Our Team
Craig Dossey - President
Craig Dossey - President
Craig Dossey - President
Craig is a 3rd generation Colorado native growing up in Durango where he worked on his family farm, fished the San Juan river, and competed in a variety of sports. He has a diverse educational background including degrees in urban and regional planning, law, and English. Craig has 16 years of planning experience and recently served as the
Craig is a 3rd generation Colorado native growing up in Durango where he worked on his family farm, fished the San Juan river, and competed in a variety of sports. He has a diverse educational background including degrees in urban and regional planning, law, and English. Craig has 16 years of planning experience and recently served as the Planning Director for El Paso County where he lead the effort to draft two award-winning Master Plans. Craig joined the private sector with the goal of further utilizing his unique background, education, and experiences in order to have a greater impact within the community. Craig specializes in leading teams in the planning and development of large-scale projects, navigating complex regulations, and working through issues related to public policy and long-range planning.
Nina Ruiz
Craig Dossey - President
Craig Dossey - President
Nina is a Senior Executive Consultant with Vertex. She grew up on the west side of Colorado Springs where she spent her free time exploring Garden of the Gods, camping, and fishing. Nina has 12 years of planning experience and recently served as the Planning Director in the Town of Monument, Colorado and Planning Manager for El Paso Cou
Nina is a Senior Executive Consultant with Vertex. She grew up on the west side of Colorado Springs where she spent her free time exploring Garden of the Gods, camping, and fishing. Nina has 12 years of planning experience and recently served as the Planning Director in the Town of Monument, Colorado and Planning Manager for El Paso County prior to transitioning into the private sector. Nina specializes in project management including assembling and tracking the performance of the project team to optimize performance and reduce the overall entitlement and development timeline. Nina has extensive experience in drafting regulatory amendments, engaging in the planning of large-scale development projects, and working hand-in-hand with individual property owners to make their dreams a reality.
Our Story
Vertex was born out of the realization that development could be done better with greater customer service, efficiency, and attention to detail. We offer an insider's perspective on the land entitlement process while leveraging an extensive network of industry professionals to plan for and address the various aspects and challenges that are inevitable in land development. Our staff takes pride in anticipating the needs of our clients, as well as the requirements of the federal, state, and local permitting authorities.