About Buckingham Resources
At Buckingham Resources, we believe the true measure of a successful custom home is not only the finished result, but the experience of building it—the collaboration, communication, and trust established along the way. Building a custom home or undertaking a significant renovation is a major investment, and we approach each project with the care, rigor, and respect that commitment deserves.
Founded in Bend, OR in 1990, Buckingham Resources brings decades of experience delivering highly customized homes through close collaboration with architects, interior designers, and a trusted network of craftsman. Our work is shaped by our clients’ goals, priorities, and lifestyles, and supported by long-standing relationships that allow us to execute complex projects with clarity and consistency.
What distinguishes our approach is our detailed involvement at every stage of the process. From early planning through completion—and well beyond—we remain fully engaged, treating each home as a unique prototype. We prioritize transparent communication, thoughtful decision-making, and detailed execution.
We take exceptional pride in our work and the teams we build alongside. By managing the complexity of construction with accountability and care, we build homes that bring our clients’ vision to life, support the way they live, and stand the test of time.
Core Team:
Builder, Architect, Designer
The core of every Buckingham Resources project is a close collaboration between builder, architect, and interior designer. Our goals are to provide early constructibility insight and accurate cost planning while thoughtfully managing the complexity of each phase of construction.
When clients begin with us, we connect them with our trusted network of architects and designers best aligned with their goals. Clear communication, shared expectations, and long-standing relationships—both within the core team and with our trade partners—are foundational to how we work.
trusted trade partners
You'll benefit from a trusted team of craftspeople and trade partners who have worked together for years and share the same commitment to quality and professionalism. It’s well known that each and every person on a Buckingham Resources job site is valued member of the team and their role is important to the success of the project. These partnerships are the key to how Buckingham Resources’ delivers consistent quality, reliable scheduling, and a high level of detailed craftsmanship for each home we build.
Buckingham Resources Team
Tom Buckingham, Founder & Builder
Tom founded Buckingham Resources in Bend, OR in 1990. His background includes a B.S. degree in Business Management from Oregon State University, and practical business experience leading an organization as the NW Region General Manager of a national telecommunications company. Ultimately combining his artistic eye, love of architecture and construction, and business management, Tom found his lifelong passion realized in custom home building. His unique perspective in the industry comes from having been the client. Prior to founding Buckingham Resources, Tom and his wife had two custom homes built for them.
Tom’s extensive portfolio includes building a nationally acclaimed equestrian estate in the Willamette Valley, luxury custom homes throughout Portland, Bend, Sunriver, the Oregon coast, Southwest Washington, and even several 360 degree panoramic-view penthouses in Portland.
Tom has over 30 years of complex custom home-building experience. He takes exceptional pride in working with each client, architect, designer, and expert craftsmen to provide unparalleled value, exceptional quality, sustainable solutions, and long term reliability.
Tom and his wife Kimberlee have two adult children. Along with their spouses, they have three handsome grandsons, and two beautiful granddaughters. In his downtime, you’ll likely find Tom enjoying the outdoors, fly fishing, hiking, camping, and photography.
Britt Porter, Director of Operations
Britt Porter manages our business operations and client experience. Prior to joining Buckingham Resources she had 15 years of experience in the tech industry, most recently as a Director at Salesforce. With extensive experience in large-scale project management, subcontractor coordination, client services, and detailed budgeting.
In addition to our Business Operations, Britt also leads our recently expanded remodeling division, Refresh by B|R. She oversees a variety of renovation projects, always prioritizing transparency, trust, and client's best interests. Raised in the home-building industry, Britt developed a passion for creating functional, beautiful spaces. Having remodeled and flipped multiple homes of her own, she understands firsthand the importance of client goals, project timelines, and budgets. She enjoys working with clients to perform pre-evaluations of renovations to ensure the changes will enhance livability, functionality, and home value. Britt recognizes our trusted subcontractor relationships as the foundation of our success.
Britt holds a B.S. in Communications and Business from Oregon State University. Britt and her husband Jared have two little ones, Brooks and Zoee. In addition to a busy work and mom life, Britt loves being anywhere near the water, barre and yoga classes, reading, and trying new restaurants.
Kirk Hamilton, Builder
Kirk Hamilton has been building custom homes throughout the Pacific Northwest and Southwest Washington for over 25 years. He’s an Arizona native with a B.S. degree in Construction Management from Arizona State University where he spent many years building custom homes in the region’s most prestigious golf communities.
After relocating to Oregon, Kirk worked for a prominent custom builder before joining Buckingham Resources. Kirk has a vast knowledge of high end construction practices, scheduling, and construction management. He receives many compliments from clients, subcontractors and suppliers as one who is the best of the best.
Kirk and his wife Tiffany have two children, Halle and Anders. He leads an active life coaching and attending his children’s soccer and baseball games.
Doug Cook, Builder
Doug Cook has built a career defined by exceptional craftsmanship, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Prior to joining Buckingham Resources, Doug founded his general contracting business in 1990 and worked with Buckingham Resources for over 20 years. He specializes in luxury custom homes, high-end remodels, and custom finish carpentry.
A master finish carpenter and lifelong Oregonian, Doug possesses extensive knowledge of the region's unique climate and the best building practices required to create homes that are both beautiful and enduring. His expertise has earned the trust of a distinguished clientele, including corporate executives, NFL and NBA athletes, as well as homeowners seeking the highest standards of quality.
Doug has also provided supervision and subcontracting services for numerous prestigious Street of Dreams homes and other luxury custom residences, collaborating with respected architects, designers, and trade partners consistently delivering exceptional homes.
Doug's decades of experience, commitment to excellence, and deep roots in Oregon continue to make him a trusted partner for clients seeking quality craftsmanship, professional leadership, and lasting value.
Outside of work, Doug has been married for over four decades and is the proud father of three children and grandfather to six grandchildren. He enjoys motorsports, camping, and motorcycling, bringing the same passion and dedication to his personal life that has defined his successful career in construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Buckingham Resources, we value transparency. Here are a few common questions we receive.
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Custom home construction and high-end home remodels. Our primary focus for the past 30+ years has been building custom homes. Due to increasing demand for home remodels with the same level of service we provide our custom home clients, we launched Refresh by B|R in 2025. We are always open to consultations so reach out, let’s chat.
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Yes, this is key to our specialized approach to home building and remodels. We have a strong, trusted network of craftsman who we partner with. We build a team unique to each specific project based on each client’s goals and budget (incl. dedicated on-site supervisors / project managers as needed).
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Our custom approach allows us to find the right architect for your specific custom home project or home remodel. We have a trusted network of architects, home designers, landscape architects, and interior designers who we partner with and recommend specific to each job. Of course, we are always excited to partner with an architect if you already have an existing project in the works.
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We pride ourselves on our transparent pricing and providing our client’s detailed estimates with real quotes from our partners, so we do not have a specific cost per square foot because it can range vastly from project to project. We always start by determining our client’s goals for their custom home or remodel (incl. budget) and work from there to discuss if we’re the right fit and provide real estimates so there are no surprises.
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We’re always looking for professionals throughout Oregon and SW Washington to join our team who can provide our client’s with the highest level of service and value. We’d love to chat. info@buckinghamresources.com
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Founded in Bend, OR– we build custom homes & manage high-end remodels throughout Central Oregon, Portland, the Oregon Coast, and Southwest Washington.