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William Monaghan Founder & Designer |
Every renovation horror story intensified Mr. Monaghan's conviction that the renovation of severely damaged houses is not the right answer for most New Orleanians. Quality new homes, he believes, should be an affordable option. Families have a right to move back to safe, new houses that better equip them to withstand future storms.
Forty-two years at the helm of his own construction, design, and development business have given Mr. Monaghan the experience necessary to undertake this ambitious rebuilding project. He has built more than half a million square feet of commercial and residential space and has designed hundreds of residential plans. His supervision and eye for detail ensure the homes' high quality. Further, his extensive work in the sale of residential real estate has prepared him to help buyers find financing for their Build Now homes. Perhaps most importantly, Mr. Monaghan's New Orleans upbringing instilled in him the love for the city's distinct architectural style that guides his Build Now designs.
Mr. Monaghan graduated from St. Martin's Episcopal School before going on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Yale University and a Master's Degree in Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
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Tess Monaghan Director of Operations |
Ms. Monaghan graduated from Yale University.
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Nikki Najiola Sales Director |
Ms. Najiola has a keen interest in housing issues and in helping fellow residents return home. Since Katrina, she has assumed several leadership roles in citizen-led initiatives designed to revitalize New Orleans' neighborhoods. She is a board member of Neighborhood Partnership Network; President of the Oak Park Civic Association; President of the Mid-City Business Association; and a founding board member of the Gentilly Civic Improvement Association.
Ms. Najiola is a New Orleans native and a licensed Louisiana realtor.
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Kim Autin Home Loan Specialist |
Kim LoCicero Autin is a 30-year veteran of the residential lending industry in South Louisiana, having owned and operated her own mortgage brokerage in New Orleans for many years.
Kim’s hands-on approach has helped thousands of homeowners receive the kind of local lending assistance that precisely fit the special needs of post-Katrina families. Her in-depth knowledge and personal approach to home loan financing uniquely qualifies her as your expert in the field.
Contact Kim today and discover how easy it is to make your family’s
dream of returning home come true.
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Ben Seymour Construction Manager |
Mr. Seymour, also a New Orleans native, directs construction for Build Now.
As a graduate of the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University,
he takes each project from a set of plans to the house that you will call home
again. With over 10 years experience in Residential and Commercial construction,
he supervises the network of sub-contractors that take pride in constructing
a home that you will be proud to have on your lot and your neighbors will be
happy to have in the neighborhood. He is a member of both the National and
Louisiana Association of Homebuilders and has overseen a wide range of projects
from small custom homes to some of the largest residential homes throughout
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and surrounding markets.
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Clara Flores Project Coordinator |
Clara Flores is a New Orleans native, but her family is originally from Honduras. Upon returning to New Orleans after Katrina, she became involved with the efforts of her church, Blessed Francis Seelos, find resources to help Katrina victims through their rebuilding program. Prior to joining the Build Now team, she worked at Daughters of Charity Services of New Orleans, providing administrative support to the Director of Services Manager and CEO.
At Build Now, Clara acts as a liason between the clients and the construction team, and works with clients to help process applications for Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds.
