OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CLIENTS DESIGN AND BUILD A BEAUTIFUL AND TIMELESS HOME FOR THEIR FAMILY TO ENJOY FOR YEARS TO COME

Jason Easterly founded E&S Builders with a mission to revolutionize the custom homebuilding industry. With over 20 years of experience in real estate, construction, and development, Jason can assist with a full range of home building services, including help with site selection, design, construction, and high-quality finishes.

E&S is known for providing a positive client experience of unmatchable excellence through open and honest communication and full transparency. This renowned customer service extends throughout his team of some of the most highly skilled tradesmen and subcontractors in the Valley.

E&S has a keen eye for details and constructs homes with the highest quality of craftsmanship using industry leading innovation and technology. Our homes have been featured in Home Builders Digest, AZCentral, and Modern Luxury Interiors Scottsdale. E&S was also named Best of Houzz for Service 2019 and Best of Houzz Design in 2020.

Jason Easterly

Founder & President

Jason Easterly offers extensive knowledge and over 20 years of experience in the construction business. Jason’s family history in construction along with a strong background in management, real estate and finance has allowed him to develop skills related to the construction business on all levels.

Jason’s wide variety of knowledge has enabled him to build and rehab custom homes, develop rental projects for investors and buy and sell investment properties. Jason combines his experience with innovation to represent his clients with the utmost professionalism and market knowledge.

He has built his business through strong design work, negotiating skills and focusing on current trends for his clients. This allows him to deliver a finished product that will go above and beyond the clients expectations.

Ellen Valasakos

VP of Operations

Ellen is stepping into the construction industry, bringing with her a decade of rich experience from the realms of small businesses and corporate America. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a foundation that has prepared her well for her new role. Growing up, Ellen lived in several parts of our great country and spent part of her childhood in India. From a young age, Ellen and her mother would explore new constructions around town, a hobby that foreshadowed her eventual career path.

An avid traveler, Ellen cherishes time spent with family and friends. Raised in California and the Midwest, she has a profound love for time spent on the water, hiking, and anything in the great outdoors, as long as it is warm. Ellen loves dogs and can often be seen in the company of her 7 year old Golden Retriever named Gus.

Ellen loves Arizona and is proud to call it home.

Melissa Bogardus

Project/Design Coordinator

Born and raised in Cave Creek, AZ, Melissa graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University in 2005. Melissa thrives in environments where attention to detail and efficiency are paramount.

Her 16 years of experience as a 2nd grade teacher equipped her with the patience, communication skills and problem-solving abilities that enable her success at E&S.
Melissa adores her two active sons. When she’s not cheering on her boys, you can find her exploring the great outdoors. Hiking, camping and running are just a few of the activities that fuel her energetic family. Melissa is dedicated and excited about making a positive impact at E&S.

Jenny Foust

Accounting Clerk

Jenny began her career in Education & working with children with Autism. After 6 years she made her first career shift into office management with a custom home builder in the Valley. In 2016, she jumped into the event and restaurant industry quickly moving up to Director of Events & Operations overseeing scheduling, project management, marketing and business operations. Jenny thrives in coordinating the chaos and finding quick solutions.

Recently building her own new home in Gilbert with her husband and two kids, she is excited to join E & S Builders and supporting the team.

When Jenny is not running her daughter around to dance competitions and rehearsals, she loves concerts, time with friends and spending time with her family, and new pup, Winston.

Cody Lewis

Superintendent

A desert native, Cody was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He grew up around landscape construction learning from his dad as he managed projects around the valley. Cody began his own construction journey in 2011, through landscape renovations and home remodels. He moved onto higher end luxury home builds in 2020, and found a passion for this side of the construction industry.

In 2022, Cody ventured out and started his own business offering custom barn doors, home improvement services, as well as landscape design. Since then, Cody has made his way back to the luxury home building industry with E&S.

In his spare time, Cody enjoys spending time with his fiancé and 2 year old daughter, golfing, woodworking projects, and various activities that keep him outdoors.

Jim Lundquist

Lead Carpenter/Superintendent

Jim was born and raised in Seattle Washington. He began his construction career in 1981 and by 1993 he was running his own company and performing remodels through the greater Seattle area. In 2003 he was done with the rain and moved to sunny Arizona, building his business from scratch, again. With now over 40 years in the industry it was time to take on a new role and help teach the next generation while creating spaces for our clients. Jim loves to travel the world, play tennis, drive fast cars and hang out with his wife and kids.

Diego Contreras

Carpenter

Diego is an Arizona native that graduated from Desert Edge High School in 2021 out in Goodyear. Diego first started working in a beef plant but realized that he wanted a different career path. He landed in the cabinet industry where he started with custom cabinetry. There, he learned the skills and qualities to become a great cabinet professional. Now, he continues to grow within the industry with the goal to become a contractor himself!

Kelvin Coronel

Carpenter

Kelvin graduated from high school in 2023. In his free time he enjoys learning about cars, specifically BMW’s, making him a fanatic for cars. He used to work with his dad in framing. From there he gained interest and came upon our business and is hoping to become a business owner one day.