our team

Pavlo grew up working with wood in rural Michigan. His father Jack was a builder and instilled in Pavlo an eye for detail and a spirit of excellence in his craftsmanship. Pavlo moved to Lake Tahoe in 1991 to pursue his dream of living and skiing in a mountain town. 

He has been working in the construction industry for thirty-six years, thirty-two of which are based in the Truckee/Tahoe area. Through the years of building in the mountains, Pavlo has learned what is necessary to create buildings that have sustaining beauty and value. He knows that harsh mountain environments require understanding and skill in layering different building materials to protect a home from the forces of snow, water, wind, the cold temperatures and a dry climate.

Pavlo started Mountain Life Construction in 2003 with the vision of helping his clients create home environments that reflect their mountain lifestyles. Pavlo recognizes that certain people are drawn to the mountains for a variety of reasons. Skiing, boating, hiking, or just getting away from it all and relaxing with friends and family are just a few reasons people are attracted to a life in the mountains. Whatever the reason, people find something special about having a home in the Sierras. Pavlo listens to his client’s particular desires for their lifestyle, and then works to design and build a home that reflects those wishes and needs.

David Achey is a seasoned professional with over thirty years of diverse management experience in construction, resort operations, and project delivery. He specializes in leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-million-dollar projects, and driving operational efficiency through advanced business analytics.

For three decades, David and his family have called Truckee, CA, home. Since obtaining his General Contracting license in 1993, David has built numerous homes in the Truckee Tahoe area. During this time, he also managed several winter resorts and operations. His academic achievements include both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with emphases in Management, Finance, and Project Management, from the University of Nevada, Reno. 

David further enhanced his expertise by earning a Business Analytics Certificate from Cornell University.

In the past decade, David has worked with nationally recognized home builders, including DR Horton and Toll Brothers, where he honed his skills in delivering high-quality single-family and multi-family homes in the northern Nevada region. His career has always been rooted in construction management and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

David brings this wealth of knowledge and experience to Mountain Life Construction as the VP of Operations, where he is utilizing his extensive skills and experience to ensure clients receive the highest quality and care, turning their dreams into reality.