He was born in Longmont, Colorado to Guy and Laura Braly in January of 1938. He attended Longmont schools, graduating in the Class of 1956. He attended Colorado University for one year and then went to Mesa College so he could play football. Henry started a business like his father’s when he was very young and they would often bid on the very same jobs, as competitors.

Braly’s career began in Longmont in 1960 when he started Henry Braly & Co., a utility construction company. After 10 years, the company grew to 25 individuals and was eventually sold to CAP Construction. This success was followed by the founding of Frontier Materials in 1972. Frontier developed numerous aggregate mineral mining sites in Colorado. In 1980, Braly added a division to produce asphalt and then developed paving services and in 1982 added a ready-mix concrete division. Frontier Materials later sold to Western Mobile and consisted of more than 200 employees located in sites throughout Northern Colorado. 

Braly has always invested in various projects and the development of more than 500+ residential lots in Longmont with various local partners. His influence has been vast and has touched many lives. Braly served on several local boards and was a quiet supporter of many causes and campaigns. In 2006, he created the Braly Family Foundation to help continue with this work, well past his life. Henry Braly was welcomed to the Boulder County Hall of Fame in 2019. 

Henry was a man of few words, always thinking, a good listener, very bright. He would only give advice when asked. He wanted you to make your own decisions. He traveled extensively and enjoyed life in a quiet way. He was a positive thinker and encouraged others to be the same. “Be positive, life is too short.” he often said. He was considered the best grandpa (GP), any one could ask for.

Henry Braly Passed April 8th, 2020 while living in Nye, MT.