Our Story
Meet our team
Learn why the Ponderosa Builders team is the perfect fit for you and your next project
Ponderosa Team
At Ponderosa, we believe great projects start with great people. Our team is the heart of everything we build—from the ground up. Based in the Teton Valley, we’re a full-service general contractor specializing in excavation, rough carpentry, and turnkey construction management. Our crew includes skilled carpenters who frame homes, install siding, set windows and doors with precision.
Our excavation team moves earth with care and efficiency, preparing each site for lasting success. Behind the scenes, our project managers, estimators, and accountants keep every detail running smoothly, while our superintendents ensure that each job site is safe, clean, and on schedule.
As owners, we work side-by-side with our team—committed to craftsmanship, integrity, and building strong relationships with every client. Together, we bring decades of experience and a shared dedication to quality that you’ll see in every Ponderosa project. Whether it’s a custom home, a spec build, or land development, we’re proud to be your trusted partners in construction.
Our Owners
Michael Adams
Owner Michael Adams is originally from Idaho and began his career as a civil engineer in California, Oklahoma, and eventually Idaho. His time as an engineer gave him a solid foundation for understanding the structures, drawings, and construction processes. Michael’s attention to detail and precision drew him to engineering, but his passion for construction lead him to pursue home building. As a general contractor, Michael has honed his skills as a project manager.
For your project, Michael will oversee the budget, schedule, bids, and is your first point of contact. Michael values client communication throughout all phases of construction. From the original estimate through the project completion, he aims to give a thorough and accurate budget that will set appropriate expectations. Staying organized and planning ahead with suppliers and trade partners will help get the job done with the highest quality, on time, and on budget.
Oswaldo Chavez
Owner Oswaldo has been a favorite trade partner to almost every general contractor in the Teton area.
They value his expertise and problem solving. Despite being behind-the-scenes, he’s been instrumental in building a number of well-know projects in the area. Oswaldo is originally from Jalisco, Mexico but the opportunities of the Tetons allowed him to settle here more than 20 years ago. On your project, Oswaldo is the “boots on the ground”. He oversees every aspect of construction to ensure quality work, a tight schedule, and that everything runs smoothly. He often works with the design team to value engineer the framing and other areas of the home to help give it the right look, keep it sound, and save money.