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JASON THOMPSON
Regional General Manager – Mid-Atlantic
Jason has a life long relationship with construction. At the young age of 7, he started helping his father who was a wood framer. Holding onto his passion for the industry, he continued to move through a variety of titles including: Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and now Regional General Manager. Jason’s college experience is in Business Management and Administration, which is a useful background for his broad experience in the construction industry. “Home” for him is Maryland, where his career with Colt Builders began in 2017.
JARRED SWOPE
Regional General Manager – Mid -Atlantic
Originally from Gettysburg PA, Jarred is third generation in the construction industry for his family. Though he was a toddler just able to walk, his Dad took him along to his busy days in the construction world. With a grandfather and a father in building and subcontracting, Jarred joined them at a young age, and has never left the industry since. Starting his construction career with the full spectrum of setting and finishing modular homes, he then became a Tyvek Specialist, a National Multifamily Sales Manager, a Lumber Trader, and in June 2020, he began sharing his passion and expertise with Colt Builders. Jarred values his time well spent outdoors with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys every opportunity to play his guitar, go hunting, fishing and golfing.
BRANDON GREEN
Regional General Manager – Southeast
When he’s not spending quality time with his wife and three daughters, helping out with coaching kids sports, or doing all things outdoors, Brandon is a hard-working and driven member of the Colt team. He began his framing career during high school, working for his father’s framing business. After attending York Technical Institute, where he received an Associates Degree in Specialized Business, Brandon worked in Information Systems & Technology before starting his own framing and remodeling business. After getting a good 15 year taste of owning his own construction company, in 2015, he took the opportunity to work in the Estimating Department of Colt Builders. This Maryland native soon found himself in Project Management for Colt, moving through the states of Washington, Maine, Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, and now as RGM of the Southeast.
Safety Credentials: CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30, STSC
MIKE BAKER
Senior Project Manager – Mid-Atlantic
Mike is a construction and development professional with 20+ years experience in all areas of the industry. He takes a results-oriented and hands-on approach. He has strong team-building and leadership abilities as well as a great track record for successful completion of projects, where he believes in maintaining costs while getting the job done on time. With his dedication, he has built positive rapport with local officials, architects, engineers, vendors and clients. Mike is STSC certified, and his expertise not only includes safety, but also contract negotiations, document preparation, building codes, regulations, and site management. His commitment to safety goes even beyond his hours spent on the job with Colt Builders, he is an EMT, Fire Fighter, and Search and Rescue Team Member. He holds FEMA certifications in several key National Incident Management areas.
Safety Credentials: CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10, SMS
MATT McCABE
Project Manager – Mid-Atlantic
Based out of the Mid Atlantic Region, Matt has worked his way through the construction industry ranks, landing comfortably into a Project Manager role with Colt Builders in 2018. He was groomed for the job as early as childhood, when he would help out with clean-up at his fathers job sites. Matt’s willingness to work hard, physical labor doesn’t stop at the job site – in his free time, he also enjoys fishing, dirt biking and mountain biking.
Safety Credentials: OSHA 30
CODY TRAIL
Project Manager – Mid-Atlantic
The world of construction started revolving for Cody in the form of working for a small residential framing contractor over 15 years ago. Beginning his Colt Builders career in 2017, he has brought valuable insight and knowledge to his position and support of his team in our Mid-Atlantic region. Cody is married and has one daughter, and one on the way! He loves all things outdoors, especially bow hunting.
Safety Credentials: CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30
THOMAS BAUST
Project Manager – Mid-Atlantic
As Pennsylvania native, Thomas attended Penn State University, and his knowledge in wood products is valued here at Colt Builders. He has been in the construction industry for over 10 years, starting with working on single family framing projects. For over four years now, Thomas has worked for Colt Builders, making his way to his current Project Manager position. Though life on the job site is bustling, he still finds time to do the things he loves; hunting, kayaking & hiking for a breath of fresh air.
Safety Credentials: CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30, STSC