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Denise Spaulding, Project Administrator

October 23rd, 2012

A repeat addition to the Silver Fern team, Denise brings over 7 years experience in the land development industry. Denise is the primary liaison between the subcontractors and the builder for all accounting and contracting related items. Her responsibilities include draw preparation and submission, check disbursement, and obtaining all necessary lien release documents.  She also pDenise Spaulding Silver Fern Project Coordinatorrovide pre-lien information on projects to subcontractors, coordination of vendor packages, contracts, insurance requirements and processing of any additional work orders.

Denise is all about bowling.

Fun Q & A with Denise:

What is your favorite quote?
One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team,, but one man cannot make a team. – Kareen Abdul Jabbar.

If you could have one superhero power, what would it be and why?   
I would be Wonder Woman and fight for peace, justice, and truth on Earth.

If you were the lead singer in a band, what band would it be?
Maroon 5

Where would you go on your dream vacation?
Costa Rica

What is your number one pet peeve?
Too many to count.

If you had to go WITHOUT one of the five senses, which would it be?
Smell

What actor/celebrity would you choose to play you in a movie?”
Susan Sarandon

Favorites:

Color: Blue
Book: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.
Movie: Thelma & Louise
Candy: Mounds
Type of Food: Mexican
Drink: Ice Tea
Board/Card Game: Checkers/Dominoes

Hershie H-dog Shyamalon, Office Mascot

July 23rd, 2012

Hershie H-dog keeps the Silver Fern office peace and greets visitors with a giant smile and wagging tale. Her areas of expertise Hershe H-Doginclude: swimming in the pool at not opportune times, subsequently going into the house while still wet, showing little concern for birds as a bird dog, sleeping in contorted positions upside down and fully extended, a refined ability to sleep greater than 16 hours a day, and making all of us smile.

Awards/Certification: AKC certified Choco Lab, Official Silver Fern Dog

Q&A with Hershie

What is your favorite quote?  “What up H dog?”

If you could have one superhero power, what would it be and why? Speaking English, why don’t you people get what I am saying?

Where would you go on your dream vacation?  A big giant ocean with unlimited balls to fetch, as a human serves continuous steak.

What is your number one pet peeve?  No pet peeves, Human peeves?  Loud voices…

What cartoon character best describes you? I am my own.

If you had to go WITHOUT one of the five senses, which would it be?  Well, maybe taste, not sure I really taste anything I eat, more of an inhale.

What actor/celebrity would you choose to play you in a movie?  Definitely Meryl Streep  I’ve seen her work, I think she can nail it…

Favorites:

Color: Red Hibiscus
Book: I don’t read
Movie: I fall asleep.. they are way too long
Sport: Tennis ball in a pool
Candy: Chocolate makes me sick, but I LOVE ginger snaps
Cookie: Old Mother Hubbard’s
Type of Food: Grilled steak, I can smell a plate of it a mile away
Drink: Water with ice cubes
Board/Card Game: Doesn’t matter, but I love to disrupt any game by laying across it.

 

Stephen Ochoa, Vice President of Construction

May 16th, 2012

As part of the Silver Fern Management team for the past 12 years, Stephen brings over 15 years of experience and knowledge in the construction and land development industry to our clients and insures all expectations are met. As the Vice President of Construction, Stephen manages the development process for Silver Fern’s clients in addition to establishing and adhering to project budgets and schedules.

Stephen was born in Long Beach, California, but moved to Arizona as a child and attended Ironwood High School. Stephen joined the Marine Corps right out of high school and served our country in Somalia as a Combat Engineer defusing land mines, proofing roads, and patrolling Mogaddishu.  Once out of the service, he went to work in the construction industry framing houses. He worked his way up from a Grade Checker to Superintendent before joining Silver Fern in September, 1999.

He is OSHA Certified, Dust Control Certified and has also received a Certificate of Commendation for LT. Col. for service in Somalia.

Fun Q & A with Stephen:

If you were the lead singer in a band, what band would it be?
Van Halen – Pre Sammy Hagar!

Where would you go on your dream vacation?
Tahiti

 

What is your number one pet peeve?
Too many to name one!

 

What cartoon character best describes you?
Handy Manny

If you had to go WITHOUT one of the five senses, which would it be?
Hearing

What actor/celebrity would you choose to play you in a movie?
Dolph Lundgren or Brad Pitt

Favorites:

Color: Silver
Book: Mind Prey
Movie: The Jerk
Sport: Motor Cross & Football
Band/Singer: Bob Marley & Marvin Gaye
Candy: Payday
Cookie: Tagalong
Type of Food: Mexican
Drink: Coffee and Mexican Imported Beer
Board/Card Game: Checkers

The Reserve at Stonefield (Stonefield 2A)

April 11th, 2011

The Reserve at Stonefield is a 65 lot gated single family residential home parcel in the Stonefield master plan community located at Germann Road & Dobson Road in Chandler, AZ. The Reserve at Stonefield

Client: Ashton Woods Homes www.ashtonwoodshomes.com

Completion Date: March, 2011

Role of Firm: Entitlement Coordination, Preconstruction Administration, Utility Coordination, Contract Administration, Guaranteed Budget, Construction Management, Closeout/Post-Construction Administration

It has been a pleasure working with Silver Fern.  We are very happy with their expertise, recommendations and execution, whether it is with regards to land acquisition due diligence or land development.  Our latest community, Stonefield in Chandler, will be under budget and early, a great combination.  Ashton Woods looks forward to working with Silver Fern in the future to mitigate risk, control costs and keep projects on schedule.”

Scott Moore, Division President, Ashton Woods Homes