Owner

Steve

Steve’s lifelong passion for woodworking started when he was around 7 years old. As avid fishermen, he and his dad would spend countless hours in their garage carving and sculpting fishing lures, something that he continues to this day. Since a very early age, Steve has kept his hands busy in various fields of designing and building. He continued pursuing his interests during middle school and high school, taking various classes in fine arts and woodworking. Always hustling, Steve started his first business at the age of 12 with a small mail order fishing lure company, which he maintained throughout high school. He started his career as a professional woodworker in 1996 and by 1998, was managing a small woodworking shop in San Francisco building custom cabinets and the occasional furniture piece. In addition to woodworking, Steve has also spent the better part of 20 years as a professional artist and curator. In 2001 he co-founded “Pond”, a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization and art gallery located in the Mission district of San Francisco. He has curated over 40 art exhibitions and events, lectured at various art galleries, museums, and universities and has shown artwork in over a dozen countries. Throughout his time as a builder, artist and business owner, he has always put the integrity of his work as the top priority. In 1999 Steve started his own company and has been designing and building custom cabinetry and fine furniture to the highest standards ever since. When not working, he still manages his time to be a devoted fisherman and father to his son and daughter, often taking them on weekend outings with his wife or creating new projects with the family.

Office Manager

Sasha

Crucial to the company’s superior customer service and core values is our bright and talented office manager, Sasha. She’s constantly finding areas to improve upon, managing finances, scheduling, and keeping us all a cohesive unit. It’s not always an easy job, but she brings positive enthusiasm and usually dances and sings her way through the ebbs and flows of the business.

When not in our office Sasha is usually either playing guitar and writing songs or hard at work at her own small business designing and crafting beautiful jewelry and leather goods.

You can find her goodies here: www.skinxbones.com or on Instagram: @skinxbonesshop

Cabinet Maker/Installer

Miguel

Miguel is the oil of the Shada machine. He works both in the shop and onsite making sure we keep things organized and maintaining an efficient workspace for each task. Miguel assists in the fabrication, finishing and installation of our various projects. Whether building cabinets, transporting goods, maintaining shop equipment, or participating in installations, he makes sure every project runs seamlessly from start to finish.

Shop Supervisor

Eggnog

Come to our shop, and you will be greeted delightfully by our outgoing tail wagger, Eggnog. She has been with Shada Build & Design her whole life and keeps the company morale going strong. Her attendance to every morning meeting is crucial and she hasn’t missed a day yet. When not hard at work, Eggnog loves to sunbathe, steal blankets and cuddle with her family.

Cabinet Maker/Installer

Armando

Armando has been with Shada Build & Design since the start and we simply would not have our business without him. He has over 20 years of experience in the trades and has done it all. With over 10 years as a professional painter and finisher under his belt, his attention to detail is critical in our quality control. Armando’s dedication and work ethic is unmatched and has been an essential element in the business. When a deadline needs to be met he is the one that makes sure we meet it. He strives to get things done and done well – which is typical of Armando’s work. His pride and priority resides with his wife and kids, where he enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for soccer.