Meet The Wayne Anthony Custom Homes Team
Daryn Strop, Owner
Daryn Strop grew up in Southeast Missouri and made his way to Colorado with the US Army, where he was stationed at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs. He credits his time in the military with instilling in him a strong sense of discipline, responsibility, and resilience – qualities that have shaped his work ethic. The military taught him to approach every task with precision and urgency, no matter the challenge, and that dedication carries over into everything he does today. His commitment to teamwork and accountability is at the heart of his approach, ensuring that every project is handled with the utmost care and attention.
Daryn’s journey in homebuilding began over 20 years ago as an assistant superintendent for US Home. Over the years, he worked his way up, ultimately serving as Vice President of Construction and Operations for several national builders. Along the way, he developed and implemented innovative processes and techniques that streamlined budgets, schedules, and building practices. Now, Daryn channels his passion for residential home construction into helping people build their dream custom homes. Together with his wife, Melanie, Daryn strives to make the custom home building experience not just a success, but an enjoyable one for every client. 
Melanie Strop, Owner
Melanie, a proud Colorado native raised in El Paso County, was introduced to the world of construction at an early age, working alongside her father in his handyman business. Her journey into real estate began in 1999 with US Home, where she quickly discovered her passion for both real estate and new home construction. The experience she gained there – from sales and home construction to land development – laid a strong foundation for her future. A standout moment in her career came in 2002 when she helped sell and close 103 homes, all while maintaining an impressive 93% JD Powers customer satisfaction rating. In 2005, she took the leap into independent real estate, earning her license and continuing her journey as a Realtor. With over 20 years of experience in real estate and construction, Melanie and her husband created a company built on integrity, transparency, and a commitment to quality. Her approach is always centered around ensuring a win-win for everyone involved, resulting in homes that are not only beautifully built but also offer long-term value.
So, Who Is Wayne Anthony?
Wayne Anthony is the combination of Daryn and Melanie's father’s middle names. Doyle Wayne and Angelo Anthony, were passed down to our their two Sons, Gabriel Wayne and Jacob Anthony. As we were trying to determine the name of our new company, we wanted something that included our past, present, and future. We feel the combination of these two names formed together as our company name embodies that. Our hope is to build a company that both boys can someday proudly join. The passion that we possess for construction was started from our father’s, and we hope that our sons continue to have the same love for creating and building.
