Meet the Patterson Custom Homes Team
Andrew Patterson
Founder and President
of Patterson Custom Homes
Andrew Patterson
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Andrew has spent his career involved in all aspects of construction and real estate development. As the technology sector flourished around him, Andrew began working for Rudolf and Sletten, a commercial builder of clean room manufacturing plants and office buildings.
Andrew quickly transitioned from the field to working with upper management in the job site trailers. It was there that he gained a basic understanding of the complexities of the construction industry.
Andrew received a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and a minor in Real Estate Finance from Colorado State University. While in college, he became a licensed Real Estate Agent and spent three years selling residential homes to help finance his education.
After graduation, Andrew moved back to San Francisco where he was employed by Clark Construction as a Senior Project Engineer working on the San Francisco Civic Center project. As the “dot-com” era and the housing market erupted in Silicon Valley, Andrew became certified as a California Real Estate Broker.
After the completion of the Civic Center project, Andrew joined Grosvenor International, a global developer of residential and industrial properties. There he was able to combine his construction knowledge with his passion for real estate and development.
While working on commercial tenant improvement projects and negotiating leases, Andrew learned about the inner workings of the real estate entitlement process. When the “dot-com” era drew to a close and the real estate market all but disappeared, Andrew followed the residential housing boom to Southern California.
During the past twenty-three years, with his positive attitude and boundless energy Andrew has grown Patterson Construction Corporation (now Patterson Custom Homes) to become the largest independent builder of custom homes in Orange County.
Heather Beedy
Director of Operations
Heather Beedy
Heather has worked alongside Andrew over the past decade to develop the company’s structure and business policies. She joined Patterson Custom Homes in 2013 as the Office Administrator and then gradually created all job positions within the company as she grew to the position she is in today.
As our Director of Operations, Heather oversees all departments within our organization and works with the director of each department to create and enforce processes and monitor employee production. She continuously works on enhancing our business operations by analyzing data and creating workflows so that we operate efficiently. Heather also manages our IT infrastructure and oversees our Human Resources.
Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Lisa Creek
Controller
Lisa Creek
Lisa was born and raised in San Diego, California. Her father was an Attorney as well as a Developer, and as a result, Lisa literally grew up on construction sites. Lisa graduated from the University of California at San Diego in 1983. After 20+ years of construction accounting, Lisa joined the Patterson team. She comes with a wealth of experience that enables her to fully support the Patterson team.
In her role as Controller, she provides clients with detailed monthly billings with interactive client spreadsheets to ensure our clients always know where they stand budget-wise. Throughout the build, she maintains all subcontractor invoices, of which we have an open-book policy for our clients’ review. She attaches mechanic lien releases to all billings, coordinates with banks and construction lenders, and prepares all of Patterson’s own vouchers and payment requests.
Outside of the office, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband of twenty-eight years, Dave, and their three beautiful children, Michelle, Jennifer, and Natalie, and her grandchildren.
Ben Tredwell
Director of Project Management
Ben Tredwell
Jessica Cota
Director of Client Relations and Project Coordination
Jessica Cota
Director of Client Relations and Project Coordination
Jessica is an Orange County native, born and raised just down the road in Costa Mesa, CA, and graduated with Honors from the University of California, Irvine in 2016.
Jessica was initially drawn to the construction industry when she began her career working for a national homebuilder in their design department. From there she went on to join the management team for a large real estate developer, property management company, and homebuilder in the area.
As the Director of Client Relations and Project Coordination at Patterson Custom Homes, Jessica is responsible for working with perspective clients, as well as overseeing projects from initial inception, including budget creation, specification book development, and preconstruction consultant coordination. Jessica oversees our team of pre-construction and project coordinators, working to ensure a smooth build for each of our clients by making sure all details of the project are captured and built to the Patterson standard. She brings her strong customer service skills, design experience, and knack for management to the role and thoroughly enjoys the myriad of details involved to bring our clients’ dream homes to life.
Savannah Horn
Senior Project Coordinator
Savannah Horn
Savannah was born and raised in Norman, Oklahoma and took an interest in the construction industry from a very early age. In an attempt to be just like her builder/developer dad, she began drawing plans for her dream home and would show them to anyone whose attention she could garner. She knew she would be destined to work in the homebuilding industry later in life.
Her passion continued through school and after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Marketing, she began her career with a local developer/home builder and learned all she could about the industry. From there she was given the opportunity to build homes alongside her parents, where she gained practical, hands-on experience and continued to expand her skill set.
Wanting to combine a career in construction with her love for the beach and warmer weather, Savannah found her way to Patterson Custom Homes in Newport Beach, CA. As a senior project coordinator on the team, Savannah is responsible for coordinating the myriad of details that go into every Patterson Custom Home. With her knowledge about the industry paired with her experience in customer service, Savannah also uses her organizational skills and her team-player mentality to ensure our homeowners enjoy the construction process from start to finish and beyond.
Kristyn Turner
Director of Warranty Service and Long-Term Client Care
Kristyn Turner
Director of Warranty Service and Long-Term Client Care
Kristyn, a Delaware native, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree. Her post-graduation journey led her to California, where she embarked on a new chapter, driven by the pursuit of discovering and cultivating a career that truly ignites her passion.
In 2018, Kristyn joined the Project Coordination team at Patterson Custom Homes. She was then able to expand into the role of Project Closeout Coordinator, where Kristyn contributed to enhancing the closeout process for the builds.
Utilizing her comprehensive knowledge of the start-to-finish of the build and closeout process, Kristyn now serves as the Director of Warranty Service and Long-Term Client Care. She ensures the seamless completion of each project, managing the closeout documentation and punch list for a smooth move-in experience. Kristyn’s dedication extends to overseeing the Warranty Services and Custom Care, ensuring lasting satisfaction for our homeowners.
Angela Graves
Pre-Construction Coordinator
Angela Graves
Pre-Construction Coordinator
Angela comes to Patterson with an extensive background in customer service and aptitude for leadership. She discovered a passion for real estate while working for a top commercial brokerage in Newport Beach and furthermore developed a love for design when joining the Patterson team.
She has been on the coordination team for nearly 4 years in various roles. Currently acting as the Pre-Construction Coordinator, she interfaces with clients, architects, and engineers to help in ensuring a smooth transition through the beginning stages of the project. With her tenacity and commitment, Angela is motivated to exemplify her dedication to guarantee each client’s experience is top of the line.
Angela was born and raised in Orange County and lived in Spokane, Washington during her time as a flight attendant. During her free time, she enjoys crafts and spending time with her family.
Emily Penner
Project Coordinator
Emily Penner
Fiona Palitz
Project Coordinator
Fiona Palitz
Fiona was born and raised in Newport Beach, CA, where she was introduced to luxury real estate and custom home building at a young age. Having always been surrounded by friends and family in the business, she knew she would follow a similar path. Fueled by her passion for understanding the nuances of home design, she considers herself a ‘forever student,’ eager to both build on her academic foundations in real estate and design and stay in tune with the latest project strategies. In 2022, shortly after graduating from the University of San Francisco, with a bachelor’s degree in advertising, she became a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of California. In 2021, Fiona began working for Paige Elise Interior Design in Costa Mesa. There, she met with clients to establish decor needs and gained an understanding of the basics of home design and project coordination, while working in a dynamic environment. Fiona’s professional career has prepared her to adapt to fluid situations, scale the learning curve quickly, and leverage resources effectively to add value to the Patterson team.
Outside of the office, Fiona enjoys spending time with friends and family, eating, traveling, playing pickleball, walking, and almost any outdoor activity.
Hannah Levy
Project Development Coordinator
Hannah Levy
Project Development Coordinator
Hannah Levy was born in the Chicago area but grew up in Orange County, CA. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Minor in Media Studies from Loyola Marymount University, Hannah began her career as a project coordinator for an event production company in Newport Beach, CA. Her experience in event planning helped mold her organizational and communication skills, as she was required to coordinate the details of many events per year. The majority of the events were charity galas, and Hannah can proudly say her work as the coordinator of these events assisted in raising over $10 million for local non-profit organizations.
Having always been surrounded by family and friends in the real estate industry, Hannah decided she wanted to move in a similar direction. That led her to become an employee for one of the leading single-family home rental companies that manages over 30,000 units. Working in the human resources department during the 2020 global pandemic, she took on the role of researching government guidelines in the 12 different states the offices were located and built office roadmaps to ensure each was in compliance with local ordinances. Looking for an opportunity to utilize her love for logistics and coordination, she found the Pre-Construction Coordinator position at Patterson Custom Homes. Hannah utilizes her organizational skills to assist our Project Coordinators during the pre-construction phase for all our projects.
When away from work, Hannah enjoys going for a spontaneous Duffy ride around the harbor and taking walks along Lookout Point in Corona Del Mar with her dog, Teddy.
Lindsay Aguirre
Marketing and Analytics Manager
Lindsay Aguirre
Marketing and Analytics Manager
Lindsay was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and has lived in Orange County since 2010. Drawn to the beautiful homes in Newport Beach, she spent a lot of her free time at open houses and interior design firms collecting inspiration. After serving as the Creative Coordinator at Mariners Church Irvine, Lindsay joined the Patterson Custom Homes team to further her career and her passion.
As the Marketing and Analytics Manager, she oversees the branding and marketing processes while assisting in supervising the daily operations of Patterson Custom Homes and improving the efficiency of each department. Lindsay is responsible for tracking the progress of all Patterson builds by developing and monitoring each project's milestone matrix and decision schedule analyses to uphold the Patterson standard, while ensuring the team's project management platform is streamlining the Coordination process. Additionally, Lindsay oversees the publication process, company branding, social media presence, and works to build our company culture while also expanding our team.
Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys running, baking, a good cup of coffee and spending time with her family.
Zariah Calhoun
Warranty and Long-Term Care Coordinator
Zariah Calhoun
Warranty and Long-Term Care Coordinator
Zariah was born and raised in Orange County, CA. Prior to working for Patterson Custom Homes, Zariah worked for an HVAC manufacturer and was responsible for ensuring quality customer service. Her experience with this company sparked her interest in the construction industry as a whole, and Zariah decided she wanted to apply her knowledge of the industry and work for the home building team that brings it all together.
As the Warranty and Long-Term Care Coordinator, I handle all warranty claims and requests. Once a request is submitted to our warranty department, we work to get the repair handled as soon as possible. I assist in coordinating the appointments with the vendors, document all of the work under a claim number, processing the invoices and assist in submitting it to the insurance companies.
Outside of work, Zariah likes to play board games with her husband, go to the beach, and spend time with her family.
Alex Lopez
Assistant Controller
Alex Lopez
Assistant Controller
Alex was born and raised in San Diego, CA. He attended Cal Poly Pomona while living in Chino Hills, CA. Upon his graduation, he relocated and began this new chapter in Orange County!
Prior to his time with Patterson Custom Homes, Alex worked as a Project Manager and accountant for a structural steel contractor. Alex is excited to bring his prior knowledge and experience in accounting and home building to the Patterson Custom Homes team.
In his free time, Alex enjoys playing softball, golfing and cooking. He also enjoys attending many Padres games with his wife – they are even season ticket holders!
Amber Niece
Office Administrator and Contracts / Insurance Specialist
Amber Niece
Office Administrator and Contracts / Insurance Specialist
Amber Niece was born in England, raised in Texas, and has lived in Orange County for the past 25 years. Prior to working for Patterson Custom Homes, Amber was in the mortgage lending industry for the last 15 years.
With a background in operations and quality control, her previous working experience gave her a passion for attention to the details. She also found that she thoroughly enjoys working closely with others, which makes her an incredible asset to the Patterson Custom Homes team as we work closely with homeowners every day! Amber’s drive from this knowledge & dedication inspired her to bring her talents to the construction industry.
During her free time, Amber’s favorite thing to do is to spend time with her husband and children. Together they enjoy the outdoors, read tons of good books, and love to bake anything imaginable!
Abbey McCrady
Marketing Assistant
Abbey McCrady
Marketing Assistant
Abbey McCrady was born and raised in Arizona, where she lived for 22 years before relocating to Orange County. From a young age, Abbey had a passion for creativity and design. She attended Arizona State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and graduated Magna cum Laude. Throughout her studies, she discovered an interest in many things such as branding, graphics, and a strong desire to make an impact.
With working experience in residential interior design, she became particularly drawn to the process of home building. She is eager to contribute to the Patterson Custom Homes team in delivering the highest quality in all aspects. In her free time, Abbey enjoys going to the beach, visiting a coffee shop, and hanging out with her niece & four-legged nephew!
Bob Smith
Custom Care Manager
Bob Smith
Tim Bissell
Warranty Service Manager
Tim Bissell
Brent Jenkins
Warranty Service Manager
Brent Jenkins
Brent Jenkins was born and raised in Southern California and has lived in Orange County for over 10 year. He is a highly accomplished construction professional with over 20 years of experience in the residential and hospital/commercial building industries. With a deep understanding of construction trades, scheduling, inspection, safety, and engineering principles, Brent has consistently delivered exceptional results throughout his career.
Known for his problem-solving skills and effective communication, Brent excels in handling a wide range of project challenges, from customer relations to subcontractor management and environmental considerations. His commitment to creativity, innovation, and total quality is evident in every project he undertakes, ensuring clients receive the highest level of service and satisfaction.
As a skilled project manager, Brent has successfully handled multiple projects concurrently, consistently meeting planned deadlines and schedules. His strong management know-how, leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills allow him to effectively lead teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project goals.
Brent's dedication to customer service extends beyond project completion. He continually strives to improve processes and enhance the overall customer experience, going above and beyond to exceed expectations. His expertise in critical path and timeline methods, as well as his proficiency in recruiting successful subcontractors, further contribute to his success in delivering outstanding construction projects.
With a comprehensive understanding of OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and OSHPD safety regulations, Brent ensures that all projects under his supervision maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance. His commitment to keeping construction sites secure and workers protected is unwavering.
Brent Jenkins expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset in the construction field. With his proven track record and ability to deliver successful projects, he is well-equipped to tackle any construction challenge and ensure optimal results.
Brent is married with two sons and can be found on the baseball or soccer field in his spare time. Brent enjoys playing the drums and doing home improvement projects at home.
Alex Andrade
Project Manager
Alex Andrade
Jeff England
Project Manager
Jeff England
Fritz Hellstern
Project Manager
Fritz Hellstern
Given his experience and skill set, Fritz decided to start his own finish carpentry business for high-end custom homes and owned this business for 10 years. In 1995, one of his clients approached him with an opportunity to become a construction supervisor for Century Corporation. After much consideration, Fritz agreed, and remained with Century for 19 years in this position. In 2013 Fritz left Century and went to work for another builder at the Strand in Dana Point, and has since joined Patterson Custom Homes as a Project Manager, overseeing the construction of our high-end custom homes in Newport Beach, CA.
Bill Hyland
Project Manager
Bill Hyland
Born and raised in Huntington Beach, California, Bill joins the Patterson team with more than twenty-three years of construction experience. A local graduate from Orange Coast College, Bill went straight into the construction industry following graduation. Starting off as a foreman for a local contractor, Bill quickly grew his career to become a superintendent and eventually an independent business owner. While residential builds are his favorite, Bill brings a fresh perspective to the home building industry after completing commercial builds for well-known retail brands.
Bill enjoys spending quality time with his wife and four children and enjoys traveling the world whenever possible. Bill is excited to join the team and continue to help push the Patterson standard – The New Standard – forward.
Gene Novella
Project Manager
Gene Novella
Project Manager
Gene Novella is a California native – he is proud to say he was born and raised here in Orange County. He has been in the construction industry for over 35 years, beginning in his high school summers. He started out working on local home renovations with his cousin who is a General Contractor. He enjoyed that experience so much he began to work in plumbing. As a foreman, he worked mostly in the new construction, tract home industry. Gene’s motivation to grow and learn drove him to take on a new position as an Assistant Site Superintendent where he was quickly promoted to Superintendent.
He was a recipient of the Superintendent of the Year award by the Southern California Building Industry Association in the year 2018. Gene has countless accomplishments in his career, even starting his own business and acquiring his General Contractor’s license. All of these accomplishments aside, Gene’s pride and joy is his family. He and his beautiful wife have two daughters and one son. He is very grateful for his family and their support!
Rich Suitor
Project Manager
Rich Suitor
Project Manager
Rich Suitor was born and raised in Orange County, California. As a young man, he began working with a custom interior stair company. He was there for three years before joining a local carpenter’s union. Rich has an entrepreneurial spirit, and this led him to form his own interior carpentry company after only five years of being in the business. His experience with finish carpentry grew into a position with a local custom home builder. Rich is passionate about craftmanship and dedication which makes him an incredible asset to the Patterson Custom Homes team.
Eric Bridge
Project Manager
Eric Bridge
Project Manager
Eric Bridge is a Southern California native with a deep understanding of the Construction industry. He began working in construction at the age of sixteen, which sparked his passion and interest for his career.
Finish carpentry was especially appealing to Eric, he gained a lot of knowledge and experience through working under an elite craftsman and builder who was from his same hometown.
In order to attain a more holistic understanding of craftsmanship, Eric attended the Laguna College of Art and Design. During his studies, he focused mainly on translating his current experience to Graphic Design and 3D Modeling. He became a project manager for a national home renovation corporation before eventually returning to more hands-on work. During this time, Eric worked on Patterson Custom Home’s projects and eventually was recruited to manage home renovations for an OC builder.
This chapter in his life set him up to have even more skills and tools to be an asset here at Patterson Custom Homes. Eric has worked alongside top trades in the industry and has developed an eye for construction at every stage. His top priority is to provide a great experience for clients, by surpassing expectations and delivering Patterson’s high standard.
Ty Holmes
Project Manager
Ty Holmes
Project Manager
From an early age Ty had an interest in building design and chose to pursue a career that would utilize and inspire that skill. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Brigham Young University in Utah and has gained hands-on experience from previous internships in real estate, construction, and interior design.
With a broad perspective of the home building process, Ty joined the Patterson Custom Homes’ team with an enthusiasm for custom home building. Ty began as our Project Closeout Specialist, working with homeowners, project managers, project coordinators and subcontractors to promote a top-quality finish. He went on to become an Assistant Project Manager, gaining wider experience in construction on and off-site. Since, Ty has been promoted to Project Manager, and utilizes his eye for detail and his skill for communication to develop an efficient project atmosphere. Ty’s unique background allows him to unite the fields of design and construction, bringing to life beautiful homes.
Ty grew up with a love for the water in Encinitas, California, and enjoys surfing, waterskiing, snow skiing, playing tennis, pickleball and spending time with family and friends in his free time.