Israel Pena, owner and founder of Authentic Custom Homes, has been a Texas home builder for more than 25 years. A graduate of the University of Texas’ esteemed architecture program, he has been recognized with design awards and commendations from publications around the country, including the Best in American Living Gold Award from Professional Builder Magazine and the Pacesetter award for Design/Build from Custom Home Magazine.

Pena founded Authentic Custom Homes to focus on what he loves to do: design and build one-of-a-kind custom homes – and to make the process both successful and enjoyable for all his clients.

Since 1984, Authentic Custom Homes has grown to be one of San Antonio's and Boerne’s premier design/build firms.

Pena is also active in the San Antonio and Boerne communities, as well as industry-related organizations in San Antonio and around the country. He is currently an Advisory Director for Frost Bank and serving on the Master Plan Committee for the City of Boerne. He has also been elected to a Life Director of the National Association of Home Builders. He served as President on the Board of the Boerne Independent School District. Israel Pena has also served as President of the Greater San Antonio Builders Association, among various other distinctions.

Terrian has been married for over 21 years, is the father of two teenagers and actively participates in his community. He is a member of the City of Boerne Zoning Board, Hill Country Builders Association, and St. Peters Church Building Committee. Terrian has been recognized for his participation in Boy Scouts of America and Knights of Columbus among various other community achievements.