Principal Architect

Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Zane moved to Colorado to study environmental design and architecture in 2009. Ultimately, graduating with his Masters of Architecture from The University of Colorado, Zane found his way to Summit County to pursue his dream of designing mountain homes in 2015. Apart from his love for architecture and design, Zane is also a state champion disc golfer in the summer, and an avid life-long skier come winter. He finds himself traveling the world for all these passions whenever he can do so.

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Sarah studied architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and relocated to Colorado after graduating in 2022. Sarah loves to help execute designs and create spaces that the clients will call home. Outside of architecture and design, Sarah is passionate about outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Project Manager

Originally from Denver Colorado, Josh studied Environmental Design at the University of Colorado. After graduating he decided to live out a life long dream to design homes in the mountains and joined the Pinnacle team. When he’s not in the office, you’ll find him mostly on the water fly fishing and camping, playing hockey, or on the slopes skiing with friends and family.

Project Manager

Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Elyse moved to Colorado to study Interior Design at Colorado State University. Soon after graduating she made her way to Summit County. Elyse brings a holistic approach to architectural design. Outside of work she enjoys seeing live music, snowboarding, paddle boarding, biking, hiking, and hanging out with her husband and dog.

Project Designer

Originally from Philadelphia Area, Amanda moved to Colorado to attend Colorado State for Landscape Architecture in Fort Collins. After college, she moved to Denver to design rooftops for a few years then transitioned to Vail to pursue landscape architecture in the mountains. When Amanda’s not at work, you can find her hanging with her dog, snowboarding, rafting or camping, anything outdoors.

Project Manager

Alida moved to Colorado in 2017 after completing a double major in Civil Engineering and Architecture at Lawrence Technology University. Alida spent her first summer in Colorado traveling around the state before she landed a job designing custom homes and affordable housing in Summit County. While architecture is her passion, Alida also brings knowledge of the engineering side of design. Outside of work you can find Alida hiking, paddle boarding, and camping in the summers and snowboarding and backcountry skiing in the winter, always along for the adventure is her rescue dog.

A Colorado native; Sophie has had the privilege of calling Summit County home since 2016 after she graduated from the Environmental Design program at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Outside the office, you can find her on the ski hill, in a pottery studio, or out hiking.

PROJECT DESIGNER

Having grown up in Colorado, Mackenzie’s roots are in the Rocky Mountains. Her passion for design led her to study Interior Architecture at Colorado State University. After graduating, she gained experience by working for Architecture firms in Denver and Aspen. When she’s not at work, you can find her skiing, hiking, camping, and off-roading in her jeep.