A & R Corp., Inc.

Ali Fadavi is the President and CEO of A & R Corporation Inc. Mr. Fadavi has over 27 years of experience in the construction industry and has a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Engineering in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Mr. Fadavi comes from a construction background and started his interest in construction at a very early age. Today he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the A & R Corporation Inc.’s business direction, strategy, work acquisition efforts and operational initiatives. Mr. Fadavi has in-depth experience in many sectors of the industry and has built over 6000 units over the past decade in the Southern California market. He received multiple awards including Project of the Year awards for overseeing projects from the time of inception to completion. Additionally, Mr. Fadavi has also demonstrated a strong leadership role in the surrounding communities. Mr. Fadavi most recently led the effort to raise money for men’s health for prostate cancer.

Dean Sanchez has over 39 years of industry experience. Dean has broad experience in providing estimating services throughout all phases of construction and is especially skilled at preconstruction planning and estimating. His knowledge base includes conceptual estimating, construction cost estimating, life cycle cost evaluation, constructability analysis, bid package writing, value design and value engineering, quantity surveys and contract administration. As VP of Estimating & Preconstruction, he manages a staff of specialists who are highly skilled at determining costs, calculating values and presenting options. During preconstruction, owners and architects see the value in Dean’s concise and clear input, enabling informed decisions regarding cost, schedule and methods. Dean enjoys serving the local community through outreach organizations such as Mariners Resource Center, Feeding the Military at Camp Pendleton, and is also actively involved with Aliso Viejo Flag Football and Mariners Church.

Lee Legaspi is the VP of Operations and has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, working for both general contractors and owner/developers.  His expertise in project management comes from diverse experience with construction firms that range from small local firms to large national contractors.  Lee works with project teams to ensure they have the resources to be successful, creating opportunities for team members to grow and achieve the company’s strategic priorities.  He optimizes project planning through successful approaches to preconstruction, design-build management, purchasing, and estimating.  The foundation of his leadership comes from planning and execution for our clients and positions the company for long-term growth.  He has successfully completed almost $1 Billion in projects consisting of high-end multi-family, luxury retail, industrial and commercial, educational and design-build green buildings throughout California.  He has a bachelor’s degree from the College of Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona.  Lee enjoys outdoor activities with his family such as biking and hiking and playing golf with friends.

Grace joins A & R Corporation as the Director of Business Development and brings over seven years of experience in client relations and project management. Previously in the talent representation industry, Grace managed business development, client relations, and marketing with elite athletes. Her background in the representation industry allows her to build lasting relationships with clients and the community, creating successful project synergy and outcomes. Her attraction to move into the construction industry stemmed from her family's three generations of developers, designers, and general contractors, along with the drive to make a positive influence in communities across Southern California. For A & R Corporation, Grace will help build, manage, and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and community members through in-person and non-traditional networking opportunities. As a state champion in ski racing and golf, Grace can be found on the ski slopes or the putting green, and she loves hiking and traveling with loved ones. She received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon, graduating with honors.