestyle. As we age our home should be able to adjust to our needs as well. Planning for those changes and implementing them into the design and construciotn of our home is critical.

    • NAHB National Sales and Marketing Council

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
      Chairman

      Accepted appointment to NSMC Board of Trustees as Chair for the year. Look forward to to working with the Trustees and Staff to take NSMC to a higher level. The stage has been set for cross the board participation and we will be looking for volunteers to participate at many levels of the Council. We open the door to enthusiastic participation to all that would be friends of NSMC and make our Builder members more successful and profitable.Two years of work and our team dos a great job. Super volunteers & staff support. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Arbitrator & mediator, CDRS

      Atbitration, Mediation, Dispute Resolution
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Skip Howes
      Remodeler of the Year 2015 - Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association CSHBA - Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association Feb 2015 Remodeler of the Year 2015 for contributions to the Housing Industry, Community and Association.