Meet the larsen team

Lauren browne

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, OWNER

Lauren started her career at Larsen 15 years ago and worked her way up to become co-owner. She is responsible for the company’s everyday operations, managing the monthly draw process, human resources, marketing, and process development. Lauren is also your first point of contact for sales and ensures that the Larsen team has everything they need to work effectively. She works closely with local lenders to make the financial investment for your new home a positive and stress-free experience. While much of her work happens behind the scenes, you’ll often find Lauren on site, making sure every detail meets the Larsen standard. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and has a background in human resources and customer service from a prior career in the hospitality industry. A transplant from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Lauren spends most weekends there enjoying skiing, traveling the world, musical theater, reading, and time with her family of four.

Cory leal

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

Upon graduation from the University of Arkansas in 2011, Cory has called Colorado home ever since.  He grew up around construction, and that knowledge has translated into producing some of Larsen’s most extraordinary homes.  He constantly strives to improve the process at every turn, and will settle for nothing less than perfection, which is why his homes have won multiple MAME awards, including Custom Home of the Year.  In addition to managing his own projects, Cory manages the construction project management team to ensure that every Larsen home maintains consistency with quality and design intent.  In his spare time, you’ll find Cory watching the Razorbacks, in his garage refinishing vintage furniture, on the golf course, or in the mountains skiing, backpacking, or fly fishing.

KATIE POPISH-HUGHES

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Katie is responsible for assisting our clients with all of their selection choices and details in their homes and giving guidance throughout the process. Katie grew up in the custom home industry and learned the business from top to bottom by her dad who is a general contractor. Katie has a decade of experience working for top design firms TRIO and Design Lines. She combines a passion for interiors and creativity by helping others design spaces that incorporate beauty and functionality into their home. Katie attended RMCAD and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a specialization in Green Design. She is a Colorado native, loves playing volleyball, traveling, and going to car shows with her husband.

Jenna wilburn

INTERIOR DESIGNER

With nearly two decades of experience in interior design, Jenna brings a sharp eye, steady hand, and a whole lot of heart to every project she touches. She specializes in custom homes and new construction, and thrives at the intersection of big-picture planning and the nitty-gritty details—managing timelines, budgets, and client dreams with equal parts creativity and precision. Jenna is passionate about building strong, collaborative relationships and believes the best designs come from truly understanding how people live. Whether she’s helping a client select their perfect finishes or coordinating with builders and trades behind the scenes, she brings a warm, grounded presence that makes the process feel as enjoyable as the end result. Outside of work, you’ll find her adventuring in the mountains, brunching with friends, or dreaming up boutique glamping developments. She’s also a gummy bear connoisseur, coffee-lover, and always up for a new challenge.

Connor carter

PROJECT MANAGER

Connor joined our team after working as an estimator and project manager for a commercial concrete company in Portland, Oregon. After growing up in Boise, Idaho, Connor attended George Fox University graduating with a Business Management Degree in 2020. Connor was college athlete and really understands the team environment from his days playing college baseball. On the weekend you can catch him golfing, snowboarding, attending live music and sporting events, and enjoying the Colorado lifestyle.

Charlie Kyger

EXTERIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Charlie Kyger is a landscape project manager whose green-thumbed journey spans over two decades. With seven years spearheading complex outdoor projects, Charlie blends seasoned craftsmanship, strategic foresight, and a dash of adventurous spirit to transform ordinary barren land into living masterpieces. When Charlie isn’t drawing up irrigation layouts or negotiating hardscapes, you’ll often find him beneath a canopy of stars camping with his wife and son. A peer described “campfire philosopher,” he collects stories around crackling embers and introduces his family to the wonders of the wild. If he were to visit the dark side of the moon, it wouldn’t be dark. To him, challenges are just the prelude to a brighter horizon. Charlie crafts small-batch ales in his garage, experimenting with malts as eagerly as he experiments with perennials. Living vicariously through himself, He jokes that he’s his own most enthusiastic fan. Clever yet grounded, he approaches every project and pastime with equal parts, humor and heart. He believes that landscapes, like people, need care, creativity, and heart.  He continues to cultivate growth of gardens, ideas, and of unforgettable experiences, proving that with the right mix of expertise and adventurous spirit, anything can bloom.

Riley Lopez

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - INTERN

Sam Severns, ra, AIA, NCARB

CONSULTING ARCHITECT

Samuel Severns is a licensed architect of Colorado, Nevada, and Texas. He brings a diverse experience in the design industry to his projects. He has held positions ranging from Creative Director at a fashion and lifestyle magazine to CAD manager at a wine cellar company to project manager at a medium sized architectural firm. His degree from University of Colorado provides a more broad background including graphic design, web design, architectural design and industrial design. His architectural experience ranges from sub-500 sf residential additions and interiors through multi-million sf airports usually as lead BIM authority and production staff and as project manager. His 12+ years of experience in corporate, aviation, religious, commercial, industrial, and residential architecture make him a versatile addition to any team.