Featured Builders: 1999

Debbie McComb and Enchantment Homes, Inc. An interesting scenario of questions and answers always opens the door for more information when the parents and husband of Debbie McComb discuss her vocation. Debbie, co-owner of Enchantment Homes, Inc., a new homebuilding company based in Solvang, has been in the home building business in one facet or another since 1988 but only recently joined the ranks of general contractors with the start of her business in 1997. Dave Ormonde Construction When it comes to high-end custom home building on the northern end of the South/Central Coast, Dave Ormonde's name usually is mentioned as one of the best in the business. Known as a hands-on builder and general contractor, Dave bases his business, Dave Ormonde Construction, in Atascadero, and has been operating since 1985. Signal Construction It doesn't matter whether it's high-end residential or commercial building, Randy Barnes can talk shop -- even in different languages. Owner of Signal Construction, based in Santa Barbara, Randy is well known and firmly established as a builder who knows high-end construction, from multi-million dollar residences to 35-story high-rise projects. Nick E. Pokrajac, Inc. Like a fine wine that has reached its prime, Nick E. Pokrajac, Inc., a general building and engineering firm, has made a name for itself on the South/Central Coast as one of the principal companies to work extensively in the design and construction of grape processing equipment, wine fermentation, and storage facilities. Campanelli Construction Initially Joe Campanelli thought he would be an artist. He started as an art major, receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio arts from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Now, after 25 years in construction, Joe is still an artist -- he has refined the art of general contracting to become one of the most respected commercial and residential contractors on the South/Central Coast. Sutton's Construction Sutton's Construction is the epitome of teamwork when it comes to custom residential, new construction and remodeling. The results: two decades of satisfied clients and subcontractors. Based in Arroyo Grande, the firm is owned by Billy Sutton, his wife, Kathy, and their son, Daniel. Al Lowe Construction, Inc. When you first meet Al Lowe it's hard to believe he's one of the most aggressive and recommended general contractors on the South/Central Coast. His quiet and soft-spoken manner, however, along with his aura of confidence, which is evident from the first of any conversation, are part of what has built his reputation as one of the best in the industry. Investec It started out as two young men with scholarships dreaming about playing basketball with the University of California at Santa Barbara. Now it's two men with visions of making the South/Central Coast a better place to live and their company standing out as one of the principal players achieving that goal. Creators of one of the major development and construction firms in the Tri-Counties -- Investec Real Estate Companies, based in Santa Barbara -- the two men -- Ken Slaught, president of Investec, and Rich Ridgway, president of Investec Construction -- now manage one of California's fastest growing and most diversified real estate/development companies. Thomas Hall Construction/Design If you're looking for a general contractor who has a design background with finish carpentry experience and one who will help you to make a personal statement with your home, then Tom Hall is your man. Owner of Thomas Hall Construction/Design, based in Ojai, Tom has set a standard for high-end homes in that community and throughout the South/Central Coast. Norman Norton Construction, Inc. Just a little over thirty years ago Norman Norton had a big decision to make. He'd suffered major injuries in an automobile accident and he had to decide whether or not to stay in his life-long chosen vocation -- construction -- or, at the age of 42, try and learn a new trade. After serious thought and much encouragement by family and friends, he chose to stay in Atascadero and become a general contractor.