Your Fort Collins Custom Home Builders
You Dream. We Build.
About Splittergber Professional Builders
For over 50 years, Splittgerber Professional Builders has been creating some of the most distinctive custom homes in Northern Colorado. Headquartered in Fort Collins, CO, and serving the local area, we guide homeowners through an unhurried, relationship-first building experience so they feel confident at every step and ultimately move into a home they truly love. Our goal as your custom home builder is to continue this tradition while advancing toward more sustainable building practices that benefit both our clients and the environment.
The Splittgerber Legacy,
Then and Now
A Message from Rick, Our Founder
What I’ve loved most about this work has always been the people. Every project begins with listening, understanding, and building a relationship long before construction ever starts. Over the years, many clients have become close friends, and that bond has been the most rewarding part of this journey.
As I step into retirement and pass the reins to the next generation of leadership, I do so with gratitude and confidence in what lies ahead.
Thank you to our clients and community for your continued support.
– Rick Splittgerber
Leading the Next Chapter at Splittgerber
Building homes has always been about more than construction—it’s about care, craft, and the people involved. After years working in Northern Colorado, I was drawn to Splittgerber for the way those values show up in every project.
As we look ahead, my focus is on carrying forward the thoughtful, relationship-first approach the company is known for while continuing to refine how we serve our clients. I’m excited about the future of Splittgerber and look forward to welcoming new homeowners into this next chapter.
– Matt Lacy
Our Team
Meet Your Dedicated Partners Throughout The Build
Richard Splittgerber
Founder + OwnerRick is a Fort Collins native and cares deeply about his faith and his community. While attending Colorado State University, Rick worked for a local custom builder as a part-time laborer. He learned about the construction process by doing virtually every aspect of the trade, from excavation, foundation, framing, and trim to painting, roofing, and everything else in between. After graduating with a degree in construction management, and after his mentor moved away in 1975, Rick began his company. The only thing Rick loves as much as helping clients fulfill their dreams is visiting the National Parks with his wife of 45 years, spending time with kids, grandkids, and friends — or a round of golf.
Mat Lacy
Operations ManagerAs Operations Manager, Mat is involved in all aspects of the building process with the goal to provide our clients with professional service that ensures quality and value in a timely manner. Mat has been in the Northern Colorado construction industry since 1996, working on a wide variety of residential and commercial projects and bringing vast knowledge and experience to the Splittgerber team. Mat is a husband, father of two, and an avid fisherman. He enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family and friends enjoying the outdoors.
Jonathan Splittgerber
Estimator / IntegratorJonathan grew up in the business and has, at one time or another, been involved in nearly every aspect of work – both on the job site and in the office. He currently takes care of estimating, client coordination, and refining the systems that run in the background. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two children. He tries to make use of his degrees in English literature on a daily basis – both at work and at home.
Scott Ochwat
Project ManagerBio coming soon
Emily Splittgerber
Client Relations CoordinatorEmily is the client relations coordinator and manager of new client leads and social media. She has a degree in social work and enjoys helping clients during their home-building process and assisting everyone in the office. She is passionate about volunteering in the community, loves anything to do with animals, and enjoys being close to the mountains.
Holly Tuck
Office ManagerHolly is responsible for the bookkeeping, billing, and office management. She previously held jobs in the newspaper industry in Seattle and Austin, focusing on customer service and detail-oriented work. Holly loves Jesus, quality time with her family, and pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Go Rammies!
How Splittgerber Got Its Start
Splittgerber Professional Builders was founded in 1974 by Rick Splittgerber, a Colorado State University graduate with a degree in Construction Management. Before launching the company, Rick worked for a local custom builder, gaining hands-on experience across nearly every trade—from foundation and framing to trim, painting, and roofing.
From the start, Splittgerber took on thoughtful, forward-looking projects, including one of the country’s first active solar duplexes. Five decades later, the company remains rooted in the same principles it was founded on: craftsmanship, care, and building homes the right way.
What Matters to Us —
And to the Homes We Build
Client FocusedBe willing
We value building relationships with our clients and accommodating their individual needs.
RespectBe kind
We operate from a place of integrity and humility and treat every individual and their space with respect.
Attention to DetailBe focused
We focus on producing unparalleled craftsmanship and hold ourselves to a higher standard of quality.
FrameworkBe organized
We have developed proven systems for client satisfaction, trade partner reliability, and financial tracking.
TalentBe growing
We seek out the highest quality local artisans and are constantly working to improve our craft.
“There is no company I would recommend more in the Ft. Collins, CO, area to build a custom home…
Splittgerber Professional Builders is a trustworthy and talented custom builder. I have regular interactions with a lot of fellow builders and there is no company I would recommend more in the Ft. Collins, CO area to build a custom home. Splittgerber Professional Builders is truly dedicated and committed to their customers, process, and perfection of their craft.”
— Gregory Boyer
A Builder Who Takes the Time to Get It Right
Not all builders approach their work the same way. As a trusted Fort Collins custom home builder, our approach is defined by care, experience, and discernment.
We build through an unhurried, relationship-first process that listens, guides, and allows clients space to make decisions at their own pace.
We are a tenured, family-owned builder, so you work with a local contracting firm that is established, trusted, and respected.
We tackle the challenging and unique builds, whether cosmetic or structural, that some builders won’t.
We take on a limited number of builds each year to ensure quality and craftsmanship throughout all of our homes.
We’ll help you decide whether to build or renovate based on financial forecast.
Grow Your Career at Splittgerber
Our team is growing! We’re always accepting applications for a Project Manager. If you love the home building industry and serving clients through this exciting time in their lives, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants who are a good fit care about people and quality results.
Interested applicants can email Emily at emily@splittgerber.com
We’re Here When the Time is Right
Let’s make this the year you begin your dream home.