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Judy Berkley, Controller
Objective: to serve our internal and external customers. To improve efficiency and accuracy within the financial side of the business.
Education/Experience : Judy received her BS in Accounting from Bob Jones university. She brings 28 years of accounting experience (12 of which were in the construction and development industry) to Living Stone. Judy has been a CPA in NC for 25 years.
Hobbies : Judy enjoys reading, cooking and baking and watching her son play baseball.
Judy and her husband Pat, live with their 2 children in Laurel Park.
The Magnolia
All of our semi-custom plans are fully customizable to create your ONE OF A KIND home.
Contact: Sean Sullivan 828.669.4343
Features: Energy Star Certified, NC Green Built Home, Universally Designed plan
The Magnolia is a quaint cabin plan that features energy efficient construction and close quarter living. This plan works well for the first time homebuyer, those looking to downsize, or simply as a vacation home. This 1 bedroom/1 bath home can be fitted with a loft for overflow guests. The foundation can be placed over a crawl, unfinished basement, or finished lower level depending on your needs and desired budget.
The Holly
All of our semi-custom plans are fully customizable to create your ONE OF A KIND home.
Contact: Sean Sullivan 828.669.4343
Features: Energy Star Certified, NC Green Built Home, Universally Designed plan
The Holly is a quaint cabin plan that features energy efficient construction and close quarter living. This plan works well for the first time homebuyer, those looking to downsize, or simply as a vacation home. This 1 bedroom/1 bath home can be fitted with a loft for overflow guests. The foundation can be placed over a crawl, unfinished basement, or finished lower level depending on your needs and desired budget.
Mike Bates
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | MIKE BATES Mike Bates Vice President of Construction Mike is the Vice President of Construction for Living Stone Design + Build and is tasked with overseeing the entirety of the building process, from breaking ground to move in...
Stanlee Stahl and George Ackerman
Stanlee Stahl and George Ackerman share why they chose to build their new home with Living Stone’s and our team approach. They discuss their thoughts and impressions of working with Sean over the last few years. This video was taken during our First Annual Home Tour 2012. “You look at someone’s integrity, you look at the way they interact with you, how they stay in touch with you, you get the feeling that this is a gentleman who cares about his work, about the people he’s working with and just wants to do an excellent job.” Stanlee Stahl
Paula Bruder
Paula Bruder is ecstatic about her brand new kitchen. You won’t believe the before and after pictures of this beautiful kitchen! “I couldn’t be more pleased. Michael and I feel like we are on vacation, everytime we walk into the kitchen. Frank and all the crew has really made this project go smoothly, and I can’t thank Living Stone enough.” – Paula Bruder
The Yeazells
The Yeazells have a whole new condo after the Living Stone team renovated it! Gene Yeazell says “Living Stone’s Sean Sullivan and his team came in and have done just an immaculate job.”
Daren and Lori Pinkerton
Daren and Lori Pinkerton attended our First Annual Home Tour. In this short video Daren explains why they decided Living Stone would be the team to build their new, dream home! “Sean and Frank have done excellent work in the community and have a great reputation so there was no where else we would go but to them when it was time to build our new home.”
Jim and Susan Jones
Jim and Susan Jones are very excited about building their dream home with Living Stone Construction. Jim was formally the President of the Design Review Board for The Settings of Black Mountain. We are very pleased that he and Susan have chosen Living Stone to build on their beautiful Settings lot! “I had a list of things I was looking for. Sean ticked off all those boxes so after we met him there was no need to go anywhere else.” Jim Jones
Steve Payne, Superintendent
Objection: To exceed the expectations of all parties involved from clients to trade partners.
Education/Experience : BS in Industrial Technology Education from App State in 1990, Masters in Educational Leadership and Administration from Gardner Webb. My grandfather and uncles were all home builders. I have experience in building custome homes as we as commerical projects. I believe in God and doing unto others as you would have them to do you. “There is no greater feeling than working hard and seeing the fruits of that labor. And in construction that’s exactly what you can do.”
Hobbies : I love to hunt and fish and I breed golden retrievers.
Preventative Maintenance
2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year
30+ Years of Design-Build Experience
Green Building Leadership
We prioritize designing and building homes that are as low-maintenance as possible—but no home is maintenance-free. Much like a high-performance vehicle, a high-performance home is designed to perform at a higher level, but it still requires thoughtful, routine care to keep it operating at its best. Living Stone Concierge helps protect that performance—and your investment—by giving you a trusted team to manage the ongoing care your home needs for years to come.
Two Premier Services
One Team, Long After Move-In
Membership
Preventative Maintenance Program
By Project
Custom Care Plan
1
Point of Contact
4
Pillars of care
30+
Years Building Homes
How the program Works
Four Pillars of Concierge Care
Through the Preventative Maintenance Program, your Living Stone Concierge delivers single point of contact service, so you no longer need to worry about finding trusted service contractors or waiting countless hours for them to show up. When there are third party workers in your home you can rest easy that your Living Stone Concierge will be there monitoring and ensuring a quality job is done.
Prevent
Repair
Improve
Your home should evolve with the way you live. Our Custom Care team handles personalized improvements—from hanging artwork and installing shelving to building fences and completing those finishing touches that make your home work better for you.
Trust
We believe your time is better spent enjoying your home than managing it. Our team takes care of the details, giving you one trusted resource and access to our network of proven professionals—so your home is cared for and your time stays yours.
Michael Blackstone
Warranty Specialist
As the overseer of our Preventative Maintenance Plan, he meticulously examines every detail of your home to ensure it is perfectly finished and maintained. With a wealth of experience in home construction and renovation from his years with various trade-related companies, Michael is the ultimate guardian of Living Stone standards. Beyond his professional expertise, Michael is a family man with a son, residing in the charming community of Old Fort. Entrust your project to Michael, where craftsmanship meets care.
Preventative Maintenance
2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year
30+ Years of Design-Build Experience
Green Building Leadership
We prioritize designing and building homes that are as low-maintenance as possible—but no home is maintenance-free. Much like a high-performance vehicle, a high-performance home is designed to perform at a higher level, but it still requires thoughtful, routine care to keep it operating at its best. Living Stone Concierge helps protect that performance—and your investment—by giving you a trusted team to manage the ongoing care your home needs for years to come.
Two Premier Services
One Team, Long After Move-In
Membership
Preventative Maintenance Program
By Project
Custom Care Plan
1
Point of Contact
4
Pillars of care
30+
Years Building Homes
How the program Works
Four Pillars of Concierge Care
Through the Preventative Maintenance Program, your Living Stone Concierge delivers single point of contact service, so you no longer need to worry about finding trusted service contractors or waiting countless hours for them to show up. When there are third party workers in your home you can rest easy that your Living Stone Concierge will be there monitoring and ensuring a quality job is done.
Prevent
Repair
Improve
Your home should evolve with the way you live. Our Custom Care team handles personalized improvements—from hanging artwork and installing shelving to building fences and completing those finishing touches that make your home work better for you.
Trust
We believe your time is better spent enjoying your home than managing it. Our team takes care of the details, giving you one trusted resource and access to our network of proven professionals—so your home is cared for and your time stays yours.
Michael Blackstone
Warranty Specialist
As the overseer of our Preventative Maintenance Plan, he meticulously examines every detail of your home to ensure it is perfectly finished and maintained. With a wealth of experience in home construction and renovation from his years with various trade-related companies, Michael is the ultimate guardian of Living Stone standards. Beyond his professional expertise, Michael is a family man with a son, residing in the charming community of Old Fort. Entrust your project to Michael, where craftsmanship meets care.