Angela’s approach focuses on building strong, collaborative relationships with builders, developers and REITs through TRIO’s design services for multifamily, model homes and commercial projects. Using the latest in technology and market research, Angela creates forward-thinking environments that help clients reach their sales and leasing goals.
With a master’s degree in Sustainable design, Angela brings a passion for environmentally responsible solutions that consider how a space impacts the health and happiness of the people who use it. Having established a reputation for designing environments that seamlessly blend marketing, design, wellness and sustainability, Angela is currently leading the charge to incorporate WELL Building Standards into production and multifamily housing.

Under her leadership, TRIO has received more than 50 Awards in the past five years, including both Detached Community of the Year and Master Planned community of the Year at NAHB’s The Nationals in 2019. Angela’s individual honors include the 2018 NSMC Associate of the Year, 2016 Icon Award from the Home Building Association of Metro Denver and designation in Professional Builder’s 2015 “40 Under 40” program, which recognizes home building’s next generation of innovators and leaders. She was named 2014 Builder Partner of the Year by Denver’s Home Building Association, and its 2013 Rising Star and Volunteer of the Year. She regularly speaks to national industry audiences about brand positioning, design, sustainability and merchandising.

In 2019 Angela launched her own lifestyle brand, which includes an innovative furniture line with Phillips Collection and a successful tile line with TileBar, which can now be found at Home Depot and Wayfair. You can follow Angela online to learn more about what’s next: @byAngelaHarris.

As COO of TRIO, Drake oversees the company’s diverse business operations, optimizing efficiencies and procedures to ensure the company is able to scale with client demand. He brings a wide-ranging background in operations and management to his role, including over 25 years in start-up, mid-size and global Fortune 50 companies in the technology, real estate and media space.

Prior to his role at TRIO, Drake served as Senior Director, Content Distribution for Comcast and NBCUniversal for 10 years, where he negotiated complex affiliation agreements as part of a team responsible for $3 billion in annual revenue. Drake graduated with degrees in Communications and Business Management from Ohio University, and served as revenue chair for the NBC SportsNet Philadelphia Shining Star Awards while also supporting fundraising efforts for the Sean “Ranch” Lough Memorial Scholarship Fund.

He prefers boots and flip flops to wingtips, Golden Retrievers to toy poodles, sailboats to speedboats, books to TV shows, anything outdoors, and family above all else.

Elizabeth brings a unique skillset to the role of Vice President of Operations at TRIO, including more than 16 years of design experience and an innate ability for strategizing and problem solving. This expertise, combined with her passion for shaping a positive internal culture, have made her an essential asset to our leadership team.

Elizabeth is responsible for leading the team in the successful execution of drawing sets and technical specifications. She also oversees all production scheduling, construction site visits and organizational wide training programs. Elizabeth works in tandem with the VP of Creative, leading the design team to deliver exceptional and consistent design to our clients.

Prior to joining TRIO in 2012, Elizabeth amassed a broad range of design experience through designing model homes, residential design projects, commercial office buildings and multi-family communities. After 5 years as a Designer and Design Director with TRIO, Elizabeth transitioned to VP of Operations, a role that capitalizes on her creative talents and strategic vision for the organization.

Elizabeth has a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a LEED accredited professional, and is NCIDQ certified. She enjoys participating in events a Home Builders Association of Metro Denver and is passionate about continuously expanding her knowledge in the areas of design and construction.

Aside from design, Liz enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with her husband and son, preferable in the beautiful Colorado mountains. She also enjoys being able to give back to her community through support of local non-profit groups that focus on at-risk youth.

Christie brings more than 16 years of experience in multi-family interior design, model home merchandising and high-end residential design to her role as Vice President of Creative at TRIO. Drawing on her natural design talents and ability to execute complex projects on time and within budget, Christie provides indispensable design leadership within the organization.

Christie joined TRIO in 2015. She quickly established herself as an exceptional designer, working with clients such as Reylenn Properties, LMC and Shea Homes. Recognizing her talent and role as a design leader, Christie was named head of Creative in 2017 with the goal of establishing and refining TRIO’s signature design approach.

Prior to her work with TRIO, Christie spent a decade working as an interior designer and then as Director of Design in California before moving to Colorado in 2010 to open a brewery with her husband and continue her career here. She graduated from Brooks College with a degree in Interior Design. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world and spending time with her husband, son and the family’s miniature schnauzer, Levi Honky-Tonk.