About Us
Our core team is committed to bringing your dream to life. We are proud to create distinct and beautiful spaces that are build right and with the highest quality, for you to enjoy for years to come.
We Love What We Do
It really is a joy getting to know our clients and their goals behind their projects. From design to completion we assemble the best professionals and craftsmen to ensure each project is beautifully designed and finished on-time, on budget, and with an element of style that sets us apart.
“We take on every client like family and give every project the passion, expertise, and attention to detail that exceeds our clients expectations.”
Luca Gorman, Owner
Luca Gorman
Owner
Kristen Baker
Office Manager
Kristen Baker helps keep the behind-the-scenes side of Gorman Built running smoothly. With a strong background in bookkeeping, administration, and business support, Kristen brings organization, clear communication, and attention to detail to the day-to-day operations of the company.
At Gorman Built, Kristen supports bookkeeping, administrative systems, scheduling communication, and project coordination. Her work helps the team stay focused on delivering quality craftsmanship while making sure clients have a clear and professional experience throughout the remodeling process.
Kristen is dependable, thoughtful, and highly organized, bringing a steady hand to the details that help every project stay on track. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband, teenage son, and two energetic dogs who somehow always manage to claim employee-of-the-month status.
Miguel Sanchez
Foreman
Miguel brings 27 years of hands-on construction experience to Gorman Built. Over the course of his career, he has worked across nearly every part of residential construction, giving him a deep understanding of how projects come together from start to finish.
As foreman, Miguel is highly detail-oriented and takes pride in doing things the right way. He cares deeply about client satisfaction and believes the best result is more important than the fastest result. His steady approach, problem-solving ability, and commitment to craftsmanship help ensure that each project is completed with care, precision, and respect for the home.
Clients and team members appreciate Miguel for his reliability, experience, and calm presence on the job site. Whether he is coordinating the crew, solving field challenges, or making sure the finished details meet Gorman Built’s standards, he brings the same level of care to every project.
Outside of work, Miguel is a proud father of five sons. His strong family values show up in the way he treats people, leads the crew, and approaches each home with respect and responsibility.
Javier Sanchez
Lead Carpenter
Javier is Gorman Built’s lead carpenter and brings 24 years of hands-on construction experience to the team. With a strong background in painting, siding, framing, and finish carpentry, he has a well-rounded understanding of how each stage of a project comes together.
Quiet, steady, and consistent, Javier is the kind of carpenter who lets his work speak for itself. He is clean, observant, polite, and focused on doing the job carefully and correctly. His calm presence and attention to detail help keep projects moving smoothly while maintaining the high standards our clients expect.
As a father of two, Javier also brings a family-minded perspective to his work and understands the importance of building homes that feel solid, comfortable, and cared for.
Our Services
Our team has the skill, experience, and relationships in Portland to bring your project to completion faster and with an attention to detail and quality that will exceed your expectations.