Team
DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL MARKETS & FINANCE
Provided by Opus Development Company, L.L.C.
We work with you to fully understand all aspects of your real estate development needs. From site evaluation to navigating city approvals to securing financing, our team of experienced real estate developers is with you from project inception to completion. As an integrated company, we can handle complicated land transactions, secure financial partners and overcome design and construction challenges. In-house experts work as one team to identify the right solutions so your building achieves your vision and suits your business needs.
Larry Pobuda
Executive Vice President & General Manager
Larry is responsible for the leadership and overall management of the western markets, including Phoenix, Denver and Austin. His primary responsibilities are the pursuit of real estate development opportunities in various sectors, including office, industrial and multifamily, as well as defining the office’s daily strategies and future growth plans.
Joe Swensson
Director
As Director of Real Estate Development, Joe focuses on creating new mixed-use, residential and industrial development opportunities throughout Colorado. He works on site selection and acquisition, due diligence, government approvals, partnership formation, project financing and coordinates the efforts of the design, construction and development teams.
Randy Danielson
Senior Director
Randy provides leadership and expertise in sourcing and pursuit of new development opportunities, upfront development feasibility studies, financial analysis, due diligence and entitlements for speculative and build-to-suit developments. He also provides managerial oversight throughout construction, design and project delivery.
Eric Chamberlin
Director
As Director of Real Estate Development, Eric is responsible for all phases of development, including site selection, feasibility, financial analysis, deal structuring, due diligence and entitlements and coordinating the efforts for the design, construction and development team members in the Denver market. Eric works across multiple active sectors in the market, including senior living, multifamily and industrial.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTION
Provided by Opus Design Build, L.L.C.
Whether it’s part of a full-service project using our entire in-house team or third-party construction through our Client Direct Services, our deep experience in design-build construction gives you the benefit of a knowledgeable team leading your project. Our goal is to ensure that all project elements are coordinated smoothly and that your vision is delivered. Our unique approach, Opus DB3, takes design-build to the next level, effectively integrating all stakeholders—client, architect and builder—working as a single, multi-disciplinary team with meaningful collaboration that elevates your project delivery experience.
Jim Erwin
Regional Vice President
Jim manages Denver’s construction operations, which produce in excess of $100 million of office, industrial and institutional buildings annually. He provides guidance and oversight to teams of project managers working on projects across multiple sectors. Jim’s focus on preconstruction planning and activities and broad oversight of complex projects from conception to completion, allows him to utilize his vast experience to provide maximum positive impact on projects. His responsibilities also include company strategic planning, resource allocation and related activities.
JR Reynolds
Director
As Director of Project Management, J.R. leads project teams of architects, engineers and subcontractors to deliver integrated design-build services on projects across multiple sectors including office, industrial, institutional, retail and multifamily. His responsibilities include providing mentorship to project managers and associate project managers, managing project pursuit, design, construction and activation to ensure achievement of budget, scope, schedule, quality and client satisfaction goals.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTION
Provided by Opus Design Build, L.L.C.
Whether it’s part of a full-service project using our entire in-house team or third-party construction through our Client Direct Services, our deep experience in design-build construction gives you the benefit of a knowledgeable team leading your project. Our goal is to ensure that all project elements are coordinated smoothly and that your vision is delivered. Our unique approach, Opus DB3, takes design-build to the next level, effectively integrating all stakeholders—client, architect and builder—working as a single, multi-disciplinary team with meaningful collaboration that elevates your project delivery experience.
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & INTERIORS
Provided by Opus AE GROUP, L.L.C.
Creative, flexible and innovative—these are defining characteristics of our architects, engineers and interior designers. We design buildings that meet your needs and vision by working in collaboration with you, real estate developers and construction project managers from the project’s inception to completion. We share the goal of creating long-term value by aesthetically capturing your organizational culture, maximizing function and utility and enhancing operational efficiency. Our people have the expertise to effectively use state-of-the-art technology and materials to achieve your goals. As a leader in sustainable development, we have more than 40 LEED projects and 40 LEED accredited professionals.
Dean Newins
President & CEO
Dean’s 30+ year professional career includes 22 years with Opus. During this time, Dean has led many projects in the office, multifamily, industrial, and institutional sectors. He is currently responsible for finances and overall operations. As President & CEO, Dean provides executive leadership to the company’s architects, engineers, and interior designers. Along with other company leaders, Dean manages all phases of the design process, from design development through construction administration.
Jay Fourniea
Director of Design Architecture
Jay oversees the design phase document production team across all regions while providing direct design services for Opus’ Minneapolis, Iowa, Colorado and Texas projects. He is responsible for projects from initial conception, working directly with clients to communicate various design approaches that satisfy their specific functional and aesthetic needs. As the design evolves, Jay oversees the City entitlements approval phase and detailed design development of the project. During the detailed construction document phase that follows, Jay directs the emerging documents for creative intent while supporting building infrastructure planning such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other trades so the details are integrated as designed.
