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OUR STORY
Built on Experience, Integrity, and doing things the right way.
Meet MICHAEL sowl
My name is Michael Sowl, and I’ve been in construction since 2003. Long before I ever thought about leading a construction company, I just wanted to build my own home someday. That dream is what pulled me into this industry in the first place. I started out on a concrete crew during construction of an ethanol plant in Columbus, Nebraska. From there, I moved into operating heavy equipment, then worked alongside millwright teams installing motors, conveyors, and mechanical systems.
I quickly learned that construction isn’t just labor it’s coordination, sequencing, planning, and problem solving before issues become problems. Before construction, I served in the United States Navy as an Electronic Technician during the Iraqi War, working with precision systems and calibration equipment. That experience taught me something simple: you don’t cut corners when accuracy matters, and I never forgot that.
I joined KB Nelson Construction in 2017. The company was originally founded in 1982 by Kim Nelson, and I came in not to coast but to work. By 2019, I was trusted to manage the company. On July 1st, 2026, I became President of KB Nelson Construction, a company with over 40 years of history in Wyoming and a reputation built on trust, communication, and craftsmanship.
Over the years, I’ve learned many lessons, some the hard way. Early on, I trusted the wrong people and lost money on projects because of it. Those experiences shaped how we operate today: clear expectations, defined scopes, and no shortcuts. At KB Nelson Construction, we focus on communication, honesty, craftsmanship, and making the process easier for homeowners. We coordinate with all trades and provide a single point of contact so clients aren’t chasing answers across multiple companies.
We also operate Cabin Creek Cabinetry in-house, allowing us to control quality from design through finish work.
Outside of work, I’m a husband, father, and grandfather. My family and my community are central to my life, and I take pride in building things that last in the place I call home. At the end of the day, I want every client to feel confident, informed, and taken care of from start to finish.
COMPANY VALUES
Craftsmanship
We do not cut corners. Work is built correctly the first time, even if it costs more time or effort. Every project reflects our name.
Accountability
If we make a mistake, we fix it. No excuses. No deflection. We stand behind our work and our word.
Communication
Clients are kept informed through updates, schedules, photos, and a client portal. No guessing, no silence, no confusion.
Respect
We treat every home like our own. Clean job sites, professional behavior, and zero tolerance for unsafe or disrespectful conduct.
HOW WE WORK WITH YOU
We return calls during business hours, typically same day or next business morning.
We Respond
We take time to understand goals before construction begins.
We Listen First
We Plan Before We Build
Clear scope of work is defined before any physical work begins.
We maintain decision timelines to prevent delays.
We Guide Decisions
Weekly updates, daily logs, photos, and client portal access.
We Keep You Informed
SketchUp and planning tools used when needed.
We Help You Visualize
Site visits allowed with safety awareness.
We Welcome Involvement
We stand behind our work after the project is complete.
We Stay Available After Completion
The Cabin Creek Craftsmanship Promise
COMPANY GUARANTEE
Budget
Fixed-price contracts whenever possible. All changes require written approval before work
proceeds.
Timeline
Estimated schedules provided. Adjustments may occur due to weather, materials, or
changes but communication is immediate and transparent.
Trust
Licensed, insured, workers’ comp covered. Professional jobsite standards enforced at all
times.
Quality
One-year workmanship warranty. If it’s our fault, we fix it at no cost.
Weekly updates, daily logs, daily photos, and client portal access. Responses within one
business day.
Communication
TRADE PARTNER NETWORK
We do not restrict clients to a fixed subcontractor list.
We have worked with nearly every reputable trade contractor in the Cody and Northwest
Wyoming region since 1982.
Clients may choose their own trades or rely on our coordination.
Regardless of who performs the work, we maintain:
• Professional standards
• Clear communication
• Safe job sites
• Quality expectations
• Coordinated scheduling
Our role remains consistent: manage the project and protect the outcome.
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