Our Team

Ramón J. de León, PE, PMP

Executive Director

Ramón J. de León acquired his Bachelor of Science in Engineering form the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. Having his engineering degree with a concentration in finance and economics provides technical support through a highly structured analysis that directly translates into operational efficiencies during the development, management and construction processes. Currently, Ramón J. de León as Executive Director manages corporate direction and strategy at Custom, facilitating company activities in consulting, sales, marketing, alliances and channels, and support. Since joining Custom, Ramon J. de Leon has worked to share Custom’s resources, vision and tools with customers, partners, shareholders and investors. Ramon J. currently maintains his professional engineer certification in civil engineering by the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR) and the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE), and his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the Project Management Institute.

Fernando J. de León, PE

Real Estate Development Director

Fernando J. de León acquired his Bachelor in Engineering at Villanova University. As a certified professional civil engineer with extensive field experience, Fernando provides Custom a strong advantage with innovative construction techniques. His areas of expertise include highway construction, site and field operations management and inspection services. Fernando currently holds his certifications as an engineer by the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Ramón C. de León

Senior Counsel

Ramón C. Leon acquired his Bachelor of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and has since more than forty years in the construction industry. Even in the highly competitive market conditions in the construction industry in Puerto Rico, Mr. de Leon is the manager of several of the most successful projects in the island, including one with an award for Best Resort Type Resort of the year by the National Home Builders Association. His areas of expertise include planning, budgeting and execution of the multiple stages of the construction process. Ramón C. currently holds his certification as an engineer by the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR).

Francisco J. Sánchez

General Contracting Services Director

Francisco provides our group with his vast experience in site work, residential and commercial construction. Therefore specializing in additional training in prefabricated concrete and metal structural elements. Currently Francisco is the Chief of Construction for Custom Homes, Inc. in charge of all the field operations within the Company. Also including personnel management and relationship with suppliers. Mr. Sánchez holds an engineering degree from the “Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo” in the Dominican Republic and a masters degree in construction administration; he is also a member of the “Colegio de Ingenieros, Arquitectos y Agrimensores” from Dominican Republic (CODIA).

Mark A. González, PE

Project Management & Inspection Services Director

Mark A. González acquired his Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in 1991. With over 30 years in the construction industry, Mr. González has extensive experience in the planning, development, management and construction of complex residential, institutional, hospitality and commercial projects in Puerto Rico and United States with over $250 MM in successfully completed ventures. Mark currently maintains his professional engineer certification in civil engineering by the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR).

Ricardo J. Guzmán, PE

Lead Construction Manager

Ricardo graduated with honors from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez in 2003, gaining a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a Masters degree in structural engineering. His engineering degree combined with extensive experience in the construction industry. Offering our Group the necessary tools to manage and successfully complete construction projects. Ricardo is the principal project engineer for commercial and residential construction projects. He maintains his professional engineer certification in civil engineering by the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR).

Gilberto Santana

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Gilberto Santana acquired his bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences with a major in Industrial Health and Safety from the Central University of Bayamon in 2008. He also completed a Certified Program as Occupational Health and Safety Specialist in the Construction Industry awarded by the Atlantic OSHA Training Center in 2016. He also maintains valid credentials as a Certified Trainer by the Atlantic OSHA Training Center in the Construction Industry and General Industry. With these specialties and more than 20 years of experience in the field, as Safety Manager for Custom Homes, he is developing strategies and protocols that improve performance while maintaining the safety and health of all the members of the company in the different scenarios in which they perform their labors.

Daisy Díaz

Operations and Human Resources Manager

Iris Chevere

Office Administrator and Executive Assistant