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Fieldstone Communities LLC ( Fieldstone ) was a long time in the making , according to its President , Aaron Ross-Swain , who holds a lifelong passion for construction . “ When I was around eight years old , I loved building things and using my hands . My stepdad let me work on his construction site , so really , I loved it from a young age and have done construction throughout my life ,” he begins . His fascination with building and the hands-on experience he gained from his stepfather fueled his desire for the trade . After graduating with a business degree from California State University , Chico , he initially ventured into sales , but his goal remained focused on transitioning into construction . Opportunity knocked when a friend offered him a position in land acquisition at a major homebuilder during the challenging economic climate of 2006 . Despite the
Great Recession causing layoffs around him , Aaron ’ s dedication and adaptability propelled him through various roles within the company , honing his skills in land acquisition , forward planning , entitlements , and land development .
Following his tenure at the homebuilder and another private developer , Aaron embarked on a consulting career , leveraging his expertise to advise builders and developers . However , it was a fortuitous turn of events in 2019 that led him to seize the opportunity to start his own venture . “ In 2019 , a small subdivision came across my desk ; it was quite challenging , but I knew I could figure it out ,
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