SolAire Team
We've built a qualified team of individuals who bring years of experience in home building and design, sales, and customer service. Our building knowledge and commitment to environmental awareness will help make the building process smooth and educational as you build the home of your dreams!
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Mike O'Neil
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In 1995, Mike founded SolAire to provide home buyers with energy efficient, passive and active solar residential home products. Over the last 32 years, Mike has had broad building experience in all aspects of residential custom home construction including log homes, historic restoration, home remodel, and efficient production building techniques. He is a past president of the Central Oregon Builders Association, and currently has local and state leadership of the local Building Green Council. Mike is an avid outdoorsman and loves hunting, fishing, and backpacking in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. |
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Cindi O'Neil
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For over 25 years, Cindi has dedicated her life to natural resource conservation and protection. Her Master's Degree in Plant Ecology from the University of Montana led her to protecting natural habitats for rare species for the Nature Conservancy and then later working for sustainable forest practices with the US Forest Service here in Oregon. Public relations, financial management, fundraising, field research, and leadership of interdisciplinary teams were all part of her past experince prior to coming to SolAire. Green building,working with customers and the talented SolAire team is a natural fit. Cindi enjoys fly fishing, backpacking, nordic skiing and anything associated with the out of doors. |
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Mike Ardeljan
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Mike Ardeljan has joined SolAire
Homebuilders as the Construction Manager for custom
home and home remodel divisions. Mike grew up in
the home building industry in southern California and
brings substantial experience to SolAire. He has
an Associates Degree in Interior Design from the
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and
brings a decade of experience in residential design and
construction to the company. He has recently redesigned
and remodeled his own home and looks forward to
bringing these dual talents to SolAire. Mike
moved to Bend from southern California with his wife
and will soon be welcoming a new baby boy to the
family. Not surprising his hobbies include golf,
snowboarding and fly fishing; a real home run in
Central Oregon.
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Peter Grube
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Peter was born and raised in Oregon and has lived with his wife and two children in Bend for the past 8 years. A graduate of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, he is committed to responsible development, respect for natural and built environments, and helping people realize their dream of a high quality, healthy, “green” home in paradise. When not at SolAire, you may cross paths with Peter playing with his family in one of the local parks, on a mountain bike trail west of town, or sniffing out the best powder stashes on the back side of Mt. Bachelor. |
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Chuck Wright
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Chuck is a graduate of the University of Arizona and spent his childhood in Arizona and Hawaii. He is an avid outdoorsman, and loves to get outside to hike, bike, and ski. Chuck's sales smarts stem from 7 years in the construction industry. |
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Heather Webster
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Heather is a graduate of Cornell University and joined SolAire Homebuilders in May of 2007. After owning, remodeling and redecorating 5 of her own personal homes, she started her own business as an interior decorator, helping people remodel, redecorate and stage their homes. When SolAire’s Home Selections and Design position opened, she accepted the opportunity to work with a reputable green builder, to expand her knowledge and skills in the custom building business. Heather’s other passions are numerous, including hiking, swimming, skiing and singing. |
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Michael
McNeill
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Originally from the Black Hills, South Dakota, Michael grew up watching his dad build custom homes. After earning a finance degree from Montana State University, Michael's interest in building was re-sparked after working as a business operations manager for a log and timber home builder. His experience also extends to sales, marketing and production home building. Michael is an outdoor enthusiast, frequently accompanied by his dog! |
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Sheila
Grossman
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Sheila holds her biology and zoology degree from San Francisco State University. Her love of any and all outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, waterskiing, sailing, and backpacking, help make her the ideal Bend resident. Her arsenal of talents include entomology, finance, insurance and publishing. |
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