Steve Berkus

After graduating  from the Construction Engineering Department at Arizona State University, Steve became a licensed California contractor in 1987.  He is the recipient of national recognition and awards for projects built, as well as LEED “Platinum” certifications for two developments; one being among the first in the nation for Multi-Family. Additionally, Steve has owned and operated successful building companies in California, Colorado and Hawaii, and in 2009, post Katrina, after being based in Mississippi and Louisiana, he travelled every mile of coastline from Nantucket, MA to South Padre, TX. Steve’s “boots on the ground” approach has educated, informed, and prepared him for his groundbreaking work with Resilient Building Systems. His goal is to build smarter, stronger, faster, more cost effective, with fewer defects and substantially and materially raise the bar in residential—and eventually commercial—building. Resilient Building Systems is the fruits of these efforts.

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Jeff Berkus

As lead designer and principal of Jeffrey Berkus Architects, Jeff Berkus brings a sensitive approach to the design and planning process. Jeffrey graduated from the College of Environmental Design at The University of Colorado, Boulder and is licensed in seven states. With over thirty years of architectural and land planning experience his firm has a large repertoire of award-winning commercial and residential projects, which include the Doerr/Hosier Center, Walter Isaacson Reception Center remodel and Madeleine K Albright Pavilion at the Aspen Institute. His firm also has a long history of inventive housing prototypes and demonstration homes which have been featured at the International Building Show and communities throughout the Western United States. Jeffrey is the Chairman Emeritus of the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, Board of Directors and also serves as a Founding Board Member for the Living Peace Foundation in Santa Barbara, Ca.

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Mia Benenate

With expertise in operations, project management, and digital marketing, Mia has spent the last decade working with globally recognized brands in a broad range of industries, including construction, healthcare, technology, robotics, travel and interior design, among others. She’s enjoyed great success in using her unique skill set to build brand equity for the companies she’s worked with, as well as manage relationships, expand brand awareness and reach, and support/drive sales.