
GERALD BURK
President/Owner | Email: gerald@psicrane.com
Gerald has been in the construction industry for 31 years and in business for himself
24 years He has worked in the field as an ironworker and certified welder. His duties
in the erection business have included managing up to 154 employees at peak employment,
successful completion of projects of more than 9800 tons. He has a complete
understanding of insurance, banking, bonding, contract bidding and negotiating. Gerald
is a certified auditor by PCI for precast construction, and is the qualified party for
Pioneer Steel's different states licensing.
GENE PFALZGRAFF
Vice President/GM | Cell: 970.618.4242 | Email: gene@psicrane.com
Gene joined Gerald in 1983 as an Ironworker and was advanced to a foreman position for Skyline
Steel. In 1990, when Pioneer Steel began operations, Gene became a superintendent for the
company. Gene has been a part of completing a vast number of projects that range from small
commercial buildings to large schools, mountain resorts, hospitals, and major bridges that have
been constructed of both steel and precast.
PAUL TURLEY
Construction Sales Manager | Cell: 970.618.9498 | Email: pault@psicrane.com
Paul rejoined Pioneer Steel as the safety coordinator in 2000. In 2001 Paul took on a
role as a project manager. While at Pioneer Steel, Paul continues to fulfill both the
roles of project manager and safety coordinator. He has had experience in completing
numerous projects that deal with schools, hospitals, residential, commercial, and
precast, mountain resorts, and bridges. Paul is certified in forklift trainer
certification, crane safety training, and he is also a licensed Colorado Registered Nurse.
JEFF PETERSON
Director of Operations | Cell: 970.230.0239 | Email: jeff@psicrane.com
Jeff entered into the construction industry in 1997 as a laborer for Pioneer Steel in the
summers, while attending the University of Colorado. In 2002, he graduated with a bachelor
in civil engineering with an emphasis in construction management and a minor in business.
In 2004 he returned to Pioneer Steel as a project manager/engineer. While at Pioneer Jeff
has completed a variety of projects that include hospitals, mountain resorts,
schools, bridges and large residential homes.
HOUSTON BURK
Crane Manager | Cell: 970.230.0534 | Email: houston@psicrane.com
Houston graduated from Regis University in 2006 with multiple degrees in business. He
has worked for PSI during the summers as a crane operator, welder and leadman.
After graduating Houston assumed the role of project manager. He completed a large
school before taking the position of crane manager. As the crane manager Houston has
taken over the daily crane operations in the office along with the crane sales.
JAKE CROWLEY
Heavy Haul Mgr. | Cell: 970.618.4499 | Email: jake@psicrane.com
Jake joined PSI Crane in 2004 as the dispatch manager. Jake owned and operated Crowley
Trucking for nine years prior to joining PSI. His background in Heavy Haul trucking
has helped PSI expand their market into Specialty Trucking. In 2005, Jake was promoted
to Heavy Hauling for PSI. He manages the daily crane dispatching
and all of the large conventional assemblies and disassemblies.
JAMES JENKINS
Shop Manager. | Cell: 970.230.0340 | Email: james@psicrane.com
James joined PSI as the shop manager after thirty years of experience working with
cranes. He has worked with a wide variety of cranes on maintenance operations, purchasing
and equipment movement. His wide range of expertise and large scale operations management has
proved to be a valuable addition to the PSI management team.
DON BOUSMAN
Training Director | Cell: 970.230.0099
In 1995 Don joined Pioneer steel as a general foreman. He has a background in detailing,
bidding, welding quality control and industrial layout. Don has run several projects
ranging from bar joists to steel frame, but his specialty is finishing jobs through to
completion. Don was promoted to training director in 2006 because of his attention to
detail and his willingness to take time with the new employees to make sure they
understand specific job requirements.
LARRY BARTH
Controller | Email: larry@psicrane.com
Larry received his B.S. business administration, emphasis in Accounting, in 1975 from
the University of Northern Colorado. Larry began his career with Occidental Petroleum
Corporation in June, 1976. After traveling abroad to control foreign branches of
Occidental Larry returned to western Colorado in 1997 to continue in positions of
management and operational accounting in the mining and construction industries. He has
been the controller of Pioneer Steel since July 2006.
JACE BRAUN
Project Manager | Email: jace@psicrane.com
Jace has been in the construction management industry for 20 years. His vast experience ranges from
government and federal projects, to schools, commercial and multi-million dollar residential
projects. He joined Pioneer Steel after enjoying an eleven year business relationship with us,
as a general contractor, construction manager, and vendor. He has a degree in construction
management, as well as an associates degree in Aviation management.
CHERYL STOUSE
Bookkeeper | Email: cheryl@psicrane.com
Cheryl joined PSI Crane in 2000 as the bookkeeper. Cheryl has worked in the banking industry
for fifteen years and has an extensive background in the financial industry. She is
currently pursuing her associate's degree in accounting.