Bruce Jackson
Owner
A graduate in Architecture from the University of Illinois, Bruce has a long history in luxury home design and construction. Prior to RS Homes, he worked in Arizona for 15 years in land planning, subdivision design, zoning, land development, design center management, construction management, and purchasing.
Bruce is your main contact for all your design and construction needs. He manages the design process, attends design meetings, and provides preliminary cost estimates. Once plans are completed, he bids the home, negotiates pricing with subcontractors, and prepares a Fixed Price proposal for your review and approval. Bruce works closely with the clients, architects and interior designers through all phases of the project.
Joe Hermit
Owner
Joe’s extensive experience in luxury home construction began in the San Francisco Bay area, where for 15 years he was a high-end framing contractor and custom home builder. In 1999 he relocated to Arizona where he built custom homes in Desert Mountain and Carefree.
Joe’s highly critical eye and advanced problem-solving skills ensure your home is properly constructed. He oversees all on-site activity, managing each project to completion and addressing any questions you have. His responsibilities include scheduling trades, monitoring work, and resolving all construction related issues.
Kelli Demski
Office Manager
Kelli manages all aspects of office administration, record keeping, and accounting. She has over 30 years of accounting experience in homebuilding and construction, and 3 years of experience in commercial property management. Kelli is the lead for generating vendor contracts, purchase orders, lien waivers, and draws to owners. She handles accounts payables and receivables, prepares proposal books, and maintains vendor insurance records, homeowner move in warranty books, newsletters, month-end reconciliations, and financials
TEAM PLANNING PROCESS
Since its beginnings, RS Homes has utilized the “Team Approach” in the planning of every new home. This decision, of course, was based on the belief that no one person is an expert at everything and multiple disciplines will maximize interior livability and exterior style.
As an integral team member during the planning phase, RS Homes considers it our responsibility to closely monitor and track progress at every step, and, most importantly, to see that budgets are considered by everyone (architect, designer and homeowner) as we proceed. When we know of new or alternative materials, or if specialists are needed, we will not hesitate to suggest them.
The “Team Approach” to planning also ensures that each team member’s perspective is adequately considered. From experience we know that all persons involved bring a different—and sometimes more pragmatic—view to the planning and design of a home, which can increase its value and almost always improve its livability.