Builder and Developer

A team with heart and soul.
Pinon Development specializes in craftsman and “bungalow” style design. We believe that quality, attention to detail, and charm are more important to most home buyers than merely the number of bedrooms, baths and the square footage in a home. Quite simply we believe in quality over quantity.

Pinon Development is owned and operated by Rich Edgington. Rich has a B.S. degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University. Prior to forming Pinon Development Rich owned one of the largest custom homebuilding companies in Dallas/ Ft. Worth. For nearly twenty years he was a trendsetter in quality and design earning the designation of Certified Master Builder which is given to fewer than 5% of builders. He was also the selected builder for Southern Living magazine for the Dallas region as well as grand award winner for the parade of homes. Rich has served as president of the National Association of Home Builders Builder Twenty group as well as other builder organizations.  

August Delarue is Project Manager for Pinon Development & Trailside Estates.  He attended the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut where he received a B.S. in Environmental Science and commission in the Coast Guard. He has lived in Salida with his wife, Ashley, since March 2005, and worked as a Project Manager for Pinon Development since June 2006.  August loves the outdoors; namely fly fishing, hiking & backpacking, and snowboarding.  Most of all, he enjoys working with people and helping them realize the dream of building a new home that is healthy, energy efficient, and beautiful.  He is very excited to be with Pinon Development, and to contribute to the stewardship of the Upper Arkansas River Valley.

John Kearley is the Office Manager for Pinon Development Corporation.  John was born in Alabama, growing up in Alabama and Tennessee.  He attended and graduated The University of Alabama, with a degree in Political Science.  John has a background in custom residential construction in Summit and Eagle Counties, and was principal of Kearley Construction LTD, a Breckenridge company.  John, wife Molly, and son Sam, have been privileged to live in Salida since 2002.

Paige King is Pinon Development's Sales Manager.  She graduated summa cum laude from Memphis State University and subsequently received her master's degree from the University of Denver. After graduate school, Paige pursued a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. While living and working in the Phoenix metropolitan area, she decided to pursue her long-time desire to become a licensed realtor. Working in the fast-paced Phoenix real estate market gave her valuable experience as a real estate professional. She has since worked for both a custom home builder as well as a production home builder in Louisiana. Paige is currently licensed as a Broker Associate in Colorado and feels honored to work with Pinon Development. Beyond her sales & real estate experience, her greatest asset is her spirit of service and genuine love of connecting with and helping people.  She is dedicated to helping your build experience be a seamless one.  Paige loves living in this vibrant mountain community with her family.

Todd Armstrong is the Assistant Superintendent for Pinon Development.  Todd received a B.S. degree in Business from Bowling Green State University with a specialization in purchasing, supply chain and production / operations management.  A newcomer to Salida, Todd enjoys many outdoor activities such as; hiking, fishing, snowboarding, and biking.  New to the residential / commercial development field, as well, he is excited to apply his knowledge, learn from the Pinon Development team, and make a large contribution to its growth and the growth of Salida.