About ARES Construction
Built for People When Recovery Matters Most
ARES Construction is a veteran-owned team focused on residential reconstruction and disaster recovery housing. Built by experienced operators, the company is known for clear communication, accountable leadership, and dependable follow-through.
Built On Trust
Who We Are
ARES is a leadership bench built for accountability at scale, from executive strategy to field closeout in high-stakes recovery work.
Bobby Fuller
Co-Founder and Managing Member
20+ years leadership, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and large-scale disaster housing execution.
- 20+ Years Leadership
- U.S. Navy SEAL
- Operational Leadership
Eric Counts
Member, Operations and Strategy
30+ years executive experience with strategic oversight and turnaround discipline.
- 30+ Years Executive
- Turnaround Leadership
- Scale Operations
Taylor Fuller
Member and Chief Financial Officer
Finance and compliance leader for complex construction portfolios and multi-state controls.
- Program Finance
- Compliance Controls
- Multi-State Licensing
JoAnn Gisclair
Senior Project Manager
Navy veteran leading multi-state recovery programs with licensed GC credentials.
- Navy Veteran
- Multi-State Recovery
- Licensed GC
Kyle Blackwell
Director of Operations and Safety
Former U.S. Navy SEAL shaping safety systems and operational standards in the field.
- Safety Leadership
- Fire and Rescue
- Systems Development
Blake Aucoin
Superintendent / Project Manager
Field-first leader with hurricane recovery depth across residential and commercial scopes.
- Field Supervision
- Hurricane Recovery
- Res/Com Experience
Kara Edwards
Office Manager and Project Coordinator
25+ years in construction administration driving contracts, budgeting, and coordination.
- 25+ Years Experience
- Contracts and Budgeting
- Program Coordination
Dean Newton
Project Manager, Operations
Project operations specialist with 60+ reconstructions and strong field cadence control.
- 60+ Reconstructions
- Project Operations
- Field Coordination
Jeff Ballard
Superintendent / Project Manager
30+ years construction leadership, former Navy Corpsman, former business owner.
- 30+ Years Construction
- Former Navy Corpsman
- Former Business Owner
Kristy Williams
Program Manager
30-year career in development, project management, and construction with major national portfolios.
- 30 Years Experience
- 3M+ Sq Ft Developed
- Program Delivery
April Masciarelli
Project Administrator
25+ years in logistics leadership and former rehabilitation construction company ownership.
- 25+ Years Logistics
- FedEx Leadership
- Rehab Construction Owner
Hank Masciarelli
Superintendent
Navy veteran with 27 years in customer relations and field construction leadership.
- Navy Veteran
- 27 Years Customer Relations
- Former Pulles Builders Owner
How We Show Up
These are the operating habits that shape the ARES experience for homeowners, partners, and agencies.
1. Listen and Plan Clearly
Scope, expectations, and responsibilities are aligned early so each project starts with clarity.
2. Lead in the Field
Project managers and field leaders stay close to day-to-day work to keep progress and quality visible.
3. Document with Integrity
Reporting and documentation are maintained throughout delivery to support trust and oversight.
4. Finish with Accountability
Closeout is handled with the same discipline as project startup so handoff feels complete, not rushed.
Meet the Team Behind ARES
Questions about leadership, process, or project fit? Connect directly with ARES to start a conversation with the team.
