Our Leadership Team

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Warren Gold - President | Founder

Warren Gold is a U.S. Army combat veteran and seasoned executive with extensive experience in land development, construction, sales, and operations. His career includes leadership roles at Cummings Resources, Starbucks Coffee Company (Store Construction), Overhead Door Corporation, and as the COO at Ultravision LED Solutions, where he led custom commercial and residential projects on a national level, as well as government contracts.

As the visionary behind Valor Development, and Co-Owner and Director of Operations at Colorado Forestry & Earthworks, Warren specializes in site development, construction oversight, and project execution.

When not working Warren enjoys spending time with his family, and is an avid outdoorsman spending time hunting, fishing, climbing, & camping.

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Christy Patterson

Administrative Services Manager

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Shawn Gaide - Vice President | Co-Owner

Shawn Gaide is a seasoned industry leader with over 20 years of expertise in excavation, land development, and forestry management. As Co-Owner and Vice President of Valor Development Solutions, he specializes in site development, land management, and project execution, ensuring precision and efficiency in every build.

He also owns Colorado Forestry & Earthworks, serving as a technical expert in logging, excavation, and land-use planning. Having lived in Westcliffe, Colorado, since 1980, Shawn’s deep understanding of the region’s landscape allows him to craft tailored development solutions for commercial and environmental projects.

Outside of work, Shawn enjoys spending time with family, hunting, and embracing Colorado’s natural beauty.

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RJ Hillman

Development Manager

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Katie McBride

Design Manager