Hi, I’m John Ryan Loflin. I’m a hands-on entrepreneur and craftsman blending construction, welding, and artistic sculpture with a practical, problem-solving mindset. I run Rocky Mountain Hemp as owner and lead farmer, and I also steer Loflin Enterprises, delivering custom remodeling, fountain building, and sculpture across Colorado. My work spans historic home remodeling, barn dismantling for reclaimed materials, and contract farming. I value teamwork, safety, and craftsmanship, and I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into solid, on-budget results while mentoring crews of up to five people.

John Ryan Loflin

Hi, I’m John Ryan Loflin. I’m a hands-on entrepreneur and craftsman blending construction, welding, and artistic sculpture with a practical, problem-solving mindset. I run Rocky Mountain Hemp as owner and lead farmer, and I also steer Loflin Enterprises, delivering custom remodeling, fountain building, and sculpture across Colorado. My work spans historic home remodeling, barn dismantling for reclaimed materials, and contract farming. I value teamwork, safety, and craftsmanship, and I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into solid, on-budget results while mentoring crews of up to five people.

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Hi, I’m John Ryan Loflin. I’m a hands-on entrepreneur and craftsman blending construction, welding, and artistic sculpture with a practical, problem-solving mindset. I run Rocky Mountain Hemp as owner and lead farmer, and I also steer Loflin Enterprises, delivering custom remodeling, fountain building, and sculpture across Colorado.

My work spans historic home remodeling, barn dismantling for reclaimed materials, and contract farming. I value teamwork, safety, and craftsmanship, and I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into solid, on-budget results while mentoring crews of up to five people.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, lead farmer at Rocky Mountain Hemp Inc.
January 1, 2013 - Present
Own and operate a hemp farming venture; pioneered planting and harvesting 60 acres of industrial hemp; contract farming for hemp fiber, construction materials, and cannabinoid production.
Owner, carpenter, welder, and sculptor at Loflin Enterprises
July 1, 2001 - Present
Concentrating in custom remodeling, fountain building, and artistic sculpture. Colorado Barnwood division dismantles structures for recycling and resale of harvested products for new construction; hired, trained and supervised crews of up to five employees; has completed asbestos abatement.
Head of Maintenance at Crested Butte Property Management
September 1, 2003 - February 29, 2004
Supervised maintenance crew of four for a large property management company; transitioned to orchestrating custom remodel construction projects for historic home.
Head of Construction at Crested Butte Property Management
February 1, 2004 - July 31, 2004
Orchestrated custom remodel construction projects for historic home.
Supervisor at Austin Tower Company
September 1, 2001 - September 30, 2002
Aided in construction of 190 ft wind survey towers and welded tower anchors.
Co-owner at Red Mountain Builders, Inc.
September 1, 1999 - July 31, 2001
Responsible for foundation to framing to finishing of custom homes and condominiums for Crested Butte Mountain Resort, including high-end private duplexes; hired and supervised a crew of up to ten workers.
Self-employed subcontractor at Loflin Enterprises
August 1, 1997 - September 30, 1999
Custom home remodels including tile, cabinet, Jacuzzi installation and finish carpentry work.
Lead Carpenter at Locke Construction
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 1997
Lead carpenter for a company specializing in general and subcontracting jobs that included framing, metal building construction and concrete work.
Carpenter’s assistant at American Framing
May 1, 1996 - September 30, 1996
Carpenter’s assistant in custom home construction.
Framed additions at Southeast Colorado Hospital
May 1, 1994 - September 30, 1994
Framed additions for doctor’s offices and physical therapy department; completed several other finish carpentry projects.
Pool and maintenance technician at Holiday Inn
September 1, 1993 - September 30, 1996
Pool and hot tub maintenance, plumbing, heating, electrical and carpentry repairs in a large hotel.
Built new utility and custom trailers at J & S Trailer
April 1, 1993 - September 30, 1993
Built new utility and custom trailers and reconditioned used trailers.
Reconditioned feed mixers and mounted new mixers at Harsh of Dodge City
June 1, 1992 - April 30, 1993
Reconditioned old feed mixers and mounted new mixers on trucks using welding, machining and hydraulics skills.
Supervisor at John Loflin Farms
September 1, 1982 - September 30, 1992
Worked on the multigenerational family farm, overseeing cattle and crop operations, including irrigation management and equipment operation.

Education

Certification in asbestos abatement from EPA’s National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) at Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc
September 1, 2010 - December 30, 2025
ARC, MIG, TIG and gas welding at Northwest Kansas Vocational-Technical School, Goodland KS
September 1, 1991 - May 1, 1992
High school building trades credits at Springfield High School, Springfield CO
September 1, 1988 - May 1, 1991

Qualifications

Certification in asbestos abatement (NESHAP/AHERA)
September 1, 2010 - December 30, 2025
40-hour asbestos supervisor training
September 1, 2010 - December 30, 2025
ARC, MIG, TIG and Gas Welding
September 1, 1991 - May 1, 1992

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Other