People, Drive, Honor...Our Formula for Success! 5 Locations in California Home About Products and Services Installation News Contact Us About California TrusFrame 40+ Years of Experience | Highest Quality Products Our Mission Statement California TrusFrame is committed to become the best and most respected structural building component manufacturer in the component industry. Through our relentless pursuit of excellence, embracing of the latest technology, and our drive to conceive innovative solutions that advance and elevate our industry, we will establish a culture that supports our associates in every way. We are committed to providing exceptional quality and service to our customers while always displaying the highest moral fiber, compassion, and respect for our business partners and the communities in which we work and live. People We believe (in): Being good corporate citizens Developing and investing in people Safety is everyone’s responsibility Exceeding customer expectations We are committed to: Having a positive impact on our employees, business partners and the communities in which we work and live Caring about the people around us; helping to protect, motivate, inspire and develop them Applying resources toward mentoring, training, appreciation and recognition A healthy and proactive culture of safety Providing our customers with excellent service, quality products and on-time delivery Drive We believe (in): Higher standards Perseverance The relentless pursuit of excellence The qualities of desire and determination, as they are critical to success We are committed to: An "adjust, adapt and overcome" mentality Attacking problems with a greater intensity than the problem itself Disruptive innovation that advance & elevate our industry Finding, hiring and promoting people who are aligned with our core values Honor We believe (in): Being a company people are proud to work for and do business with Honesty, compassion, respectfulness and accountability Integrity - doing what we say we are going to do We are committed to: Respectful and professional interactions Showing compassion in all decisions Sharing pertinent data and information to help our employees, customers, and business partners achieve the highest level of success A culture of accountability at all levels of our organization Doing the right thing, every time, even when it is difficult Meet Our Team Shawn Overholtzer President and Chief Executive Officer Shawn has spent over 30 years in the construction and component industry. He began his career sweeping houses for his father’s construction company as a kid. In high school, Shawn finally got to swing a hammer and began framing houses and light commercial buildings through college. After graduating from college, he spent three years managing subdivisions and overseeing all aspects of wood framed construction. In 1995 he was “coerced” into the component industry by his father who started Builder’s Choice which today is CTF Hughson. After 17 years in the component manufacturing industry, Shawn went to work for Simpson Strong-Tie in their new truss software division. While at Simpson he spent his time in truss software sales, software development, and business management. Mark Rome Chief Financial Officer Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Accounting from Arizona State University, and an MBA with a focus in Finance from California State University. While at Boeing, Mark had an opportunity to work with the executive leadership team to introduce an innovative business model to sell commercial airplanes “Power by the Hour” to airlines worldwide. Mark has completed a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the London Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and has worked as a true business partner to grow several companies in the aerospace & defense, software, construction, logistics, and manufacturing industries. At work, his motto is, “there are no problems, only solutions.” Mark lives with his wife Sue who keeps him busy with an endless list of honey-dos on his days off and has a son and daughter raising their own families in Seattle. Mark is a private pilot and enjoys weight lifting, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, boating, yoga, and meditation. Jason Walsh Vice President of Sales and Design Over 19 years ago at the age of 20 Jason began his career in the Truss industry as a designer. Through his career he has grown through Estimating, Sales Representation into General Management of a CTF plant, all helping lead the way to where Jason is today. Jason is also actively involved as part of the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) Emerging Leaders team over the last couple of years. As VP of Sales and Design Jason works directly with both the Southern Ca and Northern Ca Sales Directors along with the CTF Director of Design in driving continued growth in sales and customer service along with quality design and optimization. Jason Ward VP of Human Resources Jason Ward serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for California Trusframe. In his current role Mr. Ward is responsible for leading CTF’s overall human resources strategy, talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational design, employee education and development, compensation and benefits., HR operations, corporate culture, and the Legal, Risk, and EH&S departments. Jason is a strategic business leader with board-level expertise specializing in human capital leadership. With 19 years of experience, undergraduate and graduate degrees (B.S. & MBA) in business, and exposure to many different industry’s best practices, Jason has proven to be a valuable member of the executive team in its efforts to make CTF the best it can possibly be. Mr. Ward is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Manager, and Safety Manager. Mr. Ward began his career in the United States Marine Corps as a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Weapons Defense Specialist in 1999 and served honorably until 2003. As a civilian Mr. Ward has leveraged his abilities to hold leadership positions in the Security, Safety, Consulting, Biotech Manufacturing, HR, Medical Device, and even Pageant Supply sectors before finding current role component manufacturing. Mr. Ward is married to his wife Andrea (USMC Veteran) with whom he has three children and they all reside in Southern California. Mr. Ward is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Society for Human Resource Management, the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans organization, and is a Board Member for the Structural Building Component Association (SBCA). Mr. Ward also chairs the SBCA Safety Committee and is a member of the SBCA Emerging Leaders group. Bryan Sylvester VP of Information Technology Bryan Sylvester comes to us with over 20 years of experience within the IT industry, servicing a variety of different industries including warehousing, higher education and private software development. Bryan has also served as a high-level technology consultant assisting companies in aligning business process with technology strategy. Angie Stroder VP of Supply Chain Angela (Angie) Stroder serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain for California Trusframe her current role, she provides overall strategic and operational direction for purchasing, including strategic sourcing, value analysis, operational logistics and the effective use of supply chain innovation and technology for California Trusframe. With over 26 years in the component industry and having served in almost every facet of the business in some way, she is truly a valuable member of CTF’s executive team. In 1991, Angie began her career working with Kasten Masonry Sales as an office manager. She joined the structural building component industry in 1993 when she began employment with Stark Truss Co. in Perryville, Missouri. After holding an office management position for 3 years, she decided to make a lateral move into design where she worked for the next 14 years. As she progressed through her career, Angie was offered a position with ProBuild (Builders First Source) working with engineering where she ran the Optimization Department for a local manufacturing facility in Indiana. Her next role was Director of Material Procurement with Timberland Lumber Company. With the considerable experience, Angie has amassed over her 28-year career in the construction industry. She has been able to leverage her current role leading to exceptional performance in CTF’s Supply Chain Management. Since joining California TrusFrame in February of 2017, Angela has driven improvements in the company’s forecasting, inventory management, material usage, and replenishment processes leading to significant improvements of efficiency and cost reductions dramatically improving profitability for CTF and becoming an invaluable member of the CTF management team. Angela graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Our Engineering Staff Chae Kim Chief Engineer Kevin Chae Kim majored in Architecture graduating and beginning his engineering career with Gang-Nail Components in 1985. He has accumulated abundant knowledge and experience providing structural building component engineering over the last 33 years. Chae is registered as Professional Engineer in California and Nevada and heads up California TrusFrame Engineering Services for our Perris, Modesto and Fresno manufacturing facilities. Modi Ahmadi Professional Engineer Mohammad Ahmadi has been in the construction industry for over 10 years. He has experience in heavy civil projects and construction of infrastructures in three different countries: Iran, Sri Lanka, and the United States. Modi is registered as a Professional Engineer in California. Mohammad attended IUT where he received his Master of Civil Engineering. He enjoys soccer and playing chess in his spare time. 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