Introduction

Estrella Associates, Inc. (EAI) is a Paso Robles based development and construction company. Our areas of expertise are in the entitlement and development of master planned communities, active-adult residential, multi-family and single-family residential, and light commercial projects with a focus on environmentally responsible design concepts and green design practices. As a brief introduction to our company and capabilities, following are excerpts from our business plan, including a brief history, company expertise, and information about our key team members.


The EAI development/construction/operations project team is led by: Richard Willhoit, President and team leader; Wes Willhoit, Project Manager; Angela Jones, Community Manager; and Pam Lyon, Director of Hospitality Services for River Oaks Golf Course, River Oaks Hot Springs Spa. (See Staff Biographies.)


Outside professionals and consultants are retained as needed for functions such as research and feasibility studies, land planning, architectural design, and marketing services. A strong base of reliable, quality oriented trade contractors are used to perform onsite construction activities. A comprehensive list of affiliate organizations follows. Under the direction of our Project Manager, we monitor the entire construction process. Quality control is achieved through daily observation, a system of checklists, and in some cases enhanced by third-party inspection consultants. EAI personnel utilize construction management software for estimating, scheduling, and cost control. All financial functions are located at the corporate office.


EAI actively participates with and maintains membership in:
-Home Builders Association of the Central Coast
-Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce
-Urban Land Institute
-National Golf Course Owners Association
-National Golf Foundation
-U.S Green Building Council
-and many more. (See our Affiliates page for more info.)


The EAI team has and is continually developing written standard procedures that address client contracts, change orders, pre-delivery walkthrough inspections, response time, warranty issues, etc. Other programs that our company has developed include Quality Assurance, Project Feasibility, Renewable Resources Application, Company and Project Safety Plan, Waste Management and Recycling Programs. Through its varied experience and commitment to quality, EAI provides a complete range of services from coordinating architects, engineers, and other design professionals, to obtaining municipal approvals and to buildout of the project.


Introduction