It takes a village. This saying refers to the efforts of all who contribute to a bigger cause. It rings true for our community. Rooted in deep family values and connection, Scottsdale’s reputation as a friendly and welcoming place has everything to do with the people and businesses that allow the city to flourish.
There are so many family-owned firms in Scottsdale. Businesses that have contributed heavily to the advancement of luxury design in our community, whether that be the design of the homes we’re in, the jewelry we wear, or the real estate we represent.
Meet Andrew Beardsley, Cammie Beckert, Elizabeth Smith, Jeremy Meek, Jessica Fratantoni, Langdon Drewett, and Lindsay Cullum-Colwell—the next generation of design and business leaders taking over well-established and ICONIC companies. These seven individuals are the future of the businesses that Scottsdale has come to know and love.
Andrew Beardsley, Silverleaf Realty
Taking on one of the most luxurious real estate companies in the Valley is no small responsibility. Still, it is one that Andrew Beardsley, partner and owner of Silverleaf Realty, executes with efficiency, passion and care. Beardsley has been with Silverleaf Realty for 15 years. He started there in 2010 after his mother invited him to partner with her. “It was one of those things where my mom approached me and asked if I wanted to work with her. I had to think about it a little bit,” Beardsley laughs. “But I’ve never regretted it for a minute, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
After Beardsley and his partners bought Silverleaf Realty in 2017, they planned to expand the real estate firm to other locations outside the ICONIC neighborhood. “Expanding Silverleaf Realty throughout the Valley and into Flagstaff and elsewhere has been a pretty awesome experience,” he says.
With tactics of the real estate industry evolving, Beardsley is looking to develop his marketing strategies to reach people who foster more of a nomadic lifestyle. “Digital marketing has become instrumental in reaching people that you have fostered relationships with for decades because a lot of these clients have multiple houses, so you’re not just sending something to one house.”
Mentorship is an essential aspect of success for Beardsley. A strong mentorship from his parents enabled him to gain crucial industry knowledge, ultimately setting him up for success.
Beardsley strives to keep this a part of the office environment. “The mentor mentality is extremely important,” he remarks.Beardsley is looking forward to his continuous evolution, both personally and professionally. “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would be an owner of this company, sitting here doing this sort of stuff, I would have thought it was possible, but I think I’ve surprised myself over the years, and I want to continue doing that.”
Cammie Beckert, Cameron Custom
Cammie Beckert is the founder of Cameron Custom Homes & Renovations, a luxury homebuilding company and entity of Camelot Homes. Her grandparents, Maggi and JW Hancock, founded Camelot Homes, which is operated by her parents, Mark and Julie Hancock.
Beckert has worked with her parents at Camelot Homes for more than 20 years. While implementing the company’s 10-year goals, she suggested including remodels in the business model.
“At that time, we didn’t have a remodeling division, so it was a huge leap of faith on both mine and Camelot’s part,” Beckert recalls. “After the first renovation was complete, I did some marketing and booked more remodels for previous Camelot Homes.” Once she established the new branch of service, her brother took over her old marketing role at Camelot, allowing her to begin her ventures with Cameron Custom Homes.
“I put my energy into this custom-homebuilding division and remodels,” she explains. “I hired my first Cameron Custom employee when the pandemic hit, so the business slowly developed.” Five years later, Cameron Custom has 10 employees and has made a name for itself in the Valley as an innovative build and remodeling firm, earning multiple industry awards and accolades.
Aware of the massive impact Beckert’s parents have on the homebuilding community, she is determined to continue their legacy with the same level of dedication and creativity. “These are big shoes to fill,” she admits. “It can be a little intimidating, but one thing that has helped soften that pressure is the resources I have found through YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), which has provided me with immense support.”
With tunnel vision of her goals, Beckert is determined to grow her business to new heights. “Camelot Homes is the cream of the crop when it comes to production homes,” Beckert says. “I want to elevate from that with Cameron Custom.”
Beckert’s definition of success is measured by the effectiveness of collaboration between her and her team. “Success to me is being able to collaborate and produce something that everybody is proud of despite the challenges that may occur,” she says.
Encouragement is the backbone of Beckert’s leadership style, according to Rudé van Eck, marketing manager of Cameron Custom and Camelot Homes. “She is supportive and encouraging and really builds everybody up,” she says.
Beckert’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for homebuilding have transformed Cameron Custom into a leading homebuilder in the Valley. Her ability to foster collaboration and relationships with her team and clients has made Cameron Custom a popular name in Arizona homebuilding.
Elizabeth Smith, Oliver Smith
Oliver Smith Jeweler is a family-owned jewelry business in the Valley and Aspen. For 43 years, it has specialized in luxury timepieces and sparkling jewelry with the finest diamonds and gemstones. Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Oliver Smith, the company’s founder, is this ICONIC company’s next generation of leadership.
Smith officially joined the family firm in 2018. However, she spent a lot of time helping her father out as a child. “I got my start when I was a kid wrapping Christmas presents,” Smith remembers. She now oversees the marketing and sales side of the business.
Guiding clients with their expertise for memorable moments is the core of Oliver Smith’s philosophy. “The ethos of what we do is helping our clients celebrate their special moments,” Smith says. “We want to uphold that.”
Maintaining a strong brand identity is one of the reasons Oliver Smith has generational customers. “You tend to see families carry on business with us for generations because it’s so hard to build trust in this industry,” Smith explains. “My dad has built a clientele that he has worked with for years, and now their kids and grandkids are becoming involved.” This aspect of the business is something she treasures.
With family values at the company’s nucleus, Smith’s primary motivator is supporting her team. “We’ve grown a lot over the past five years and now have 30 employees. It’s not lost on me how many people and families our business supports,” she remarks. “I think that right now my number one priority is making sure that we’re enriching their lives, giving them growth opportunities, and making them feel valued.”
The time and care Smith puts into her team reflect Oliver Smith’s five-star service, making clients feel important and heard throughout every step of the jewelry purchase process.
Smith feels honored and excited for her future with the empire her father built. “I love it,” she says. “I’ve been given this great opportunity. Working with your family is really special, and I can’t wait to continue the legacy of the business and make my family proud.”
Jeremy Meek, Desert Star Construction
Jeremy Meek has been working for his ICONIC, multi-generational family-run business, Desert Star Construction for as long as he can remember, “I started working in the business alongside my dad and papa when I was nine, I worked for one dollar per hour. I came to work full-time after I graduated from ASU and completed grad school,” Meek says.
As a third generation leader, there are a lot of expectations to live up to. Meek handles filling these shoes by staying true to the core values that were established by his parents and grandparents. “Building homes is not what we do, but who we are,” he says.
With a substantial amount of knowledge not only from his predecessors but also from his masters degree from Cambridge, Meek is always trying to elevate the company through the utilization of innovative building practices and technology, making him a leader grounded by tradition while also seeking evolution. “ I think we can merge our core foundation with new building practices, means and methods,” Meek says. “There are so many new technologies, including drones, for example, that help bring the client into the home building experience like never before.”
Meek’s main source of motivation stems from service and going the extra mile to make sure the needs of his clients are met, oftentimes beyond their expectations. “Serving our clients and the project teams gets me excited,” Meek says. “Helping people build better and quicker and creating a lifestyle for them is what it’s all about.”
Collaboration is a key element of Meek’s leadership style, allowing different perspectives and ideas to flourish under the common purpose of building the best product for the client. “It’s eyes on, hands off,” Meek explains. “You want to be able to create an environment for your team and the project teams to excel; you need to make sure you put the right tools in their hands.”
Meek is always looking for new ways to grow and learn as a builder. “No matter how much you learn from a book or the people around you, there is always a better way,” he says. “Every day, you can learn something new, and I love that.”
Jessica Fratantoni, Fratantoni Interior Designers
Jessica Fratantoni, daughter of Josie Fratantoni, the founder of Fratantoni Interior Designers, has been shaping luxury residential spaces alongside her mother for more than a decade. Growing up immersed in interior design, Fratantoni’s path into the family business was a natural progression.
“I’ve been surrounded by interior design my whole life, from visiting warehouses to sourcing fabrics and materials, so it has always been a part of me,” she says. Fratantoni officially joined the company while still in college and today works side-by-side with her mother as an interior designer, while her brothers and father oversee the build side of the family-run enterprise.
As the next-generation leader of the Fratantoni brand, she remains committed to upholding the principles that have guided the company since its inception, with transparency at the top of her list. “In design, transparency is everything,” she explains. “Projects rarely go exactly as planned, but when you’re open and honest with your clients, it builds trust and that’s what keeps them coming back.”
While interior design demands a sharp eye, creative vision and tireless dedication, Fratantoni emphasizes the importance of passion and enjoyment in her work. “Every day is so much fun, that’s why I do what I do,” she says. “I truly love it.”
Fratantoni attributes much of her success and drive to the example set by her parents. “I’m incredibly proud of what my parents have built,” she shares. “Without them, I would have viewed everything so differently.” Her leadership style reflects the mentorship she received, prioritizing teamwork and growth within her team. “You’re only as strong as your weakest link,” she notes. “Working as a unit improves the dynamic for everyone. I always aim to challenge my team while creating a comfortable environment where they can thrive.”
With a strong work ethic, a solid support system, and an enduring passion for design, Fratantoni is poised to lead Fratantoni Interior Designers into a new era. She will honor the values that built the firm’s legacy while forging her own path with energy, elegance and heart.
Langdon Drewett, Drewett Works
Drewett Works is a well-known name in the Arizona design community. Owned by C.P. and Elizabeth Drewett, the architecture firm has been imagining and executing stunning designs in the Valley since 2001.
C.P.’s son, Langdon Drewett, is currently working to fill his father’s shoes as an architect. Drewett has been working summers at his father’s company since he graduated from high school in 2017, and has been there full-time since graduating from college in 2022. He is currently a designer, project manager, and chief technology officer, while simultaneously completing his exams to become a certified and licensed architect.
“The biggest thing I’ve learned is how important it is to approach each design with humility and make the client and their desires the main focus,” Drewett says.
From accompanying his father at a young age on job sites, Drewett grew up around great design and gained inspiration and motivation from its beauty. “I’ve always been drawn to good design,” he says. “I am attracted to architecture’s permanence and the way that we can leave an impact on the world. It tells stories about the time and place it was built. That aspect of architecture is what really inspires me.”
His second passion, film, is also a resource Drewett taps into for inspiration. “I draw a lot of parallels between film and architecture as mediums for methods of storytelling,” he remarks.
As a young architect, gaining your footing with design and defining your style preference can be challenging. “I think [architects] should always be trying to find ways to be unconventional and do things differently,” Drewett says. “I’m thankful that Drewett Works has been in the industry long enough that when people come to us to design a house for them, they’re really prepared to give us a lot of creative freedom. That’s cool; not everybody gets that.”
With only a few exams to go before he can spearhead his career as an architect, Drewett is excited about his future and hopes that his work enhances the lives of the clients he works with.
Lindsay Cullum-Colwell, Cullum Homes
Lindsay Cullum-Colwell is the second-generation co-president, along with her husband, Paul Colwell, of Cullum Homes. The high-end design and construction firm has specialized in luxury custom homes, architecture, interior design, renovations and customer care in the Valley for 40 years. Cullum-Colwell’s parents started the business on their own. “My dad ran the field, and my mom ran the office,” Cullum-Colwell says. “It wasn’t until 1994 when they hired their first employee outside the family.”
Cullum Homes prioritizes seamless operations within various roles in the industry. “It started with the idea of doing something different and changing the way the industry saw builders,” Cullum-Colwell notes. “We wanted to help create a better workflow and synergy between builders, architects, interior designers, real estate agents, etc. My parents felt that if they could do that all under one roof, making the process more enjoyable for the team members and trade partners, it would ultimately make it more enjoyable for the homeowners.”
Cullum-Colwell is devoted to maintaining the legacy her parents established of white-glove customer service to Cullum Home clients by treating her team like family members. “The foundation of the company is the community within our team,” Cullum-Colwell remarks. “I never want our team to miss important personal moments like a kid’s soccer game or ceremonies at school, so I’ve tried to maintain that culture within the company.”
With a passionate team and years of multigenerational knowledge about the business, Cullum-Colwell and Cullum Homes will continue to produce clean, quiet and comfortable homes for their clients for years to come.
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