Chris Bennett
Vice President
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Chris, our Vice President, brings more than 20 years of experience in construction management, senior leadership and technical expertise in the acquisition, design, planning, and execution of major, high-dollar residential construction. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the home building business and has managed the completion of more than 1,000 homes during his career. Chris has also received several HOBI awards during his career, including “Best Home Selling Solution”, “Best Small Attached Community”, “Best Energy Efficient Townhome Community”, “Best New Haven County Townhouse”, and “Best Attached Home under 2,000 sq-ft”. In addition to managing company operations, Chris has been spearheading product development and managing the launch our newest community, Old Mystic Estates.
Chris currently resides in Watertown Connecticut with his wife and two daughters. When not working Chris enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family. Chris is also a devoted SPARTAN fan; he earned a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Building Construction Management from Michigan State University.
Chris’ leadership and dedication sets the tone for the work we do every day, and we are thrilled to have him on our team!
Chris Oliveira
Vice President
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Chris joined EG Home in 2015 and brought over 15 years of construction experience with him. We immediately put his talents to use in kicking off the development of Phases three through five at Chatfield Farms. With the new infrastructure under control, Chris' efforts have shifted to helping to grow EG Home by searching for and evaluating new land opportunities. Chris leads the initial development and construction efforts on all our projects. A true utility player, Chris' experience leading large site development projects and multi-family residential and commercial building projects for two national homebuilders, a public utility and a general construction firm, allow him to fill a variety of roles. Chris is a 2000 graduate of Central Connecticut State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, and a Master of Science in Industrial Technical Management ('02). Chris is a Wolcott native, and now resides in Oxford, Connecticut, with his wife and two young sons. When not working, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, boating and motocross riding.
Robin Paquin
Sales Manager
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Having represented buyers, sellers, and new home builders in Connecticut real estate transactions for 16 years, Robin brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to the table. Robin's favorite part about working for EG Home is exceeding the expectations of buyers as they learn about the variety of options in floor plans, luxury features, and construction materials available to them. With all of these options standard in our homes, you can finally choose your perfect match. Robin especially loves sharing the exciting journey 'as we design, build, and deliver your dream home!' From start to finish, each step of the process ensures that all of your expectations are met. When Robin's not on site at Chatfield Farms, you can find her chasing after and giggling with her energetic twins! She says that their enthusiasm for life and appreciation for the little things is what inspires her the most, and these values shine through in her work.
D.J. Harris
Purchasing and Contracting Manager
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Before joining EG Home, D.J. worked as an operations manager for an HVAC and plumbing company. Now that he's made his move to residential construction, his job encompasses four things he's both knowledgeable and passionate about: land development, architectural design, energy efficiency, and process improvement. When it comes to his role, D.J. says he's most excited about advancing our technology platform so that all departments can communicate better — which is no surprise, considering that D.J. is constantly looking for innovative ways to connect our team and make our jobs more efficient. With his hands in a little bit of everything, from real estate transactions and home design to planning, our processes become stronger every day. When asked what he enjoys most about his job, he said 'communicating with all departments and making their lives easier.' When he's not in the office, you can most likely find D.J. enjoying the great outdoors, whether he's playing ultimate frisbee and disc golf or backpacking, and spending quality time with his two beautiful sons. All of us here want to thank D.J. for everything that he does! He's truly an invaluable part of our EG Home family.
Karen Zatulskis
Accounting Manager
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Karen is an accomplished accounting professional who came to EG Home after taking 10 years away from accounting to raise her 2 kids. After graduating from Siena College, she began her career at IBM. At IBM she worked in many different areas of the business, including a year in internal audit which allowed her to travel, something she loves. She continued her career at Gartner, Inc. in Stamford CT before leaving after the birth of her first child. Karen volunteered at her children’s elementary school in the classroom, at school activities, and in the school library. She then worked at her town library where she enjoyed interacting with all the patrons and working with a wonderful staff. As her kids grew and she looked to get back into accounting, she found EG Home through an IBM friend. Karen started as a part time employee assisting in accounts payable, however she quickly established herself as a vital member of the team and now works full time managing all the Accounting systems and Human Resources all while loving a flexible schedule and her coworkers at EG Home.
Susan Worth
Design Center and Product Offering Manager
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After working with community builders over the last several years, Susan loves finding and providing consistency for homeowners. Since home building is constantly evolving, Susan enjoys learning all the time and finding inspiration from working with a great team. Working hard together toward a common goal of a successful plan, process, and product makes it a rewarding experience not only for our homeowners, but for herself. When not helping our homeowners in the Design Center, Susan likes to be outdoors as much as possible, working on gardens, or walking with her husband on the trail behind their home to the CT river, and fishing when she can. Susan also loves to cook, practice on her guitars, and spend time with family and her English bulldog, Tesla.
Kristie Weidemier
Accounting Manager
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With her enthusiasm for the construction industry and willingness to help and learn, Kristie is a great addition to our accounts payable team. Kristie’s loves working with a team and making the construction process as seamless as possible.When she’s not assisting our team, Kristie enjoys spending time outdoors, especially in the summer floating in the pool, and taking drives in her family’s classic cars. You can also find her at the football field, basketball court, or baseball diamond cheering on her two boys.
Kate MacMillan
Design Consultant
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Kate is passionate about guiding our buyers through the fun and exciting journey of personalizing their new home. Kate's attention to detail and commitment to exceptional customer experience make her an asset to the EG Home team . She loves working closely with people to make their dreams come true, all while doing her part to make the build process as fun and smooth as possible. When Kate is working with a homeowner, she makes sure to nurture a genuine relationship that's built on trust. Because there are 'infinite details that can change how a home performs for the homeowner, the better Kate gets to know someone, the better she can help them make the best decisions. Outside of the office, Kate is just as vibrant and fun-loving: between keeping her one-year-old son busy and working with her husband renovating their own home, she and her family love taking trips to the beach, hiking, and visiting friends and family out West.
Gary Sousa
Construction Manager
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Having operated his own business for over 30 years, Gary brings an invaluable amount of leadership and expertise to his role with us. The team member who manages sites and works with vendors and town officials to ensure everything gets done, Gary's impeccable talent (and awesome personality) are truly one of a kind. When it comes to his day-to-day experience at EG Home, Gary feels grateful for the opportunity to work with a team that he loves and be able to oversee and manage an entire project from start to finish. A few of his favorite past accomplishments include building the enclosures for the owl bird sanctuary for the Waterford County School in Waterford, CT, building the octagon facade at Water's Edge in Westbrook, CT, and building a home from start to finish in Brewster on the Cape (it sold before he finished it)! Outside of the office, you can most likely find Gary playing a competitive round of golf and spending time with his family and three kids, aged 26, 23, and 18. He's also recently discovered a passion for traveling, and has already been to England, Ireland, Florida, and Colorado in the past year.
Ericka Defelice
Office and Customer Care Manager
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There's so much to love about Ericka, but it's her passion for others and what she does that has made such a positive impact on both our team and our homeowners. Having worked as both an administrative assistant and a stay-at-home mom, Ericka is just as empathetic and caring as she is attentive and knowledgeable (and not to mention, fun and friendly). It's no surprise that she's such a pleasure to work with! When it comes to her role EG Home, Ericka has enjoyed every moment of learning about the building process and seeing how all of the pieces come together. She especially loves interacting with prospective homeowners and then getting to hand them their keys at the end of their journey. 'I love working with the people of EG Home,' Ericka says. 'We have an amazing staff and enjoy working with each other!' When she's not working closely with homeowners inside the office, you can find Ericka spending time with her 4 kids and attending their sporting events, band concerts, and dance recitals. The Yankees may be her favorite baseball team, but she loves watching her own boys play most of all! She also enjoys going to the beach and getting to read with her toes in the sand.
Wendy O'Donnell
Sales Consultant
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For the past fifteen years, Wendy has made it her goal to help families achieve the American dream of owning a home of distinction. The love and appreciation she has for her job, her clients, and her colleagues is something that can be felt throughout the office, and is reflected in absolutely everything she does. Whether Wendy's speaking with a new homeowner or assisting a team member, you can be sure that she's putting her heart and soul into every interaction and task. She believes that extraordinary construction of the finest quality, and getting to know her clients, have been instrumental in her success. When she's not in the office, you can most likely find Wendy enjoying a great book. 'I'm an avid reader! I could fill a library with all the books I've read!' Wendy says. With an eclectic music taste, she also loves to go to concerts, particularly of artists that most people have never heard of. And of course, she absolutely loves anything that has to do with the beach and water: 'which is why I love Mystic!!'
John Gurnee
Sales Consultant
Shannon Chapman
Sales Consultant
Sure, I love to build. But it’s the people we build relationships with along the way that makes what we do feel so special.
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