A Mindful Construction Firm
Earthtone has built a well-earned reputation as a professional construction firm that listens and cares, managing residential and commercial building projects with the customer's interests always in mind. Andy Bannister and Zac Douch, the principals of Earthtone Construction, are involved at all stages of projects and interact daily with their customers and team. They are committed to creating a productive culture of teamwork and respect with their staff to deliver construction services that are sustainable, responsive and professional. As a community minded company Earthtone provides support through contributions and direct participation with local non-profit organizations.
The Team
Andy Bannister, LEED® AP
President
Andy began his career in the construction industry 34 years ago as an apprentice at Brazier and Sons, a company established in England in 1776. After completing the City and Guilds of London apprenticeship, he followed a course that included all aspects of building from fine carpentry and cabinet making to historic renovations of homes in the United Kingdom. Upon moving to California in 1984, he furthered his skills and trained extensively in project management, ultimately managing large commercial projects in the Financial District of San Francisco.
In 1998 Andy founded Earthtone Construction, Inc. and has established a reputation in the Sonoma County community as an excellent manager and craftsman. His clients appreciate his care in understanding their concerns and guiding every project to best meet their needs. His expertise in construction management is well regarded and he has been called upon to consult on complex projects. Clients have included local schools and non-profit charities as well as businesses and community organizations.
Andy is a certified Green Builder and is LEED accredited in Building Design and Construction. As an active member of the United States Green Building Council he recently served on the selection committee for the 2010 GreenBuild International Conference. Aside from running the day to day operations of Earthtone, he also serves on the board of the local Red Cross.
Zac Douch
Vice President
Zac brings comprehensive and exacting building management and trade experience to Earthtone Construction. He began his building career with an apprenticeship in traditional timber framing 25 years ago in the United Kingdom, becoming an accomplished carpenter while gaining knowledge across a broad spectrum of construction disciplines. Zac owned a successful construction company in the UK before becoming a licensed contractor in California 13 years ago, where he has built an impressive portfolio of remodel, renovation and new building projects. His drive to be involved in and to build for community and nonprofit organizations as well as his creative instinct has enabled him to undertake many unique, beautiful and complex projects including churches, performance halls, schools and co-housing. He enjoys the challenges of applying his knowledge and craftsmanship to demanding projects, achieving beautiful results.
Zac believes in building community as well as building a sustainable, practical and mindful construction business. He is actively involved in our community as a board member of a local public school as well as Chair of the Sebastopol Design Review Board.
With a strong and ethical construction management style, in-depth experience, as well as his disciplined approach, he brought his team-building, technical and practical skills to Earthtone Construction in 2005. Since then Zac has become a partner in Earthtone Construction and an integral part of the company's leadership.
On becoming a partner in Earthtone Construction Inc. Zac's sentiments were summed up thus …
“Andy's vision in starting Earthtone was remarkable. It is an honor to contribute and partner in fulfilling this vision for a Sustainable, Practical and Mindful business.”
Gretchen Copperopolis
Office Manager
Gretchen's knack for understanding process and her creative eye for visual detail has served her well in a variety of careers as a bookkeeper, cook and graphic production artist, as well as (her favorite) being a full time mom. She appreciates the complexity of the construction process and was impressed by the care and mindfulness of Andy Bannister's approach in remodeling her kitchen. They became good friends and in 2000, she became his first clerical employee. Gretchen manages the office and generally keeps everything running efficiently. You can count on her calm manner, good humor and commitment to having fun in all your dealings with Earthtone Construction.
Troy Carrington
Troy Carrington has worked in the building trades for over 15 years and has been a licensed contractor for seven years. He brings experience in all phases of residential construction and over the past few years has specialized in elevating dwellings and forming and pouring new foundations. Troy is active in Santa Rosa Rotary and has been a house captain for Rebuilding Together projects. In his free time Troy enjoys running, hunting, coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his family. He is passionate about the outdoors which includes gardening and growing large pumpkins.
Danny McCauley
Project Manager
Danny has always had a passion for building. He started his building career in 1987 as an apprentice carpenter with a custom home builder in Marin County, where he began to learn construction from foundation to finish. In 1990 he moved to New York City, where he specialized in commercial, retail and residential lofts. Danny's diverse background also includes building in Ireland and Hawaii, and he brings an open-minded approach to the many challenges that each project offers.
In 2001 Danny relocated his family back to California, where he has managed custom home building in the region where he began his career. As a member of the Earthtone team, he enjoys the opportunities to build interesting, beautiful and environmentally conscious projects.
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