About Whitestone Homes

"Our goal is not to be the biggest, but the best homebuilder in the San Antonio area." - TIM RICE, WhiteStone Custom Homes Founder & CEO

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What sets Whitestone Custom Homes apart? We take time to understand your requirements. Our team works hard to make sure your home has "All the Space in the Right Place."™ And you'll feel the difference when you walk into a Whitestone home. Our unique floor plans result in one-of-a-kind sanctuaries designed with your lifestyle in mind.

We are the only homebuilder of our kind. We offer a unique process allowing for up-front project estimation, and free architectural customization and plan design. No other builder in San Antonio customizes, or draws Architectural building plans, completely free of charge. Following our process, you will only ever pay for the home you actually build, not arbitrary fees that add no value to your home.

At Whitestone Custom Homes, unparalleled quality is built right in. We focus on customer satisfaction, providing a full 10-year warranty against structural defects. Our goal is not to be the biggest, but the best custom homebuilder in the San Antonio area.

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Meet the Team

Tim RiceFounder, CEO

Tim Rice has been crafting fine homes since 1983. He saw a need for a local, hands-on builder who could provide custom luxury design and quality at a competitive price, and so in 1998 he established Whitestone Custom Homes in San Antonio, Texas. At Whitestone, we use the trademarked "Practical Luxury Program"™ and have become one of the premier custom homebuilders in the area.

Katie SachseDivision President

After successfully serving as a decorated United States Marine, Katie began a career in new home sales. In 2016, she interviewed with Whitestone Homes and the rest as they say, is history. Katie joined the team as Director of Sales and Marketing, then continued to climb the ranks to become Division President in 2020. With Tim as her Mentor, she intends to continue the legacy he began in 1998, steering Whitestone through its next 25 years.

Delana RiceAdministrative Manager, Contracts and Closings Coordinator

Delana has been working in administration for the homebuilding industry since 1985. In 2002 she joined the family business and has been running a tight ship ever since as the hub of the business office!

John BirdPurchasing, Estimating and Warranty Customer Service

John started in the residential construction industry on the production-builder side of the fence. After some time, he decided to challenge himself by transitioning into the custom world of home building. Whitestone gladly took John on in early 2023, and he has had nothing but success ever since. While continuing to satisfy our homeowners in customer service, John has also taken on a primary role in our Purchasing and Estimating department. He works directly with sales, superintendents, trades and suppliers every day to keep our process streamlined and our jobs efficient so that we may pass on the cost benefits to our buyers!

Wendy VenskeSenior Superintendent

Wendy began her career with Whitestone homes in 2004, in Warranty Customer Service. From there, she quickly moved up to become an adept Superintendent, demonstrating excellent project management skills. In her almost 20-year tenure, she has successfully completed hundreds of homes while taking a major hand in vender and trade management, as well as new-hire training in her department.

Preston RiceSuperintendent and Warranty Customer Service

Preston entered the industry in 2018 running estimating take-offs for Energy Efficiency. In 2020 he joined the ranks at Whitestone learning the ropes in the purchasing and estimating department. He is now successfully building homes for new customers, as well as assisting current homeowners through customer service.

Shane BillingsSuperintendent and Warranty Customer Service

After many years of customer service and sales management, Shane joined the Whitestone team, heading up warranty and customer service in 2021. From that point, he quickly became a "jack of all trades" carrying duties both in warranty and on new home projects still under construction. After proving himself time and again, he moved into the role of full Superintendent in 2022. Shane has repeatedly gained the trust and respect of his customers, through his great attitude and his constant drive to deliver quality homes.

Becky LarickSenior Sales Counselor

Becky first found her aptitude for sales and customer service in the insurance world. She started as a sales rep., and quickly rose to management. Her career in insurance culminated in achieving the position of District Manager overseeing several major cities and territories. This go-getter wasn't suited for early retirement, but was ready for a new groove. In 2018 she joined Whitestone and has quickly risen to the top once again as our most successful Sales Counselor to date.

Bill FitchSales Counselor

After honing his negotiation skills convincing 11-year-olds to do their homework as a 5th grade school teacher, Bill decided to test his abilities in the world of sales. After several other sales positions, Bill found his niche in new home sales in 2001. In 2021 he joined Whitestone, and has been assisting happy, satisfied customers design their dream homes ever since.

Debbie SandovalSales Counselor

Debbie began her real estate career in land sales, in the mid 2000's. From there, she acquired her general Texas real estate license. She become interested in new residential construction in the early 2010's. She honed her skills while working for several other builders, before finding a home with Whitestone in 2016. She has since developed her role here into expert Sales Counselor, while maintaining her status as a well-experienced licensed realtor for those customers who may need her services selling their current home, or finding a lot.

Jennifer McQueenSales Counselor

Jennifer has been in sales, customer service, and management for both since 2005. Well-accustomed to exceeding all goals placed in front of her, she looked for a new challenge in 2023 and found it in the world of new home sales, with Whitestone. Jennifer immediately began succeeding, quickly endearing herself to staff and customers alike with her fantastic work ethic and dedication to a job done right.

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