Wally J. Staples
Owner/President
Wally J. Staples has been building new homes and completing renovation projects since establishing Wally J. Staples Builders, Inc. in 1993. Prior to WJSB, Wally was the general contractor for his first house at only 18 years old.
He was raised in Durham and still resides there today. Wally went to Brunswick High School where he grew a love and appreciation for the community of Brunswick and decided to set up shop here in town after graduating. Since the start, his company has built or renovated more than 3,000 homes along the Mid-coast.
Wally is an avid book collector and reader and enjoys spending time and making memories with his wife, Kathy, and two daughters, Annabelle & Evelyn.
Paul Grant
Project Estimator/Project Manager
Paul grew up in Buckfield, ME. Paul has been at Wally J. Staples Builders, Inc. since 2010 and has worked a total of 30+ years in the building contractor field.
“I enjoy working with people and the variety of projects I get to be a part of.”
Paul loves spending time with his family, supporting his kids at all their sporting events, and challenging friends to a good game of cornhole or foosball.
Chris O’Brien
Project Estimator/Project Manager
Chris grew up in Topsham. From a very young age Chris knew he wanted to work in the housing and construction field and began working in the local lumber yard during his early teens. Chris went on to studied business and finance at Southern New Hampshire University, then decided to return to work in the building field full time.
“I love having a direct impact on people’s lives. You get to be a part of making their idea or dream become a reality. As a bonus, you develop relationships along the way that can last a long time.”
Chris has been with WJSB since October of 2020 as our new Project Estimator/Project Manager and we are beyond thrilled to have him as part of our team.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Kathleen, his daughter, Lucy, and his friends. He loves CrossFit and participating in outdoor physical activities.
Haley Lapierre
Interior Designer
Haley grew up in Bowdoin, Maine and graduated from Mt. Ararat High School. After graduation, she moved to Massachusetts to attend Endicott College, where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Interior Design. Over the past few years, she has had the opportunity to work in Massachusetts and Maine on Residential, Commercial, Educational, and Senior Living design.
She has been with Wally J Staples Builders since September 2022. Her favorite part about design is that every client and their project is unique.
She loves creating a space where multiple users can thrive in it. She spends her free time with her husband, family, friends, and fur babies. She enjoys spending time outside and exploring the beautiful state of Maine.
Emily O’Donnell
Interior Designer
David Swan
Lead Carpenter/Project Manager
David grew up right down the road in Lisbon Falls, ME. David is a long-term employee of Wally J. Staples Builders, Inc. and will be celebrating his 25th year with us in March of 2026!
“It’s great being able to see the end results of the work being done. It is gratifying to build a house from start to finish.”
David is a big family man and loves watching his son play basketball and football. During his down time, he enjoys watching college football, fishing, hunting and woodworking.
Mike Stinson
Lead Carpenter/Project Manager
Mike grew up in Woolwich, ME. Mike has been a part of the Wally J. Staples Builders, Inc. team since 2009.
“I like meeting all the different people from job to job and doing all the different things carpentry has to offer. No two projects are alike!”
When Mike isn’t working, you can find him either hunting, fishing, boating, or watching football or NASCAR.
Ron St. Jean
Lead Carpenter/Project Manager
Ron grew up in Clair, New Brunswick, Canada. After high school, he studied Civil Engineering at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, CT and then went on to serve our country in the United States Marine Corps. Ron spent four years in the corps as a Communication Center Supervisor.
“My favorite part is having the satisfaction of making things with my hands and seeing something that I visualized in my head sitting in front of me.” Ron has been with WJSB since May of 2011 helping make homeowner’s dream projects become a reality.
When Ron isn’t working, he enjoys spending time visiting with friends and family.
John Lavoie
Lead Carpenter/Project Manager
John grew up in Auburn, ME. John is another long term Wally J. Staples Builders, Inc. employee and has been a part of the team since 2009.
“I enjoy completing jobs for people so they can enjoy their homes more.”
John enjoys mechanical work and has a certification in Heavy Equipment Operation/Maintenance and Repair. In his downtime, John enjoys working on his vehicles, riding his A.T.V. and operating radio controlled vehicles. He also has a passion for working on electronics and computers. When he’s not working on vehicles or electronics, you can find John spending time with his family, biking or hiking.
Jeffery Ward
Lead Carpenter/Project Manager
Jeff was born and raised as a San Francisco native. He has 15 years in the trades with extensive knowledge in refurbishing Victorian home and building custom homes. He loves working on different projects and working out in the field. He was a licensed contractor in California, with a hunger for knowledge of building on the East Coast.
“Being a carpenter is special to me for the fact of turning clients houses into homes. Giving them the kitchens and bathrooms, they have been dreaming of.”
When not at work he loves to be outside and exploring the landscapes that Maine has to offer. Jeff loves to drive up the coast and enjoy a bowl of chowder with his wife and daughter. He also love to ride his dirt bike, tend to hid land, and spend as much time as he can with his family.
