About Us
Building exceptional homes and vibrant communities where families thrive today and for generations to come.
Fieldstone Communities is dedicated to transforming land into lasting communities throughout the Greater Sacramento region. As both developer and builder, we design responsible neighborhoods and construct high-performance homes marked by enduring craftsmanship, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. By expanding across infill and greenfield sites, strengthening our relationships with our trade partners, and building on the expertise of our team, we aim to shape neighborhoods that support local families, enrich the region, and stand the test of time.
Aaron Ross-Swain
President
Erika Madden
Senior Project Manager
Meet Erika Madden, our Project Manager & Forward Planner. She brings over 19 years of experience in both custom and production home construction to our growing team, focusing her energy on estimating and land development. Erika has contributed to the creation of new homes and communities at both small start-up builders and larger legacy builders, she thrives on details – from community streets to the details that turn a house into a home.
“I have truly enjoyed being an intricate piece of building communities from the ground up. The sense of accomplishment and pride can only be described as infectious! This industry offers something deeper to me than the average nine-to-five. It blends personal and professional creativity together and it provides the opportunity to encompass a diverse range of people, skills, and interests. Aaron Ross-Swain (President of Fieldstone Communities) has given me the green light to jump in, roll my sleeves up & engage in all aspects of the business here at Fieldstone Communities, and that’s exactly what I plan on doing!”
Chris Ward
Vice President of Operations
With over 25 years of leadership in construction operations, purchasing, and project management, Chris has a proven track record of driving quality, safety, and operational excellence in the homebuilding industry. Throughout his career, Chris has worked for several national homebuilders as well as a few subcontractors, giving a unique perspective promoting the necessity of a concerted team effort throughout. As the Vice President of Operations at Fieldstone Communities, Chris oversees the homebuilding process, ensuring that each customer receives a high-quality home along with their keys.
“The best thing about homebuilding is being part of a team that pulls together a bunch of parts and pieces into a place where families can live and grow together.”
Don Ferrante
Chief Financial Officer
Meet Don Ferrante, our CFO. With over three decades of experience under his belt, Don knows his way around a balance sheet and a building site. He’s spent more than 30 years guiding organizations in land development, residential and commercial projects, and office building operations, turning big ideas into well-grounded realities.
A numbers guru with a knack for strategy, Don leads the charge on financial reporting, budgets, and project feasibility analysis, making sure every venture not only adds up but stands out. Don earned his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from San Diego State University (1984) and a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University (1993).
Nole Gemmell
Superintendent
Nole started in the construction industry in the late 80’s working his way up through different trades.
He relocated to the Sacramento area in 1998 and spent 10 Years with a National Builder. In 2008 He got His General Contractors license and built a few custom homes before returning to the industry and taking on Multifamily as well as Residential.
He brings an Eye for detail as well as his vast construction knowledge to Fieldstone…”It feels good at the end of the day to look back and see your accomplishments”.
Customer service is important, never forgetting to address Buyers’ needs along the way. Nole enjoys taking a new customer(s) through their future homes before installation of drywall to show them all of the different components how everything works behind the scenes.
Jay Schumaker
Superintendent
Jay brings 30 years of experience in the building industry. Starting in 1994, after the Northridge Earthquake, he began the journey of his career, in building, as a laborer.
Continuing his course from Southern California, he moved to Sacramento and worked his way up through the different roles, from detailer, customer service, assistant superintendent to Superintendent.
Jay’s experience includes working on small in-fill projects, apartments, residential communities, and semi-custom homes. He possesses excellent project-management skills and a great customer satisfaction record.
As an Army Veteran, he also brings a strong work ethic and a highly successful team collaboration history. As a part of Fieldstone Communities, he is able to continue to build his skills and share his experience to contribute to the vision of happy home buyers, trade partners, and team members.
When he is not working, you can find him in the sky, flying his experimental airplane built by his father or volunteering with the North State BIA and HomeAid Sacramento.
Elizabeth Fernandez
Operations Coordinator
Elizabeth is an operations coordinator in the home-building industry, known for her approachable style and strong cross-functional support. Born and raised in Mexico, she brings a rich cultural perspective and a bilingual fluency in English and Spanish that strengthens communication across diverse teams and trade partners.
With experience in administrative operations, customer service, accounting, marketing and contract processing, Elizabeth delivers clarity and efficiency to fast-moving project environments. She holds a B.A. in Tourism Business Administration from the Instituto Tecnologico de Sonora and has previously served in roles in human resources, contracts administration and operations support.
Driven, collaborative, and solutions-focused, she is dedicated to supporting operational excellence and contributing to positive customer and team experiences.
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