Elena Bernardo was named chief operating officer of Seattle-based homebuilder MN Custom Homes.

Bernardo has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University. Her previous work experience includes roles at Blue Origin, Amazon, HelloFresh, OYO Homes and Goldman Sachs.

In her new role, Bernardo will oversee MN Custom Homes’ day-to-day building operations.

“Elena brings a rare combination of global experience, operational expertise and a true passion for building customer-focused organizations,” said Shaun McFadden, CEO of MN Custom Homes. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to scale and innovate.”