Business Description
Founded in 1966, McStain Neighborhoods is a Colorado developer and homebuilder, recognized both regionally and nationally for its environmentally responsible home building practices and master-planned community design. For more than 40 years, McStain has created neighborhoods of enduring value that connect people to each other and to the natural environment on Colorado’s Front Range.

Building a Better World is McStain’s Mission
“We believe that the only truly sustainable human community is one built in balance with the natural environment.”
Caroline Hoyt, co-founder of McStain

“When you’re a builder, you’re creating structures and patterns on the land that will be there for a very long time.  And if you’re going to able to look yourself in the mirror, you’ve got to do it right.”
Tom Hoyt, co-founder of McStain

How McStain is Different

• Provides intelligent alternatives to urban sprawl
• Builds stronger, healthier and more comfortable homes while conserving natural resources
• Knows that careful planning can improve the quality of life while reducing the impact on the earth
• Leads the way as a pioneer green builder
• Continually exploring and innovating with new projects
  • The Discovery House in Loveland
  • The Thomas Peck House in Longmont
  • The High Plains Environmental Center at Centerra in Loveland
  • Environmental Research House in Lafayette
  • Nationally-leading urban infill projects in Lowry, Stapleton, Belmar and Platt Park (Gates redevelopment) 
  • Innovative Parade homes in Castle Pines North and Lowry

Where is McStain?
McStain’s headquarters are in Louisville, CO. 
Its current communities include:

• Stapleton in Denver
• Hyland Village in Westminster
• Bradburn Village in Westminster
• Platt Park in Denver
• Crescent Ridge at Lowry in Denver
• EastPark at Lowry in Denver
• Indian Peaks in Lafayette

Key Statistics

• Core business is land development and construction of for sale condominiums, town homes and single-family homes  
• According to research conducted by Woodland O’Brien research firm, McStain has a 97 percent “willingness to refer” rating from its customers
• 2004 Ernst & Young Rocky Mountain Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• 2003 Green Advocate of the Year Award from the National Association of Homebuilders
• 2003 Best in American Living Platinum Award (The Row Homes at Stapleton) from Professional Builder Magazine
• 2003 Neighborhood of the Year Award (High Plains Village at Centerra) from the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver
• 2003 Green Project of the Year Award (The Row Homes at Stapleton) from the NAHB Research Center
• 2002 Professional Builder Magazine’s Excellence Award for National Homeowner Satisfaction
• 2001 Professional Builder Magazine’s Achievement Award for Green Building
• 2001 EPA Energy Star Program Most Energy Efficient Homes of the New Millennium
• 2000 Boulder County Business Hall of Fame (2nd time)
• 2000 Colorado Ethics in Business Award

Key McStain-ers

• Tom Hoyt, Co-founder and President
• Caroline Hoyt, Co-founder and Chief Designer
• Patrick Murphy, Vice President of Construction/Development Operations
• Diane Zile, Vice President of Ecology/Human Resources
• Bruce Valentine, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  

Ownership
McStain is privately held by a small group of involved owners and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) which includes all qualified employees. The majority owners are Tom Hoyt, Caroline Hoyt and Rebecca Roser who are joined by key members of the Leadership team and the outside Board of Directors.

Contact information
McStain Neighborhoods
400 Centennial Parkway Suite 200
Louisville, Colorado 80027
Tel. – 303.494.5900
Fax – 303.494.4933
www.mcstain.com

Media contact information
Steve Caulk
ProConnect Public Relations
303-410-4971
http://www.proconnectpr.com