Responsible for all operational disciplines for Northern California .

Pacific Crest Builders Inc. is a full service design, development and building firm specializing in the practical incorporation of sustainable and green building methods in all of our projects. Based in Walnut Creek, we provide the highest levels of quality, value, and durability and have a long list of satisfied clients that can speak to our unique approach to building and unparalleled personal service. We bring highly efficient production building techniques and methods to the custom home and whole house remodel market and provide great leverage on pricing, which we then pass through to our Client. Our stable of architects and engineers provide cutting edge homes both stylistically and functionally, being assembled by quality trades with incredible experience and resources, yet costing significantly less than a full on design build approach.Our experience and integrated development model allows us to create tremendous value for our clients regardless of the scale of the project.

Directed all aspects of entity designed to enhance Land Residual Value of existing SunCal Companies portfolio. Establish performance indicators, operating goals, business plan, and information systems models.Advanced Green Building initiative to align homebuilding and land development on a shared program of sustainability.

Led initiative with focus on operational efficiency and execution to drive cost reduction, simplify number of plans, and standardize specifications levels throughout the Region. Standardized plan offerings and specifications.Developed and implemented specification leveling system to drive cost reduction and ease product development across multiple divisions within the region. Shared platform facilitated greater efficiency and allowed overhead leverage.Created ‘Regional Plan Library’ focusing on best sellers and best value across the region, delivered in searchable database format to give quick access to hard cost date, room count, and lot fit. Resulted in a 50% decrease in overall plan offerings.Named to National SAP implementation team to assist in integrating new information systems program across the region.

Assumed full responsibility for managing all homebuilding operations activities for the highest profit, highest margin division in the nation. Directed the construction, product development, purchasing, estimating, design studio, customer service, warranty, safety, and environmental compliance teams, with 6 direct reports and 105 indirect reports. Led Bay Area Division to an unprecedented recognition as #1 in Customer Satisfaction three years in a row by JD Powers & Associates.Implemented third party peer review process for all architectural plans; Standardized details and risk avoidance approach resulted in top ratings from insurance agency and reduced annual premiums by nearly $2 million.

Primary responsibility for all Contract Administration, Purchasing, Land Development, Design Studio, Customer Care, and Construction Operations departments with emphasis on growing volume, reducing cost structures, and leveraging talent across departments. Grew organization from 400 lot inventory and 200 closings per year to 650 lot inventory and 415 closings in two year periodSuccessfully grand opened 8 new model complexes in 12 month periodDrove settlement of roof truss construction defect litigation affecting 200+ homes as Porter’s construction expert, resulting in recovery of $1 million in damages.