About Chesmar

• The Legend of Chesmar
• Our Purpose
• Our Promise
• Key People

The Legend of Chesmar

A long time ago, in another part of the world, there was a set of crossroads frequented by traders and merchants from far away places. The intersection was a place where they would camp and trade with others from all over the land. One summer, a young couple, Chester and Maria, met, fell in love, and married.

They decided to open an inn and start a family at the crossroads. In honor of their marriage, they named their establishment "Chesmar Inn". Once the inn was open, the crossroads began to thrive.

More traders and families settled and opened shops and businesses of their own. The intersection became a village, which took the name Chesmar. Chesmar grew and became a very special place.

The village of Chesmar had one huge problem. There were not enough quality places for Chesmarians to live. Houses were generally made of straw. This method of construction created many problems for the homeowners.

First, there was a large population of wolves that were frequently seen around the town, and everyone knows what wolves can do to straw houses. Also, during the rainy season the roofs leaked, which made sleeping and eating difficult.

In addition, fires used during the winter months to heat the homes created a hazard for the straw houses. One winter, a small fire spread and burned down half of the village. The Chesmarians knew they had to do something. They loved their village and did not want to move. They just needed better housing.

The village council, realizing the problem elected a new mayor known far and wide as Robert D'builder. Mayor D'builder was a master builder and knew how great quality homes should be built. He designed a system where wood replaced straw walls.

He knew how to produce bricks, which were used along with stone and other modern materials for the outside walls. Rooms were spacious. They were well designed and detailed for the different people who lived in Chesmar. Mayor D'builder equipped kitchens for the modern family with all the latest appliances and gadgets. Lighting was ample and abundant. Special attention was placed on windows and natural light.

Energy efficiency was a top priority to help keep firewood cost to a minimum and to assure the comfort and safety of the inhabitants. Mayor D'builder also made sure the home had lots of high quality extra features and had included everything so the citizens would not need to buy anything additional when they moved into their new home. He also developed a system for servicing the homeowners after the sale.

He helped in 'setting a higher standard' for homebuilding in Chesmar. Robert D'builder brought quality, integrity, and reliability to all the homes he built in Chesmar. All the townspeople were Happy, Overjoyed, Merry, and Elated with their new CHESMAR HOME.

Because of the foresight of Mayor Robert D'builder, the village of Chesmar grew and prospered, first into a town, and then into a city. Merchants from all around the globe came to trade with the Chesmarians. They took construction ideas that they saw in Chesmar and spread them to everyone all over the world.

It is in the spirit of Chesmar, that we proudly build homes for our friends.

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OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of Chesmar Homes is to provide high quality homes to our homebuyers in great neighborhoods. We understand that your home is the single most important and significant investment you’ll ever make. It’s the place where your memories will be made. The home you purchase will be the one you love, one that fits your lifestyle, one that is uniquely you.

At Chesmar, we build homes because we love to build homes. It’s in our blood. It’s our passion. It’s our profession of choice. Creating neighborhoods and homes of distinction is what the people at Chesmar are all about. Because of this, we make the following promise to our homeowners.

OUR PROMISE

To each of our homeowners, WE PROMISE to treat you as a member of our family and to:

Provide a pleasurable buying experience. Build a home of great quality and value. Provide exceptional post closing customer care. Do what we say we will do – our word is our bond. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

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Key People

Ken Trainer, President Chesmar Homes CT., Ltd.
Ken has more than 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry including Senior Vice President of the Company, President of the Texas Region and President of the Austin/San Antonio Division of Ryland Homes.

He has also served on the Board for San Antonio Builders Association, Houston Builders Association, the San Antonio Economic and Development Foundation and UTSA College of Business Real Estate Finance & Development program.

Ken, his wife Cheryl and four children have lived in San Antonio since 1998 & have grown to love the diversity and family oriented culture of the community.  Their interest are mostly around their children who are involved in numerous athletic activities as well as boating and other outdoor activities. 

Ken believes strongly in the philosophy of “doing the right thing” as it pertains to both business and personal situations.  His  approach to the industry is to maintain a clear vision of the future and remain focused on the day to day.

Ken holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Southwest Texas State University.

Terry Jermolajevs – Director of Operations

Terry started his career in the homebuilding industry over 25 years ago with Ray Ellison Homes.  He has held various positions such as Superintendent, Warranty Manager, Homebuilding Manager, and V P of Purchasing with Ryland Homes. 

He enjoys helping others by volunteering his time to the San Antonio Youth Center’s Youth Build Program, Christmas in April, and Habitat for Humanity.  Terry was instrumental in getting young people excited about our industry by volunteering and advising the College of Business Real Estate Finance & Development Program at UTSA. 

Terry enjoys family dinners every Sunday with his wife Nancy, their four children and five grandchildren.  He belongs to the Sierra Club and enjoys hiking, hunting, camping, and is always ready for an adventure.

Terry's philosophy is to treat business partners, customers, and fellow employees honestly, fairly and respectfully.  “Keep it simple and make it happen!”

Terry holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

 

Misty Andrews  - DEA (Director of Everything Administrative)

Before joining Chesmar, Misty held numerous positions encompassing a broad range of responsibilities with Ryland for the previous 16 years.  Her can-do spirit and positive attitude toward any and all aspects of the business have lead to her ability to get things done efficiently while fostering a culture of team work with all those around her.  One of her strongest assets is her ability to navigate through situations and projects without definitive direction and bring solutions.  A quote that is her approach is “don’t tell me how rough the water is just bring in the ship”.

Three years ago she found new joys in life with the birth of her first child, Cassie.  Misty and her husband Gary love to spend time together and can be found on any given weekend heading to the lake with their family for a day of boating.  She has never met a pet she didn’t like and many of those around her have learned to appreciate them as well.  Mostly due to her ability to match would-be pet owners with any lost or abandoned dog or cat that she comes across. 

Misty says she is excited about being apart of Chesmar’s expansion into San Antonio and looks forward to doing "whatever it takes” to support the growth of the company.

 

Don Burrer - Director of Design

Don has 10 years of home building experience in the San Antonio and Austin markets.  As Product Development Manager for Ryland Homes, he has designed dozens of residential home plans and has been awarded by the local home building associations in both cities.

 

He has a Bachelors of Science degree in Design from the University of Texas at Austin.  Don’s philosophy is to create homes that are both functional and sophisticated with just the right amount of drama and elegance.  With over 21 years of experience in both commercial and residential construction techniques, Don knows how to design cost effective and beautiful homes for his customers.

“There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your concepts on paper come to life, and knowing that in your own way you are helping beautify the streetscape of your city and make people’s dreams come true”.

Don is a proud native of San Antonio and enjoys the rich culture and history of the city.  He and his wife Cindy have been married for 14 years and have four children.  They enjoy family barbeque gatherings, exploring nearby small towns, home improvement projects, hiking, fishing, and swimming.

Chesmar Homes is excited to have Don on it’s team!

 

Saundra White - Operations and Purchasing Administrator

Saundra has toiled in administrator positions for various well-known companies in the San Antonio area for the past 16 years, including 8 years at Ryland Homes.   There is no task too large for Saundra; her abilities to multi-task and rapid skill acquisition are the reasons she was hand-selected to be a part of Chesmar's team.

Saundra is a native Texan who settled in the San Antonio area in 1995 after her honorable separation from the United States Air Force and is committed to her four children.  As a member of her local Home Owner's Association, she is very familiar with community concerns and stands by Chesmar's purpose and promise to each of our current and potential homeowners; to provide high quality homes and treat each homeowner as a member of Chesmar's family.

Saundra is thrilled with the opportunity to work with some of San Antonio's most talented home building professionals and is looking forward to watching Chesmar Homes grow.

 

 

Megan Ables - Operations Administrator

Megan’s first career was in linguistics for the United States Air Force.  She spent four years on active duty as an Airborn Cryptologic Language Analyst and continues to serve our country as an active member of the Air Force Reserves.  She has also held various administrative positions across the country.

A native of Louisiana, Megan and her seven year old son, Tre’ just recently moved to San Antonio.  They are excited about being in a new city and are embracing the Texan culture.  Megan is fired up about making the shift from language analysis to home building.  She couldn’t be happier about working with such a dedicated group of people.  “I am sure to call Chesmar my home for many years to come.”

Megan holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Arabic from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center at Monterey, California.

 

 

 

 

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