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carpentry and finish work.” So, a half-century on, what are Saroyan’s plans for the future? “I love what I do and intend to continue,” he says. “I certainly don’t see myself retiring. I might play a little more golf than I have in the past, but we are actively preparing the firm for the next generation. But one thing is sure: I’ll go into the next phase with a pencil in my hand.” He has five children, all of whom have been exposed to the company in one form or another. “My youngest, Eddie, is a licensed civil engineer and holds a Class A con- tractor’s license for heavy commercial work. He’s been working with us in one capacity or another for more than 13 years. His full-time involvement has given us an added sophistica- tion in the commercial realm and for the past eight years we’ve been expanding that area of the firm.” Eddie is currently vice president of the company and has been overseeing all the company’s Bay Area projects. While Saroyan Masterbuilder is well-known and highly respected around town for their high-end home endeavors, they are currently involved in major projects all over California, including a mixed-use development containing 440 single family lots, a hotel, two commercial apartment complexes and are continuing to expand their reach in the West Region. In fact, “we are currently doing projects in Scottsdale, Arizona, and are looking to open a satellite office there within the year,” shares Saroyan. For more information on Saroyan Masterbuilder, please visit www.saroyanmasterbuilder.com or call 831/393-1800. 128 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 4 Saroyan’s two sons, Ross (left) and Eddie, work hand in hand with their father. Together, they’re the heart of the business. Lilliput, located on Dolores & 12th in Carmel, was one of Saroyan’s first projects here. In the half-century since founding his firm, he’s gained a well-earned reputation for meticulous design and fine attention to detail.