The Collins Builders Team

Since 2003, Ashley Collins has been the owner of Collins Builders. A Jacksonville, Fla. native, he is a graduate of the Bolles School and holds a bachelor’s of business administration from Stetson University.  Prior to going to college and through the summers, Ashley worked for a civil contractor where he gained a variety of experience and knowledge in all aspects of horizontal construction and development.

After college, Ashley entered the construction industry, working for a local residential home building company as an assistant superintendent in December of 1999 and worked his way up to superintendent in 2000. From 2000-2001, he managed the construction of more than 70 homes. In late 2001, he moved on to work for another Jacksonville-based home builder in the purchasing, estimating, and budgeting department, the construction department and also worked extensively in internet-based scheduling, documentation and communication software from 2001-2003.

On May 26th 2003, Collins Builders was founded. For the first five years, Ashley led incredible growth for the company, from building one home the first year to 148 homes completed in 2008. When the economic downturn came in 2008, Ashley led the company through the recession, weathering the tough times and since 2013 has experienced 25 percent year-over-year growth. Trusting Jesus, he credits the successes through the challenges of the journey and all the prosperity to our faithful God, his family, the talented and hardworking team of professionals at Collins Builders and an unwavering commitment to serving clients.

Ashley and his wife Jeanie have been happily married of more than 23 years and are blessed with four children: Hayden, Rowan, Lawson and Lincoln. Jeanie has been a steady and faithful encouragement and voice of wisdom by his side and he is eternally grateful to her. He credits his success to her devotion and their commitment to the Lord.

When not leading Collins Builders, he enjoys attending church and Bible study, reading, date nights with his wife, fishing, sports and vacations with his children.

Having been in business since 2003, Ashley continues to lead by serving others to help them prosper both personally and professionally and by delivering customers a homebuilding experience of the highest quality and service with an experience that is second to none.

Mark Knowles is Collins Builders’ Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He is an Ohio native who moved to Jacksonville, Fla. to attend the University of North Florida, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. While pursuing his college education, Mark worked in the construction industry and gained familiarity with the profession and the greater-Jacksonville market.

Mark continued in the construction industry as the controller for Stokes and Company, one of the fastest growing local builder/development companies in northeast Fla. at the time. In 1986, he joined Joseph Collins’ company as CFO, overseeing the accounting department, developing and maintaining lender relationships, reporting to partners, assisting with land purchases and the preparation of tax returns and financial statements. Most importantly, Mark was responsible for establishing more than $100M in construction and development financing. Additionally, Mark was instrumental in the creation and eventual sale of two building companies; each sold to national home builders.

While working with the senior Collins, Mark also worked with Ashley Collins and acted as Collins Builders’ CFO from its inception. After winding down senior’s successful development business in 2016, Mark migrated to the CFO position with the Collins Builders’ management team.

When not working, Mark is an avid distance runner and loves the outdoors. He also enjoys woodworking and serving others who have “construction” related projects, especially those who have needs in his local church. Shortly after moving to Jacksonville, Mark met Peggy, his wife of 44 years. He and Peggy raised four children and now love traveling to visit them and their grandchildren.

Tim Calderala is the COO for Collins Builders. Born in the Chicago area and raised outside of Columbia, S.C., Tim has spent his entire career involved in all aspects of residential construction and real estate. While still in high school, he began working in construction, performing demolition and various construction-related tasks, and quickly recognized his passion for building new homes. Tim received a B.S. in business management, with a minor in psychology, from the University of South Carolina.

After graduation, Tim moved to Nashville, Tenn., where he was employed by The Jones Company, a reputable local custom home builder, as a purchasing/estimating manager, with a focus on on high-end projects. It was at The Jones Company where he really dug in and gleaned from the tremendous wisdom of the team to diversify his overall knowledge of the industry. Over a five-year period, he took on several roles within the company to help grow and diversify his knowledge base and, ultimately, ended up being promoted to Operations Manager for the company.

Upon moving to Jacksonville, Tim joined the team at North Florida Builders, a highly reputable local custom home builder. Over a five-year period, he helped build a team to sustain continual growth as one of the largest custom home builders in Northeast Florida. Tim was able to combine his construction knowledge and leadership experience, along with his passion for high end real estate, to continue his growth and development and accepted the role as Vice President of Operations.

In 2014, Tim joined Ashley Collins and the Collins Builders team to help enhance and diversify the product offering and to introduce a new luxury, custom home division. During his tenure, the company focus has shifted to support the move to architectural design and high-end custom home building. Tim is responsible for all day to day aspects of sales, interior design, marketing, finance and construction. Tim also has a particular passion for architectural design, and for creating relevant, beautiful new plans with personalized and diverse features.

During his tenure with Collins Builders, Tim’s high energy level and unwavering passion for quality design, custom home building and customer service has helped to grow Collins Builders to become one of the fastest growing Design+Build firms in Northeast Florida.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, exercising, and traveling with his wife, Jaymee.

Olivia Kleman relocated to Jacksonville in 2022 and is a key member of our Architectural Design department at Collins Builders. Olivia attended the Pennsylvania College of Technology, where she excelled in residential, retail, and commercial design.

Olivia brings with her several years of experience in architectural design and enjoys working with clients to personalize each custom home to meet their specific needs and desires.

When she is not working, Olivia enjoys playing golf, exercising, exploring, and going to the beach.

Jaymee Calderala is Collins Builders’ Operations Manager. She was born in Michigan and raised in Columbia, Tenn. and studied at Columbia State College, graduating with an associates degree in accounting. Jaymee and her family moved to Jacksonville, Fla. in 2002.

Prior to joining Collins Builders as the accountant in January 2010, Jaymee worked in a CPA firm, for a custom homebuilder and for a municipal building department. In 2014, she moved on to develop the operations manager position as the company grew. In her role, Jaymee supervises the daily pre-construction operations at Collins Builders and works to continuously improve the efficiency of each department. She is the primary point of contact for clients from contract through closing. She assists with permitting, client questions, change order processing and provides myriad other client support functions throughout the entire construction process.

Additionally, Jaymee is responsible for developing and monitoring each project’s preconstruction milestone and schedule. She works with the sales team, project managers and construction manager to ensure the contracts and pre-construction schedules are aligned and followed.

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 20 years, Tim, and their children and grandchildren. Jaymee is a member of First Baptist Church, Nocatee and enjoys serving in her community as an organ donation advocate.

Steve Bourre is Collins Builders’ Construction Manager. From a military family, he grew up all over the world, finishing school in North Carolina.

Steve moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 2004 to work with Collins Builders. He began his time with the company as an assistant project manager and quickly worked his way up to a project manager. In that role, he managed the construction of two neighborhoods in the Jacksonville/Mandarin area. After two years with Collins Builders, he became the production manager and took over management of the Construction Department and its project managers.

During the construction process, Steve is involved early - prior to contracts being written - performing a site evaluation to determine the steps required to kick off the project. This includes the examination of road and entry conditions, homesite-clearing needs (trees or buildings), overhead and underground concerns, and drainage, among others. One of his favorite parts of the job is performing the site walk with clients to show where the house will go prior to the start of construction, so they can visualize their dream home.

Steve and the team of project managers are dedicated to building a quality home for each and every one of their home owners, taking pride in going the extra mile for the homeowner in the thoroughness of their quality control walks and checklist at each main phase of construction. Steve also plays a critical role to ensure training for project managers and trade partners is ongoing as the industry, products and building codes are constantly changing. He enjoys offshore fishing, when he can find the time, and following his favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jared Sampson received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Florida State College of Jacksonville in 2016.

Jared joined the team in 2023 and brings several years of experience in Project Management, development of Standard Operating Procedures, and more recently, Management in Residential Construction.

As a Purchasing Manager at Collins Builders, Jared’s primary role is to negotiate products and ensure great communication between our vendors and the Collins Builders team.

Jared works with internal and external team members to ensure the materials and services are being adhered to. He also tracks the progress between project managers and vendors to effectively communicate the project status throughout the course of the build. Jared assures that Collins Builders abides by the best practices and accesses high quality products.

When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and enjoys hiking, gardening, and cooking.

Dalton Raulerson is a Project Manager for Collins Builders. He is a lifelong resident of MacClenny and graduate of Baker County High School.

Dalton began his career in construction while still in high school and remained in the family business upon graduation, rising to become the main superintendent for the company. He joined Collins Builders in 2017. Through his previous work, he was familiar with Collins’ reputation for superior customer service and the integrity and transparency they demonstrate with all their trade partners. The company’s faith- and family-based foundation is what ultimately attracted Dalton to Collins’ Builders.

As a project manager, Dalton oversees all aspects of the homebuilding process, working closely with clients, engineers and architects to develop plans, establish timetables, and determine labor and material costs, ensuring the project is completed on budget and within scope. For Dalton, the favorite part of his job is meeting new clients and helping them begin the journey that culminates in their dream home.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Brandi and two children, Kelston and Rylan, and a variety of outdoor activities.

Steve “Red” Stewart is a valued team member at Collins Builders and is one of the few true Jacksonville natives, having been born and raised in the Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Red joined Collins Builders as a Project Manager in 2022 and brings over 30 years of construction industry experience with him. He started out early in his construction career building luxury custom homes in the Hilton Head area along the coast of South Carolina. Also, having built three personal homes for himself over the years, Red has a personal passion for details, and appreciates the commitment required to provide a high level of quality in each custom home that he manages.

Red oversees every aspect of each project that he is responsible for, from site development, foundation preparation, framing all the way through the completion of each home. He is responsible for developing and monitoring each project’s milestones and works with team members to ensure that materials are secured and are available when needed. One of Reds primary goals is to ensure that each home is completed to the Collins Builders elevated standards of excellence. Red visits his project sites daily and attends weekly team meetings to stay up-to-date on details related to design and scope for each project.

When he’s not at work, Red enjoys spending time with his family. Red is married to his wife Michelle, and has four daughters, one son and two granddaughters, and enjoys the Florida outdoor lifestyle.

David Tyer is a valued team member at Collins Builders and is a rare Jacksonville native, having been born and raised in the Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

David joined Collins Builders as our Warranty Manager and Assistant Project Manager in 2022 and brings several years of construction industry experience with him. He started out in his construction career working in general contracting and working with his hands, gaining specific experience in multiple facets of the business.

Davids primary role is to respond to, and coordinate all warranty requests with each client upon completion of each new home. David is focused to ensure that each home is completed to the Collins Builders' elevated standards of excellence. He also spends time working with each Project Manager is support of quality control measures taken throughout construction of each new Collins Builders custom home.

When he’s not at work, David has many hobbies and enjoys woodworking, sailing, surfing, shooting and spending time with his wife Shannon. Davids skills can be found in our Design Studio, with an impressive display of Brazilian Teak wall details, which are a testimony to his skillset and his passion for working with his hands.

Matt Linde is a valued team member at Collins Builders and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Building Construction Management from the University of North Florida in 2020.

Matt joined the team as a Project Manager in 2022 and already brings with him several years of diverse construction industry experience. Matt has specific experience in purchasing, estimating, scheduling and field management in commercial and residential building.

Matt’s primary role is to ensure that each new custom home that he manages is completed to the Collins Builders' elevated standards of excellence. He spends time focused on quality control measures taken throughout construction of each new Collins Builders custom home that he is responsible for, as well as effective client communication with ongoing project updates and on-site subcontractor management.

When he’s not at work, Matt has many hobbies and enjoys actively volunteering with the Military Museum of North Florida as an Armorer and Curator. He can usually be found either at the museum, in the woods, or working on a DIY project of some type for himself or friends and family.

Terra Kerley is the Principal Interior Designer of CB Luxury Interiors. She is a Jacksonville native and comes from a multi-generational family of artists. Her artistic influences steered her toward a career in design and she has never looked back.

In 2015, Terra began collaborating with Collins Builders to bring the vision of each custom home to life. She proudly became a resident member of the Collins team in 2023. She brings with her 23 years of experience working with prestigious architectural and interior design firms, as well as luxury home builders in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach. Fifteen out of those 23 years she operated her own design firm focusing on high-end residences and commercial projects.

Terra’s passion for interior design is matched by her ability to draw out and reflect her clients’ personal styles. She enjoys every level of detail in the design process, from listening and learning her clients’ personalities, to creative problem solving, to the final finishing touches. Each client brings a new perspective with their own personal style, and Terra is gifted in achieving her clients’ unique aesthetic in the end result. Terra’s goal with every project is to create spaces that are a true reflection of the homeowner, ensuring they will enjoy them for years to come.

Terra graduated with honors from the Interior Design program at the University of Florida with a minor in Fine Arts. She holds the National Council of Interior Design Qualification, is a licensed and registered Interior Designer with the State of Florida and has been a long-time professional member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers). Some of her work has been featured in publications such as Jacksonville Home and Kitchen & Bath magazine. When she’s not busy designing beautiful homes, Terra enjoys spending time with her three children, salsa dancing with her husband, creating mixed-media artwork, gardening and being involved with her church.

Kylie joined the Collins Builders with a culmination of skills from work experience and formal education. She is a Jacksonville native, and lover of the great state that raised her. Kylie acquired a degree in Journalism and Studio Art from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2020. Since then, she has worked in Event planning and freelance writing; pursuing a lifestyle balance where she values cohesive beauty and community.

Kylie’s key responsibility is to cultivate social engagement, scheduling, and maintaining effective communication between Collins Builders Architectural, Construction and Interior Design teams, and our clients.

Kylie has an array of experience with client engagement and the ability to fine tune preferences and purpose within a project. Her journalistic perspective and high-value approach to individuals’ needs allows her to enhance the quality and service provided by the Collins Builders team.

When she’s not working, Kylie enjoys longboard surfing, exercise, and dinner parties with friends and family.

Chris Foley, a skilled carpenter with over 25 years of experience in fine finishing and woodworking, has recently joined the Collins Builders Carpentry team. Before joining the Collins team, he lived and worked in Pennsylvania. As a skilled carpenter, Chris focuses on the best cuts and joints, looking toward a high-quality outcome.

Chris’s primary role at Collins Builders is to manage the carpentry team throughout a project and keep the standards of completion elevated. He maintains a high level of excellence throughout trim-details by being preemptive and engaged in every step.

Over the years, Chris has worked with many tools, joints, and wood types. His overall favorite joint work is coped joints. Since moving south, Chris and his family have enjoyed the Florida climate and outdoor activities together.

Tony Naples, a skilled carpenter with over 30 years of experience in fine finishing and woodworking, has recently joined the Collins Builders Carpentry team. He grew up in California and began accumulating woodworking skills from a young age.

At Collins Builders, Tony's primary role is to manage high-quality work while ensuring efficiency in the process. As part of the trim team, he is responsible for finishing cabinets and installing custom ceilings, baseboards, door frames, and other decorative elements. His skills and expertise bring great value to the projects he works on.

Over the years, Tony has accumulated many tools, but his favorite is his battery-powered nail gun. When he's not working, he enjoys reading comic books and anything science fiction.

Larry Worth recently joined the Collins Builders Carpentry team. He is a skilled carpenter with over 30 years of experience in fine finishing and woodworking. He was born and raised in Long Island, New York, and worked in high-end cabinetry throughout Manhattan and the greater New York area.

At Collins Builders, Larry’s primary role is to manage high-quality work while ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in the process. As part of the trim team, he is responsible for finishing cabinets and installing custom ceilings, baseboards, door frames, and other decorative elements. His skills and expertise bring great value to the projects he works on.

Over the years, Larry has accumulated many tools, but his favorite is a simple American-made quality tool belt. When he’s not wearing his toolbelt, he enjoys spending time with his family and trying new restaurants.