Custom Home Builders in Rocklin, CA Company

Seeking to expand his knowledge of construction, Mike moved to northern Utah at eighteen to pursue hands-on experience in custom home building. There, he worked as a carpenter and learned every stage of the building process, including foundation forming, rough framing, roofing, window and door installation, and finish millwork. During this time, he also attended Utah Valley State University during evening classes after work studying Environmental Engineering. While he enjoyed the academic challenge, he ultimately discovered that his true calling was not behind a desk, but on a jobsite helping families bring their dream homes to life.

At twenty-four, Mike earned his contractor’s license and was entrusted with his first custom home, a 3,700-square-foot residence on a five-acre ranchette in Southern Utah. Watching his clients settle into a home created specifically for the way they wanted to live confirmed what he had already begun to realize: building custom homes is as much about people as it is construction.

After returning to California in 2004 to be closer to family in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Mike obtained his California contractor’s license and founded Sherman Homes, incorporated in 2012 — today Sherman Custom Homes Inc. Over the past two decades he has led the construction of more than eighty custom homes here in the foothills — on top of the 300-plus homes he has built or supervised across his career — each one tailored to the unique needs, lifestyle, and vision of its owners.

What continues to inspire Mike today is the same thing that drew him to the profession decades ago: the opportunity to help families create a place where life’s most meaningful moments will unfold. He believes a well-built home should provide beauty, comfort, and lasting value for generations, and that philosophy continues to guide every project Sherman Homes undertakes.

While Kylee is deeply experienced in the financial side of homebuilding, her greatest passion has always been family. Together with Mike, she has raised their three children in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills, a place they have proudly called home for more than two decades. Throughout the years, the family’s involvement in competitive athletics created countless opportunities for adventure, taking them across much of the western United States in support of their children’s teams and aspirations. One of Kylee’s proudest moments was watching her daughter continue her athletic career as a member of the women’s soccer program at Sierra College.

These experiences helped shape the values she brings to Sherman Homes every day: commitment, consistency, teamwork, and dedication to helping others succeed. Kylee understands that building a custom home represents one of the most significant investments a family will make, and she takes great pride in helping create a process that feels organized, transparent, and enjoyable from beginning to end.

Outside of the office, Kylee enjoys spending time with family, traveling, attending sporting events, and appreciating all that life in Northern California has to offer.

Ben’s approach to construction is rooted in the belief that exceptional homes are the result of thousands of carefully executed decisions. From site preparation and structural framing to finish details and final quality inspections, he works closely with trade partners and homeowners alike to ensure every aspect of the project meets the standards Sherman Homes is known for.

One of Ben’s greatest strengths is his ability to bridge the gap between design and construction. He understands the importance of preserving the architect’s vision while ensuring the home is built with lasting quality, efficiency, and practicality. Clients appreciate his calm leadership, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to doing things the right way.

Since joining Sherman Homes in 2015, Ben has played a key role in the successful completion of dozens of custom residences throughout the Sierra Nevada foothills and surrounding communities. His passion for craftsmanship and pride in a job well done continue to make him an invaluable part of the Sherman Homes team.

With more than four decades of experience in business development, organizational leadership, and process improvement, Steve has spent much of his career helping organizations create environments where people thrive. He is the author of two books on the subject of human flourishing and has been invited to speak at corporate conferences around the world, sharing insights on leadership, communication, and creating exceptional experiences.

Since joining Sherman Homes, Steve has played an important role in refining and enhancing the client experience. Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal experience as a homeowner, he has helped develop systems and processes designed to make building a custom home more enjoyable, transparent, and rewarding for the families we serve.

While much of Steve’s work happens behind the scenes, his influence is felt throughout every stage of the journey. From initial conversations through long after move-in day, he is continually focused on helping ensure that clients feel cared for, respected, and genuinely excited about the experience of creating their home.

Steve believes a successful project is measured by more than a beautifully constructed home. It is measured by the quality of the relationships built along the way and the lasting memories families create once they move in.

He joined Sherman Homes in 2021 and now leads the company’s day-to-day operations, guiding projects from the first budget conversation through the final walkthrough. His work spans estimating and preconstruction, permitting and approvals, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, budget and change order management, and the client communication that ties it all together. He has delivered more than twenty custom homes and projects across Placer County and the greater Sacramento region. As the next generation of leadership at Sherman Homes, Nestor is focused on carrying the company’s standards forward — the same builder, the same crews, and the same phone number long after you move in.

Nestor holds a construction management degree from Sacramento State with a minor in business administration, a California general contractor’s license, and OSHA 30 certification. What clients notice first is usually the thoroughness — budgets built to be understood, timelines honest about what is known and what is still pending, and questions answered the same day. The second thing they notice is that the process is enjoyable. Building a custom home is a long relationship, and Nestor thinks it should feel like one.

Born and raised in the Sacramento area, Nestor lives in Penryn with his wife and their two young children. Outside of work he is usually cooking, chasing the kids around the yard, or out for a round of golf.