About Alex
Real estate development professional, AI-native builder, and systems thinker working at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and community impact.
I bring a unique combination of entrepreneurial experience, real estate development expertise, and technical capabilities to sustainable, economically viable projects. Currently completing my MS in Real Estate at CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business (graduating May 2026), I specialize in sustainable development, alternative financing mechanisms, and systems-driven approaches to complex real estate challenges.
My professional journey spans founding and scaling a consumer goods company to 100+ retail locations, developing innovative land tenure and financing models for community-held real estate, and owner-building an ecological home from raw land. I serve on the Gilpin County Planning Commission, bringing this hands-on experience to local policy and development decisions.
As an AI-native full-stack developer, I leverage technology to solve complex problems in real estate and community systems. Whether working on master-planned communities, impact investment strategies, or software applications, I focus on systems thinking, operational excellence, and implementation that creates lasting value.
Experience & Education
Education
MS in Real Estate
CU Boulder Leeds School of Business | 2025-2026
BS in Environmental Science
University of Vermont | 2010-2014
Certified Permaculture Designer
Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute | 2021
EcoNest Timber Framing Intensive
2021
Current
Planning Commissioner
Gilpin County Planning Commission
MS Real Estate Student
CU Boulder | 2025-2026
Strategic Planning & Development
Amora Community | 2025-Present
Previous Experience
CEO & Founder
UnCanny Wellness | 2016-2024
Executive Director & Co-founder
ReCommon | 2021-2024
Bioregional Impact Strategist
Blue Dot Project | 2023-2024
Owner-Builder
Ecological Mountain Home | 2022-2024
What I'm Working On
Academic
Completing MS in Real Estate at CU Boulder Leeds School of Business, focusing on investment analysis, mixed-use development, and sustainable real estate practices. Graduating May 2026.
Professional
Leading strategic planning for international sustainable real estate projects, serving on the Gilpin County Planning Commission, and developing multiple AI-powered software applications.
Exploring
Opportunities in sustainable development, master-planned communities, real estate technology, AI software, and projects that integrate community impact with strong financial performance.
Beyond Work
I live in the Colorado mountains near Nederland, where I owner-built an ecological home and engage actively in local civic life through the Planning Commission. I'm passionate about music, sustainable design, and exploring the systems that create resilient, regenerative communities.
My interests span the intersections of technology and ecology, built and natural environments, and the practical implementation of sustainable systems. Whether analyzing housing policy, designing governance frameworks, or building software, I'm driven by finding effective solutions to complex challenges.