Testimonials
Corporate Testimonials
“Catalyst is resourceful, responsible and repeatedly exceeded my expectations….this is the group to have working with you on your project.”
— John Ford — Director, Global Real Estate & Facilities Services - ConocoPhillips
“Catalyst provided outstanding planning, management and oversight of United Launch Alliance’s construction of its new 450,000 square foot campus and relocation of 2,100 ULA personnel. The Catalyst team has proactively met every challenge on our project with focus, commitment and ULA’s best interest in mind. ULA’s partnership with Catalyst has been key to the success of the project.”
- Mike Przekwas – Sr. Manager, Centennial Facilities Project – United Launch Alliance
“The Catalyst Planning Group team is consistent, fair, creative and extremely diligent in their approach to project solutions. They are a great example of a best-of-class service provider/strategic partner… and paved the way for our project to be successful.”
— Jill Sikora Farnham — Former Executive Director — Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
“Catalyst did a great job for us on our corporate HQ project……and covered their fee at least three times over in resolving issues that they were able to catch before they became problems. They are detail oriented, which kept us on time and on budget. If I had it to do over again, or could give advice to anyone else -- I wouldn’t even interview…....they’d be crazy not to pick Catalyst.”
— Jenn Combs — Facilities Manager — Chipotle
“Our project in Calgary was a huge success thanks to Catalyst….not only are they responsive, hard working, knowledgeable and talented – they are true professionals who were with me every step of the way. Their consistency and work ethic is the best out there.”
— Mike Wooster — Senior Director, Real Estate and Facilities — IHS
“There’s a reason Catalyst has worked on numerous projects for me as an outsourced consultant – the Catalyst team is extremely focused, efficient and effective. The minutia of details that Catalyst tracked on any given day on my projects would be overwhelming for some Project Management teams – but not this group. They understand Change Management, sustainability/LEED, furniture specifications, construction, moves, value engineering, contracts, RFP’s and all of the parts and pieces that make a complex project a reality. Their ability to come in and become a part of our culture was wonderful. Kudos to them.”
— Mindy Glover — Manager, Group Property — Rio Tinto
“Bar none – Catalyst is the best Project Management team out there. Not only did they work with us on our corporate HQ project – I sought them out, again, for our expansion project. I’ve worked with many project teams in my career and Catalyst handled my project(s) with integrity, care and precision – they’re the best.”
— Bill Kunz — Director of Facilities — Fisher Scientific
“Our project required a fast-track and high-touch approach. Catalyst stepped in without missing a beat – not only do they exhibit the utmost in professionalism and business acumen, but they have a great partner-based approach and assembled an extremely capable team to accomplish the task-at-hand. The resulting new office is BEAUTIFUL and very positively reflects on our practice.”
- Kathleen LaSala – Owner - Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat
“Catalyst was resourceful, focused and continually worked at paving the way for a successful project. They were proactive and tried to anticipate challenges and course correct if needed. The internal moves were executed with efficiency and great care, all the while being very conscious of our company culture.”
- Carol Nasta – Human Resources Manager – Rocky Mountain Institute
“I can clearly say that the Catalyst team was by far the most valuable members of our construction team. We all have day jobs, but project management *IS* their day job. Their attention to detail as needed, and big picture thinking when required, resulted in an on-time and on budget project driven by several creative, cost-effective and efficient solutions to virtually every challenge encountered along the way. Catalyst should be every CFO’s first call when undertaking a move.”
- Theresa Shelton – Chief Financial Officer – KRG Capital
Educational Testimonials
“Catalyst’s commitment to our District, our community and our students is unparalleled – the team is attentive, hard-working and conscientious……I know my project is in the best of hands with this Owner’s Representative firm.”
— Marcella Garcia – Superintendent – South Conejos School District
"We had a lot of choices for Owner's Representative teams to represent our District on our new school project…. I'm happy to say we made the right selection. Catalyst is reliable, well-organized and innovative --- and has been diligent and purposeful in their pursuit for our success. I can't imagine a more capable team. Their ability to lead a team and provide the right resources at the right time – as well as their robust knowledge of procurement of strategic partners, LEED and sustainability, construction methodology and technology – all make them a sophisticated partner - one that you can’t go wrong with anytime, anywhere.”
— Brady Stagner – Superintendent – Sangre de Cristo School District
“It is with pleasure that I recommend the Catalyst Planning Group Team.
What a team I have supporting my project for the Park County School in Fairplay... Catalyst was hand- picked out of many competitors due to their incredible strengths as an Owner's Representative - they add a personal touch to everything they do and have gone above and beyond their roles and responsibilities, thereby ensuring a successful project. Catalyst's ability to synergistically link our project with CDE, the Community, DOLA/GEO* *and our project team of architect/engineer/GC is amazing. This is, indeed, the team to have on your side.”
—Mike Smith, School Board President – Park County School District, RE-2
“Catalyst, as our Grant Writer and Owner’s Representative, has helped make our dream a reality… Our new PK-12 school is largely due to the wisdom, guidance and success-based approach of Catalyst Planning Group. We definitely picked the right team to have on our side!”
— Carlyn Yokum – Superintendent – Holly School District
“We made the right choice in selecting Catalyst as our Owner’s Representative for our new charter school under the BEST program….not only do they understand the nuances of a charter school and how we differ from a traditional district school -- but they differentiate themselves from other Owner’s Representatives with their extensive experience, their broad-based team approach and their genuine determination to make our project the best it can be. I feel fortunate to have this great team right by my side.”
— Pat Lewis – Principal – Lake George Charter School