My name is Dustin Ence. I am a second generation General Contractor who is passionate about thoughtful design and sound construction. My father, who started the company, built homes in Southwest Utah for over four decades. I entered the construction industry as a teenager and learned the laborious craft of concrete, carpentry, tile installation, and many others aspects of construction. Over the next ten years I honed my skills within each trade, especially concrete. In 2015, I began working full-time alongside my father to learn the general contracting side of the business all the while returning to college. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Utah in 2019. Soon after, I started a residential design company, dustin brent design + build. In 2024, my father retired from the industry and I acquired Sagewood Homes.

I have deep and profound respect, passion, and excitement for architecture, design, and quality craftsmanship. I believe that great design, when the opportunity presents itself, should be an extension of the natural environment. It should take cues from the surrounding landscape and promote the unique features of topography, vegetation, solar path, and views that the site has to offer - all the while providing the user with the necessary living spaces. I believe that sound construction starts with clear communication, high standards, and quality materials; I believe it ends with skilled craft, attention to detail, and again, clear communication.

I love my family and friends dearly and appreciate spending quality time with them. I enjoy fast motorcycles on curvy roads, live music, snowboarding, summer lake days, hiking around on our insanely beautiful, southern Utah landscapes, and traveling to new places.