For more than 42 years Walton & Sons Masonry has been serving homeowners, contractors and architects from Carmel to San Francisco.
Dennis Walton
President
Dennis oversees the operations of his construction company, which includes a staff of six plus fifty-some field managers, masons and hoddies. He has fifty-three years experience in the masonry industry and has been a licensed masonry sub-contractor for 42 years. Dennis began an apprenticeship in 1961 in Utah, then moved to California in 1963 where he began work as a hodcarrier for Lynn Gion Masonry in Los Gatos. He returned to his apprenticeship program and became a mason and ultimately a Journeyman Mason working on jobs all over the Bay Area. In October 1972 he obtained his license and started Summit Masonry based in the Santa Cruz Mountains. In 1983 he changed his business name to Walton & Sons Masonry and moved his base to Mountain View. Since then, the specialty of the company has been high-end custom masonry work.
Born and raised on a farm in Pleasant View near Ogden, UT, Dennis has an entrepreneurial spirit and loves the challenge of business. He believes the best advertisement is word of mouth. Early on, he set out to provide the very best in masonry service with high quality installation augmented by prompt and efficient work. He believes in clear communications to prevent mistakes. His years of experience often provide solutions to masonry problems on complicated high-end projects.
Elsa Walton
Vice President
In 1983 Elsa met Dennis Walton and began to help with the organization of the new Walton & Sons Masonry office in Mountain View, CA. In the early years she wore many hats as she answered phones, set up computer programs and handled accounts and payroll. As the office staff grew, she took on special projects.
In recent years Elsa has taken classes for Adobe software products such as Photoshop, InDesign and Dreamweaver. She designed the original Waltonsons website. Over the past few years she has collected images, written text and revised the organization of the website. Using WordPress and with the help of Jamie Carney of JC Designs, the new website was uploaded in November 2014.
Born in New York and raised in Redondo Beach, CA, Elsa is a teacher and writer. She attended the Univ of Hawaii in Honolulu before graduating from the Univ of Oregon in Eugene. Elsa has a BA in English Literature and she earned an MA in Instructional Technology at SFSU. After teaching high school English and History in Riverside, Torrance, Sacramento and Palo Alto, she took time out when her two boys were small and then returned to the work force. She worked as a Technical Writer and Educational Writer at ITEL, Tymshare, and Catalyst before teaming up with Dennis.
The sons of Walton & Sons Masonry, Inc.
At one time or another some of the sons did work for Walton & Sons Masonry as drivers, hoddies and masons. They have since departed to follow their own pursuits.
Scott Walton
Operations Manager
As Operations Manager, Scott assigns contracted jobs to Project Managers — including himself. He sets up job crews for each project and acts as Project Mgr. for his own assigned jobs. Scott must keep track of both equipment and material mobilized for various jobs while he must also make sure billings go out. He assists our estimators by meeting owners at potential job sites to determine the scope of their project and assess the desires of the client to assure a quality outcome. On larger jobs he meets with Architects and General Contractors. He puts together a package of activities to be bid and submits job site information to the Estimator. He works with the estimators to put together the proposals, to assure they are clear to the general contractors, and that the list of activities or scope of work are understood by all parties.
You might say Scott cut his teeth on brick, pulling joints in grout with a brick jointer when he was a small boy learning to help his dad on weekend masonry projects. Scott showed talent as a mason and came to work for his dad in April 1986 when he was 19. He worked for Walton Masonry for 18 years and then in 2004, as sons will, he struck out on his own. He moved up to the gold country where he worked for himself and other masonry companies building quality homes. With 30 years of masonry experience under his belt, Scott returned to Walton & Sons Masonry in March 2016.
Scott is the proud father of four children, including Meranda Walton, our Estimator. Having lived in the gold country for 12 years, he commutes to our branch office in San Carlos during the week. Scott and all his kids like to live an active mountain lifestyle. They love to ski, river raft, ride dirt bikes and hike on the mountain trails of the Sierra Nevada.
Pascual Padilla
Project Manager
As a dedicated Project Manager, Pascual brings a wealth of experience and a meticulous approach to every project he oversees. Pascual excels in coordinating and executing complex masonry projects from start to finish, ensuring both quality and efficiency using his solid background in masonry.
With over a decade of dedicated service at Walton & Sons Masonry, Pascual stands out as a knowledgable mason known for his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to excellence. Pascual has been instrumental in driving the success of numerous high-profile masonry projects, leveraging his deep industry knowledge and hands-on expertise to deliver outstanding results.
In his free time Pascual enjoys watching soccer and spending time with his kids.
René Alcaraz Sánchez.
Shop and Equipment Manager
As a pivotal member of the team at Walton & Sons, Rene has been a cornerstone of the company since 2002. His role as Shop and Equipment Manager is marked by his organizational acumen, extensive knowledge of tool maintenance and repair, and unwavering dedication. Renee’s long-term commitment to Walton & Sons exemplifies his loyalty and exceptional capability in managing shop operations and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Rene also plays a crucial role in our operations as the skilled Class A Truck Driver and Forklift Operator responsible for delivering materials to job sites. With a strong commitment to efficiency and safety, Rene ensures that materials are transported and delivered on time, contributing significantly to the success of our projects.
René enjoys watching soccer with his grandkids in his free time.
Natalie Walton
Project Engineer
Natalie has recently joined our team as a Project Engineer, bringing a fresh perspective and a strong enthusiasm for learning about masonry and project management. Eager to immerse herself in the intricacies of the industry, Natalie is excited to contribute her skills and grow within the field. Her excellent attention to detail and communication skills make her a valuable addition to our team. She provides project support, communication, and documentation for new and current projects.
In Natalie’s free time she loves camping and hiking with her dog.
Meranda Walton
Office Manager
As the heart of the office at our family masonry company, Meranda brings a blend of organizational expertise and problem solving to her role as Office Manager. With a strong background in business management and an eye for detail, Meranda ensures that the daily operations of the office run smoothly and efficiently.
In her role, Meranda handles everything from project documentation to office logistics. Her organizational skills and proactive approach streamline workflows and support the team’s efforts, making her an essential part of the company’s success.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Meranda has a passion for training her dogs and dirt bike riding.
Amber Diamond
Estimator
With a keen eye for detail, Amber brings exceptional expertise and precision to her role as a masonry estimator. Amber assesses project requirements and provides accurate cost estimates for a wide range of masonry work.
Amber’s role involves evaluating project plans, blueprints, and specifications to determine the materials and labor needed for successful project completion. She meticulously calculates quantities, costs, and timeframes to ensure that every estimate aligns with the client’s budget and project goals. Her ability to foresee potential challenges and identify cost-saving opportunities makes her an invaluable asset to any masonry project.
In her free time Amber enjoys gardening and taking her dog on adventures.
Graciela Alvarez
Payroll Administrator/Accounts Payable
Graciela is responsible for all of our payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. It is an exacting task and she works hard to make sure everything goes smoothly. Graciela has over 20 years of experience in Payroll and extensive knowledge dealing with HR and related departments. She has contributed greatly in our company’s success over a decade.
Graciela is from the beautiful state of Zacatecas, Mexico and attended La Academia comercial Regssard in Guadalajara, Jalisco. A wife and mother of three, she is also one of four daughters and maintains close family ties with her parents and a large extended family.
Jennifer Montez
Operations Assistant
Jennifer is the first voice that people hear when they call Walton & Sons Masonry, which she has done since 2004. In addition to phone duties, Jennifer juggles many other tasks that assist all of the office staff and Project Managers, such as customer relations and billing. Jennifer is enthusiastic about masonry saying, “I believe good masonry is necessary to make ordinary into extraordinary. Buildings without masonry are just plain boring.”
Jennifer is native to Morgan Hill. After graduating from Live Oak High School she spent ten years doing office clerical work before she began what she calls her most important job. Jenny was a stay-at-home mom for 17 years. She raised three daughters before rejoining the workforce at Walton & Sons Masonry. She loves spending time with her family, going camping and riding their quads, especially at Pismo. Today, Jennifer is grandmother of six. “They are the light of my life and keep me young.”