About Us
Working heartily, as for the Lord
Colossians 3:23
Buffalo Built, LLC is a Christian-owned construction company that specializes in custom homes, timber framing, stick framing, exterior insulation finishing system (EIFS), decks and patios, and interior finishes. We offer an in-house approach to your build, working closely with you to transform your dreams into reality.
Our Story
Founded in 2018, Buffalo Built's focus has been and continues to be honesty, integrity, and quality. Our team is dedicated to our industry and devoted to our clients, providing a personal, practical, and professional homebuilding experience. We continually strive for the highest level of customer satisfaction by exceeding expectations through communication and trust.
The team at Buffalo Built is constantly working to broaden and master our skills. Collectively, we have decades of experience with an emphasis on custom homes, framing, and interior finishes.
Meet the Team
Matthew Gilbert
OWNER
Matt attended Sheridan College, where he played soccer and received his degree in General Studies. After college, he apprenticed under various contractors to learn technical framing, deck construction, flooring installation, log work, and stair fabrication. When Matt started Buffalo Built in 2018, he worked throughout the state of Wyoming and Colorado on high-end commercial and residential building projects, before establishing the business in the town of Buffalo. When not at work, Matt is spending time with his wife Savana and their daughter, playing softball, and enjoying his friends and family.
Christian Spencer
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Christian comes to Buffalo Built with years of experience in many aspects of the construction industry. He grew up in Buffalo working alongside his dad in several different trades and, as an adult, worked in remodeling, siding and flooring. Most recently, he owned and operated his own flooring business for five years before joining the team at Buffalo Built in summer of 2024. When he's not at work meeting with customers, preparing estimates, or managing jobs, he's spending time with his wife Kelley and three kids, working on the family ranch, or enjoying time in the mountains.
Taylor Hepp
OWNER
Taylor obtained his degree in Construction Management from Sheridan College before attending Black Hills State University in South Dakota to run track and earn degrees in both Business Administration and Human Resources Management. Joining Matt in Buffalo Built in 2020, Taylor brought with him not just his degrees, but also hands-on experience from working for a local construction business from the time he was fifteen. In his downtime, Taylor is hanging out with his wife Adrianna and two little girls, playing golf at the local course, participating in extreme sports, or pouring into his local church community.
Mary Kandoll
OFFICE MANAGER
Mary is the first person you see when you walk through the front door at Buffalo Built. Originally from Washington State, Mary fell in love with the Bighorn Mountains while working at a local guest ranch for a summer. With a background in construction management and a mind for numbers, she's been a great addition to Buffalo Built since she hired on full-time in January of 2024. In her free time, Mary enjoys reading and studying God's Word, adventuring in the Bighorn Mountains, and learning and growing with friends and church family.
Tristan Hepp
OWNER
Tristan graduated from Black Hills State University in South Dakota with degrees in Business Management and Marketing. While still in high school, he started a landscaping company called Seasonal Services. After running this company for several years, he partnered with Buffalo Built in 2020, and now manages the business operations. When not busy in the office or meeting with customers, Tristan can be found out on the jobsite working alongside the crew. Tristan has a heart for people and loves spending time with his friends and family, while chasing around his three young kids with his wife Brittany.