Meet the Tru Builders Family
Max E. Christiansen
Founder, Sales Director
Max has been in the business since he was 10 years old, working for his father who was a Builder specializing in Custom homes and Commercial buildings in Southern California and the ski country of Northern New Mexico. After his father retired, at the age of 23, Max began working for a National Home Builder as an Assistant Superintendent. He climbed the corporate ladder for a few large builders and became the Development Manager where he facilitated all aspects of development from the land purchase to completion of 20 million+ dollar projects. Max has personally owned and developed Gated Communities in Scottsdale and Phoenix, built dozens of Custom Homes ranging from 2,000 to 14,000 sf and built and developed over 100,000 sf of commercial and office space. Since founding Tru Builders in 2010, we have completed hundreds of Additions and Remodeling Projects in the West Valley. Max dedicates his free time to his family and friends, enjoying outdoor activities, water sports and snow skiing.
Lori Christiansen
Co-Founder, Office Manager
& Senior Designer
Lori obtained her Real Estate license in California in the mid 80’s and has worked for several brokerages since. Over the years, Lori has partnered with Max in all aspects of building; from real estate developments, custom homes to remodeling and additions. In addition to overseeing the inner workings of Tru Builders, Lori has acquired extensive Interior Design experience and enjoys helping client’s visions become a reality. Max and Lori have been married since 1992 and have lived in the Phoenix Valley since 1993. They have 6 adult children, and 4 grandchildren. Lori is an avid reader, enjoys spending her time with family and relaxing in Rocky Point.
Cassie Parra
VP of Operations & Main Designer
As one of the daughters of Founders Max and Lori Christiansen, Cassie has in depth knowledge of the company’s overall operations. A third-generation builder, Cassie has a unique perspective in bearing
witness to Tru Builders growth over all its years. This allowed her to identify the need for and implement the company’s Project Management System, Co+ to aid Tru Builders’ trajectory. Cassie has overseen the
design and completion of hundreds of projects and continues to hone her skills as a designer by attending design seminars annually. She designs kitchen, bathrooms, and whole home remodels as well as doing sales meeting. In her free time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, serving in her church with the littles, enjoys the hot weather in AZ to have fun on the water and getaways in the wintertime to snowboard.
Mitchell D. Jackson
Project Manager
Mitchell first began working for the City of Phoenix as a lifeguard and swimming and training instructor. Though born and raised in Arizona, Mitchell relocated in 1994 to Colorado and started his career in various construction fields ranging from masonry, framing, roofing and landscaping. In 2000, Mitchell moved back to Arizona continuing to work in the growing construction industry and in 2006 he obtained Phoenix Finishes and Architectural Design LLC, endeavoring in the world of fine finishes and custom paint and remodels. In line with Tru Builders and their vision, Mitchell has taken the opportunity to expand his extensive skill set and provide the best possible customer service in and out of the field. In his spare time, Mitchell enjoys water sports and outdoor activities of all kinds and serves as a mission team leader and instructor at his church.
Tom Bisgaard
Field Superintendent
Tom started in construction as a stone mason in California, taking over his father’s business. After the 1994 Northridge earthquake he went to work for a home builder in the Pacific Palisades as Construction Superintendent, constructing custom single family homes, multi-residential condominiums throughout Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Malibu. Tom moved to Arizona in 2010 to be closer to his family and help take care of his father. Tom enjoys being a team player and thinks Tru Builders will be a great fit. Tom enjoys spending time with family and enjoys any sport with an engine. Nascar is his passion, but any motorsport will do.
Kori Parra
Design Assistant
Kori is Tru Builders Design Assistant. Before joining Tru Builders, Kori was a stay-at-home mother with her daughter for about 2 years. Before that she was an Administrative Assistant for Executive Directors at a charter school in Phoenix, Arizona. Kori loved being a stay-at-home mother, but decided it was time for her to utilize her talents and capabilities and further them with Tru Builders. Kori assists with coordinating projects, participating in client/designer meetings, preparing presentation boards, drafting floor plans, ordering materials, arranging delivery or pick-up to project sites, and many other duties. Kori, in her free time, loves to serve at her church as well as spending quality time with her family and friends.
Jailie Davis
Administrative Assistant & Scheduler
Jailie is Tru Builders office assistant, Appointment Scheduler, receptionist, and all-around girl Friday. Prior to joining Tru Builders, Jailie worked at a daycare center as the second Co-Teacher for the infant room. Before that she was a receptionist for another construction company. Jailie manages all incoming potential business clients, as well as; all the executives’ calendars to ensure we are on time to meet our client’s needs. Additionally, she assists in office operations including accounting, takes care of the COIs from our Trade Partners & Vendors, and she also helps input Job Starts and Budgets for our projects into our Co-Construct system.
Jailies future is bright for her, may she stick with the company or decide to further her education in the medical field. In her free time, she likes to spend it with her loved ones, especially her nieces and nephews.
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15306 W Peakview Rd
Surprise, AZ 85387
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