Features Overview
Jake & Lori - Owners
Owners Jake and Lori Walsh met in Durango in 2003. While Jake started his company, JT Builders Inc, in 2006, Lori practiced as a land development civil engineer until she recently joined Jake as a partner in building homes. They decided to start their family here in Durango with the arrival of their baby girl in 2016. They enjoy the outdoors and the incredible community in Durango.
Nick Elliott - Project Manager
Nick has Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Construction Management from Eastern Kentucky University (2013) and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky (2018). Growing up with the tradesmen, Nick found himself in a field that allows him to participate in all kinds of construction-related trades. His success in the field stems from completed projects such as the Limestone Park student housing at the University of Kentucky (2015), the Nucor Steel Foundation Package (2018), and the Cincinnati Renaissance hotel in Ohio (2014). Amidst these projects, and more, Nick has worked as an HVAC installer, roofer, field engineer, superintendent, along with many other trades. Off-site, Nick is an avid cyclist in all aspects of the sport. When the weather doesn’t permit, Nick will be in the workshop, nose deep in a project.
Dylan Jackson - project manager & Marketing Coordinator
Dylan has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Fort Lewis College (2020), located in Durango, CO. He found himself with JT Builders through his love for craftsmanship and a spot working in the field of marketing. Dylan would tell you that his ultimate goal is to keep gaining knowledge, in all aspects of life. In his free time, you will find Dylan somewhere in the trees, either skiing or mountain biking. If he is not there, he is playing hockey, building, or fixing something, as he cannot sit still.
Abby Venci - Project Manager
Abby has a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from Stephen F. Austin University (2015) and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership with a focus in Project Management from the University of Denver (2017). Abby realized her love for custom homes at a young age while visiting job sites with her dad, who owned a custom home building company in west Texas. After moving to Denver for her Master’s degree, she bought a school bus with her husband Adam and turned it into a tiny home on wheels. The bus sparked a love for remodeling and design which turned into house flipping projects and a ground-up construction project that brought them to Durango. In her time outside of the office, Abby enjoys traveling, hanging out with family and friends, and snowboarding!
