For a great build, you need a trusted team.
Build Nashville is a Tennessee-based custom home builder with a proven track record for providing high quality homes that fit into your lifestyle & budget. Whether you’re interested in our completed luxury homes on the market or ready to start fresh with a fully customized design, our family is here to make your dream a reality. Trust is our long-held tradition, and our dedicated staff will walk you through every step of the process. We’re committed to superior coordination & flawless execution so at the end of the day, you can come home to quality. Together, we can engineer your dreams and build your future to last a lifetime.
Making your vision come true — it’s what we do.
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Build it.
Our Team
Owner
Jamie has the ideas and the team to figure out the best way to make them happen. She’s busy busy, yet her heart and sense of humor always shine through. She cares for the team and for her clients - that’s why we call her mama Jamie!
Jamie Duncan
Owner
Being a business owner is time consuming enough, but somehow Shaun works out every morning at 4:30am, reads more books than we can count and still manages to grow the best custom home building company in middle TN.
Shaun Burroughs
VP of Construction
With a degree in civil engineering and a former musician of many years our Construction Manager, Brad, is a self-proclaimed creative efficiency nerd. He leads our Project Managers and is responsible for the overall building process, eliminating issues before they arise and continually finding ways to build better homes. You can often find Brad sketching out details on a scrap piece of lumber. Brad drinks way too much coffee.
Brad Layher
Director of Operations
Jenna has never shied-away from a core interest in design and building, which stemmed from her childhood growing up in Minnesota. She spent summers with her Grandfather learning about woodworking at a young age. To this day, she incorporates building furniture, curating one-of-a-kind pieces, and furniture sourcing into her list of hobbies. When she’s not working on a project, she’s unwinding at home with her family and friends and her two very busy golden doodles, Willie & Hank!
Jenna Steffen
Project Operations Manager
Growing up in the construction industry has taught Milan many life lessons; hard work, commitment, an eye for craftsmanship, and how to manage people. Milan has spent his career building luxury custom homes in some of Southern California’s most exclusive areas. Fascinated with how technology will change the building industry, Milan strives to pioneer the modern building process. With many years of field experience across multiple trades, combined with his ability to communicate with the likes of architects, engineers, and designers Milan specializes in creating a well-informed and efficient job site where quality is never compromised.
Milan vladic
Lead Designer
Elena’s passion for Interior Design expanded when she got her degree from Watkins College of Art & Design. Elena journeyed her way from tile design, home remodels & flooring sales to full time Interior Design in the Builder world. She wholeheartedly loves what she does and gets excited about every home she’s a part of! Working with Clients and expanding their design dreams is one of the best parts! She grew up in East TN, but has lived in North Nashville majority of her life. She and her husband have a sweet little girl who keeps them busy, and they enjoy spending time outside exploring nature any chance they have! “Being a part of such a skilled, caring team has made me love what I do even more!” “Gratitude and Kindness is everyday practice I live by.”
Elena DeSoto
Office Manager / Accounting Assistant
Aubri brings with her over a decade of assisting experience. She grew up in Kentucky where she owned a bakery business and worked in the education system. When she isn’t working hard in the office, she’s found enjoying time with her three children and husband. Whether they are watching sports, traveling or playing games there’s a competitive nature and laughter amongst them.
Aubri Martin
Project Manager
Matthew’s path to construction wasn’t exactly linear – but it was always meant to be. He grew up on job sites alongside his dad, a custom home builder in Southern Indiana, learning the trades from the ground up. After moving to Nashville 15 years ago, he built a career in residential construction, managing everything from infill builds to custom renovations. Before joining the team, he ran his own remodeling company, blending craftsmanship with client care.
A veteran and cancer survivor, Matthew’s also an award-winning competitive shooter, bourbon guy, and die-hard fan of Notre Dame, Nashville SC—and the Preds. He and his wife, Katie, live in Nashville with their three dogs, love to travel, and don’t take life too seriously—there’s always something to laugh about. At work, Matthew brings job site experience you can trust, an eye for detail, and just the right amount of humor to keep things moving.
MATTHEW PENINGER
Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager
Bio coming soon…
Raul Orozco
Assistant Project Manager
Elijah grew up in Bloomington Indiana. He was a 3 sport athlete in high school playing football, basketball, shot put in track and field, and eventually playing college football. He’s a huge advocate for the sport of strongman, having competed in the Music City Strongman Classic, as well as an outdoor enthusiast. He gained most of his construction experience building decks in Colorado, as well as home renovations.
Elijah Drew
Executive Assistant
Adrian, a Murfreesboro native and recent MTSU Business graduate, excelled as a dual athlete in high school, participating in football and wrestling. A gym enthusiast and outdoorsman, he enjoys activities like kayaking, jet skiing, and wakeboarding. Adrian’s loyal companion is Luna, his 90-pound American Akita. With a background in construction, he gained valuable experience working alongside his father on various job sites.
Adrian Mendoza
Designer
Brianna grew up in Indiana and went to the Art Institute of Dallas, where she cultivated her passion for interior design. She’s always been creative and detail-oriented, qualities that drive her work every day. Outside of design, Brianna stays active, enjoys reading, loves a game of pool, and loves collecting house plants. She’s also got two dogs, Connor and Bentley, who keep her on her toes. She’s competitive by nature, loves a challenge, and will also beat you in pool.
brianna humbles
Executive Assistant
As an interior designer with over 10 years of experience and more than 350 homes designed, Jessica brings an eye for detail and a deep understanding of aesthetics and function to the Build Nashville team. In her role as Executive Assistant, she supports daily operations while also contributing to business development initiatives, process improvement, and marketing efforts.
In her personal life, Jessica thrives outside the status quo, embracing adventure, creativity, and unconventional paths. She spent three years living nomadically, traveling through Mexico and Central America, and is currently learning Spanish. She’s passionate about travel, hiking, exploring the outdoors, and finding the best local coffee shops to work from in any city.
Jessica Latimer
Project Manager
Zack Stacy is a 5th generation carpenter and proud of it. From Racine, WI , He Carries the pride of the work he does on his sleeve. Zack moved to Nashville in 2014 playing music and looking for better weather and continued his passion for carpentry and construction.
zack stacy
Assistant Project Manager
Born and raised in East TN, Wes grew up playing sports, working on the farm or family job sites . Father of 3 soon to be 4, die hard VOLS fan, and avid outdoorsman. He loves extreme adventures like skydiving, bungee jumping and rock climbing!
Wes has made a living playing music and writing songs for the last 15 years. Before that, a backpacking and whitewater guide in the Rockies. Travel is a big passion and with music, he’s been to 47 states & 19 countries . Proud to have a number 1 song and honored to do several USO/AFE tours for troops overseas. Wes still play music 4 nights a week with his band, owns an outdoor company called Tennessee Adventures based in middle TN, and he’s so excited to be pursing yet another passion with our Build Nashville team in the construction world!
Wes Cook
Assistant Project Manager
Bio coming soon…
Cale wilson
Field Assistant
Oliver layher
Design Admin
Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Ava made her way to Nashville by way of Middle Tennessee State University, bringing with her a passion for people, creativity, and getting things done. She balances imaginative thinking with sharp organizational skills in her day-to-day—and she’s always up for a new adventure. When she’s off the clock, you’ll likely find her at the gym, catching up with friends over good food, or soaking up sunshine somewhere outside.
Ava hundley
Project Manager
Jacob is a proud father of three and an avid outdoorsman. Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, he enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. A lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, Jacob combines his love for family, sports, and the outdoors in everything he does.
JACOB MELLEN
Project Manager
Matt’s roots in construction stem back to his childhood, where he grew up learning the trade from his father who was a commercial builder. For over Seven years he has provided the reliability, communication and sense of humor to thrive at Build Nashville. If you enjoy the nostalgia of 90s rap, Matt will happily sing along with you.
Matt Rankhorn
Assistant Project Manager
As a quality control specialist, Skyler supports our project managers in the field, liaising closely with trades and overseeing the work progress necessary for on-time completions. With 7 years in construction and a knack for detail, he outperforms in closing tasks and finishing touches. Skyler enjoys spending time visiting his friends and family back home in Indiana, where he recently moved from. His love for music, traveling, sports, and a good ole’ lake day, goes unmatched.
Skyler Thomas
Finish Carpenter
Shelton Slack is a skilled woodworker based in Nashville, Tennessee, and a new addition to the team at Build Nashville. Known for his precision, creativity, and dedication to quality, Shelton crafts everything from custom doors to standout furniture pieces with care and craftsmanship. Outside of work, Shelton is a serial hobbyist with a wide range of creative passions. He builds LEGO sets, plays music, maintains intricate aquariums, practices Jiu Jitsu, and is soon diving into the art of bonsai. Whether in the shop, the gym, or the studio, Shelton brings patience, passion, and artistry to everything he takes on. Go Vols
Shelton Slack
