THIS IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT
ABOUT BERKELEY HOMES
If you’re thinking about a new home, you’ve come to the right place. Because knowing your builder, as in really knowing your builder, is the key to a worry-free experience. And a home that’s truly in sync with your life. From all of us at Berkeley Homes, thanks for stopping by. We can’t wait to meet you in person and start crafting a home that’s just right for you.
The Berkeley Difference
FRESH AND LOCALLY-SOURCED
At Berkeley Homes, we’ve been building exclusively in the Denver area for more than 30 years. You’ll see the difference in our fresh home designs by award-winning local architects.
You’ll feel the difference in our quality construction practices and higher levels of standard finish—at every price point. (We have excellent, decades-long relationships with some of Denver’s most reputable tradespeople.) You’ll also love the difference in our customer-centered buying process, because we answer to you, our buyers, not to a corporate office in another state.
Meet the Team
HOMEBUILDERS. LIFESTYLE FACILITATORS.
DETAIL STICKLERS.
- Leadership Team
- Community Specialists
JEFF WILLIS
President/Owner
JEFF WILLIS
President/Owner
Jeff joined Berkeley Homes in 2006. Beginning with his family’s homebuilding company in Arizona, Jeff has more than 25 years of experience in the homebuilding business. He was named 2011 Builder of the Year by the Homebuilders Association of Metro Denver.
LARRY MALONE
Executive Vice President of
Development and Construction
LARRY MALONE
Executive Vice President of
Development and Construction
Larry brings over 30 years of experience in residential construction, including oversight of 7+ communities in three different states, to his role at Berkeley Homes. He is a member of the Home Builders Foundation board and loves sharing his construction expertise to help those in the local community.
SHAUNA SMITH
Customer Experience Manager
SHAUNA SMITH
Customer Experience Manager
Shauna joined Berkeley Homes in 2014, bringing with her more than 25 years of home building experience, including co-owning a custom home building company. Her vast wealth of knowledge helps guide buyers through design center selections, creating homes that reflect their personal style and taste.
ELIZABETH RITTER-SEWALT
Vice President/CFO
ELIZABETH RITTER-SEWALT
Vice President/CFO
Elizabeth has overseen all accounting, finance and human resources duties for Berkeley Homes since 2002. She brings with her an MS in Finance and an MBA in International Finance/Management from the University of Colorado and a BBA in Accounting from Baylor University in Texas.
ALEXA NICKLESS
New Home Advisor
ALEXA NICKLESS
New Home Advisor
After 6 years with Berkeley Homes and a background in business, marketing and new home closings, Alexa’s days revolve around helping home buyers have a personal and hands-on experience with someone they can trust.
TAMI SESSLER-COOKE
Baseline Community Specialist
TAMI SESSLER-COOKE
Baseline Community Specialist
Tami has been part of the Berkeley team for 15 years and brings a background in real estate, property management, mortgage lending and onsite sales to her role as Community Specialist. “I love meeting new people and helping them through one of the biggest purchase decisions they will make” says Tami.
ELISE HATFIELD
Painted Prairie Community Specialist
ELISE HATFIELD
Painted Prairie Community Specialist
After spending 10 years behind the scenes and 16 years total in home building, Elise knew she wanted to transition to the role of Community Manager in order to meet new people and help them achieve their dream of building a new home.
CAROL BARRINGTON
Canyonpoint Community Specialist
CAROL BARRINGTON
Canyonpoint Community Specialist
Carol has been helping people buy new homes since 1991. “I have been lucky enough to work for Berkeley for 15 years and I absolutely love it,” she says. One of Carol’s favorite things about her job is helping buyer’s visions come to life in their new homes.
JILL CAREY
Community Associate
JILL CAREY
Community Associate
Jill brings her background in resort home sales to our communities, helping buyers build a home that is perfect for them. She says, “I love this business. Watching a home being built from dirt to become someone’s dream home is awesome.
DAMIAN DONAHUE
Community Associate
DAMIAN DONAHUE
Community Associate
Damian has been in the home building industry for 11 years. With a diverse background in different industries such as teaching elementary school kids, as well as serving our country as an Army Veteran, his love for helping people shines through in the home buying experience.
Testimonials
TO FIND THE BEST HOMEBUILDER, ASK A BUYER.
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“We couldn’t have asked for a better home-building experience. Our home was delivered on time as promised, and any issues or concerns we had were promptly addressed and taken care of. We love our home.”
-Shalini and Pablo
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“From the initial meeting to the closing, we were very pleased and impressed with construction, communication, and all facets of purchasing and building a new home with Berkeley. I would recommend Berkeley Homes to anyone.”
-Dave
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“We can’t say enough good things about Berkeley Homes. We feel that our house is well-designed and well-built with time and attention to detail.”
-Charis and Jim
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“Every time we walk through the door, our decision to build with Berkeley is reaffirmed! Thank you so much for taking pride in what you build, knowing the house you build will be some family’s loving home.”
-Mary Ellen and Bob
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“Each employee at Berkeley that I came in contact with was knowledgeable, polite and willing to help me understand the building process. My finished home is beautiful, and the quality of the construction is exceptional!”
-Sally
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“We selected Berkeley Homes because of their excellent reputation for quality construction. The process from contract to closing could not have gone any better or smoother.”
-Lonnie and Beverly
Successful Communities
LEAVING A LEGACY
As a local builder with 30+ years of experience, we know our community through and through. But more importantly, we never stop listening and learning. The result? Homes and locations that create a highly rewarding, Colorado lifestyle. We invite you to take a look at some of the recent communities we’ve built. And start thinking about which new Berkeley Homes community is right for you.
Use the right and left arrows to view our completed communities. Then click on each community to view a photo gallery.
Candlelight at The Canyons, Castle Pines
Canyonpoint at The Canyons, Castle Pines
Skyline Greens, Westminster
Highlands Ranch, CO
BACKCOUNTRY
Highlands Ranch, CO
ELEMENTS COLLECTION
Parker, CO
NORTHSKY AT RIDGEGATE
Lone Tree, CO
Giving Back
CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY WE LOVE
As a long-time Colorado builder, we feel it’s essential to give back to the community that has given us so much. Each year, we contribute part of our profits, as well as our time, to several very worthwhile Denver charities. Some recent groups we’ve worked with are:

HomeAid Colorado
HomeAid Colorado brings together construction-industry professionals and affiliates to complete construction projects and provide critical resources to non-profit care providers who assist those in our community at a high risk of homelessness.

HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION
The Homebuilders Foundation of Denver partners with home builders and trade partners to modify homes for families and individuals that need more accessibility, allow them to remain in their current homes and regain independence.
FIND YOUR HOME
Now that you’ve gotten to know us, get to know the communities where we build. Your brand new home is waiting in a community near you.