ABOUT US

About Us

With over 4 decades of experience in homebuilding Kent Eshleman and Mike Bragman Jr., the principals at Cornerstone Homes, are pleased to be your builder of choice in Central New York. Our locally designed homes provide exceptional value with floor plans built for the way you live in the best locations.

We offer two-story as well as ranch homes in a traditional colonial and craftsman style for the discriminating buyer. We build in award-winning communities or on your lot of choice in the most desirable locations in Central New York. We are committed to exceptional customer satisfaction before, during and even after the completion of your new home. As Warren Buffet says, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." 

 Let us build you the Cornerstone for your life.

Meet Our Team

Kent Eshleman – Builder

 Kent Eshleman has been in home building for over 30 years. His experience with three of the nation’s largest builders has given him the expertise in design, quality and livability in the most desirable locations. He has built homes in the CNY area for over 15 years. 

He has been responsible for building over 1200 homes in Central New York, with his customers saying yes to recommending his homes to friends and family after the process was complete.

Our brand emphasizes design and quality construction while achieving high customer satisfaction.

Chris Carne - Project Manager

Chris has been in project management for over 20 years. He has spent the last 8 years working for CSH. Before moving to Central NY, he was a real estate agent, mortgage broker and project manager in the mid-west. His leadership, work ethic and attentions to detail is evident as he continues to produce beautiful new homes.

 

Outside of work, Chris enjoys the outdoors with golf and fishing. He has a passion for cooking and spending time rooting on the local sports teams.


Erica Kupczyk - Sales and Marketing Representative

Erica has been selling new construction homes in the Syracuse area for over 10 years and has helped hundreds of people with the purchase of their dream home.  Her level of customer service and knowledge of the new construction experience is what sets her apart from the rest. She is a native of Liverpool and a graduate of Canisius College.


Erica and her husband, Joel have two young sons, Cason and Cohen.  In her free time, Erica loves spending time with her family.


Mike Bragman Jr. - Builder

Mike Bragman Jr. is a life-long resident of Central New York. Over the past 14 years he has developed more than 1,000 home sites in the area, including six Parades of Homes (Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Central New York) sites. 

Mike also served on the Home Builders Association’s Board of Directors. His duties have included overseeing the entire development process including land acquisition, complying with federal, state & local regulations, general construction, and the installation of utilities. He is happy to bring his development and project management expertise to new home construction.

Chris Kovar- Project Manager

Chris grew up in Skaneateles where he currently resides with his wife and two children. He attended Niagara University and holds a degree in Marketing/Business Administration. Chris has been in the home building industry for over 25 years and has overseen the construction of nearly 700 single family homes, townhomes, condos throughout his career. Chris is an avid motocross and mountain biking enthusiast and has a passion for driving and restoring vintage Porsches. Chris' attention to detail and ability to interact with customers results in a high level of quality and customer satisfaction with every Cornerstone Home's homeowner.


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