Mission & Values
Ladisic Fine Homes values relationships and believes that quality construction speaks for itself. We listen to our clients and develop a unique design tailored to their family.
Michael Ladisic
Ladisic Fine Homes
Passion
Our Staff
Michael
Ladisic
Michael
Ladisic
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 1998
Growing up in a Pennsylvania coal mining town with 700 people, Michael Ladisic never imagined himself building custom homes in a metropolitan area of over 6 million residents. After earning two degrees from Washington & Jefferson College, with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, he went on to gain a law degree from Wake Forest University. In 1986, Michael moved to Atlanta, where he met his wife Lisa and practiced as an attorney and small-business owner. On the weekends, Ladisic renovated his family’s former home in Peachtree Park as a hobby. Soon after, neighbors and friends started knocking on his door and by 1998, Ladisic was bursting at the seams with requests. He decided to pursue his passion and started Ladisic Fine Homes. With his acute attention to detail and creative eye, Michael eventually built his dream home, which marks their fourth home in the Peachtree Park neighborhood. His large tight knit family includes 4 beautiful daughters, Clara, Annie, Rachel and Margaret who have inspired him to create spaces that are functional and special for each unique family. As a premier builder in Atlanta, Ladisic has had the opportunity to truly live out his passion by cultivating more than 300 of the finest homes and renovations in the Buckhead and Brookhaven area.
Joe
Trahan
Joe
Trahan
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 2000
Joe Trahan serves as a Project Manager and has worked alongside Michael Ladisic for 20 years. Originally from Louisiana, he developed an interest and was influenced by the historical and antebellum architecture of New Orleans and southwest Louisiana. Joe attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he studied Architecture and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has been instrumental in growing Ladisic Fine Homes and assisting Michael in managing many projects over the years. Joe believes the home building process can be a fun and meaningful experience. Historical preservation, redesigning, and spatial planning are some of his favorite elements of the home building process. As a resident of Piedmont Park, Joe enjoys in-town living, spending time in the many neighborhoods of Atlanta, cooking, traveling, the beach, and his dog Roxy.
Joel
Long
Joel
Long
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 2003
Joel Long, an Atlanta native, has been in the construction field for 17 years. His time working and studying in Central America in addition to 14 years of project management for Ladisic Fine Homes have helped him earn fluency in Spanish and knowledge necessary to coordinate and communicate effectively on our projects and renovations. He and his wife Marcela spend the majority of their time traveling the world or enjoying their two rescues in the Old Fourth Ward district.
Ivan
Lozada
Ivan
Lozada
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 2012
Ivan Lozada was born and raised in Lima, Peru. Working part-time for the family’s furniture and lamp business, Givangi, he was immersed in design at a young age. He studied Graphic Design at The Montmartre Institute and worked as a graphic designer for 10 years before moving to the United States in 1999. Once in Georgia, he married his wife Jessie in 2000, and they have two beautiful children Camila and Lorenzo. Always loving to work with power tools, Ivan started a remodeling business in 2001, which was a natural fit combining his graphic design and his craftsman skills. Ivan has been with Ladisic Fine Homes for more than six years, starting as a subcontractor and growing into the role of Project Manager. His creativity and hands-on approach make him a natural for the position.
Jennifer
Bell
Jennifer
Bell
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 2014
Jennifer has been a member of the Ladisic Fine Homes team for nearly five years. As a Project Manager, she uses her trained design eye and attention to detail to insure balance, scale and proportion in the projects she manages. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Jennifer is a graduate of Auburn University with Bachelors of Science in Interior Design. Having been raised with a father that built homes, she had building in her veins... which bleed orange and blue, by the way! She brings a wealth of knowledge from experience in lighting design, home building, interior design, and marketing. You’re in more than capable hands, if she’s overseeing your project.
Wayne
Morgan
Wayne
Morgan
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 2014
Wayne Morgan brings decades of experience to the Ladisic Fine Homes team. He has managed design and construction for corporate, national, and regional headquarters, retail establishments, residential estates, and mixed-use, multifamily residences from coast to coast. Wayne began his career with Pound, Flowers and Dedwylder, a renowned southern architectural firm known for large classic designed estate residences with historic detail. He later moved to Atlanta to join the firm of Miller, Gorman, and Morris with an emphasis in corporate planning and design. Years later, Wayne became Design Director for Raymond Loewy International’s Corporate Division in New York and Atlanta. In the early 1980’s, Wayne joined a few members of the Raymond Loewy team to form Cook, Walshe, and Morgan and later became the recipient of awards for Urban Infill Projects, Corporate Interior Architecture, and Product Design. His knowledge and eye for special custom details is particularly advantageous for the renovation projects he has helped manage at Ladisic Fine Homes for over 7 years.
Taras
Ivaskiv
Taras
Ivaskiv
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 2012
Originally from Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Taras moved to Atlanta in 1994; where he earned a Bachelor of Science from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in 2015 from Georgia State University. His in-depth knowledge of construction dates back to 2010 where he worked as a finish carpenter for his family owned and operated carpentry business in Alpharetta, GA. Taras has developed a strong understanding of high-end residential construction as a Project Manager at Ladisic Fine Homes. His experience in the customer service industry allows him to maintain strong communication skills and build relationships with Atlanta’s finest.
Grant
Ogilvie
Grant
Ogilvie
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 2020
Atlanta native Grant Ogilvie graduated from the University of Mississippi in the Spring of 2020, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate. As a Project manager, Grant feels his people-centric nature and collaborative mindset is what allows him to succeed. He credits his passion for construction to his uncle, Michael Murphy, who has been a respected Atlanta architect for over twenty years. In his free time, Grant loves to explore new Atlanta restaurants and cheer on the Braves.
Keller
Pilch
Keller
Pilch
– With Ladisic Fine Homes since 2023
An Atlanta Native, Keller found passion for art at an early age. During his time studying Fine Arts at Furman and apprenticing in decorative finishes, Keller had the opportunity to refine his craft while completing work for esteemed clients across the country, and in turn was introduced to Ladisic Fine Homes. After working on the House Beautiful show house, Keller realized there was a place for him in the realm of custom home building. Now, supported by his previous knowledge, interpersonal skills and compassion, Keller supports the company as a project manager.