09/01/2026
Dustin Sparks' path to Eleven Western Builders started in an unexpected place: commercial painting. When work slowed down in that trade, he heard about a job with EWB and made the jump. He started as a laborer picking up trash on a job, and from that project on, he never looked back.
Dustin quickly moved into Retail Services as a carpenter, learning the job on his feet. That hands-on start eventually led him to become a Superintendent, and he's been with EWB for over 10 years now. He's a professional painter by trade, a damn good carpenter, and now he's a superintendent running jobs around the world and absolutely loving it.
What Dustin's Teammates Say About Him
"I've known Dustin for over 10 years. I've always admired his positive attitude and ability to get the job done. He is a great person and I'm proud to call him a friend."
— Joseph Arteaga, Project Manager
"Dustin approaches everything with a positive attitude and always finds a way to get a project done successfully."
— Chad Douglas, Project Manager
"Dustin brings reliability and a supportive, encouraging energy to our team…. He listens carefully, follows through accurately, and is quick to step up when needed.”
— Xavier Ybarra, Superintendent
"I've worked with Dustin for a while now. He is always a go-getter and no matter what - gets it done. He has a positive attitude and can always make you laugh.
— Nick Ursino, General Superintendent
"I have had the pleasure of watching Dustin grow into a great superintendent. He cares deeply about Eleven Western Builders and I look forward to seeing what he does next."
— Jon Ursino, Project Executive Retail
Dustin's unwavering positivity and work ethic always stand out. He puts in 100% for his project team and EWB, and he's always been a pleasure to work with.
— Brett Backus, COO
"Whenever I see Dustin, it's always a pleasant interaction. He never complains about where he has to go or when he has to work, and he's always ready to get the job done"
— Jeanne Kleiter, Executive Administrative Assistant
Ten years in and Dustin still says the same thing: he loves his job, he loves what he does, and he loves the people at EWB. We love having you here, Dustin!
