Independently, Larry Nichols and Claude Comito, have been two of the area's most respected luxury home builders for over 20 years. They combined their individual strengths to form a partnership that has become recognized as the ultimate building team in the Pikes Peak region. Larry specializes in working with customers, helping them select designs that best fit their lifestyles and budget considerations. Claude excels at quality control, estimating and overseeing actual construction.

Larry and Claude have been equally committed to the building industry and the community. Before joining forces, each participated often in the Parade of Homes and each has served as president of the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs. Over their respective careers, both have also been recognized as “Builder of the Year” by the association. Larry continues to serve on the National Association of Homebuilders Board of Directors. Claude is responsible for founding The Way Home, a non-profit organization that provides funding for numerous affordable housing programs including Habitat for Humanity, Partners in Housing, Silver Key Senior Services and more.

Larry and Claude have amassed numerous awards over the years including “Peoples Choice” and Industry awards in The Parade of Homes and industry recognition for product excellence in the annual MAME awards. In 1998, 1999, and 2002 Nichols & Comito received the MAME Grand Award, the industry's highest honor, for the most outstanding home of the year.