Owners
Jon has been with Ence Homes since 2006. He has worked in a variety of jobs at Ence Homes including: Cleanup, Landscaping, Concrete, Project Manager, Estimating and Purchasing, Marketing and others. His favorite thing to do is to go wake surfing with family and friends at Lake Powell followed by cable wakeboarding at the local cable park. He is so grateful to be part of his family business and for the opportunity to see the enjoyment of all our customers build their dreams. This is such an amazing job and he is especially grateful to be able to associate with so many amazing customers and coworkers. Kolby has been with Ence Homes since 2015. Before getting into the real estate business Kolby worked in marketing and web development. Kolby has his Bachelors Degree of Science – Business. Kolby is an avid outdoorsman always daydreaming about his next big adventure. Whether it is taking the family camping in the mountains for the weekend or putting together a strategy for an upcoming bass fishing tournament his passion is the outdoors. Troy has been an owner of Ence Homes since 1996 and has been with Ence Homes since 1986. He has worked in many trades of the home building industry including but not limited to: stucco, trusses, framing, insulation, concrete, operations and more. He loves to enjoy the outdoors whether it is on the lake, wake surfing or in the mountains snowboarding.
Jon Ence
Owner
Kolby Ence
Owner
Troy Ence
Owner
Accounting
Kambrie has been with Ence Homes since 2018. She is currently a senior at Dixie State University where she is finishing her Bachelors of Accounting in the Spring of 2020. Outside of work and school, she enjoys spending time with her husband, puppy, and the rest of her family. Some of her favorite activities to do with them include going to the lake, spending time at the cabin, and watching baseball. Tara has been in the construction industry since 2016 with over 7 years customer service experience. She spends most of her time outdoors, taking road trips and raising her daughter. Corinne has been with Ence Homes since 2002. She has her Master’s Degree from BYU in Accounting. She is a huge BYU football fan and has to attend at least one game a year in what she refers to it as her annual pilgrimage. Corinne works to pay for her travel habit. Every year, she picks a place on the map to visit and then tries to find a way to make it happen.
Kambrie Sampson
Closing Officer
Tara Gilbert
Accounts Payable
Corinne Schmalz
Accounting Manager
Marketing
Trent has been with Ence Homes since 2019, He has been working in the marketing industry since 2015. He moved to Saint George in 2009 and fell in love with the area. When he is not working he loves to be home spending time with his wife and kids. Casee has been with Ence Homes since 2017. She is currently studying Graphic Design on an academic scholarship at Dixie State University. In her free time she enjoys hiking, lake days, fitness, and spending time with friends and family.
Trent Peterson
Marketing Manager
Casee Kunz
Graphic Designer
Operations
Kylie has been with Ence Homes since 2019. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from BYU-Hawaii and is contemplating going to grad school for Applied Statistics. She loves animals, particularly dogs, and owns one very energetic Golden Retriever named Samwise. Kylie is an avid fan of Harry Potter (proud Hufflepuff!), Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, and Sherlock. Teri has been in the interior design business since 2006. She’s owned and operated her own design and staging company, and has enjoyed working with all of her homeowners. She loves working at Ence Homes in assisting homeowners through the design process. Teri strives to make it as stress free and fun as possible because the end result is their Sanctuary. Her children, her animals and plants are her world and traveling is her passion. Francisco has been with Ence Homes since 1998. He has over 20 years experience in the construction industry. He has worked in almost every line of the construction business in the 20 plus years he has been in the industry. Creed has been with Ence Homes since 2016. He has a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Utah and is a licensed CPA. Creed has experience in a variety of fields from installing windows and garage doors to preparing tax returns for businesses and individuals. In his free time, Creed loves spending time with his family. This often includes going to the lake, coaching various athletic teams, biking, running and camping. Scott has been with Ence Homes since 2002. He has over 15 years experience in construction. Beside his love for creating home designs that flow and meet the needs of many different age groups he loves being a father and husband. His wife and kids continue to mold him into a better human being, which in turn helps him meet the expectations of clients. He loves having the opportunity to help clients modify or design the home that best fits their life style. Verla has been with Ence Homes since 2015. She has a degree in interior design and has been in the home design industry for over 17 years. Over the years Verla has guided hundreds of homeowners through the design process. She has participated in numerous St. George areas Parade of Homes and has decorated dozens of model homes. ‘A home is a place to make memories and a place that can offer comfort. I strive to help each homeowner create a home that reflects their own tastes and lifestyle. Focusing on teamwork and having fun can bring amazing results!’ Amanda has been with Ence Homes since 2003. She has worked on over 1,500 homes and has a degree from Dixie State University. Along with working for Ence Homes she also has background working in interior design. She feels so fortunate to be able to assist our homebuyers in creating the home of their dreams. She believes it is truly amazing to watch ideas begin on paper and in samples and then getting to see the final results all come together in full life form. She loves what she does and she strives to provide a wonderful and memorable preconstruction meeting experience! Justin has been with Ence Homes since 2001. Justin has been worked in framing, finish carpentry, and operations. He has been in the construction industry for over 20 years. He enjoys being with his family and watching his children compete in sports.
Kylie Arnold
Receptionist
Teri Larkin
Design Specialist
Francisco Aquino
Maintenance Manager
Creed Naylor
Estimating and Purchasing
Scott Leishman Jr.
Senior Draftsman
Verla Hammon
Design Specialist
Amanda Phelps
Design Center Manager
Justin Thompson
Operations Manager
Project Managers
Mark has been with Ence Homes since 2019. Devan has been with Ence Homes since 2019. Elliott has been with Ence Homes since 2019.
Mark Campbell
Project Manager
Devan Johnson
Project Manager
Elliott Vest
Project Manager
Tyson Lynn
Project Manager
Sione Vuki
Project Manager
Sales Team
Zach has been with Ence Homes since 2018. In his college career he played basketball for BYU and Dixie State. He loves everything about St. George, especially hiking and going to Sand Hollow. Greg has been with Ence Homes since 2018. Karen has been with Ence Homes since 2018. Brady has been with Ence Homes since 2017. He is originally from Highland, UT and has been married since 2014. He and his wife have one child, a little girl who is 17 months old. He earned his degrees from UVU and MSU Denver. Brady enjoys baseball and spending time with his family, especially watching his little girl grow. Chelsea has been with Ence Homes since 2016. She enjoys spending time with family, camping, hunting and riding horses. Dakota has worked for Ence Homes since 2016. He and his wife have been married for over 3 years now, and have a little boy who is now 8 months old. Dakota is passionate about Real Estate and plans on making it a lifelong career. He loves spending time with his family and watching his son grow. As he puts it, “Life is pretty darn good”! Sissy has been with Ence Homes since 2013. She has her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Marketing Research, with years of experience in the Finance sector. Sissy is currently working towards her Master’s Degree. She and her husband Sione enjoy participating in outdoor sports. One of their favorite sports is Softball, Sissy plays as pitcher. Shane has been with Ence Homes since 2015 and works in our model homes. He has been working as a realtor for over 7 years and has a degree from Utah State University in Marketing. He appreciates being outside and exploring the outdoors with his wife and 3 kids. He also enjoys watching and playing all kinds of sports and trying to stay fit. Occasionally he gets to reenact his teenage summer job and go river rafting on the Snake, Salmon and Selway Rivers in Idaho. Cody has been with Ence Homes since 2000. He has worked many aspects of construction including: landscaping, masonry, concrete, and project managing. He has over 20 years experience in construction. He has been a sales executive since 2010. Cody loves to get outdoors or up to the mountains any chance he gets. Don has been with Ence Homes since 2012. He has been a licensed broker for over 40 years. He always enjoys a good game of pickle-ball or racquetball! Don enjoys working and his family. He is thankful for his health, strength and wonderful opportunities. Don subscribes to the adage; life is short, eat dessert first. Dan has been with Ence Homes since 2014. He has been in the construction industry for over 30 years working as a general contractor and real estate agent. He received his Bachelors of Science from Michigan Technological University. He believes that one of the best parts of working with new Ence Home customers is helping them through the process of purchasing and building their new home. Their excitement is contagious. Ed has been with Ence Homes since 2012. He has been doing real estate since 2007. He has his Bachelors degree from the University of Utah. He and his family really love living in St George. Ed enjoys camping in the summer and skiing in winter. Merilee has been with Ence Homes since 2016. Merilee is the wife to Scott Leishman and Mother to 3 amazing kids! She loves watching her kids succeed i.e. In softball and the Army. She enjoys vacations at the beach and being with her family most. Merilee loves her Real Estate family and the new friendships created.
Zach Frampton
Sales Executive
Greg Smith
Sales Executive
Karen Murdock
Sales Executive
Brady Palmer
Sales Executive
Chelsea Anderson
New Homes Specialist
Dakota Murdock
Sales Executive
Sissy Vuki
Sales Executive
Shane Calder
Sales Executive
Cody Ence
Sales Executive and Broker
Don Leavitt
Sales Executive
Dan Wiarda
Sales Executive
Ed Hills
Sales Executive
Merilee Leishman
Sales Executive
Warranty
Tammy has been with Ence Homes since 2004. She has worked customer service at Fred Meyer, Lionel Playworld and E’OLA International. Tammy has worked in the Customer Service industry for over 30 years and really enjoys working with people. She especially enjoys working with the Ence Homeowners and she is dedicated to providing each one with first-rate service.
Tammy Williams
Customer Service Manager
Welcome to Ence Homes
Ence Homes has model homes scattered across the St. George area. Each community has something unique to offer for your new home. If it's the beautiful views of the Red Mountain or the recreation of Sand Hollow Reservoir you prefer we have a community to meet your needs. Ence Homes has been one of the top new home builders in Southern Utah for over 50 years. Please call our new homes specialist for help in finding the right community for you, 435.215.7062.
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The Building Process
When building with Ence Homes you will get to work with the best in the business. A sales executive will help you choose the lot and home that best fits your needs. After deciding what home and homesite you want you will have a professional designer help you make your color choices to ensure that the home fits the style you want and within your budget. After that you will have a project manager ensuring that your home is built to the high standards that we hold here at Ence Homes. When you move into your new home we will be there with a 10 year limited home warranty.
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