SDB DENVER - Key Persons


Derek Roth

Job Titles:
  • Design Manager
Derek has been in residential construction for more than half of his life. He started working under his father fixing up dilapidated properties in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from Miami University he knew he wanted to get back into construction so he moved to Tennessee and began flipping homes. His goal was to always move out to Colorado and in 2018 he was finally able to make the move with his girlfriend Julia. In his free time you can catch him camping in the summers or climbing 14ers with his dog Reggie. In the winters if he is not working there is a good chance you can find him in the mountains on his snowboard.

jon Lourash

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
Jon Lourash brings a high level of project management and leadership experience to Sustainable Design Build. Coming from San Diego, Jon has filled the role of project manager for many accomplished luxury residential construction companies. His construction knowledge and leadership experience lends a superior touch to SDB's daily operations and clientele interactions. Outside of the office, Jon enjoys spending time exploring the charm of both San Diego and Denver with his wife, Kate, and two West Highland White Terriers, Piper and Penny.

Josh Pingel

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Josh Pingel, originally from New Hampshire, started his construction career in the hotel renovation industry which gave him a keen eye for detail and finishes on a commercial level. Afterward, he expanded his skill set and moved into a position for commercial framing and drywall which gave him the edge in overseeing larger scale projects. His work experience translated into SDB's carpenter team as a site superintendent. When he is off-site or out of the office, Josh likes to hit the slopes and snowboard as much as possible.

Luke Zygmunt

Job Titles:
  • Site Supervisor
Born and raised in Grayslake, IL. Luke was brought up with a tool in hand learning his trade from his family who were a wealth of construction experience and knowledge. A bit of a renaissance man, Luke loves to cook, bake, paint, play music, and build things. He craves the outdoors and adventure is always calling him which is ultimately how he found his way here to Colorado. Luke plans on building his own self-sustaining homestead somewhere in this mountain paradise. But until then, he enjoys advancing his skills within the construction industry and working with SDB.

Michael McCarty - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder

Michael Smith

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Project Manager
Michael is a seasoned construction project management professional with a BS in Construction Management and an MBA in Finance. Currently, acting as our General Contractor for the Commercial Construction Division of Sustainable Design Build, Michael brings a large swathe of experience and knowledge. His skill set and knowledge that has been hardened out in the field and honed in the classroom guarantees SDB's commercial construction endeavors will meet their goals. Outside SDB, Michael loves to spend time with his daughter.

Terrell Davis Buys

Retired Denver Bronco Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, acquired 19 Foxtail Circle within Cherry Hills Village for $3.3 million on Aug. 28, as indicated by property records. Andrew Peter Vanderploeg sold the six-bedroom, eight-bath, 7,000-square-foot residence, which was listed by Cathie Thompson and Marc Johnson with Realty One Group Premier Colorado. Initially, the mansion, constructed in 2004, had been on the market for $3.7 million in June

Zach Mckendry - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
Zach McKendry is a 4th generation contractor native to Colorado. He has worked in and owned several construction companies. Currently, Zach oversees the construction process from start to finish as Sustainable Design Build's General Contractor. He truly prides himself on delivering a product he and his family can be proud of for years to come. Before founding SDB, Zach specialized in real estate investment and rehabbing single-family homes. When not at work, Zach enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and rock climbing.