Our Journey

I’ve always been interested in building things. Like most boys, that started with forts, dirt, and broken wood pieces, but underneath it was a deeper desire to build things that mattered. I imagined buildings and cities, then businesses and systems, all coming together with purpose and strength.

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In my early twenties, I didn’t yet have the discipline, character, or perspective to bring that vision to life. What changed everything was the influence of strong leaders who challenged me, spoke hard truths, and saw potential in me long before I could see it in myself. Who I am today is a direct result of their investment.

 

Growing up in a broken home during the latchkey generation in Los Angeles taught me to focus on survival. For years, I believed survival was enough. I’ve since learned that while survival may be necessary for a season, thriving both personally and professionally requires intentional investment and daily practice.

 

While I still appreciate physical structures, I’m far more passionate about building people and organizations with health and clarity. Having walked through unhealthy seasons myself, I deeply empathize with leaders and teams who feel stretched, stuck, or simply trying to hold things together.

 

As you get to know our team and partners, you’ll see that we genuinely care for you and your organization. We are unashamed of our faith, committed to serving people well, and clear that we are not the right partner for everyone, and that’s okay.

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I look forward to sharing more through our Insights section. For now, I’m grateful you’re here, and I hope we can play a meaningful role in strengthening and supporting you, your people, and your organization.

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Stephen A. Emerick

Founder + Managing Partner