Vice President – Monroe Living

DES BUNTING

Des joined Monroe to assist in the formation of Monroe Living and, more importantly, to manage our residential development operations. In so doing, he brought great success to our Seville at Paradiso Project in Indio, California.

Before joining Monroe, Doug has over 30 plus years of experience in residential building and development experience in communities throughout Southern California. He has worked in senior management overseeing regional offices for such notable home builders including NYSE traded William Lyon Homes and Toll Brothers. From land acquisition to the construction and sale of 2,750 attached and detached homes, Des has been responsible for generating revenues of more than $1B.

Des is a licensed California real estate broker, is a graduate of the University Southern California School of Business, and a critical member on our team.

Vice President (Project Management)

JAY MORIN

Jay Morin is our Vice President, having joined Monroe in 2017 as a Project Manager. He quickly advanced through the ranks and now oversees all pre-construction services, estimating, and project management.

Jay is a seasoned construction professional with a formal education in Construction Management from California State University, Long Beach. He began his career in the industry over 30 years ago as a laborer. He later became the Project Engineer for an asbestos abatement and demolition company and was eventually promoted to General Manager of that company’s structural fireproofing division. After that, Jay spent 18 years in the homebuilding industry. Having known Jay throughout his entire career, we are thrilled to have him join us on the commercial side.

ADMINISTRATION

MARY ESPELETA

Mary Espeleta is a well-organized, detail-oriented multitasker who brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Mary joined Monroe in 2021 as the Office Administrator and manages our accounting and daily office operations.

Before joining Monroe, Mary worked as a reputable heavy civil contractor as a Project Administrator on a Metro expansion project. Much of her construction knowledge and experience came from her 10 years of employment with a high-end residential contractor. Her skills and experience make her an integral part of the Monroe Construction team.

Director of Sales

PATRICIA CLACK

Patricia is accomplished award-winning Sales Consultant that has spent most of her real estate career specializing in the new home industry. She initially started as a Sales Agent but shortly after receiving her California broker’s license was promoted to Director of Sales for Paragon Homes in 2002. Patricia’s portfolio of work included thousands of closed escrows throughout California and Nevada which has proven to be a strong asset to the sales and marketing operation at Monroe. Born and raised in England, Pat attended a small woman’s college in Wales UK, receiving her degree in economics and finance. Upon arriving in the United States, she lived in Connecticut and worked in New York City on Wall Street for several years before settling in California.

Construction Manager

TOM ELLIOT

Tom has spent his entire 40+ year career in the construction industry starting as a framing contractor which provided a foundation for his commercial and residential building knowledge. He has built several hundred attached and detached residential units throughout Southern California but has also been built multiple ground up commercial office, retail and restaurant projects. Just prior to joining the Monroe and the Paradiso Team, Tom completed 55 semi-custom 4,000 to 5,000 square foot homes known as Madison Estates in Indio, California.

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

DOUG WEITZ

Doug Weitz is our President, personally overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations. A licensed general contractor with over 40 years of experience in construction management, real estate development, and finance and property management, he holds an MBA with an emphasis in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver.

Before founding Monroe, Doug held roles in construction management, real estate development, and finance. His broad perspective and extensive experience with a full range of property types contribute to his exceptional ability to find innovative solutions to complex, project-related challenges.

Doug also enjoys sailing and skiing.