Charlie Atwood

VP of Trade Relations, Co-Founder

Charlie is one of our well-loved dinosaurs at Hartford. Over the past 30+ years he has seen the company become the leader of locally owned Northern Colorado builders, and watched it become a place for great people to create their dreams. He currently works with construction field staff, both inside and outside the company, to ensure our homes provide the best possible experience for our customers. He is very proud of his grandkids, his kids, and his patient wife, and if he’s not here at work, he’s probably gone fishin’.

Tyler Colburn

Development Manager

Tyler has been with Hartford for 6 years and his passion for real estate started when he was very young. Even though this guy doesn’t drink coffee, he has more energy than the entire company combined. The energy is a blessing as he’s chasing around 4 kiddos when he’s not in the office! He loves spending time with his best friend; his wife, and fishing, hunting, skiing and cheering on the Nuggets!

Dave Derbes

Head of Multi-Family Development

Landon Hoover

Owner/Chief Executive

Landon is grateful for the unique opportunity to create places – homes, communities, and a place of work - that enrich people’s lives! He loves how Hartford has a tangible and visible impact on Northern Colorado. Landon most enjoys spending time with his wife and chasing his 3 sons. He also enjoys golfing, archery, elk hunting, and watching college football!

Jill McGarity

Director of Sales

With 13 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, Jill has honed her skills and expertise to thrive in her sales career. Jill is originally from California and enjoys a full and vibrant life with her family. She is married with three beautiful children and two dogs that bring endless joy and energy to her household. Jill loves to travel, play card games of any kind, and cheer on the Lakers and the Dodgers! What she enjoys most about working for Hartford is the amazing people she gets to collaborate with every day. The supportive and friendly atmosphere makes every day rewarding!

Patrick McMeekin

President of Land Development, Partner

Patrick has been with Hartford for 5 years and has been working in the real estate development industry in Northern Colorado for almost 20 years. When he's not solving the world's problems, you’ll find him golfing and skiing with his family!

Jason Stansberry

VP of Finance

Jason has been counting beans since the early 90’s across several different industries. Besides counting them at Hartford, he’s our class clown of the bunch. You never know what he’s got up his sleeve! Outside of work, Jason loves to cook for his family and play golf with his wife, Rachel, every chance they get.

Jamie Thorpe

VP of Entitlements

Jamie is a former urban planner who got poached by her favorite client – Hartford Homes! She loves to swim, hike, camp, and generally just explore Colorado. Jamie is also an artist and loves to work in both oils and watercolors, capturing on canvas all the places she explores. She has two amazing kids, who are also musical, artistic, and love to discover the world.

Jon Tschetter

VP of Operations

Jon Tschetter's 35+ years of experience in making dream homes a reality was the perfect match for Jon joining Hartford Homes in 2019. When Jon isn't sporting his graphite hard hat, you can find him taking home the cake on family trivia nights and jamming out to his favorite old school rock and roll tunes with his trusty sidekick, Seamus the dog — rumor has it Jon could be the next Bruce Springsteen.

Shane Westlind

VP of Land Development

Shane is a Colorado native with over 26 years of experience in the land development/ construction industry. From pushing brooms to project management, Shane has done it all! In his free time, he enjoys golfing, traveling with his wife, working on remodeling projects, and spending time with friends and family.

Ethan Andree

Construction Manager

As a Colorado native, Ethan loves being a part of a local, hometown builder like Hartford. When he's not working on your dream home, Ethan loves hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and two year old daughter.

Daniel Aufiero

Assistant Commercial Project Manager

Jonathan Cairns

Director of Commercial Construction

Jonathan has been in the Construction Industry for 35+ years. His love for fine finish work & furniture building lured him into a love for custom construction projects. “I love my job…I get to build all of the fun stuff for our neighborhoods… Pools, clubhouses, splash pads, pocket parks & more!” When he’s not training his dog, Cooper, you can most certainly find him on the golf course with friends or hunting wild trout on Colorado’s mountain streams.

Andrew Cox

Home Warranty Specialist

Andrew hails from Tennessee with a strong background in homebuilding and a wide range of hobbies and interests. His wife is a high school teacher who teaches Agriculture and FFA, and together, they enjoy their lively household of three dogs—Bentley, Oakley, and Duck—and three cats—Loki, Cirilla, and Oliver. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and cheering on the Nashville Predators or Tennessee Titans. He is also a mixed martial artist, competing in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and MMA. A little known fact about Andrew is that he spent his young-adult years touring around the country with his band, before joining the Army. With almost ten years of experience in the homebuilding field, Andrew has become well-versed in the industry and brings a wealth of experience to his role. Andrew enjoys working in a fun, dynamic atmosphere with great people at Hartford!

Cody Cox

Construction Manager

Cody cox started in the construction business right out of high school, learned the ropes, and worked his way up to a construction manager; a goal he strived for the day he started! When he’s not out making home buyer’s dreams come to life, he’s at home, remodeling and working on the Homefront. He spends most of his free time with his son.

Kamrin Edmonds

Home Warranty Manager

"Originally from Southeast Nebraska, NoCo is home! I have been in the homebuilding industry for six years. What I love most about working for Hartford are the incredible people I get to work with every day! Outside of work, I have a passion for flying teaching people to fly airplanes! I also have a unique hobby—collecting pens from random places I visit (restaurants, banks, businesses, etc.). When I’m not soaring through the skies or adding to my collection, I’m spending time at home with my dog, Meeka, who I absolutely adore."

Jacob Embry

Construction Manager

Jacob found his passion for the construction industry back in 2004 and loves that he gets to be in the field and learning something new everyday. He and his family love to be outside as much as possible - Golfing, hiking, walking, exploring new craft breweries, you name it. If it's outside, Jacob is there!

Adam Hess

Area Construction Manager

Adam is originally from New England and moved to Colorado to get a Masters of Science in Construction Management from CSU and decided to stay permanently. He has an amazing wife named Hannah, and two wonderful girls (Lucy and Josey) that are in elementary school. In his free time, he loves skiing, live music, motorcycle trail riding, fishing, home remodeling, and hanging out with his family at their mountain cabin. He has a passion for building homes and prides himself on building neighborhoods that will last lifetimes.

John Klevinskas

Construction Manager

James Lilly

Construction Manager

James makes sure our buyer’s homes are built to the Hartford Homes’ standard. He loves getting his hands dirty, whether that’s out on the job site or out catchin’ fish. In his free time, James can be found camping in the Rocky Mountains or cheering on the Carolina Gamecocks!

Drew Meister

Construction Manager

Drew moved to Colorado with his wife and three kiddos in 2021. He was a teacher for 13 years prior to tossing his hat into the construction industry ring. He loves spending his free time fishing, biking, or hiking, and prides himself on being a cold brew coffee connoisseur.

Matthew Sebold

Assistant Construction Manager

Sherman Stringer

Area Construction Manager

Sherman is our gentle giant! When he’s not out keeping dream homes on track, he’s huntin’ and fishin’ just like the rest of us!

Gabriel Vasquez

Construction Manager

Gabe is a Southern Colorado native, but moved to Northern Colorado to attend Colorado State University (Go Rams!). He loves to snowboard, hike, camp, and spend time with his dogs and wife-to-be.

Jesse Woodman

Assistant Construction Manager

Meghan Carrajat

Community Sales Manager

The Colorado sunshine and all of the amazing outdoor activities and parks brought Meghan and her family westbound from South Jersey. She has a passion and wealth of expertise in the new home industry, working for a New Jersey based national builder, but has loved joining a smaller, local builder with a great culture and mission for Northern Colorado. When she's not improving lives and helping people purchase their dream home, she can be found on the beach with a delicious beverage and her husband Jesse by her side, or at Disney World with her three little kiddos!

Emily Chess

Community Sales Manager

Emily is originally from Pittsburgh but has called Northern Colorado home since 2012. She is happily married to her best friend and is a proud mama to a sweet baby girl and a goldendoodle named Moose. Emily has been in the homebuilding industry for 8 years, bringing her passion and expertise to every project. In her free time, Emily loves to travel, practice hot yoga, and indulge in a delicious charcuterie board. She’s also a plant enthusiast, caring for over 30 houseplants, and loves a good outfit. As a proud Colorado State alum, she’s an enthusiastic supporter of the Rams! What she loves most about working at Hartford is the laid-back culture and the empowering, girl power sales team. There’s always a reason to celebrate, whether it’s a big victory or a small win, and Emily values the camaraderie that comes with it.

Angie Duran

Sales Manager

Angie moved from Colorado 14 years ago and has been immersed in real estate ever since. Passionate about marketing and relationship-building, she makes it her mission to understand everyone’s needs and wishes—thinking outside the box to help them find the perfect home. When she’s not matching clients with their dream properties, she’s dreaming of international adventures filled with scenic views, rich cultures, and incredible food. Here in Colorado, you’ll find her outdoors with her husband and two daughters—camping, snowboarding, mountain biking, or paddle boarding!

Julie Love

Community Sales Manager

Julie believes life is meant to be lived in community with others and that homes are meant for hosting. She has a passion for connecting families with the perfect home for their next life adventure. If she isn’t meeting new people in the Sales Office, she is usually enjoying the outdoors with her family, reading, planning the next girl’s night, or tackling an organizing project.

Kendall Pashak

Online Sales Manager

Kendall started in the new home construction industry in 2016, began working as an Online Sales Counselor in 2017, and then obtained her Real Estate license in 2020. (Yes, she’s a real person & that really is a photo of her on the website!) She is our award-winning OSC. She loves playing matchmaker during your new home search by understanding your wants and needs and helping you find the perfect community/home. Kendall is a Colorado native. In her free time, she spends as much time as possible with her husband, son, daughter, and two pups. She also loves rooting on her home teams, traveling with her family, listening to live music, and camping in the mountains.

Sarah Pennington

Community Sales Manager

Some may say we “stole” Sarah from another builder, but that’s neither here nor there. Sarah is a people person with a knack for selling dream homes! She’s our Disney lover. When she’s not planning family trips to Disney Land, she’s cozied up by the fire watching a movie with her husband and kiddos.

Sloan Tousignant

Community Sales Manager

Despite studying dietetics in college, Sloan decided helping people purchase and design their dream homes was more her jam! When she’s not in our model homes working, you can usually find her in one of two places: 1. Touring other model homes, soaking in stunning home designs or 2. At a fancy hotel bar sipping craft cocktails.

Liz Wilson

Sales Office Coordinator

Tyler Wilson

Assistant Sales Manager

Michele Barbezat

Closing Coordinator

Michele is our closing SUPERSTAR!! She's fiercely hard-working and makes magic happen! In her free time, she loves spending time with her daughter and her mini zoo of animals.

Laura Combs

Accounts Payable Manager

Laura was born and raised in Colorado, and has been with Hartford for more than 10 years! When she's not keeping the lights on for us, she can be found scrapbooking, making cards, or cozied into one of her very own handmade quilts while reading a good book. She loves spending her free time with her husband, kids, and pets.

Lori Faust

Controller

Lori is our Excel spreadsheet WIZARD! She can almost “make a pumpkin pie pop out of a computer!” When she’s not blowing our minds with her insane spreadsheet skills, she’s pouring her heart into her laser engraving business! She also loves exploring the great Colorado outdoors with her family by boating or camping!

Kristy Mainwal

Senior Escrow Officer (Harmony Title)

Liberty Rappe

Assistant Office Manager

"Hello! I am a NOCO native! Fun fact, my childhood home is a Hartford home! I grew up with my parents, two younger siblings, a few cats and an Australian Shephard! I have been in the homebuilding industry for a couple years now and it has been a very educational experience! When it comes to sports, I got to say I am a Denver Nuggets fan! In my free time, my partner and I enjoy exercising, trying new restaurants, and shopping! My favorite part about working at Hartford is working with others who are kind, passionate, and hardworking! Another fun fact, I get to work with my Aunt every day!"

Mallory Ross

Accounts Payable Clerk

Rachel Urbina

HR Manager

Rachel has been with Hartford since November 2024. Originally from Albuquerque, NM; she brings experience in HR from different industries including construction and manufacturing. Outside of work, you will find Rachel traveling, going to sporting events, and spending time with family. She's also a huge fan of anything from the 1990s including culture, movies, and especially music!

Nicole Curtis

Director of Marketing

Nicole Curtis made a complete industry flip landing her dream job at Hartford Homes in 2020 and she hasn’t looked back! She is the marketing glue that keeps everything together. When she’s not daydreaming of her next DIY home project or blowing all of her money at Home Goods, you can find her sippin’ old fashioneds and enjoying the fresh Rocky Mountain air with her husband, 4-year-old son, and sweet baby girl.

Megan Gilchrist

Field Marketing Manager

Megan is a proud CSU alumni and fourth generation Colorado native! She enjoys all things Colorado: Skiing, camping, cheering on Denver sports teams, etc. She has been in the marketing field for over 17 years and enjoys channeling her creativity into design, event planning, account management, and fostering strong customer relationships. Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, and their goldendoodle, Willow! Her weekends are usually filled with sports, bike rides, poolside relaxation, or catching up with friends over a drink at a local brewery or coffee shop.

Maddy Abel

Purchasing Manager

Maddy hails from the Midwest, specifically Iowa City! With nearly 10 years of experience working for various production and semi-custom homebuilders, Maddy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project at Hartford. Outside of work, Maddy is currently embracing the joys of parenthood, having welcomed a baby boy in November. Alongside their new bundle of joy, Maddy has two dogs, Madden and Milez, and is settling into a new home they moved into in July. In her free time, Maddy enjoys exploring new coffee shops, completing home projects, golfing, and traveling. Though she isn't a diehard sports fan, being from Iowa means the Hawkeyes and women’s basketball hold a special place in her heart. A fun, lesser-known fact about Maddy is her uncanny ability to sound just like JAAAAsOOOn DerUUUULOOOOooo. What Maddy likes most about working for Hartford is the exceptional team and the incredible company culture. The supportive community and camaraderie among coworkers make Hartford a rewarding place to grow professionally and personally.

Ed Gillespie

Purchasing Manager/ Estimator

Ed hails from Delco, Pennsylvania, just 10 miles south of Philadelphia. He and Janelle, his wife of 32 years, have two grown children. Their daughter, Merik, will graduate from University of Pennsylvania as a veterinarian in May, 2025, while their son, Graham, owns Crested Butte Mechanical and lives in Colorado with his wife, Hannah, and their son, Jack. Janelle and Ed share their home with two Pomeranians, Roo and Maisy, as well as a Maine Coon named Mimi. Outside of work, Ed enjoys playing golf and spending time outdoors hiking or working in the yard. He has been in the homebuilding industry for over 40 years, starting in a family-run building business and steadily working his way up in the field. Ed is the Philadelphia Eagles number one fan! And also roots for the Flyers and Phillies. At Hartford, he’s particularly impressed by the outstanding people, well-established processes, and the limitless potential for the future.

Christopher Holm

Residential CAD Drafter

Oksana Stan

Architecutral Manager

In 2021 Oksana made a life-changing decision of relocating to Colorado – the place she fell in love with from the very first visit! After purchasing her first home from Hartford, she joined the Hartford team as an Architectural Drafter. Oksana finds it incredibly rewarding to see how all the sketches and drawings come to life and what impact it has on others! In her free time, she enjoys a good book, yoga sessions, and painting!

Brittany Stringer

Purchasing & Estimating Operations Manager

Britt made the choice to change her career in 2018 and found her new path here at Hartford Homes. She started out at the heart of Hartford Homes, meeting and greeting everyone from the front desk, and has moved into her new role in the Purchasing department. When she’s not keeping our starts moving as smoothly as possible, you can find her snuggled on the couch with her pup or exercising her old passion of dance.

Steve Cicione

Director of Land Development

Steve brings his 30 years of Land Development experience to the Hartford team and has been directly involved with developing 1000’s of residential lots within dozens of communities along the front range of Colorado from Castle Rock to Wellington. During his free time, he enjoys Flyfishing, Jeeping, and most of all, spending time with his family doing anything outdoors.

Michael Hoffman

Land Development Manager

Mike has been a successful residential developer for many years in Northern Colorado. He brings essential talent and experience to the Land Development Team here at Hartford! Outside of work, he enjoys flying, golfing, hiking, and spending time in the mountains with family and friends.

Wendi Cudmore

Senior Entitlements Manager

Wendi brings over 18 years of entitlements and design review expertise to the Hartford team. She is a third generation quilter, avid water color artist, and enjoyer of neighborhood walks with her husband and their two dogs, Summit and Autumn.

Jillian Wall

Real Estate Paralegal/ Senior Administrator

Alex Carlson

District and Community Director

Alex is a third-generation Colorado native. He is married to his amazing wife, and together they share their home with a ragdoll cat Toulouse and two German Shepherds, Romy and Sofi. Golf is Alex's greatest passion, though he humorously admits that much of his talent is “wasted” on the course. He is a dedicated Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Rays fan, although he holds out hope that the Rockies might one day be relevant again. With more than a decade of experience in real estate development and community management, Alex joined Hartford in 2024 to explore the world of homebuilding. Alex values Hartford's commitment to quality, local philanthropy, and its stellar reputation, which he is grateful to be a small part of.

Clyde Wood

Senior Entitlements Manager