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Kodiak Design Build, Inc.COLIN ZAK | General Contractor
Colin's community involvement and support for these organizations exemplifies his life's commitments and passions. He is:
- Founding member, past President and Vice President of Business Network International (BNI) Montclair chapter, a professional networking group.
- Volunteer worker for Habitat for Humanity
- Fund raiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- Member, Sierra Club
- Member, Forests Forever
Colin Zak founded Kodiak Construction in 1994. In the beginning, Colin was "the business" working in the field, being the office support staff and estimator. He progressed to hiring a helper, then two workers and now has multiple crews with lead carpenters, supervisors and sub-contractors. The business has grown solely by word-of-mouth and referrals from satisfied customers.
Colin Zak began his professional construction training working for a local remodeling contractor during summer breaks while attending college. After graduating with a degree in American History from U.C. Santa Cruz, he returned to his summertime employer. There he continued working for four more years learning all aspects of construction: foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, finish carpentry and tile setting. During this construction education, he also discovered clients were looking for more than just a nicely completed project; they wanted a process they could understand.
As owner and licensed general contractor, Colin Zak now uses his strong written and oral skills to fulfill his mission of keeping clients abreast of the process, from the initial consultation to the sign-off at final inspection. He firmly believes that the cornerstone of a successful project is good communication.
Colin Zak lives in Oakland with his wife Rachel, two children and two dogs.