Meet the experienced construction professionals guiding every Craftline project. Our leadership team brings 60+ combined years of industry expertise, with projects delivered across 30+ states and deep roots in Southern Arizona’s construction community.
At Craftline Builders, leadership doesn’t disappear after contract signing. Our principals are directly involved in every project from preconstruction through closeout — providing the expertise, oversight, and accountability that complex commercial construction demands.
We’re builders first. Our careers were built in the field, managing projects, solving problems, and delivering results. That hands-on experience informs how we lead today, ensuring every project benefits from seasoned judgment and genuine commitment to your success.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
With a twenty-year career in commercial 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.
Starting in the field as a superintendent and advancing through project management to executive leadership, Brian has built a reputation for fostering collaboration, mentoring teams, and developing long-standing client relationships grounded in trust and performance.
At Craftline Builders, Brian leads with the same commitment that defined his career — crafting projects that reflect integrity, precision, and pride in workmanship.
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“The Craft of Building with Integrity” — This principle captures Brian’s dedication to excellence and accountability. He leads with the commitment that defined his career: building projects that reflect integrity, precision, and pride in workmanship. Brian believes in calm, professional leadership that fosters collaboration and empowers teams to deliver their best work.
Managing Member
Lori Escalante has nearly 40 years’ career in construction, business leadership and consulting in Tucson and Dallas. A native of Southern Arizona, she is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in accounting. Lori is a positive role model from the relatively rare female perspective in the construction industry. As a visionary leader, she has built long-term relationships with clients, team members and vendors within Escalante Concrete Construction and in the community by becoming “the one trade partner you can’t imagine working without.”
In 2022, Escalante Concrete Construction became an employee-owned company, based on Lori’s vision of building a legacy of prosperity and success for the men and women that played an integral role in Escalante becoming Tucson’s market leader in residential and commercial concrete construction.
In pursuit of that continued legacy of client-focused service, proactively managed excellence and a philosophy of performance instead of excuses, Craftline Builders was born. Lori is delighted to bring her immense industry experience, business acumen and passion for excellence to the Craftline team, the general construction sector and to the Southern Arizona community.
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Lori believes in building organizations where people thrive and clients receive exceptional service. Her philosophy centers on accountability, service, and empowering people — becoming “the one trade partner you can’t imagine working without.” She’s driven by a vision of creating legacy through employee ownership, where those who build the company’s success share in its prosperity.
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.
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Matt approaches every project with strong discipline and deep commitment to craftsmanship. His field-first mentality ensures predictable outcomes and superior performance. He believes in the dignity of construction work and the importance of building a true builder culture — where pride in workmanship drives every decision and skilled trades are valued as the backbone of successful projects.
Craftline Builders is more than a business — it’s a commitment to building differently. Our leadership team founded this company on shared values: integrity, craftsmanship, accountability, collaboration, and service. These aren’t aspirational statements on a wall; they’re the principles that guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we treat clients, partners, and each other.
Our principals don’t manage from a distance. We’re engaged in project details, present at critical milestones, and accessible when our teams or clients need us. This hands-on approach ensures consistency, maintains quality standards, and builds the trust that long-term relationships require.
As an employee-owned company, everyone at Craftline shares in our success. This structure creates powerful alignment — when the company thrives, the people who make it happen thrive too. Employee ownership isn’t just about equity; it’s about building a legacy where those who do the work share in the outcome, creating deeper commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
We’re assembling a team that shares our commitment to excellence. As Craftline grows, we’re seeking project managers, superintendents, estimators, and administrative professionals who value integrity, take pride in their work, and want to be part of building something meaningful in Southern Arizona’s construction community.
Multiple sectors — Healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, retail, restaurant, office, religious, nonprofit, hospitality
Our leadership has seen nearly every challenge commercial construction can present — and developed the judgment to navigate them successfully. We’ve built complex facilities, managed fast-track schedules, coordinated multi-million dollar budgets, and solved problems that required creativity, technical expertise, and collaborative problem-solving.
This depth of experience means fewer surprises, better planning, and more reliable outcomes. When challenges arise, we draw on decades of real-world solutions rather than learning on your project.
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.
