Wesley Torell, President

I started as a General Contractor in 1996 with the simple concept of providing quality craftsmanship and personal service to my clients. I was fortunate to have Wendi join my life and my business in 1998. For over 2 years, we worked together side by side, discovering that our passion for construction was as strong as our passion for each other. In the summer of 2000, we decided to start a family of our own. As Wendi wished to remain a hard working contributor to the business, she transitioned from the field to the office and established our residential design and permitting service. While undergoing the rigors of pregnancy and motherhood over the past several years, Wendi has been the backbone of our design and administration efforts.

I have been in the construction trade for over 20 years. However, construction has been a part of my life since childhood. My father, now a semi-retired contractor and master craftsman, had me cleaning trenches and hauling debris when I was a boy. I began my official career in construction in my late teens, working both with my father and with a reputable local contractor. I eventually moved to Sonoma County to complete my college degree, and I then settled into Marin County north of San Francisco. While attending evening classes, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend my days working with an amazing local contractor that specialized in high-end construction in the Craftsman and Victorian styles. I became a project foreman at age 26, and I was given the responsibility of coordinating million-dollar renovations. My return to the Central Coast in 1997 provided an opportunity to re-establish local roots and grow a successful business. I utilize an intense work ethic taught to me by my father. I also find guidance through the love and support of my wonderful wife and two amazing sons.

Wendi Torell, Treasurer and Secretary

I have been in the construction trades for over 10 years, but construction has been a part of my life since childhood. My late grandmother was a general contractor and residential designer in Cambria for many years. I spent many after-school hours cleaning jobsites and learning the trades from the various workers on-site. I spent time helping with carpentry, electrical and painting all before I reached high school. My grandmother also started me in the direction of residential design, teaching the basics of spatial layout and environmental impact. My late grandfather was a building contractor in LA County, and my brother and uncle are currently contractors.

I started working with Wes in 1998. We spent the next two years on foundations, framing and finish work for remodels and renovations. When we decided to start a family, I wanted to remain an integral part of the business, so I suggested that I could take over the administration duties. I also suggested that we add residential design to our plate. Through the use of a CAD system, I am able to produce floor plans and elevations to go along with site plans and project details. I continue to assist Wes with project scheduling and subcontractor supervision while I also address the design work and my duties as mother to my two beautiful boys.