Meet The Team

Meet The Team

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Hi, I’m Erich Schaefer

President of Schaefer Custom Homes.

I started Schaefer Custom Homes 30 years ago with one goal in mind: to combine the highest quality of architectural design, artisans, and technical engineering to achieve your ideal vision of home. We are a custom homebuilder and remodeler committed to providing you with the most satisfying building and living experience possible.
What sets us apart—beyond our award winning custom homes and remodels—are the lasting relationships we build with our client-family. Our building foundation starts with our relationship with you. We love the people we serve and they love us. Just ask them! Here at Schaefer Custom Homes, it is this strong relational focus that makes all the difference. One of the greatest compliments we can receive from clients is to hear just how much they enjoyed building their home.
We understand that your custom home or remodel is a formidable financial and emotional investment. To ensure your custom home or remodel project is as fulfilling as possible, I’ve assembled a team who have my utmost respect and trust. Each one of them, along with all our professional partners, are committed to excellence. When you choose Schaefer Custom Homes, you’re choosing a builder committed to putting our whole heart into your home. That’s a promise I personally guarantee.

 

 

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Each home we build and each family we work with is unique. We believe that the best way to communicate our process and our results is by inviting you into the homes we have built and remodeled and by introducing you to the clients we now call friends.

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Meet Our Management Team

Committed to Build Your Dream... Beyond Your Expecations

It takes time, care, perseverance and commitment to orchestrate a custom home or remodel.
That long, complex, at times arduous assignment takes a crack team. From concept to design, to grading, foundation, framing, finish work... we’ve got your back every step of the way.
Sit down for coffee with any one of our team and they’ll win your confidence immediately.
They know their stuff and it shows in the beautiful homes we build together.

Chris Bahr

Chris Bahr

Project Manager

To say that Chris is passionate about engineering and construction is an understatement. Chris has studied and executed commercial and residential projects since the beginning of both his academic and professional careers. Chris has helped forge our reputation as a builder that can handle any technical challenge. A trustworthy, committed, and driven team member - Chris’s diverse construction expertise make him an indispensible asset to your building project.

Vyanna Young-Davis

Vyanna Young-Davis

Client Relations Manager

Vyanna came to us with outstanding credentials. Her years of professional experience managing scores of employees won her recognition for excellence and perseverance in coordinating complex projects with multiple partners, vendors and clients. She is at the center of our management team both behind the scenes and with our clients. Her love for people insures that every concern you have will be addressed professionally and efficiently with a delightful spark of warmth and personality.

Doug Lyon

Doug Lyon

Project Superintendent

He’s a builder who always has his sleeves rolled. He’s all about action and involvement.
Just look at his hands. They tell the story of a 40 year homebuilding, second generation contractor. Doug has built over 500 new construction homes throughout California. He is a team captain who leads by example.  High energy batteries included.

James Greenelsh

James Greenelsh

Creative Director

A third generation Central Coast native and proud of it. James is a local business owner, with 36 years of global experience in the field of communications, design, and marketing. He brings professional and esthetic maturity to the Schaefer team. With thoughtful oversight of all things creative, he provides a unique perspective that helps reinforce the high standards and heart that Schaefer Custom Homes have come to represent in our community.

Marty Hunter

Marty Hunter

Project Manager

Martin Hunter has been a contracting business owner for over 15 years, and in the industry for over 30 years. He has successfully completed millions of dollars of residential and commercial building projects throughout prestigious Orange County. He is a native to the central coast and came to Schaefer custom homes after relocating back to SLO almost 2 years ago. He is an accomplished builder, with an impressive portfolio as well as broad and diversified industry experience. His reputation for personal client care, innovation, and astute project management make his contribution to every Schaefer home invaluable.

Tracy Hunter

Tracy Hunter

Business Manager

Schaefer Custom Homes is known for project transparency and efficiency. This is made possible through the financial management skills of Tracy Hunter, former Vice President of corporate finance for a large manufacturing company. With over 30 years of business experience, Tracy uses the latest financial software, technology and accounting techniques to give you fingertip access to your home project budget in real time. She’ll takes the guess work out of every building stage so you can relax and enjoy the experience--stress free! No budget surprises, thanks to Tracy

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