Sponsors

The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois, was established in 1949 by William W. Grainger, founder of W.W. Grainger, Inc.

 The Foundation supports a wide variety of organizations in the areas of health and human services, food banks, civic, disaster relief and education.

Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc is a major distributor of forest products serving both contractors specializing in residential tract work and wholesale lumber sales throughout the western United States.  From its distribution yards located in Huntington Beach and Riverside, the company has the ability to ship 600 million board feet of lumber, panels and engineered wood products annually.

Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc. is family owned and operated.  After many years of service, the Higman family is committed to maintaining the company’s substantial presence within the marketplace.  Our goal has always been to provide the customer with high quality products at competitive prices with service continuing to be our highest priority.

For more than 62 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie works closely with industry professionals to provide code-listed, field-tested products and value-engineered solutions.  The company’s extensive product offering includes connectors, fasteners, fastening systems, lateral-force resisting systems, anchors and products for concrete repair, strengthening and protection. Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping customers succeed by providing exceptional products, full-service engineering and field support, product testing and training..

Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing offers five distinct profiles that can enhance the curb appeal and value of any home while providing durability, performance and protection that will last.  Unified Steel products are backed by a 50-year limited warranty covering Class A Fire Rating and 120-mph winds and Class-4 hail resistance. 

Unified Steel is part of Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, the nation’s largest manufacturer of sustainable, durable and affordable clay, concrete, stone coated steel and composite slate roof products.  For more info call (800) 658-8004 or visit Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions.

Since the first The Home Depot store opened in 1979, giving back has been a core value for the Company and a passion for its associates. Today, The Home Depot, in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, focuses its philanthropic efforts on improving the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans.   Through Team Depot, the Company’s associate-led volunteer force, thousands of associates dedicate their time and talents to these efforts in the communities where they live and work. Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $85 million to provide safe housing to veterans, and along with the help of Team Depot volunteers, has transformed more than 17,000 homes for veterans.

Johnson Level is part of the Hultafors Group which provides a portfolio of leading brands that keep professional users in the forefront in terms of functionality, safety and overall productivity. For more info visit us at www.johnsonleve.com

For more than a century, Weyerhaeuser has been growing trees and making forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways.  Our wood products are used to build homes where families are sheltered and raised.  Our land forms the building blocks of responsible development.  And our forests are used for recreation, conservation and different forms of renewable energy.

Weyerhaeuser employees are working together to be the world’s premier timber, land, and forest products company.

Sherwin-Williams has been in business since 1866.  The Company’s core business is the manufacture, distribution and sale of coatings and related products. The company operates 4,700 Sherwin-Williams stores, including our local store just down the street from San Marcos High School.

Dan Jestand, Manager of the Sherwin-Williams store in San Marcos, was quick to say “Yes”, when we asked him to support the Warrior Village Project and San Marcos High School by donating painting supplies for our cottages.  The next time you are shopping for paint, stop by Dan’s store at 801 W. San Marcos Blvd and tell him how much you appreciate his support of our students and veterans.

Henkel, the corporate parent company of OSI, operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands, and technologies in three business areas: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care.  Henkel is the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide.

Henkel’s Adhesives for Consumers, Craftsmen and Building business area markets an extensive range of brand-name products for private, trade and construction users, including Quad Max Sealant, Quad Foam, Quad Butyl Flashing Tape, Fire Block Foam, SC175 Air Sealing Sealant, and Loctite PL Premium Construction Adhesive.

Meridian Development was founded in 2014 on a people-centric philosophy that guides every step of the company’s endeavors. Our mission is to create projects and communities that enhance the lives of the people who live, work, and shop there. The principal partners at Meridian Development have built thousands of homes and believe our greatest asset is happy homeowners. At Meridian Development we align our business relationships with likeminded companies that understand and take seriously the social contract that is inherently made through the creation of our communities, which is to responsibly develop lasting, environmentally friendly projects that our customers are happy to call home.

HD Supply White Cap is your local jobsite support team – and the country’s leading distributor of specialty hardware, tools, materials and safety supplies for concrete contractors, general contractors, MEP contractor and many others. We support pros like you with more inventory and delivery options. We’ll deliver your order to the jobsite, ship it to you or have it ready for will-call pick up in just two hours. Get everything you need, when and where you need it. You’ll find that the cornerstone of our operation is our people. Work with us and get the expertise and hands-on problemsolving of the most knowledgeable pros in construction supplies.

At H.G. Fenton Company, our purpose is clear: Create At H.G. Fenton Company, our purpose is clear: Create lifestyle opportunities where Employees Flourish, Residents Live Well, and Businesses Succeed. We’ve been doing it for over 100 years, and we plan to do it for 100 more. Henry G. Fenton founded the company on a core set of guiding principles that served as the cornerstone of all that we do. As we move forward, we continue to build upon those principles, improving the way we do business and preserving our long-standing relationship with the community of San Diego. H.G. Fenton Company is proud to support local students as they prepare to become our next generation of leaders.

At Harbor Freight, one of our core values is giving back to the great communities where we live, work and serve. With respect and humility, we strive to support and strengthen communities, big and small, across the United States. Harbor Freight Tools is proud to support students and teachers in K12 public schools across the country. We are consistently impressed by the dedication of teachers, administrators and parents eager to improve their students’ education, and we are honored to help make their vision a reality. Harbor Freight also has a deep appreciation and respect for the military men and women who serve our country and has made significant annual contributions to help bring and coordinate community support to many veterans struggling with homelessness, mental illness and other challenges.

Forty years later – With hundreds of employees, nearly half of which have been with the company for over a decade, and many who have been with the company since the beginning, unparalleled customer service, and products from around the world – Arizona Tile has become one of the leading tile and slab distributors in the U.S.

Our products range from master closets and kitchen pantries to garage storage units and home offices.  No matter your organizational needs Classy Closets of San Diego offers it all, with an extra promise of unbeatable quality and customer service.  Please feel free to stop by the Classy Closets showroom located in San Marcos at 242 Bingham Drive #102 to browse our selection of closets, cabinets, laundry rooms, and more!

Doors and windows play a significant role in the aesthetics and functionality of your home, inside and out.  Let our knowledgeable sales staff make recommendations that will bring function and style to your home.  With over 30 years of window and door experience, we’re here to help you choose the right products.

We offer a wide selection of windows, folding glass doors, lift & slide doors, pocketing and multi-slide doors.  Come visit our showroom and Design Center for inspiration.  www.thepellco.com

T.M. Cobb operates six manufacturing plants, four distribution warehouses, and six sales offices. Owned and operated by second, third and fourth generation Cobb family members, over the years of successful operation many changes have occurred to contribute to eighty-one years of exceptional service to our customers.

All of our products are responsibly made with the environment in mind. It is one of the reasons Timber is proud to control the entire production process from seedling to delivery. We plant, manage, and harvest timber from our own timberlands to supply our facilities across the U.S. From there, we manufacture and deliver the quality wood products you can count on every day.

The function and quality of our products are designed to inspire users.  In addition, we attach great importance to top quality services and top quality collaboration with customers, partners and suppliers.

Our products and services are used all over the world, and our objective is to provide benefits to manufacturers, dealers, installers and consumers.  We investigate the needs of our partners and customers and put them at the center of our work.

In 2012 we were acquired by States Industries LLC, a leading manufacturer in hardwood plywood and specialty panel products, and we remain focused on our continued growth and offering our customers innovative products and component solutions.

At DBS, our customers are the reason why we are here.  Your satisfaction is the measure of our success.

We proudly offer Doellken Edgebanding Products, Edgebanding Products, HanStone Quartz Surfaces, Hanex Solid Surfaces, ATI and Decotone Metallics, Gemstone Solid Surface Sinks.  We are also the exclusive distributor of SharpSinks Stainless Steel Sinks, Quartz Composite Sinks, and Vitreous China Sinks.  Customer base includes fabricators of residential and commercial furniture, office and RTA furniture, store and gaming fixtures, cabinetry, closet organizers, marine interiors, kitchen countertops and vanities.

• 24/7 online ordering
• Questions answered by highly trained service representatives
• On-time deliveries from company owned and operated fleet
• Machinery Installation/Maintenance from factory-trained Technicians
• Credit options: in house financing (on approved credit), leasing or installment payments

JAAM Electric Values:

• Exhibit a courteous, conscientious and generally businesslike manner in the workplace.
• Maintain the highest levels of integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates, colleagues and customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Michael E. Robinson, principal and owner of MERARCHITECT, is an expert in the design/build concept and has the long-standing relationships with contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and governmental agencies that are necessary to get any project completed on time and within budget.  When you engage MERARCHITECT, you are hiring an experienced, highly reputable architect who will provide you with your envisioned design, manage the various project details, and provide the necessary coordination between all project “members”.

WillCalc provides Title 24 Compliance Documentation for New and Remodel Residential Construction.

We stay up to date on California’s strict Title 24 standards helping to provide Home Builders and Designers flexibility in design and options that can save construction dollars while increasing the comfort of a home.

USM is unique in the industry as they are a 2nd generation contractor that is also licensed to sell you your home, plus they can help you complete all required site construction.

EPI has extensive experience in the rehabilitation and upgrade of systems and devices within existing structures and complexes, and the design of new systems and devices within and for buildings; including building utilities, site lighting and driveway lighting; and in various Design-Build projects which include the preparation of RFPs for Design-Build contacting and the preparation of the 1391 planning documents.

As a LEED Certified Consulting Engineering firm, EPI provides Green Building Designs which are energy efficient and environmentally responsible.

Sadly, Dave Symons passed away in June of 2008, but he left a legacy of customer confidence and excellence that defines who we are today.  Tod Emery has continued on with Mr. Symon’s legacy by building a company that has become one of Southern California’s finest fire life safety contractors.

We don’t have a job to do until you have a job to do.  Therefore, your challenges become our challenges, and your deadlines drive ours.  Renting great equipment will be the easiest part of your job because we promise Availability, Reliability, and Ease — in terms of both our people and our products.

WE BUILD  WE FIGHT

For over 70 years, the men and women of the Naval Construction Force have been giving their all to protect our Nation and serve our armed forces with pride.

Seabees provide a wide range of military construction capabilities to include the building/repair of roads, bridges, bunkers, airfields, expeditionary medical facilities, and logistics bases.

With decades of roofing and re-roofing experience, Temecula Roofing has a distinct eye for quality and safety while installing the industries most secure roofing systems. We pay special attention to detail by having continuous job supervsion, constant cellular and radio contact on every job and qualified installers on every roof.

Our relationships with manufacturers and distributors enable us to obtain the best prices and availability at all times. Big or small, Temecula Roofing will cater to all of your roofing needs!

Cosmic Solar’s mission is to provide its customer with state-of-the art solar technology, the best value for their investment, offer the best products and services, and our unconditional guarantee for complete customer satisfaction.

We strive to develop a long–term relationship with each

customer by providing them with the same day professional service.

Robertson’s maintains state-of-the-art automated fixed and portable batch plants that produce concrete con-forming to the most demanding specifications.  Looking to source concrete for your next large-scale project?  Let Robertson’s take care of you from start to finish, by providing the last leg of your concrete delivery straight to your next construction site.

In July 2020, SWM identified a challenge that many high school woodworking teachers would soon face as the new school year began: how to teach woodworking while students are distance learning.  SWM decided to reallocate their budget and resources towards helping as many teachers and students as they could in this new, challenging educational environment.

AWFS®  has supported the SkillsUSA organization for many years with the donation of materials and the time commitment of industry professionals.  In 2017 the Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM), a chapter of AWFS, was created to increase industry support to high school woodshop programs in Southern California.

Royal Plywood later expanded their operations to Northern California, adding a warehouse in Sacramento.  This facility serves all of Northern California and the Central Valley, making Royal Plywood one of the largest independent wholesalers in the country.  Royal Plywood’s expansive product line includes construction lumber and plywood, decorative panels, solid surfaces, wood veneers, hardwood lumber, melamine laminates and more.

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) operates the state’s first and largest open-shop apprenticeship program.  As opposed to a labor union, the AGC program is run by contractors, for contractors.  We are well respected throughout the industry due to contractor management of our program and the skill, integrity, and responsibility that exemplifies AGC members.

We are firmly committed to increasing the number of skilled construction workers and producing our industry’s future workforce by providing the highest level of training and education to registered apprentices.

For further information, please call our office in your area.

By being informed and staying current on emerging technologies, we have found new and innovative methods of building custom homes and commercial buildings that are energy efficient and environmental friendly.  This is extremely important for keeping Southern California beautiful, clean, and healthy for future generations.

We give clients the power of choice from top-rated national and regional insurance carriers. Your family, your business and your possessions are all important to you, but you may not know how to best protect them. We have the experience to navigate the unique risks you face, serving as your insurance advisor.

Main Electric Supply was founded on a commitment to excellence in 1946.  This commitment remains at the core of its business today as Main Electric continues the tradition of perfecting the customer experience. “We are committed to excellence, with quality products and the highest level of customer service to ensure that our customers complete their projects on-time and on-budget.“

Mech One is Certified as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE), and a Small Business Enterprise (SBE).

Mech One, Inc. proudly supports and employs our Veterans.

Established in 2002, HomeAid San Diego is dedicated to building multi-unit housing for San Diego’s temporarily homeless men, women and children.  HomeAid San Diego is one of 6 Home Aid chapters in California and 19 chapters in 13 states.  The organization is supported by an alliance of local building and real estate industry organizations.

HomeAid San Diego is launching its HomeAid San Diego Works (Workforce Opportunities for Rebuilding through Knowledge and Skills) Program in the Fall of 2021 to address the critical labor shortage in the home building industry by providing technical construction training, education and job opportunities for at-risk youth, men, women, and veterans who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness or exiting homelessness.

Prevost Construction is a San Diego-based general contractor that specializes in all areas of commercial tenant improvements including life science facilities, creative office environments, building repurposing, high-end retail spaces, and foodservice.  Since its founding, Prevost has provided expert guidance in the management of the construction process and carefully conducts each project from concept to completion with one goal in mind – an amazing customer experience.

Mission:  Building environments for people to flourish.

Vision: To be known as the BEST tenant improvement contractor in San Diego by ensuring that our level of service produces an amazing customer experience every time. 

Dudley Insulation, Inc. is a commercial and residential insulation company that provides a range of services and applications.  Dudley’s objective is to establish relationships with contractors and homeowners by providing a quality product, at a competitive price. 

Interior Specialties is a commercial drywall and metal stud company Serving San Diego since 1981.

Whatever your budget or time constraints are, A1 Factory Direct Flooring is here to help you every step of the way.  They take care of you from beginning to end.  They offer no-hassle financing to make sure you get the floor of your dreams with affordable payments.  A1’s experienced associates coordinate every aspect so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

So Cal Counterworks is an experienced stone fabricator working with all stone: granite, quartzite, marble, porcelain and quartz.  Indoor or outdoor, commercial or residential,  vertical or horizontal:  SoCal’s team of passionate drafters, fabricators, installers and project managers set out to exceed your expectations and dazzle with stunning stone installation.  Attention to detail and quick turnaround set SoCal apart and ensure each job is a real gem. 

They have 17 years of printing and signage experience ready to put your ideas into action on a huge scale.  Their entire workflow has been designed to produce the highest quality true-to-life graphics imaginable.  Every step of the way their staff makes your wide format printing adventures as easy as possible.  Don’t take our word for it. Request a quote and begin your large format adventures today with Option D Graphics.

Santa Fe Roofing & Rain Gutters is a fully-licensed, bonded, and insured roofing contractor.  Headquartered in Vista, CA we serve both residential and commercial customers in the city of San Diego and surrounding communities. A top-rated company since 1990, Santa Fe Roofing has over 5,000 satisfied customers. Quality workmanship, uncompromising business principles and detailed professionalism is our company’s foundation. Santa Fe Roofing adopts practices and policies that emphasize quality, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.  Our company has been independently rated “Highest in Quality” by passing all of the rating and credential verification steps: insurance, legal, financial status and state license requirements. Santa Fe Roofing & Rain Gutters is also a proud A+ member of the Better Business Bureau.

There is just something about custom furniture and cabinetry that highlights a room.   Whether it is a Shaker entertainment center, a Mission inspired cabinet, or an Arts and Crafts styled table, The Refined Craftsman can meet your needs.  All of our work is custom made and one of a kind, with a unique design and style inspired by YOU.  We will work with you every step of the way, from the initial consultation all the way to the final inspection and installation.  Please contact us for more information or a quote for custom furniture and cabinetry, please contact us.  We complete furniture and cabinetry repair, as well as crown and base moulding installation.  The Refined Craftsman – Heirloom Quality Furniture and Woodworking. 

There is just something about custom furniture and cabinetry that highlights a room.   Whether it is a Shaker entertainment center, a Mission-inspired cabinet, or an Arts and Crafts-styled table, The Refined Craftsman can meet your needs.  All of our work is custom-made and one of a kind, with a unique design and style inspired by YOU.  We will work with you every step of the way, from the initial consultation all the way to the final inspection and installation.  Please contact us for more information or a quote for custom furniture and cabinetry, please contact us.  We complete furniture and cabinetry repair, as well as crown and base molding installation.  The Refined Craftsman – Heirloom Quality Furniture and Woodworking. 

New Earth Energy Specialists helps homeowners, contractors, and HVAC Companies navigate the California building and energy code (Title 24).  They work with all parties involved in the building process to ensure compliance from the planning stages, all the way to final inspection and everything in between.  With our expert knowledge of the Title 24 process, compliance no longer needs to be an obstacle when partnering with New Earth Energy Specialists.

Testing on properties can be intrusive. That is why their Raters treat every home as if it were their own.  Communicating with homeowners or contractors to ensure the utmost respect toward the residents and other contractors is their priority.  They have unmatched customer service with quick response time and ultimate transparency in their process. 

The Jewish Community Foundation collaborates with individuals and organizations, and leverages philanthropic capital for positive impact.  Guided by Jewish values, the Jewish Community Foundation combines donor-driven philanthropy, investing, and education with trusted, personalized service, enabling individuals and organizations to effectively dedicate their resources for maximum benefit in the community.

Each center features a fully equipped lumberyard, capable of cutting and milling lumber to precise specifications.  Our fleet of trucks ensures convenient delivery of materials directly to your home.

Moreover, every home center includes a dedicated contractors’ office, tailored to meet the demands of professional contractors, remodelers, and builders.

President and CEO Ted Baker created an employee stock ownership plan.  He believes that when Baker team members own the company, they in turn take care of their company and work hard to make it better.  Baker also believes that employees can make communities better through volunteering; for example, with the Women’s Construction Coalition Julia Morgan Society Mentoring Program.

OneSource is an electrical and industrial distributor with 19 locations across California, Arizona, Hawaii, and Baja California, Mexico.  The company serves the commercial, residential, utility, contractor, and industrial markets and is an operating company of Sonepar, an independent family-owned company with global leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions, and related services.

Through a dense network of 100 brands spanning 40 countries, the Group has an ambitious transformation agenda to become the first global B-to-B electrical distributor to provide a fully digitalized and synchronized omnichannel experience to all customers.  Visit the Sonepar global website at  www.sonepar.com.

Rexel, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies and services, serves three main end markets: industrial, commercial and residential.  Rexel’s purpose: Electrifying solutions that make a sustainable future possible.  Rexel’s purpose reflects the Group’s contribution to the world: provide the solutions and services that will accelerate electrification in personal and professional spaces, infrastructures, buildings and mobility means – including in the domains of HVAC, photovoltaics, electric mobility and industrial automation.

Rexel wants to have the best value proposition for its customers to ensure they deliver outstanding financial performance by maintaining and building strong relationships with their suppliers and equipping all of their people with the right tools, training, and support that they need to be successful.

ONYX Building Group, Inc. is one of Southern California’s premier drywall and exterior building skin contractors.  They specialize in drywall, metal framing, lath and plaster, fireproofing, and air/vapor barriers in the Western United States.

ONYX is committed to performance based innovation and creative results to exceed customer expectations.  Experience, integrity and knowledge is how each of their projects is faced and completed.

ONYX sponsored our San Marcos High School team at the 2024 SoCal Design Build Competition®, where they won the Rookie Team of the Year Award.

Milwaukee Tool is known for building innovative, industry leading power tools.  Milwaukee Tool is a global brand, but they are dedicated to making an impact on the communities they call home.

With a focus on designing and developing the best solutions for the pro trades, they have been able to grow at a rapid rate, enabling their team to deepen Milwaukee Tool’s philanthropic commitment to multiple initiatives focused on Hunger, Housing, Education, and Veterans.  In fact, every employee receives 16 hours of paid time to volunteer!

Milwaukee Tool has supported the Warrior Village Project with the donation of  tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) for our students.

Created in 2015 from the care and compassion of the MI Windows and Doors’ team, the MITER Foundation was created to formalize support within their communities and the causes close to their hearts.

Local Outreach Team Members across the country are empowered to plan and engage in fundraising and volunteer events they are passionate about, and the result has been rapid growth that continues to humble and inspire.

Milgard Windows & Doors in Temecula is the home of one group of Outreach Team Members.  These team members have supported the Warrior Village Project with the donation of Milgard vinyl windows for our houses.