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.