Signature Homes - The Premiere Home Builder in Bay Area for years.
WHY DO
MASTER CRAFTSMEN 
SIGN THEIR WORK

Because it’s a labor of love,

and a testament to their pride

in creating something of 

uncompromising value

Signature Homes has embraced that tradition of hand-crafted quality for more than 35 years. As a privately-held homebuilder with deep roots in the Bay Area, we are proud that our name is known for beautifully designed homes and communities that that bring families and neighbors together – from urban condominiums and town homes to single-family homes and luxurious semi-custom estates. That’s not just our goal; it’s our track record.

Our commitment to our homeowners and our community is strong. We use green building practices and source our materials locally because that’s better for the environment, for our families, and for everyone who lives and works in the Bay Area. And we give back in other ways, partnering with more than 50 local non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life for all of us. Learn more about our partners.

Because Signature
doesn’t just build homes.
We build community.
As a local builder,
we hear what our
home owners say
about us, and we
take it to heart. We
listen to what our
building partners
and real estate
professionals
are saying, too,
because our
reputation for
hand-crafted
quality, personal
service, and
commitment to our
communities
depends on it.
SIGNATURE HOMES IS PROUD TO SHARE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US

“We have had a very nice experience with Signature Homes. We have already recommended one friend and they bought the same floor plan as ours. So we are really happy and satisfied customers.”

– Jasjeet  at Savannah

“We are thrilled!” Signature Homes was fantastic and very proactive during the process from start to finish. Both sales agents were wonderful. We love our new home and I think we can both agree that the “great room” is our favorite. The town of Brentwood is perfect for our lifestyle.”

– Kili at Woodhaven.

“We are very happy  with our Signature Home . . . everything that we selected was included, and construction was quick. Our sales agent was a great asset to the organization. He responded promptly to all our questions and was very friendly and easy to talk to!”

– Lutuf  at Garin Corners

THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

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JAMES C. GHIELMETTI

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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GARY L. GALINDO

President & Chief Operating Officer

Gary L. Galindo

President & Chief Operating Officer

“Tough times don’t last, tough people do.” – Robert Schuller 

Industry veteran Gary Galindo joined Signature Homes as the firm’s new president in March 2014 to spearhead the company’s expansion and growth throughout Northern California without ever losing sight of our guiding principle of creating communities that bring families and neighbors together.  His extensive background in the building industry includes more than 20 years as a respected manager with a successful history of leading real estate and construction-related companies. His areas of expertise include division management, project development, land acquisition and divestiture, asset and financial management, entitlement, investor relations, fiscal analysis, cost containment, contract negotiation, construction management and personnel management. Before coming to Signature Homes, Gary started the Northern California Division of Van Daele Homes in San Ramon; served as President of both the Sacramento and Northern California divisions of William Lyon Homes; and held a variety of top-level positions with Taylor Woodrow Homes and Ryland Homes. He holds a Master of Business Administration, Finance and General Management from Saint Mary’s College and a Bachelor of Arts, in Urban and Rural Planning from California State University, Chico.

James C. Ghielmetti

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

“Attitude – The difference between an ordeal and an adventure.” – Robert Lipkin

James Ghielmetti founded Signature homes in 1983, and now serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. With over 45 years of experience building homes in the Bay Area, Ghielmetti is the guiding force that has led Signature to focus on creating quality single-family homes in exceptionally livable suburban communities.  Over the years, he has watched housing styles change, and has often been on the forefront of those changes – including using greener materials, sourcing products and materials more locally, and building more energy-efficient homes. As the son of a carpenter, James grew up in the building business, and he knows that reputation is important. His longtime commitment to design, quality construction, and customer service sets Signature apart, and has earned this small, locally owned company a reputation he is proud of.

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STEVE MILLER

Executive Vice President of Land Acquisition & Forward Planning

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JULIANN CRETSINGER

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Steve Miller

Executive Vice President of Land Acquisition and Forward Planning

Signature Homes is growing, and Steve Miller is committed to planning that growth in a smart way that holds true to the company’s core values. That means acquiring properties in locations that will one day become exceptional neighborhoods that add value to their surrounding communities. Steve brings over 17 years of experience in the real estate industry, with expertise in land acquisition, contract negotiations, forward planning and financial analysis. Prior to joining Signature Homes, he served as Vice President Asset Manager at Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco. Steve earned a Jurist Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Juliann Cretsinger

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

“Let nothing dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelou

At Signature Homes, sales and marketing is about more than just selling homes. It’s about creating community and helping families find and build the home of their dreams. Juliann Cretsinger has been doing just that since she joined Signature Homes in 2007 as a sales associate and quickly established herself as a top-selling agent. She has won numerous industry award, including a “Volume Award Winner” at the Building Industry Association’s Excellence Awards Show, and was integral in the successful sales and marketing of Signature’s Ruby Hill master planned community in Pleasanton. As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Juliann oversees sales associates at all of our communities, training and guiding them in the latest sales methods, and ensures that each sale closes effectively. She also makes sure that our sales and marketing staff never lose sight of Signature’s commitment to making the new home buying experience a positive one. In addition, Juliann manages the marketing and advertising for all communities and the overall brand of Signature Homes. Juliann holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and a Broker’s License.

Juliann Cretsinger

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

“Let nothing dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelou

At Signature Homes, sales and marketing is about more than just selling homes. It’s about creating community and helping families find and build the home of their dreams. Juliann Cretsinger has been doing just that since she joined Signature Homes in 2007 as a sales associate and quickly established herself as a top-selling agent. She has won numerous industry award, including a “Volume Award Winner” at the Building Industry Association’s Excellence Awards Show, and was integral in the successful sales and marketing of Signature’s Ruby Hill master planned community in Pleasanton. As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Juliann oversees sales associates at all of our communities, training and guiding them in the latest sales methods, and ensures that each sale closes effectively. She also makes sure that our sales and marketing staff never lose sight of Signature’s commitment to making the new home buying experience a positive one. In addition, Juliann manages the marketing and advertising for all communities and the overall brand of Signature Homes. Juliann holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and a Broker’s License.

Ron Buck

Vice President of Operations

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” C.S. Lewis

Ron Buck is a seasoned professional with over four decades of experience in the home building industry in California, including the Central Valley and Bay Area. Ron, along with Signature Homes, believes in building relationships not just building houses. He leads a highly successful operations team whose goal is to build the highest quality home with integrity through training, education and mentoring of our employees, building strong lasting relationships with our trade partners and working closely with our professional consultants for long lasting customer satisfaction.

Steve Hicks

Vice President of Land Development

Acquiring land on which to build communities is the first step in the homebuilding process and Steve Hicks built his entire career on understanding the nuances of entitling property. Steve has rejoined Signature Homes after founding Bayless & Hicks, a privately held land entitlement and development management consultant company. He possesses over 34 years of experience in designing, processing entitlements, negotiating environmental agency permits, bidding and managing site improvements for master-planned communities and major infrastructure projects in the Bay Area, Inland Empire, Central Valley, Reno, and the Sacramento Region. Prior to his own firm, Steve served as Vice President of Land Acquisition and Development for Signature Homes/Signature Properties in the Bay Area and Sacramento Region, and Vice President of Land Acquisition for Meritage Homes in the Sacramento and Reno regions.  He also has held land acquisition, processing, and construction management positions with William Lyon Homes, Shea Communities for Active Adults, Kaufman & Broad (KB Home), and the O’Brien Group, as well as a consulting engineering position with MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers. Steve also has served on the City of Roseville’s Development Advisory Committee, is a registered Civil Engineer, and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University, Chico in Civil Engineering.

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The Signature Homes team includes some of the best talents in home design, construction, customer service and sales.  We all share a commitment to creating finely crafted homes in vibrant neighborhoods, and adding value to our community.

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