About Us
Lisa Tate
President/Owner
Lisa recalls building things since she was a child in Maryland: forts in the woods, tree houses equipped with zip lines, boats to use when the backyard flooded, and all sorts of furniture.
She holds a degree in Architectural Design from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and after graduation, Lisa packed everything she owned into her Honda Hatchback and headed west of the Mississippi – further than she’d ever traveled before. After weeks of exploring the mountains and desert, camping near the Four Corners, biking in Utah, and hiking through Sedona, Lisa landed in Phoenix and never left.
Lisa’s career in Phoenix began at the award-winning architectural firm of Jones Studio, working for Eddie Jones. It’s there she met her husband, architect, Mark Tate. She and Mark eventually opened their own architectural and woodworking studio where they enjoyed the creativity of building custom furniture, cabinets, large cabinet installations, and entry doors – all by hand. After 10 years, they closed that business and Lisa returned to her true passion – residential construction.
Lisa has been building high-end custom homes in North Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and Carefree for over 20 years. She created and implemented systems that make the building process simpler for homeowners, encompassing everything from material selections, pricing, obtaining purchase approvals, and all steps of the development stage. This transparency allows homeowners to easily understand what they are buying and how each piece fits into their budget.
Lisa has a keen eye for architectural design, building detail, and as she says “just the right amount of OCD” to be thorough in her work and communication. She works with unwavering integrity and enthusiasm, treating each home as though it is her own.
Lisa lives in Cave Creek with Mark, their children, two dogs, three cats, and two desert tortoises. She loves biking, hiking, relaxing on the beach at the Outer Banks, and sitting on her porch listening to the sounds of the desert.
Pending bios until we can pull them away from the jobsite …
Artur Sawicki, Construction Manager
Mirek Tomlicki, Assistant Construction Manager
Jim Lubay, Construction Manager
Rachel Lubay
Project Manager
Rachel Lubay grew up in the Northwest and she relocated to Arizona in 2000 where she met her husband, superintendent, Jim Lubay.
Rachel has worked in construction or design in some capacity for over 25 years. She spent many years at a high-end plumbing and appliance hardware showroom, and from there, worked as a commercial flooring rep, where she became familiar with high-end design and architecture. Later, she and Jim launched a remodeling company where Rachel managed everything from sales, to design, to project management.
Over time, Rachel has developed her superpower—listening, really listening. She has a way of honing in on things, understanding what our clients need and ensuring every project is as low-stress as possible, from start to finish.
As the matriarch of her family, with four children and two grandchildren, Rachel is constantly juggling multiple priorities. Juggling is her strength—she’s expert at it. When she can, Rachel loves to escape to the beach or mountains. She loves watersports, scuba diving, hiking, and snow-skiing, and someday she hopes to learn to surf.
Pam Kelsey
Project Manager
Pam’s studies in art and art history at the University of Iowa developed her love for design. Though she grew up in the Midwestern states, her travels have exposed her to varied architectural styles and cultures. After relocating to the Phoenix area over 20 years ago, she received her interior design degree from Scottsdale Community College, graduating with honors and receiving the blue-ribbon award for outstanding achievement.
The shift into construction project management was an easy transition and for the last seven years has allowed her to expand her skills into successful residential construction projects in Desert Mountain, Estancia, Mirabel, and the Boulders as well as other prominent communities throughout the Northeast Valley.
Her appreciation for community support has led Pam to serve on the architectural and design review board of her subdivision for over 15 years. Knowing the importance of support within the community as well as globally, Pam has also worked with a native Rapa Nui archeologist to develop a visitor’s center to educate tourists and preserve the unique history and culture of Easter Island. She also served as Vice President for Friends of Africa International, a nonprofit organization promoting conservation, preservation, and education for numerous projects throughout Africa.
In her spare time, she loves traveling and spends time in the Prescott area enjoying everything outdoors, and her family.
Susan Wilson
Accounting Manager
Born in Topeka, Kansas, Susan has lived in the Valley for 45 years. She comes to Full Circle with more than 20 years of experience in construction accounting. She previously worked for several CPA firms and had her own small business practice.
Susan has her BA in Business Education and over the years she has been a photographer, small business owner, bookkeeper, staff accountant, and a breeder of purebred poodles. For five years, she bred four litters, producing over 40 puppies. For a period, she even showcased her poodles and has the awards to prove it.
In her spare time, Susan enjoys water aerobics and visiting her 11-year-old granddaughter who lives in Taiwan.
Janet Weems
Office Manager
Janet spent most of her early years in Oklahoma moving to Scottsdale in 1991 as a single mom with two young daughters.
Janet joined Full Circle as Office Manager in December 2023, bringing over 30 years of experience as an executive assistant in a variety of industries. Leaving the corporate world, Janet is enthused to be an integral part of a small and committed team of individuals who take personal pride in building beautiful homes for people to enjoy.
Janet’s greatest joy is her family, including her three granddaughters. The oldest is a nurse at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, her sister is a high school sophomore, and their 9-year-old cousin lives in Albuquerque.
To relax, Janet likes to read, watch TV, get together with family and friends (especially when it involves playing cards), and play with her dog, Bentley. She has always found ways to be active in her community and truly enjoys working in Carefree/Cave Creek.