Lauren Holmes

Founder & President, Native Modular

Founding Member, AZA Builders | Nurse, Educator, and Compliance Executive | Community Advocate

Lauren Holmes is a Pittsburgh-based healthcare professional, educator, and entrepreneur whose career reflects a deep commitment to service, systems thinking, and family-centered care. As a founding member and owner of AZA Builders, she brings a rare combination of healthcare discipline, regulatory expertise, and operational insight to the company’s mission of building better communities through thoughtful development.

Professionally, Lauren serves as a Nurse and Compliance Executive at the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, a historic nonprofit dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of infants, children, and families through pediatric care, adoption services, and specialized programs. In this role, she operates at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and regulatory oversight—ensuring that clinical operations meet rigorous standards while maintaining the compassionate focus that defines pediatric care.

Lauren’s background in nursing grounds her leadership in a philosophy of care before convenience. Years of clinical experience have shaped her ability to navigate complex systems, advocate for vulnerable populations, and build processes that protect both patients and institutions. Her work in compliance reflects a sophisticated understanding of healthcare governance, quality assurance, and organizational accountability—skills that translate directly into the operational integrity she brings to AZA Builders.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lauren is also an educator and mentor, dedicated to cultivating knowledge, ethical practice, and resilience in the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical guidance has made her a trusted leader among colleagues and teams.

At home, Lauren’s most meaningful role is as wife to Andrew Holmes and mother to Atticus and Elodie. Family life anchors the values that define her work: responsibility, compassion, and long-term thinking. Those same values influence her involvement with AZA Builders, where the goal is not simply to construct buildings, but to contribute to communities where families can thrive.

Across healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship, Lauren Holmes exemplifies a rare blend of precision, empathy, and leadership. Whether she is strengthening patient care systems, guiding teams through regulatory complexity, or helping shape the vision of AZA Builders, her work reflects a consistent principle: Build systems that care for people.

Andrew Holmes

Chief Design Officer, Native Modular

Master Builder. Systems Thinker. Steward of Execution.

Andrew Holmes brings over 20 years of hands-on and strategic experience in construction to his role as Director of Construction at Native Modular. With a background that spans infrastructure, residential development, and complex modular delivery, Andrew is the technical backbone of Native—ensuring that every project meets the highest standard of quality, performance, and precision.

What sets Andrew apart is his deep understanding of how high-design homes are actually built. He has an uncanny ability to anticipate challenges before they arise, orchestrating timelines, trades, and technical requirements with a calm, methodical expertise. His process is equal parts structure and artistry—driven by a belief that thoughtful design deserves flawless execution.

At Native, Andrew is not just a builder—he’s a collaborator. Working closely with architects, designers, and clients, he ensures that each modular component, passive detail, and handcrafted element fits seamlessly into the larger vision. His leadership helps transform conceptual ideas into timeless, high-performance homes that exceed expectations.

Andrew’s commitment to integrity, innovation, and lasting craftsmanship makes him an invaluable force behind the Native Modular experience.