The Craft of Building with Integrity
Craftline Builders is a Southern Arizona commercial general contractor powered by seasoned construction leaders who believe in doing the job right the first time.
Craftline Builders is built to serve business owners, architects, developers, and property managers with a responsive, collaborative approach — rooted in precision planning, transparent communication, and consistent execution. We combine the agility of a modern startup with the depth of experience that comes from decades building in this region.
Transform existing spaces into functional, branded environments. From office buildouts to restaurant spaces, we deliver quality TI work that keeps projects moving.
Comprehensive renovation services for occupied or vacant facilities, with phasing strategies that minimize business disruption.
Custom home design and construction services tailored to your lifestyle, preferences, and long-term goals, delivering thoughtfully crafted residences.
Complete new construction from site development through certificate of occupancy. Purpose-built facilities that support your business goals.
Expert sitework services including grading, utilities, paving, and site concrete preparing your land for construction success.
We guide the project from conception through completion to control cost, reduce risk, and ensure the project is buildable, permitted, and delivered successfully.
Early engagement with Guaranteed Maximum Price. Open-book transparency with preconstruction collaboration.
Single-contract approach with integrated design and construction. Faster delivery with aligned accountability.
Traditional delivery for well-defined projects with complete design documents.
Collaborative approach with shared risk and reward for complex, high-value projects.
Controlled environment construction for bio/pharma, semiconductor, and research facilities requiring precision standards
Medical offices, clinics, specialty practices, dental facilities, imaging centers
Ground-up retail construction and shopping center development from foundation to shell completion
Warehouse, distribution, manufacturing facilities, and specialized production environments
Community centers, worship facilities, nonprofit headquarters, social service buildings
Hotels, event venues, recreation facilities, conference centers
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
With a twenty-year career in construction management with an award-winning general contractor, Brian Lepker brings deep experience, technical insight, and a builder’s work ethic to every project. Before founding Craftline Builders, Brian served as a Project Director overseeing major commercial and bio/pharma projects in more than 30 states. His portfolio spans ground-up builds, complex renovations, and specialized facilities — all delivered with a focus on safety,
quality, and reliability.
Key Expertise: Commercial construction, ground-up builds, preconstruction leadership, client relationships
Managing Member
A respected business leader and serial entrepreneur with nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry,Lori Escalante has built multiple successful companies from the ground up. Because of her integrity and entrepreneurial spirit, Lori has earned the confidence of developers, architects, trade partners, and community organizations across the Southwest. With decades of experience building resilient teams and high-performing organizations, she brings unmatched knowledge and a clear vision to Craftline Builders as the company continues to grow and serve clients throughout the region.
Key Expertise: Business operations, financial management, trade relationships, strategic planning
Managing Member
With more than two decades of experience in commercial concrete construction, Matthew Dickens is known for his strong technical planning skills, field leadership, and ability to execute complex projects with precision. His background includes major structural and sitework scopes for commercial, industrial, medical, and high-performance facilities — all delivered with a focus on constructability, safety, and quality. As a founder of Craftline Builders, Matt plays a vital role in workforce development, field coordination, and project delivery. His deep understanding of trade operations — paired with strong relationships throughout the subcontractor community — strengthens Craftline’s ability to build smarter, faster, and with the pride of a true builder culture.
Key Expertise: Field operations, technical planning, quality control, workforce development
Early engagement during preconstruction aligns budget, schedule, quality, and constructability before construction begins.
Open-book approach with clear, jargon-free updates. You always know where your project stands.
We identify potential challenges early and present solutions before they impact your timeline or budget.
Planning-driven approach with disciplined project management delivers predictable outcomes every time.
Have a project in mind? Talk with our team and experience a smarter approach to commercial construction. We welcome opportunities to collaborate early — aligning budget, schedule, quality, and constructability from day one.
