Edward Guerra - Founder

Edward was born in New York and at the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Army and served for two years. In 1952 Edward left the Army and started his own construction company in Long Island, New York, called Community Carpentry. He served all of Long Island until 1971 when he and his wife Maryann decided to pick up their family and move to San Diego. Upon relocating to San Diego, Edward then received his B License, changed the name of his business from Community Carpentry to Budget Carpentry and served all of San Diego until he retired and handed over the reigns of the company to his sons, John and James. His certifications included the following:

California Contractors License (B-360002);
Classification C17 (Glazing);
Classification C39 (Roofing);
Classification C54 (Tile).

James Guerra - Owner Strategic Development

Prior to joining KD in 2003, James earned an MBA and worked for Accenture as a management consultant specializing in business planning and performance management. His experience ranges from small start-up companies to the Fortune 500 and spans across multiple industries. James also served as a property damage claims specialist in the insurance industry for three (3) years and handled all aspects of property claims. This experience has given James an inside perspective on the demands and expectations of homeowners and on managing construction costs.

John Guerra - Owner/Office Operations

John has worked in the construction industry for thirty one (31) years. He took over primary operations of Konstrukt Development (KD), formerly known as Budget Carpentry, in 1988 and has delivered projects ranging from reconstruction and remodeling to custom home building. He has experience in every facet of the industry including: framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, finish carpentry, and estimating. John has been the estimator for KD since 2003. His certifications include the following:

California Contractors license (#B-552107, 1988);
HIC (Home Improvement Certification, 1999);
Professional Home Inspector (certified since 2002);
ACGBP (Advanced Certified Green Building Professional);
LEED Green Associate;
EPA Certified Renovator.

Troy F. Rose - Project Manager

Troy has been in the construction industry since 1981 and shares with KD thirty (30) years of working knowledge of all construction trades together with extensive project management skills. Troy has managed custom homes, remodels, room additions, kitchen and bath upgrades and commercial tenant improvements. He also maintains a vast knowledge of the insurance industry resulting from many years of handling fire, flood and mold damage insurance losses. Troy can be reached directly at 858-353-1649

ACGBP (Advanced Certified Green Building Professional)
EPA Certified Renovator

Marketa Kosarova - Accounting

Markéta joined KD in 2003. She is responsible for all back office administration including accounting and bookkeeping. Markéta is from Prague, Czech Republic and brings with her a fresh European perspective to help remind us of the importance of play. She has influenced our culture of encouraging our team to play, take vacations and enjoy flex time. Her hard work and meticulous nature allows our front office staff to spend their time focusing on our clients.

Diane Swenson - Designer

Award-winning Bella Designs offers exceptional residential and commercial interior design services. Diane’s goal is to reflect her clients’ personalities in their home or business; her emphasis on customer service facilitates the process. Whether you need a color consultation, window treatments, or space planning advice…or want a whole new look, Diane has the talent to handle your project flawlessly and efficiently. In addition to assisting homeowners, she has experience designing model homes, condo conversions, restaurants, and offices. She is an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers.