The hands-on principal owner, with 33 years of home building experience in Washington, Oregon and California. John has built homes ranging from multi-million dollar ornate custom homes to affordable residences. No matter what price range you are building in, John treats your project as though it were his own home. The essence of your personal Hartwell Homes Experience. Unlike many out-of-town national builders, you will work directly with owner John Hartwell. In addition, the team of contractors and suppliers utilized by Hartwell Homes have decades of experience in all areas of the building process.