PRESS RELEASE: Lance Cayko and Alex Gore Named to 2026 ColoradoBiz ICONS & Achievers ICONS List
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Longmont, Colorado – May 26th, 2026 – F9 Productions Inc. announces that Co-Founders and Principal Architects Lance Cayko and Alex Gore have been named to the 2026 ColoradoBiz ICONS & Achievers ICONS list, recognizing established leaders who have made a lasting impact on business and industry throughout Colorado.
Hosted annually by ColoradoBiz, the ICONS & Achievers program honors some of the state’s most influential executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The ICONS category specifically recognizes leaders with more than 15 years of professional achievement who continue to shape Colorado’s business landscape through leadership, vision, and long-term impact.
“This recognition means a great deal because it reflects longevity, resilience, and the cumulative impact of years of work,” said Lance Cayko, Co-Founder and Principal Architect of F9 Productions. “Alex and I started this company during one of the most difficult economic periods in modern history. We built it from the ground up through persistence, continuous learning, and an obsession with improving every year.”
Founded in 2009, F9 Productions has grown into one of Colorado’s leading architecture and design-build firms, specializing in residential, commercial, and multi-family projects across the Front Range. The firm has become known for its practical approach to architecture, deep construction knowledge, and commitment to delivering projects that balance design excellence with real-world constructability.
Alex Gore, Co-Founder and Principal Architect, added, “Architecture is ultimately about leadership. It is about guiding clients, teams, consultants, and projects through complex challenges while maintaining clarity and trust. To be recognized alongside many of Colorado’s top business leaders is an incredible honor.”
The recognition further solidifies the growing influence of F9 Productions within Colorado’s architecture, construction, and development industries. In recent years, the firm and its leadership have received multiple statewide honors, including recognition in the ColoradoBiz 500, Best of Mile High Awards, BizWest Mercury 100, and ColoradoBiz C-Level Executive Awards.
As the firm continues to expand its presence throughout Colorado, Cayko and Gore remain focused on mentorship, innovation, operational excellence, and helping elevate the architecture profession through leadership, education, and entrepreneurship.