Our Story
For Over Twenty Years…
Boss was founded with a bold vision: to revolutionize the way homes and communities are built. What began as a passion for smarter, more efficient building systems has grown into a mission-driven company serving builders, developers, families and cities across the U.S. We saw the limits of traditional construction—too slow, too costly, and not scalable to meet today’s housing needs—and set out to change it. From that realization, Boss was born.
Today, we design and build innovative housing and community solutions using modular and panelized systems that cut project timelines and labor costs by more than 50%, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. Our work spans a wide range of solutions, from permanent modular homes and ADUs, to on-site assembled housing systems, to rapidly deployed pop-up cabins, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and offices. Our projects are backed by our certifications as a California HCD modular manufacturer and licensed California general contractor, ensuring compliance with California Building Codes, Appendix P for emergency housing, and California DGS requirements.
At Boss, we believe housing should be accessible to everyone. Just as every city has hospitals, fire stations, and schools, we envision a future where every community also has highly affordable housing options for all it’s residents whether in single family, multi family or interim housing. Our next chapter is about scaling-expanding across the U.S. and into every city, continuing to innovate with smarter building systems, and bringing speed and affordability back into construction.
Boss is not just a building company; we are a movement redefining how communities are built.
Our Partners
Building A Better Future...Together.
Our Team
Founder - Viken Ohanesian
Viken Ohanesian is the CEO of Boss Homes, a Harwal Group Company. Harwal Group is an international manufacturing conglomerate based out of Los Angeles, California and Dubai, UAE. With his extensive engineering background and knowledge in the manufacturing and marketing of building materials, Viken is at the forefront of leading the housing industry in advanced building systems and affordable housing.
Viken sits on several boards including the board of Harwal Group, the board of US Polymers Inc. and of Boss Homes. He also serves on various nonprofit boards including YPO California Coast Chapter as Chairman.
Viken is a graduate of Pepperdine University with an MBA in Marketing & Finance and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
VP of Community Development - Kris Van Giesen
Kris brings an expertise in philanthropy, government relations, fundraising, corporate partnerships, and new business development, having led teams in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors throughout his 30 year career.
Kris began working in professional sports, prior to serving in The White House and Administration in Washington, DC for eight years, serving in the Office of the President and Vice President in both domestic and foreign roles. Following his time in Washington, D.C., Kris returned home to California where he helped raise significant funds to start and manage an international online business and then worked as a Senior Director for new business at an Omnicom Group owned firm.
Kris has spent the past 20+ years holding senior leadership and management positions, directing large teams and raising over $100 million in support through public, private and nonprofit relationships. Over two decades, Kris has devised and implemented complex strategies for long-term revenue growth, built significant corporate and political partnerships, launched effective donor development and retention initiatives, and challenged his large teams and board members to fulfill their commitments to achieve their significant and impactful goals, together.
Project Manager - Lara Ohanesian
With a background as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Lockheed Martin, she brings experience in quality assurance, design, and process creation. Lara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, which has provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and project management.
In her current role, Lara oversees projects from inception to completion, ensuring that every detail is carefully planned and executed. She has managed the completion of many successful projects such as the flagship projects in Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and Baldwin Park. Collectively, she has helped build 100’s of homes for people experiencing homelessness. Her expertise in quality and process improvement ensures that projects not only meet but exceed client expectations.
Sales Project Manager - Homayoun Zaryouni
Homayoun Zaryouni is a Sales Project Manager with BOSS, where he leads client presentations, due diligence, and project coordination for modular housing projects. With over six years of experience in architecture, design, and project management, he brings both creative insight and technical precision to his work.
Previously, Homayoun spent four years with Connect Homes, progressing from Architectural Designer to Project Manager and gaining expertise in planning, permitting, and delivering complex housing developments. He also worked with Breland-Harper and as a Freelance Designer, further honing his problem-solving and client-focused design skills.
Passionate about housing innovation, Homayoun is dedicated to building efficient, sustainable, and dignified communities across California.
