Chester has worked with Tenpenny Construction since 2000, and has nearly three decades of construction and management experience. After attending architecture school at Montana State University, Chester owned and operated a “Design-Build” general contracting business for 18 years. He designed and built dozens of custom homes in Montana and Vermont specializing in timber-framed, full-scribe and chink-style log homes. Chester is a “hands-on” type of builder. He is skilled as a journeyman carpenter, finish carpenter, plumber, and electrician and has experience building complex concrete structures.

Chester is also a licensed general contractor in the state of California. His expertise even extends into the areas of publishing and graphic design where he owned and operated a national publishing company specializing in homebuilder magazines.

Chester Jagiello
General Manager
A dedicated and tireless general manager, Chester oversees the day-to-day operations of Tenpenny Construction. In co-operation with our staff, he has developed precise, professional systems manuals that enable us to consistently provide the highest levels of service and quality.

Chester and his wife Bernadette live in Ojai and have three grown children: daughter Kumara and twins Casimir (son) and Guinevere (daughter). In his spare time, Chester enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, philosophizing about life and classical fencing.

The value Chester brings to Tenpenny Construction is based on his exemplary values and a personal commitment to producing the finest custom homes. He possesses a combination of experience and management skills that motivate, teach and support the team around him. Chester’s skills and knowledge heighten our ability to excel; we are fortunate to share our life’s work with him.