Minardos Group
Minardos Group has been building design-centered residential and creative commercial projects since 1998. Through collaborations with many of Los Angeles’ most innovative architects and design teams, they have earned a stellar reputation as a group that “can build just about anything.” From costing and constructability planning during early conception to ongoing maintenance, Minardos Group cares for buildings and their occupants throughout their life cycle. This, along with their straightforward, transparent approach and collaborative nature has resulted in many long-term client and design team relationships.
Principals

George Minardos
CEO
As President and Founder of Minardos Group, George Minardos possesses an impressive list of professional and academic achievements, and delivers a straightforward presentation of building-related knowledge that’s made him a trusted consultant in the building industry. George’s vision and commitment to design-centered projects continues to guide and build the Minardos Group into an institution that is unique among its peers.
After completing a degree in entrepreneurial management from the Wharton School of Business and spending summers on Wall Street, George decided that Wall Street life was not for him. He returned to his native Los Angeles to obtain a degree in English literature from UCLA. He then realized that his real passion was for architecture, and started in the building business immediately after college.
George is a board member for several nonprofits including the foundation he founded, Race for a Cause Charitable Trust, which raises money for environmental causes via the global sailboat racing circuit. – Board of Directors for Craft Contemporary – Former Santa Monica Arts Commissioner – Restarted the Santa Monica Arts Foundation –
When not working, George enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, along with sailing, diving, dining, traveling, art, languages and philanthropy.

Brett Butler
President
As General Manager of Minardos Group, Brett Butler is responsible for overseeing all firm operations, as well as providing leadership and strategic planning and direction. In addition, Brett coordinates and aligns all activities for the firm, ensuring ongoing consistency in both product and process.
Brett, whose grandfather is a contractor and brother an architect, began working in construction during summers while attending Emory University in Atlanta, where he earned a degree in anthropology. He has worked with George Minardos for more than a decade, during which time Brett has worked his way up through the ranks including holding the positions of superintendent, project manager and controller.
Outside of work, Brett enjoys spending time with his family, backpacking and “perpetually remodeling my house.”
Awards

Indian Paint Brush Productions | Commercial/Retail Category
LABC Los Angeles Architectural Awards 2011
South Beverly Grill | Restaurant Category
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction IDEAS Awards 2011
Indian Paintbrush | Exemplary Use of Structural Steel
AIA Los Angeles Restaurant Design Award 2010
South Beverly Grill | Restaurant Category
Gold Nugget Merit Award 2009
R+D Kitchen | Best Rehab Project
LABC Los Angeles Architectural Awards 2009
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry
Architectural Foundation of Los Angeles Design Green Citation Award 2008
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry
Gold Nugget Merit Award 2007
Old Oak Lane | Best Custom Home Category
LABC Los Angeles Architectural Awards 2006
Tree People Center for Sustainable Forestry
LABC Los Angeles Architectural Awards 2006
Johnson Fain Renovated Buildings
LABC Los Angeles Architectural Awards 2005
Jigsaw Office | Office Interiors Category
AIA National Honor Award 2005
Jigsaw Office | Commercial Interior Category
Golden Nugget 2004
Jigsaw | Best Rehab Industrial or Commercial Project
LABC Los Angeles Architectural Awards 2004
The Johnson House | Housing Category
Best Company to work for in 2003
Residential Construction Industry
Golden Nugget Grand Award 2002
Larchmont Residence Best | Custom Home Category
City of Santa Monica
Mayor’s Commendation for Sustainability 1996
Contact
MINARDOS GROUP
8758 Venice Blvd, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90034
License No.: 728956
Phone: 310.450.6900
Fax: 310.450.6988