ARTISAN BUILDS INC
BRANDON, FLORIDA

Artisan Builders reflects a historic coming together of two of the region`s most highly regarded real estate firms: Associated Custom Builders, LLC and Yeonas & Ellis, LLC. We are second and third generation builders. We are students at the cutting edge of our industry`s technology. We believe in doing things the right way and focusing on family and reputation – both yours and ours. In so doing, we combine a respect for tradition with an appreciation that many things can, and do, get better. And that when they do, change is welcome. Today, Artisan Builders carries on a 50-year family tradition of home building in the metro Washington area. While there are plenty of firms who build houses, we at Artisan Builders build homes. Stephen G. Yeonas Jr. learned about his father’s award-winning company like most young people learn about a business, he got an early start. At 12 years old, Steve began delivering mail at the Yeonas Company. By high school, he progressed to hands-on field work and kept that job through college summers. After graduating from Boston University, he returned to Virginia to work at his father’s company. He took a short hiatus to attend law school at Georgetown University. Richard Ellis moved to the area in 1977. Little did Steve and Richard know then that the two would become brothers-in-law and business partners. Richard earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Tulane University. He returned to Virginia, worked for three years at an engineering firm and got his civil engineering license. In 1980 he joined the Yeonas business and obtained a master’s in business administration from Marymount University. One of the most respected, stable and trusted builders in the metropolitan D.C. area, Associated Custom Builders sets the standard for quality and value in this region. The company was founded by Marshall Racoosin in 1959 and today focuses on building custom homes. Marshall’s son Mitch, who grew up absorbing his father’s pride of workmanship and design sensibility, joined the company in 1985 and continues the company’s commitment to excellence. Mitch is in the field and accountable every day, working closely with the region’s most skilled and dedicated subcontractors and craftsmen. Whether you choose one of Artisan’s exclusive properties or have your own property, this is the first critical variable in making the process a success. Artisan offers exclusively, a no fee, no obligation, meeting, with one of our outside teams of Architects. This will guide you in determining the size, layout, and look of your home before you spend a dime. The client may choose from three independent renowned Architectural firms. Artisan has a simple design agreement. In 90 days you have a set of plans and a firm price.