Meet the Team

Principal & Owner

A Lowcountry designer and builder with more than two decades of experience, Ali has shaped custom homes across the greater Charleston area. He brings a hands-on, detail-driven approach to every project—grounded in craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a commitment to building with care.

With a background in both residential design and construction management, he guides clients through every phase—from the first sketch to the final walk-through—ensuring each home is as personal as it is well-built. By intentionally taking on a limited number of projects each year, Ali keeps the focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term value.

Technically fluent in platforms like Revit, Chief Architect, BuilderTrend, and Bluebeam Revu, he combines traditional building knowledge with modern tools to deliver precise, efficient outcomes. A proud graduate of The Citadel, Ali holds a B.S. in Business Administration with minors in Computer Science and Spanish, where he also played Division I collegiate soccer.

Trilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Ali communicates clearly across teams and trades, making the build process transparent, approachable, and productive for everyone involved.

An avid outdoorsman, Ali is a passionate fisherman and can often be found on the Lowcountry marshes in his Hobie kayak. He also enjoys cheerfully fixing every item on his fiancée’s honey-do list as they prepare for their November wedding.

  • Licensed Residential Builder, SC LLR Residential Builders Commission (License #21616, Since 2006)

  • Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD), National Kitchen & Bath Association (Since 2013)

  • Former Associate Real Estate License, SC Real Estate Commission (License #104689, 2017–2019)

Ali Orozco

Office Manager

With a career spanning operations, finance, compliance, and staffing leadership, Carrie ensures the vision behind every MarshHaus Studio project is backed by thoughtful structure and seamless execution. As Office Manager, she leads administrative efforts including permitting, contracts, payroll, scheduling, and client coordination—keeping every detail aligned so each custom build reflects the firm’s commitment to quality and care.

Carrie brings nearly two decades of experience across sectors including commercial real estate, defense contracting, and recruitment, where she has led teams, streamlined processes, and managed multi-million-dollar financial operations. Her analytical eye and steady leadership make her an essential force behind the scenes. She’s proud to be part of a firm that limits its projects to deliver focused, highly personal craftsmanship.

She holds a Master’s in Educational Policy & Leadership Studies from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Truman State University, where she also played Division II collegiate soccer. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Certified Health Coach, Carrie combines process-driven thinking with a lifelong passion for health and wellness. She also holds a Canine and Feline CPR & First Aid Certification, reflecting her love for all things animal related.

Outside of work, Carrie enjoys yoga, nature walks with their rescue dog Elli, gardening, and creating extensive home maintenance and repair checklists for Ali in preparation for their upcoming November wedding.

Carrie Orozco