Since Group One’s inception, their team has grown steadily to meet the needs of their clients. Together, their diverse perspectives and experiences form a whole that is much greater than the sum of its parts – creating beautiful yet practical designs, with solid construction practices and a first rate attention to detail. This talented team of professionals has completed residences for scores of satisfied families throughout the greater Sacramento area, earning them a well deserved reputation for excellence in design and building. The key team members are:

Ian Worley, Principal - As Lead Designer, Ian works one-on-one with each client from introduction, through design, planning, project specifications, budgeting and permitting, until each home is ready for construction. Ian recognized long ago that, in order to truly understand a client’s need and wants, he must first build a trusting relationship with them. His ability to listen and combine the practical necessities of a modern family’s daily life with the timeless beauty of a myriad of traditional and contemporary architectural styles is showcased in scores of unique Group One homes. Ian’s construction background provides a solid basis for the practical aspects of design, which compliments his natural creativity and experienced sense for architectural balance and proportion.

Michael Robinson, Principal - As Director of Construction, Michael oversees all of Group One’s building operations and its Project Managers. He is the one-on-one liaison between the client and the production staff throughout construction, guiding and coordinating the decision making process. Michael’s boundless energy and positive “can do” attitude make working with him a joy. This, combined with his excellent communication skills, vast experience and creativity make for a most productive, fun and efficient working relationship. Michael has a keen interest in the latest technological advances, and continues to stay abreast of new trends in home entertainment, automation, indoor air quality and other important issues affecting today’s homes.

Eric Vanberg, Projects Manager - a master finish carpenter and craftsman, Eric joined Group One in 1995. Eric has been an integral part of Group One’s reputation and success, providing an unparalleled eye for detail and quality control. He oversees the finish phases of construction from sheetrock installation through finish, move-in and follow-up, and coordinates any required service and warranty work required after completion. His responsibilities include managing Group One’s in-house staff of finish craftsmen, the day-to-day scheduling of subcontractors, material orders and deliveries on site, and most importantly performing quality control on an on-going basis throughout each of these phases.

Lee Robinson, Office Manager – Lee has been with Group One since its inception (and has been married to Michael since 1980!). Lee oversees all of the day-to-day functions within the office, as well managing all of the company’s accounts payable and receivable. She is responsible for maintaining detailed records for each project, and tracking the numerous pertinent details involved in each project outside of the normal day-to-day construction activities.