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About

Ben Wechlser

As the son of a rural Pennsylvania lumber yard owner and home builder, I've been part of the construction world my entire life. Some of my earliest memories are of "helping" my dad — whether that meant peeling off freshly applied drywall tape, stoking the boiler after a hairy snowmobile ride through a blizzard, or spending summer weekends loading customers at the lumber yard.

While studying Geology at Sonoma State and for years afterward, I continued learning the many moving parts of the building process. I worked as a framer and equipment operator for an eco-conscious SIP builder in the North Bay before moving into the architectural glazing field. Those years as a specialized subcontractor on some of the most expensive homes in the country connected me with exceptional builders who generously shared their wisdom — not just about construction, but about job management, client collaboration, and the productive relationships that shape a great final product.

When the Great Recession arrived alongside a new mortgage and a newborn, no job was too big or too small. Through years of remodels, honey-do lists, and eventually a few ground-up homes, I steadily expanded my hands-on skill set. As the market recovered, I began bringing more trades in-house — foundations, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, painting, millwork, flooring, tile, and all the finish details that make a house a home. That experience gave me more than practical ability. It gave me a deep respect for the subcontractors we bring onto our jobs and the craftsmanship they deliver.

After decades of variety, I found my way to what I was always building toward: custom homes. My firsthand experience across virtually every trade gives me a pragmatic approach to scheduling, communication, and collaborative problem-solving that's hard to replicate from behind a desk. I've managed the field construction of over 75 Wechsler Custom Homes, and I find the process as engaging as ever — adapting to evolving building and energy codes, embracing new technology behind and within the walls, and continuing to strengthen our relationships with local jurisdictions.

When I'm not building, my priority is grabbing every possible moment with my wonderful wife and three kids — paddleboarding, hiking, road tripping, or just goofing around. I especially love coaching, having spent seasons on the sidelines for soccer, flag football, baseball, and softball, and I jump at any chance to help out at my kids' school. I find deep fulfillment in reinvesting in my community, which is exactly why I gravitated to home building — and why I'm passionate about delivering the most efficient, practical, and well-built homes in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California.