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The Soco Studio is Austin TX's supplier of the most energy efficient and environmentally sensitive building products on the planet.  Through a close partnership with our suppliers, we help our clients to understand the benefits of energy efficient and environmentally sensitive windows and doors.

 

 John Sells

John Sells is a principal at The Soco Studio, and brings over 15 years of general construction experience, and construction material sales expertise to The Soco Studio.

As a private construction business owner, Mr. Sells has worked extensively in the residential and commercial building world, with extensive experience in hotel, condominium and apartment construction and renovation, which was his primary focus for the past 13 years.  Mr. Sells has also built several dozen custom homes in Durango and Telluride, Colorado in the role of master builder, responsible for both construction and financing of these projects.

Previously, he was responsible for the Northern Colorado region for Milgard Manufacturing Inc, an $800 million subsidiary of the Masco Corporation, providing residential construction materials to some of the nation’s largest home builders.

Mr. Sells holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado State University and holds several building licenses and certifications, including licensure through the International Code Council and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association.


 
 Jeremy Grigg

Jeremy J. Grigg is a principal at The Soco Studio with a background in Private Equity and technology, currently working with Tekonomix Partners (a corporate services firm), Amhurst Capital Partners (a venture capital fund-of-funds), and consulting privately with private equity groups and small companies seeking capital assistance.  Formerly global lead analyst on Finance at Gartner, Inc (the world’s largest research and advisory firm) advising on over $800 billion of technology acquisitions, and Chief Financial Officer of Indonesia’s largest telecommunications outsourcing firm, Mr Grigg also successfully started Decisive Publishing, Australia’s largest telecommunications newsletter publishing firm after building a market-making business in share index options on the Hong Kong Futures Exchange.

During the early 1990s, Mr. Grigg served as an Economic Advisor to the Australian Shadow Ministers for Finance and Land Transport, and as a private Secretary to the Australian Capital Territory, Minister for Health, Education, and Arts.

Mr. Grigg holds a Bachelor of Economics Degree from the Australian National University and a Certificate in Financial Markets from the Securities Institute of Australia.  He was a registered trader with the Hong Kong Futures Exchange and also serves as a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.




 Zachary Springborn

Zachary Springborn is a principal at The Soco Studio with over 15 years of experience in financial markets, private capital, and technology.  Mr. Springborn started his window career in Denver, CO in 1995 selling windows for Builders Square.

Prior to joining The Soco Studio, Mr. Springborn spent  5 years at Investors Guaranty in financial services, and 10 years at Bloomberg L.P. creating new markets and opportunities in insurance, energy, and trading markets.  He also works with Mr. Grigg as a principal of Tekonomix Partners with a focus on capital raising and joint venture facilitation.

Mr. Springborn holds a finance degree from Colorado State University, and is a founding member of Springborn.org a grass-roots community oriented service organization.


 Barley the Dog

Barley The Dog is a seasoned veteran of the window business, having personally visited many job sites and installations over his career.

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