Family Owned and Operated Construction Company

We put Our Pride and Integrity behind Every Project We Undertake

Chaparral Construction LLC is a family owned and operated construction and excavation company based out of La Veta, Colorado. The family company was founded in 1963 by Dick Jameson. In 1978 Dick created Chaparral Construction as a partnership with his son, Ronald, who took over the day to day operations of the business. Ron's vision for the company has formed the foundation of quality work and customer satisfaction that has led to the success of the company.

Ron's two sons, Justin and Brian, very early took an interest in the company and the high level of workmanship that was performed by their father and his crew. They started very young to operate the equipment and learned how to work diligently in many of the projects. In 2006, Chaparral Construction became an LLC when Ronald’s wife, Cindy, sons, Justin and Brian became part owners.

The company has expanded over the years to include stream and river restoration and enhancement erosion control and mitigation, fire suppression and rehabilitation, forest road maintenance, recreation facilities construction, and mastication (tree-grinding) services. Both Justin and Brian are working in their father's spirit as heavy equipment operators and project managers.

The Jameson Family

A Little History

Dick Jameson and original crew ft. Ron and Cindy

Three Generations ft. 2 Year old Justin

Training the next generation (Ron & Justin)

A Little about the Owners

Ron Jameson

Ron

Ron Jameson was born and raised in Cuchara, Colorado. He’s done excavation work of one kind or another since he was a small boy. His first piece of equipment was a John Deere tractor on the family ranch. He and his wife Cindy, have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

Ron loves raising cattle, volunteering for the Stonewall FPD and La Veta FPD, where he now serves as chief, and being involved in the local FFA and 4-H programs. He also collects antique tractors.

Ron, as well as his years of experience, has had extensive training in river morphology at Trinidad State Junior College and Wildland Hydrology, Inc. His 40 plus years of fire service gives him a great understanding of mitigation for pre and post fire work.

Ron and Cindy Jameson

Justin Jameson

Justin

Justin Jameson, keeping with family tradition, has been running equipment since he was very young. He’s officially worked for Chaparral since he turned 18. He is married to Laura and they have 3 children, Collin, Anna, and Charley. He volunteers for the Stonewall FPD and is an officer for La Veta FPD. He raises Boer goats in addition to cattle.

He volunteers as the Sheep/Goat Superintendent for the Huerfano County 4-H fair and is President of the La Veta FFA Advisory Board.

Justin has completed the Fluvial Geomorphology, River Morphology, and Assessment and Monitoring classes through Wildland Hydology, Inc. as well as stormwater management and erosion control classes. Justin received the “Under 40 in Construction Equipment” award in 2019.

Justin and Laura Jameson

Brian Jameson

Brian

Brian Jameson is also following along in the family business. He’s been running equipment since he could reach the peddles and officially began his career at 16 years old. He and his wife Haley will often be on job sites together as she’s an operator as well.

Brian owns his own cattle, restores older pickups, and loves to ride snow mobiles. He is a volunteer for the Stonewall FPD and La Veta FPD and is trained in structure and wildland fire.

Brian received an Associates in diesel mechanics and business through Wyotech so he over sees the repairs. He’s completed the Fluvial Geomorphology, River Morphology, and Assessment and Monitoring classes through Wildland Hydrology, Inc. as well as stormwater management and erosion control classes.

Brian and Haley Jameson