Tristan Cravens
Founder & President
Tristan Cravens founded Santa Barbara Permitting to redefine how permitting gets done in Southern California. Known for his ability to untangle complex cases and build clear permitting strategies, Tristan has led SBP to become one of the region's most efficient and trusted permitting consultancies. He combines local code expertise with operational precision, aligning his team around one mission: to make the permitting process as seamless, transparent, and predictable as possible.
Greg Liotta
Project Manager
Born and raised on Long Island and a longtime Santa Barbara local, Greg brings over a decade of management and operational experience to SBP. Before joining, Greg spent nine years with Tesla, playing a key role in expanding operations along the Central Coast. He's known for calm under pressure, sharp organizational instincts, and keeping complex projects moving forward.
Fadi Helwani
Head Drafter
With over seven years of experience in architectural drafting and design, Fadi brings both technical precision and artistic vision to SBP. He leads the drafting team in producing plan sets that are accurate, compliant, and construction-ready — merging classical design principles with modern tools.
Nico Chorny
Designer / Drafter
A recent college graduate with a passion for design and construction, Nico brings fresh energy and curiosity to the SBP team. Detail-oriented and quick to learn, he's already proving himself as a reliable hand in turning complex projects into clean, buildable drawings.
Lucian Cravens
Growth Marketing Manager
Lucian oversees all marketing and growth initiatives at Santa Barbara Permitting, driving brand awareness and client acquisition across digital and traditional channels. From crafting targeted campaigns to analyzing market trends and optimizing the company's online presence, he ensures SBP reaches the homeowners, contractors, and developers who need permitting help the most. Lucian brings a data-driven approach to outreach strategy, managing everything from SEO and content marketing to partnerships and community engagement — fueling the company's expansion across Southern California.