Our Team
Dedicated Experts Building Success With Integrity


Wayne DeCosta
President | CEO
Wayne started his first business at age 20 in Omaha, Nebraska. Having learned to fly while still in high school, Wayne founded and managed a charter flight company that quickly grew and evolved into a substantial airport operation offering aircraft maintenance, parts, flight training, aircraft rental, charter flights, avgas and jet fuel sales, aircraft sales, and corporate aircraft management services. After operating the aviation business for 21 years, he sold it and joined a friend in Colorado Springs who owned a commercial general contracting business. For the next several years, he immersed himself in the construction business, learning all he could about operating a professional and competent construction contracting firm. In 2004 he started Great West Construction, LLC. Earning his A-1 Unlimited Building Contractor’s License from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, Wayne set about building a company based on experience, integrity, and reliability. These cornerstones of Great West Construction have served the company well in establishing a reputation and market presence as a general contractor known for its high-quality workmanship, and strict adherence to budgets and schedules. With a firm commitment to his faith, an unwavering trust in God, and a desire to operate and act in line with Biblical principles, he is building a business with a clear mission to give back to others and operate in complete integrity. Wayne and his wife Denise have two daughters, Jordan and Taylor. Wayne’s interests include travel, dual-sport motorcycling, college football, and spending time with friends and family.


George Emery
Project Manager
George was born and raised in Connecticut. Immediately after graduating from high school he joined the United States Air Force. His Air Force career as a construction equipment operator had him stationed in New Hampshire, Maine, Alaska and finally Germany. His exposure to diverse cultures and organizations has taught him to approach situations with an open mind. After his retirement from the Air Force in 1994 he moved to Denver, Colorado where he worked for 7 years with a large earth-moving general contractor. After moving to Colorado Springs in 2001 he worked for a single-family tract home builder for 6 years and then for a short time with a paint and drywall contractor. George currently holds a Building Limited (B-1) license with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. George is a team player who recognizes that every trade involved in the project is a valuable member of the team. Not willing to sacrifice quality or safety he leads the team to complete the job on schedule and within budget. George and his wife Sabine live in Peyton, and have 7 grown children. They have 13 grandkids! Their family fellowships at Church For All Nations, and are involved with a local youth orchestra. George enjoys hunting and archery with his kids.


Bob Dudley
Senior Project Manager/ Estimator
Bob began his career in the Construction industry in 1978, working part time as a laborer while attending high school. During Bob’s 30 plus years in the industry he has performed the duties of Estimator, Project Superintendent, Project Engineer and Project Manager on numerous commercial projects. In 1993 Bob moved to the Colorado Springs area and began his own general contracting business. For 16 years Bob gained valuable experience in performing all the duties associated with owning and managing a company, whose main focus was the construction of large scale ministry related projects. Bob earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Structural Engineering from California State University Northridge. From his education and previous training he has become very detailed oriented and places a high emphasis on being well organized and prepared. Above all Bob prides himself in performing his duties with the utmost integrity and honesty. Bob and his wife Terri live up the pass in Cascade. They have two daughters, Brittany and Melissa, and the greatest grandkids you have ever seen. Bob and his family worship together at Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel and he holds firm to the truths which are proclaimed in Titus 3:4-7. Bob is a big fan of the Air Force Academy football team and when he is not cheering on the Falcons he enjoys playing golf, and camping and fishing in Colorado’s great outdoors.


Jennifer Woods
Accounting Manager
Jennifer is a true Colorado native. Prior to joining Great West, she worked as the accounting / office manager for a meat packing plant. Jennifer currently runs the accounting department at Great West. She also performs Project Engineer responsibilities in support of our Project Management team. Jennifer is married to Jason, and has two beautiful daughters, Tyli and Isley. Jennifer and Jason are both dirt track racers. Jennifer is currently an active member of the Rocky Mountain Lightning Sprint Association and is actively campaigning her #86 lightning sprint all over Colorado, and at tracks as far as Nebraska and Minnesota. She has had multiple heat race and main event wins in her racing career.


Richard Warner
Superintendent
Richard is a seasoned construction superintendent with over 45 years of experience in the industry. His journey began at the age of 14, and he has since honed his skills to become a trusted leader in construction projects. With a strong work ethic and an adventurous spirit, Richard brings dedication to every project he undertakes. When he’s not overseeing job sites, you can find Richard indulging in his passion for outdoor adventures. Camping and riding UTVs are his go-to hobbies, allowing him to embrace the beauty of nature. Beyond his professional life, he cherishes spending time with his wife (they were married in 1988) and his family. He also enjoys collaborating with the talented team at Great West Construction, where his skills and experience shine in a group that shares his passion for excellence.








Bruce Melnyk
Superintendent


Peter Beringer
Project Manager
Peter joined Great West Construction in 2025, bringing more than 18 years of experience in technology leadership, infrastructure operations, and project coordination. His background includes leading large-scale modernization and cloud integration efforts across multi-campus organizations, where he became known for his organized approach, steady communication, and focus on dependable systems that serve people well. At Great West, Peter combines his technical expertise with his passion for collaboration and problem solving, supporting both the construction and IT sides of company operations. His faith in Jesus Christ guides his work and daily life, shaping how he leads, serves, and builds lasting relationships. Peter and his wife Rebecca live in Monument with their daughter Jackie, together known as “PB&J.” They enjoy music, creative projects, and exploring Colorado’s great outdoors as a family.


Jeff Lee
Superintendent
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee is a Project Superintendent with a strong background in the trades and a deep appreciation for the people who bring each project to life. He began his construction career as a carpenter and spent the first 20 years of his career in the field before being asked to step into a superintendent role. He has never looked back. Jeff enjoys working alongside owners, clients, and trade partners to help bring projects from concept to completion. For him, one of the most rewarding parts of the job is knowing he has a role in helping people’s dreams, goals, and ventures become reality. Outside of work, Jeff is a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His grandchildren are a huge part of his life, and he especially enjoys coaching his granddaughter’s softball team. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, especially Harleys, and spending time at his family cabin in Northern Arizona. Jeff is grateful for his family, his work, and the blessings God has given him. (John 14:12)


Nate Loges
Superintendent
About me, I’m a proud father of 3 great kids and I enjoy being their dad and spending time with my family. I ask God for guidance daily and put my trust in God. I’ve always had a passion for construction that started early in life helping my father and Grandfather, building, maintaining properties, and renovations on the family property and rental homes. I have performed various rolls in construction since 2005 and have a well-rounded experience in building projects. My Commercial superintendent career started in 2019. I take pride in building safe, quality projects that last.


Rick Wiggers
Project Manager
Originally from south-central Kansas, Rick has spent most of his career in and around the construction industry, with over 20 years of construction management experience. Early on, he worked in heavy construction for a bridge contractor before graduating from Wichita State University in Business Administration. For the next 12 years, Rick worked in management supporting the construction industry, providing materials for heavy industrial contractors in civil and commercial construction. After moving to Colorado Springs in 2008 with his wife, Joan, he ran his own successful remodeling business for a number of years before spending the next 15 years in residential custom and semi-custom homebuilding, multifamily construction, and commercial construction management. Rick brings extensive knowledge of construction and project management to Great West Construction. One of Rick’s greatest passions is teaching the Bible. With undergraduate and graduate degrees in theology, he works extensively with his local church leadership to develop adult Christian education curriculum and teaches Bible classes to help believers mature in their walk with Christ. He and his wife have also been very involved in worship in the local church over the years. Rick and Joan have three married adult children scattered from Colorado Springs to overseas, with one unbelievably cute granddaughter to date. Rick loves working on home projects, riding his mountain bike, studying Scripture, working in the yard, playing saxophone, and shooting. But more than anything, regardless of what they are doing, he enjoys the company of his wife!
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