Meet The Team

Edwin Larsen

Edwin has 20 years of proven professional experience in the high-end residential architecture and construction industries. He gained invaluable experience as an Architectural Designer and has developed expertise as a Construction Manager within both Fairfield and Westchester County. That knowledge now informs his construction processes and helps guides our clients through complex projects.
 

As CEO and Partner of Gold Coast Custom Homes, Edwin is the head of new business development and continuously implements operational strategies to ensure our projects run as efficiently as possible. Edwin handles all our project budgeting, bidding, contract negotiations, invoicing, and is in direct contact with our clients during the entire construction process.
 
Edwin earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology, Magna Cum Laude, from the New York Institute of Technology’s School of Architecture and Design. In addition, Edwin also holds Associate Degrees in Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology. In 2024 he became a LEED AP Home professional. He also holds licenses as an Architect in the State of New York and Illinois (non-practicing) and is a member of the AIA.
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In his spare time, Edwin is an audiophile, Chicago Bulls fan, a car enthusiast, and enjoys traveling both domestically and abroad.

Trey Heard

As President and Partner, Trey Heard brings a diverse background to Gold Coast Custom Homes. He studied Landscape Architecture at Arizona State University, practiced in Phoenix and eventually Reno/Lake Tahoe for nine years.  After moving to New York City in 2011, Trey began working in high end residential construction as an Estimator. Over the course of the next 11 years, Trey worked in various roles as a Project Manager and Construction Superintendent for ground up mid-rise construction, and within various executive roles.

Trey oversees the day-to-day field operations of our construction projects, including the direct supervision of our Construction Superintendents. He collaborates extensively not only with our Clients but also the Architects, Interior Designers, and Engineers resulting in a successful construction experience.
 

Trey resides in Wilton, CT with his wife and three kids.  Being from Texas, Trey likes to grill and smoke meat, as well as spend time with his family and working on his landscape.

Shelby Dejana

Shelby Dejana is a senior at Lehigh University where she is majoring in Architecture with a double minor in Real Estate and Health, Medicine, & Society. She hopes to pursue a career in Residential Construction Management. Shelby is also a member of their Division 1 Track & Field team, serves on the Student Athlete Council, and is a part of the Real Estate Club.

At Gold Coast Custom Homes, she is our Marketing Manager and her superpowers are website management, social media content, and marketing. When she graduates, she has a standing offer to come and join our team as a Construction Superintendent!
 
Shelby grew up in Wilton, CT. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time outdoors.