Custom homes
For homeowners with a specific vision, site, or way of living in mind. We align the plan, selections, scope, and construction work around the priorities that matter most.
About E-Star
Homes built around the people who live in them.
E-Star Homes is a custom and spec home builder that brings experienced construction, real-estate perspective, and clear communication to homeowners in Northwest Missouri and surrounding communities.
What E-Star does
One team for the decisions that turn an idea into a home.
We help clients navigate the work from an early conversation through construction and final walkthrough—making the next step, the tradeoffs, and the people responsible easier to understand.
Spec homes
For buyers looking for a new home with a considered design and a clearer path to ownership. Availability and details are shared as homes take shape.
Construction experience
Our leadership brings residential and commercial construction experience to the coordination, quality, and communication required throughout a build.
The E-Star difference
Clear expectations make a better building experience.
Experience that spans the work
Our team combines real-estate knowledge with residential and commercial construction experience.
Communication stays visible
We keep conversations, decisions, and next steps grounded in straightforward, timely coordination.
Quality is part of the process
Careful craft and quality materials are part of how we approach a home—not simply the final impression.
Built for real life
We begin with how you want to live so the plan can reflect your priorities, constraints, and everyday routines.
A local, accountable team
We serve Northwest Missouri and surrounding communities with a team that stays close to the work.
Who we work with
Homeowners ready to make thoughtful decisions.
E-Star is a fit for people who want a new home and value a collaborative, well-organized path to getting there.
- Homeowners planning a custom home around a particular lot, lifestyle, or vision.
- Buyers exploring newly built spec homes in Northwest Missouri and nearby communities.
- People who want experienced guidance through design, scope, selections, and construction.
- Clients who value direct communication and a team that remains accountable throughout the work.
Our team
People who stay close to the work.
Ed Stroud
President & CEO
Ed’s real-estate experience spans commercial, farm, industrial, residential development, and new construction.
Ashley Stroud
Vice President
Ashley brings experience as an agent, broker, investor, builder, and new-home project manager.
Cody Lehman
General Manager
Cody brings more than a decade of residential and commercial construction experience, with a focus on integrity, quality, and open communication.
Tricia Christmas
Administrative Specialist
Tricia supports the E-Star team and its clients with thoughtful organization, clear communication, and dependable day-to-day coordination.
Alex Zanatta
Director of Operations
Alex oversees the systems and day-to-day coordination that help E-Star deliver a well-organized, dependable new-home building experience.
Elliot Swope
Director of Marketing
Elliot leads how E-Star shares its work, helping future homeowners understand the people, process, and craftsmanship behind each new home.
Devin Kernes
Marketing Coordinator & Designer
Devin creates and coordinates the visual and written materials that present E-Star homes and the building journey clearly and consistently.
How E-Star works
A practical path, from first conversation to final walkthrough.
Every build is different. The fundamentals are simple: understand what matters, make important decisions visible, coordinate the work, and finish with care.
Explore our process- Start with the why.We learn how you want to live, where you plan to build, and what should guide the project.
- Shape the plan.We align the design, scope, selections, and budget so the tradeoffs are understood before construction begins.
- Build with care.Our team coordinates the work, monitors quality, and keeps communication moving as the home takes shape.
- Finish strong.We complete final details, walk the home with you, and make sure you understand the next steps.
Key facts
The details at a glance.
The project-specific details—scope, availability, price, and timing—are confirmed in the initial conversation.
- Company
- E-Star Homes
- Type
- Custom and spec home builder
- Core offering
- Custom and spec homes
- Service area
- Northwest Missouri and surrounding communities
- Project details
- Scope, service area, pricing, and timing confirmed during the initial conversation
- Communication
- Clear, direct coordination throughout the building process
- Contact
- (816) 232-4111
Frequently asked questions
Before you start a conversation.
What kinds of homes does E-Star build?
E-Star builds custom and spec homes. A first conversation helps determine which path and project scope fit what you are considering.
Where does E-Star work?
E-Star serves Northwest Missouri and surrounding communities. We confirm your site and project service area when we talk through the opportunity.
What happens when I contact E-Star?
We begin with your questions, priorities, and ideas, including where you want to build. From there, we can discuss the appropriate next steps for your project.
Where can I learn more about the building process?
Our process overview explains the core path from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.
Let’s talk about what you want to build.
Start with the questions, priorities, and ideas already on your mind.