Luxury Home Builder, Inspired by Purpose. Defined by Precision. Built with Passion.

Meet Our Team

A Thoughtful, Experienced Approach to Custom Home Development

Tiara Sun Development is an Arizona-based luxury custom home development firm with more than two decades of experience delivering architecturally driven residences. Since 2002, we have built a reputation for quality, collaboration, and disciplined execution, working alongside leading architects, designers, and trusted trade partners to bring complex projects to life.

Our team brings deep expertise in planning, construction management, and field operations, allowing us to guide each home from early design through completion with clarity, precision, and care. The result is a highly considered building experience rooted in transparency, craftsmanship, and long-term value.

Mike Murphy

Founder / CEO

Mike Murphy founded Tiara Sun Development in 2002 and brings a strong background in urban planning and high-end residential construction. With early experience working alongside Arizona’s top builders, Mike has shaped Tiara Sun into one of Phoenix’s premier custom home builders, known for its architectural integrity, timeless design, and collaborative approach. He remains hands-on in every project and is a proud member of the NAHB Builder 20 Club.

Richard Milne

Vice President of Construction

Born and raised Arizonian, Richard graduated from Loyola Marymount University and is a decorated United States Marine. Richard is an experienced residential construction manager, effectively managing project schedules, budgets and ensuring quality control and onsite safety. Richard is committed to the highest accuracy and quality building for our clients.

Kim Tuite

Director of Construction Operations

Kim has earned a reputation for going above and beyond to provide detailed and personalized service, building trust and long-term relationships with our clients. Kim is collaborative in her approach, not only with our clients, but also with vendors and subcontractors.  She ensures the operations of our fast-paced business run smoothly.

Mark Platt

Project Manager

Mark has over 25 years of residential construction experience, mastering multiple trades before ultimately owning a successful construction company in Lake Havasu, AZ. His hands-on approach keeps projects on track while providing problem-solving solutions to complex construction challenges. Mark’s professionalism and attention to detail is valued by our subcontractors as well as our homeowners.

Kurt Lauer

Project Manager

Kurt brings over 26 years of construction management experience across civil, structural, architectural and MEP scopes. He’s known for an analytical, systems driven approach to planning and execution, while staying adaptive to the shifting conditions and problem-solving demands that come with luxury custom home construction. With strong scheduling and logistics expertise, Kurt helps keep complex projects organized, coordinated and moving forward efficiently from preconstruction through closeout.

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