As Featured in Featured Builders: 2003 Armstrong Associates, Inc. Probably the most unusual thing about Armstrong Associates, is that its principal owner, Earl Armstrong, doesn't think the innovative, award-winning construction company is unusual. Based in Santa Barbara, the 21-year-old firm is well-known for the variety of its completed projects and its flexibility to handle both residential and commercial construction. Enchantment Homes, Inc. While she strives for individuality in every home she builds, Debbie McComb's philosophy for her work as a general contractor has remained the same throughout her tenure as someone very involved in the trades: She is determined to make the experience happy and the final product rewarding. Initially a real estate agent, then as an assistant to a developer, and now co-owner and president of Enchantment Homes, Inc., Solvang, with Rod Simmons, Debbie has developed a reputation as one of the most personable general contractors on the South and Central Coast in California. Hanover Builders, Inc. If one were restricted to a single word, "foundations" would be the best word to describe Don Hanover, high-end custom homebuilder and owner of Hanover Builders, Inc., based in Westlake Village. Not only is Don a third-generation contractor with an extensive background in framing and concrete, he also has an education in business management and has been in the industry long enough to see some of his original clients calling him again to build them a second residence. H. W. Holmes, Inc., & Design House '03 Construction and design have been a part of Hoyt W. Holmes’ life ever since he was hired as a teenager to work in the construction industry. After learning the basics and realizing he had an aptitude for designing and for construction, Hoyt obtained his contractor’s license and started in business with a partner in the early 1980s. Even after he started his own company, H.W. Holmes, Inc., eight years ago, Hoyt has remained focused on originality and design on every development and spec home he builds. R. W. Smith Construction In the tradition of his father and grandfather, homebuilder and general contractor Rob Smith lists quality and integrity as the two most important items he offers to his clients – both are printed on the top of his business card and are stated in his company motto. "Quality means doing the best job possible in every circumstance and integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is looking," Rob explains. Weyrich Development The large metal company logo hanging near the entry in the main office is embossed with gold, as are all the company cards and most of its brochures. And well they should be – it’s as if the name Weyrich has the Midas touch: everything that the name Weyrich endorses turns into a profitable investment, especially its construction arm, Weyrich Development. Robert Taylor & Associates Growing up with his carpenter brother as his mentor, Robert Taylor knew from childhood that he wanted to be a home builder. From his initial elaborate tree-house creations to building high-end homes in Chicago to now being known as one of the most respected estate and custom home builders in Santa Barbara, he has come full circle and is now a mentor himself, not only to his son who recently joined the company, but also to the dozens of home owners in Montecito and Santa Barbara who live in homes built over the last 23 years by Robert Taylor & Associates.