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OUR

Team

Founder & CEO

BAILEY

Alex

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Moved to Huntersville when I was just 7 years old from West Chester, PA. When people ask if I’m from Charlotte I say yes, because I’ve been here majority of my life, before Charlotte exploded with growth. Charlotte is and will always be my home. Studied Business Administration & Construction Management at Appalachian State University. 
Favorite Tool: Bobcat
Years of Experience: 17
”What you do has far greater impact than what you say”- Stephen Covey

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General Manager of Operations

FERRINTINO

Pete

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Born in NYC but transplanted to Charlotte in 1996.
Hobbies:
Enjoys NY Mets baseball, anything creative and spending time with his two daughters.


Favorite Tool: Orbital Sander
Years of Experience: 10

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Churchill

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Project Manager

JIMERSON

Tyler

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New to Charlotte from Elmira, NY.  Tyler has spent the last 17 years operating a successful landscaping and handyman business while also flipping houses in his spare time. He is committed to customer satisfaction, teamwork, and exceptional craftsmanship. While he is not working, Tyler loves spending time with his wife and 3 children, woodworking, and enjoying nature.

Favorite Tool: Hammer

Years of Experience: 10

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

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Senior Project Manager

Paul

KANITZ

I enjoy sharing my knowledge & experience in the construction industry to ensure a smooth and enjoyable client experience. Originally from Milwaukee Wisconsin, I relocated to Charlotte in 1995.

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Hobbies:  Motorcycle Touring, Aviation, Diving & Skiing
Favorite Tool: 
Hammer

Years of Experience: 40+
 

"Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, or to do anything, never to turn back or to stop until the thing intended was accomplished" - Ulysses S Grant​​

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Josh

NEUMANN

Project Manager

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Born in Florida and raised in Charlotte, I’ve been immersed in construction for as long as I can remember—starting with hands-on work helping family and friends with fixer-uppers. After earning a degree in Construction Management from UNC Charlotte, I stepped into the custom home market, where I found my passion in design-forward, technically complex builds. I bring a strong focus on creative problem-solving, organization, and a commitment to delivering a seamless client experience.

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Hobbies:  Snowboarding, biking & gardening
Favorite Tool: 
Table Saw

Years of Experience: 8

"Proper preparedness prevents poor performance."
- James Baker

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Senior Craftsman

Nick

POLITIS

Born and raised in Charlotte. Over the last 10 years I have worked alongside my father, a GC. We worked together remodeling in residential and commercial spaces, building custom cabinetry and upfitting many Charlotte area restaurants. In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors and on the coast. 

Favorite Tool: Air Chisel

Years of Experience: 10+

 

“I didn't fail 1000 times. The lightbulb was an invention with 1000 steps.” Thomas Edison

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Field Supervisor

MORRIS

Mike

Columbus, Indiana
Hobbies: Playing golf

Favorite Tool: 
Circular Saw
Years of Experience: 11

"Always own up to your mistakes and be humble for your achievements"
 

Client Experience Manager

BAILEY

Michaela

KEEN ID - Interior Designer

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Columbus, Indiana 
Fun Fact:
According to my grandmother, I am 1/64th Cherokee Indian.
Favorite Tool: Pantone Shade Book + Personal Planner

Years of Experience: 5

"You cannot win a championship with a clean jersey"

 

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Real Estate Partnership Manager (REPM)

TERRELL

Justin

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Justin was born and raised in Mount Airy, NC. After graduating college, Justin broke into the Real Estate industry in 2015. In his career, he's led sales teams responsible for over $1,000,000,000 in sales. He takes pride in his client focused approach and creating win-win scenarios. An avid golfer and sports fan, Justin lives with his wife Morgan and they're raising two dogs, Rooster and Bella.
Favorite Tool: Nail Gun

Years of Experience: 10
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” — Henry David Thoreau

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Kenton

BASINGER

Preconstruction Manager

Kenton was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. He spent much of his youth and early adulthood building custom cabinetry and has served in various construction roles ranging from Warranty Manager to Preconstruction Manager. Kenton has a unique appreciation for the return on investment of aesthetics and believes that beautiful buildings are its own form of art

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Hobbies:  Smoking BBQ, Spending time with family
Favorite Tool: 
Pickup Truck

Years of Experience: 10

"Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world." - Jordan Peterson​​

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Capital Strategy and Pre-Development

BARNES

J.T.

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Marshall, North Carolina

John Tyler (JT) grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina and moved to Charlotte 8 years ago. JT enjoys adventuring in the outdoors, traveling, design, and meeting new people. 

 

Previously JT spent years as an Urban Design consultant and also has 5 years' experience leading sales for a government security contractor -- creating specific solutions for military, government agencies, and police departments.

 

Strong belief that the key to communication is 70% listening. The best solutions are created when you put awareness first. 
 

Hobbies: Camping, mountains, and anything in the great outdoors. Traveling, quality time with family & friends. 
Favorite Tool: Reciprocating Saw
Years of Experience: 12

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln

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MBA, Project Accountant

Latoya

OWENS

Over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, with a focus on streamlining operations, optimizing budgets, and delivering strategic insights to drive financial success. Passionate about precision and innovation, I thrive on creating solutions that empower organizations to achieve their goals efficiently. Degrees: MBA, Accounting, and Management Information Systems

Hobbies: Reading, traveling & exploring new cuisines
Favorite Tool: Excel's Pivot Tables

Years of Experience: 20+

 

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." - Robert Collier

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Business Developement

Evan

ROSS

Born in Asheville NC and moved to Charlotte in 1998. I love calling North Carolina home but thoroughly enjoy seeing other parts of the world to expand my horizons and build relationships. Learning from others and experience is deeply important to me.

Hobbies: Playing tennis, golf, and making pizza at home. I love traveling with my wife and spending time at the pool with our two daughters Sloane and Nelly.
Favorite Tool: Anything Air powered

Years of Experience: 9

 

“Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." - Henry Ford

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LASTING

IN DESIGN.

&

Excellence

 Value

Our luxurious custom homes & renovations can be found in many of the most prestigious Charlotte neighborhoods.

Keen Building company is a family owned company with over 15 years of luxury custom home building, renovation, and restoration experience.  Our local construction company is licensed to build residential and commercial structures in North Carolina.

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