Get To Know Tall Pines Construction
Tall Pines is a Park City-based custom home-building company that offers a full range of professional construction services with a highly personal touch. Our professional structure and skilled team ensure that we don’t miss a detail, and we keep our building schedule deliberately capped at 10-12 homes at a time so Tall Pines owner, Garrett Strong, can personally oversee each project.
The Custom Home Builder For You
As a premier Park City area home builder, we’re committed to making your custom home dreams a reality from start to finish—beginning with a foundation of outstanding client service, innovative design practices, and an exacting process to ensure your custom home meets your unique needs and exceeds your expectations.
Meet the team
Our longtime Tall Pines team makes all the difference in working with us.
Garrett Strong
PresidentGarrett started his career in the construction trades at the age of 15 on a framing crew, with his dedication to hard work, enthusiasm for learning, and clear vision propelling him forward through his education in Construction Management and the eventual creation of Tall Pines Construction in 2004. Garrett’s core desire to produce quality work drove him to succeed no matter the project, and this foundation has helped grow Tall Pines into the sought-after boutique construction company it is today. Garrett is also an epic husband, dad, and friend to all.
Jon Bowthorpe
Senior Project ManagerJon Bowthorpe is a seasoned Project Manager with a wealth of experience across various construction sectors, including single-family homes, commercial projects, multi-family developments, and custom home building. He finds joy in creating unique works of art that people can live in. Jon’s favorite part of a home is the kitchen and living areas, where families come together to cook, share meals, and create memories. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, skiing, mountain biking, and camping. Jon loves Park City’s proximity to nature, especially the vibrant fall colors and access to trails like Flying Dog and 9k to Jupiter.
Nandy Jones
Director of OperationsWith 30 years in construction industry business management, Nandy Jones has spent the last 19 years shaping Tall Pines with problem-solving prowess, innovative thinking, and a deep commitment to her team and clients. Beyond the office, she’s fueled by fresh mountain air, whether hiking in the Unitas, camping under the stars, or golfing on a blue sky day. A believer in holistic wellness, she’s trained in energy medicine and Radiesthesia. You might also spot her cruising in her ‘57 Thunderbird, savoring good food, or chasing the next breathtaking sunrise.
Dustin Kilbourne
Project ManagerDustin Kilbourne was raised on quality construction from the time he was 9 years old. Since then, as a Tall Pines Superintendent, he has cultivated a passion for guiding the home-building process from dream to reality. Dustin’s favorite space in any home is the one that means the most to the homeowners, from indulgent theater rooms to hardworking mudrooms, and does all he can to showcase our team’s craftsmanship in every square foot. He’s also keen on exploring the vast square footage of Park City’s wilderness every season of the year.
Colin Thornhill
Senior EstimatorSenior Estimator Colin Thornhill has yet to meet a challenge that doesn’t excite him. With a foundational degree, almost two decades on the job, constant growth and evolution with various architectural styles, the latest technologies, new construction methods, and an endless supply of unique client requests, Colin is as excited about every new job as he was the last. And when he isn’t taking on a Tall Pines challenge, he’s busy working in his own garage, pursuing his lifelong passion for riding, repairing, and restoring motorcycles.
Alex Whitehead
Assistant Project ManagerAlex Whitehead enjoys the collaboration that comes from the Tall Pines team environment. Something about gathering all the pieces and parts of a project and seeing it through to the end just made him feel at home (where you’ll find him in the great room, obviously—the best gathering spot around). The other places Alex likes to gather? Any place that involves the local sports scene, from the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake to Jupiter Lift.
Monica van Hartesvelt
Office AdministratorMonica van Hartesvelt is the Tall Pines Office Administrator and couldn’t imagine living or working anywhere else. She is an expert in local cuisine with a constant rotation of favorite restaurants to recommend, and readily offers up the best hiking trails and ski runs in the area. When Monica isn’t busy working with her Tall Pines family, she can be found gathering friends and family to the kitchen or looking for outdoor adventures in the form of yoga, swimming, concerts, skiing, and walking her pups, Bear and Nova.
Syscilia Jones
Safety & ComplianceSyscilia Jones is a dedicated Safety & Compliance professional with certifications for OSHA, SWPPP, and BLS. She values the strong sense of community and the commitment to excellence in both construction and communication within her role. Syscilia’s favorite part of a home is the library or office, a space for focus and creativity. She enjoys bouldering, practicing jiu-jitsu, painting, and diving into a good book in her free time. Her favorite local spot is the Lofty Lake Loop hiking trail, where she can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the Park City area.
Marcelo Azamar
SuperintendentMarcelo Azamar is a highly experienced member of the Tall Pines team with his priorities straight—he knows that the most important part of any home is the family living inside it. He’s applied this philosophy during his 16 years with Tall Pines. This means that each of the projects he oversees is built to create a space that not only looks incredible but really works for the homeowners. When he succeeds there, he’s happy. If he's not at work, there's nothing he'd rather be doing than spending time with his family in the mountains and swimming.
Eric Watford
SuperintendentEric Watford is a dedicated Superintendent with a background in sales and carpentry. He thrives on collaborating with others to tackle challenges in construction, ensuring the best outcomes for everyone involved. Eric has a special appreciation for outdoor spaces created by homes—whether it’s a porch, patio, courtyard, or an atrium. In his free time, he enjoys camping with his family and activities like rafting, biking, and hiking. Eric also loves to ski with friends in the Wasatch Mountains. His favorite local experience is riding the stunning mid-mountain trails in Park City during the vibrant fall season.
Jordan Allen
SuperintendentJordan Allen brings a unique perspective to his role as a Superintendent, having transitioned from a career in marketing to owning a framing company before joining Tall Pines. For Jordan, working with clients and treating each project as his own makes every day fulfilling. His favorite part of the home is the kitchen—a space that reflects his passion for cooking. Jordan loves camping, backpacking, and experimenting with new recipes in his free time. He’s endlessly inspired by the stunning sunrises in Park City.
Brian Welliver
SuperintendentBrian Welliver loves the process of turning a vision into reality. With experience in commercial, multi-family, and custom home construction—and a background in remodeling—he brings a well-rounded perspective to every project. His favorite part of the build? Framing, where the structure takes the shape before his eyes. Outside of work, he makes the most of the mountains, whether snowboarding, fly fishing, or camping with his family. And in the Park City and the Wasatch and Summit counties, the best part is a no-brainer—the incredible skiing.
Ben Martin
SuperintendentBen Martin thrives on the challenges and rewards of being a Superintendent with the Tall Pines team. His work fuels his passion, from problem-solving alongside expert trade partners to seeing tangible results at the end of each day. Ben’s favorite parts of a home are the kitchen, where families create lasting memories, and the mechanical room, the efficient brain of the house. When he’s not working, you’ll find him skiing, mountain biking, camping, or hunting with his family, embracing the rich outdoor lifestyle of Park City.
Jack Maddux
Lead CarpenterJack Maddux is a skilled Lead Carpenter with a dynamic background that began with odd jobs, surf lessons, and bike shops before starting his construction journey at 21. He honed his craft working on remodels and additions in San Diego, followed by high-end finish carpentry in San Francisco. Jack enjoys the hands-on challenge of transforming plans into reality. His favorite part of a home is the kitchen, a hub for cooking and connection. Outside of work, Jack loves surfing, snowboarding, and painting. He loves Park City’s easy access to nature and remote adventures.
Moises Lopez
Carpenter & DrywallMoises Lopez is a skilled Carpenter and Drywall expert with extensive experience in framing and sheetrock. He takes great pride in his work and enjoys collaborating with his colleagues and friends. Moises's favorite part of a home is the kitchen, a space that brings people together. In his free time, he loves playing football. He appreciates the mountain landscapes around Park City and the surrounding Wasatch and Summit Counties.
Jose Zavala
Carpenter & LaborerJose Zavala is a versatile professional who excels at taking on a wide variety of tasks. He enjoys the challenge and fulfillment of being a “jack of all trades” in his work. Jose’s favorite parts of a home are the bedrooms and the living room, spaces that offer comfort and relaxation. A fan of Park City and the surrounding areas, Jose especially appreciates the local restaurants and culinary offerings.
Tall Pines Construction Promise
At Tall Pines Construction, we have carefully created the “right-sized” team to ensure we produce the highest quality custom homes while providing our clients with the best, most personalized experience. From a foundation of integrity to taking great pride in the quality of our craftsmanship, we always strive to operate well above industry standards.
Tall Pines History
Tall Pines Construction, founded in 2004 by Garrett Strong, began with a vision to craft high-quality, sustainable homes. From humble beginnings in Park City, Utah, Garrett’s hands-on expertise and passion propelled the company to build the first LEED Platinum home in Utah. Today, with over 20 team members, Tall Pines focuses on craftsmanship, innovation, and mentoring the next generation of builders. Read more…
Client testimonials
Our top priorities are communication with our clients, their peace of mind, and superior finished products.
Garrett and his team are absolutely fantastic. My wife and I hired Tall Pines to construct our custom designed retirement vacation home. It was a complex, modern design with oversized windows, stone columns, storey pole siding, unique ceilings throughout, level 5 drywall finish, and much more.
Marketing Manager
Our family is completely blown away with the Tall Pines team and our construction experience. Garrett, Lance, Dustin and the rest of the Tall Pines team are professional, honest, hard working and highly communicative.
Tall Pines Construction (Garrett Strong) is very experienced at building high quality, high end custom homes. Their repertoire and breadth of experience is broad. They did a wonderful job on our complete gut remodel.
We worked with Tall Pines Construction on a significant addition to our home and extensive landscaping project. The first thing that we would share is: We would be happy to work with this wonderful group of people again.
I have been LOVING and living in my Park City, UT custom home for 4 years, built with integrity by Tall Pines Construction. Whenever I meet someone who is planning on remodeling or building a house , I enthusiastically recommend my contractor.
We engaged Tall Pines Construction to build our home in Tuhaye, Kamas Utah. Their professionalism and constant concern for our well being were of the highest order. If integrity, client orientation and quality are what you seek in a home builder, we cannot recommend Tall Pines too highly.
We hired Tall Pines Construction to complete a kitchen remodel. We extended the renovation somewhat to the rest of the main floor of our house by replacing the flooring and cabinets in two bathrooms. We are so happy with the end result. Beautiful transformation! Tall Pines was professional to work with in every way. I'd highly recommend them for a remodel or new construction.
We would highly and enthusiastically recommend Tall Pines Construction as a general contracting firm. We had the pleasure of working with Garrett Strong on the renovation of our Old Town Park City circa 1920 “miner’s shack”. We would not hesitate to hire Tall Pines Construction in the future.
Having worked with several builders over many years in Park City, Garrett Strong and Tall Pines Construction built our beautiful custom home on time and on budget. He always delivered what he promised and often went way beyond what was asked of him, making improvements to the plan along the way. He was always on the site making sure all the sub-contractors were doing their jobs and supervising every aspect of the building process. We could not have asked for a more professional, creative, trustworthy, and dependable partner to build our home.
FAQs
As highly experienced professionals in Park City construction, we’re more than happy to answer our clients’ questions.
What style of home does Tall Pines build?
We love unique and innovative design, and because we’ve worked with so many clients to bring their dreams to life, we’ve had the opportunity to create homes in a wide variety of styles. We pride ourselves on producing excellence in any style.
Are you comfortable building a tight and energy-efficient home?
Tall Pines is a leader in building airtight, energy-efficient homes. We are Green certified, with several builds reaching passive home standards. We are a Park City custom home builder who enjoys using alternative energy methods such as geothermal, passive solar, ERVs, and airtight construction instead of conventional practices.
What makes Tall Pines Construction stand out?
People are what make all the difference at Tall Pines. Most of our talented team has been working together for more than 16 years, and that experience has generated incredible efficiency, camaraderie, and trust that is deliberately passed on to each and every client relationship.
How long has Tall Pines Construction been in business?
Tall Pines Construction was started in 2004. Having navigated every level of national economic flux, we are a stronger, more dynamic, and more determined company than many of the newer custom home builders in Utah you’ll come across.
Which areas of Utah does Tall Pines Construction work in?
As Park City builders, most of our remodels and new custom homes are in Summit and Wasatch counties. We have also enjoyed working on Salt Lake’s east bench and Emigration Canyon.
At what point should Tall Pines be brought into the project?
We often start at the beginning of a project, walking prospective lots and offering professional opinions on home placement, driveway approaches, and potential issues you may face with the property of interest. We are also available to support our clients in architecture planning to contribute ideas on construction methods, information about the expense of construction elements and materials, and offer design suggestions. By including Tall Pines on the design team, we can fully understand our client’s needs and wishes to ensure their home is perfect. We can also happily come into the process later if you choose.