Being around for more than 20 years has taught us a thing or two about how to be successful. Repeat business and referrals are very important, as evidenced by how many of our homeowners have contracted with us to do two or three projects.
We’ve put systems in place that help keep our small staff productive and efficient, no matter how heavy our load. Technology speeds us along, but the important thing is that we have a stable, compatible group of folks who work well together. We count on each other’s strengths and skills to get the jobs done.
Greg Paul, President
He was a carpenter and cabinetmaker before starting this company in 1985, so you know details are important to Greg. And even though he set down his tool belt many years ago to manage the growing business, he remains passionate about getting projects done the right way (his way): structurally sound, energy efficient, and esthetically pleasing.
Greg and his wife Mary (Hart-Paul Designs) work together on some projects. Daughter Hillary lives in New York City, and son Jared is making college plans. Greg is an active supporter of community arts programs, especially the Burning Coal Theater Company. You might catch him on stage, playing supporting roles in several local theater productions every year. And he and his crew have played leading roles in several Habitat for Humanity homebuilding projects.
Andrew Garner, Project Manager
A licensed general contractor with a degree in engineering, Andrew was our first project manager. He grew up in St. Louis and traveled east to attend NC State, but the St. Louis teams – especially the Cardinals – will always be #1 to him. Andrew’s wife Stephanie is an architect, so they have lots to talk about at home. He recently oversaw a 15-month-long (emphasis on long) $3 million multi-house project for us at the beach. Stephanie hopes he stays closer to home for a while.
Frank Clemmensen, Project Manager
Frank joined us in 2000. Armed with degrees in landscape architecture and forestry, he was a landscape contractor for more than 20 years. Because of his love and knowledge of these fields, he concentrates on projects that have a strong focus on outdoor living spaces. Oddly enough, Frank prefers the warm North Carolina weather – his mom was born in Norway above the Arctic Circle. And yes, he loves pickled herring, especially around the Holidays.
Gay Todd, Office Manager
Sherry Lail, Administrative Assistant
Barbara Williford, Bookkeeper
If there’s anyone who can take credit for keeping our crew and vendors organized, it’s our invaluable office staff.
Overseeing a broad range of duties as office manager, multi-tasking Gay keeps the entire operation moving like a well-oiled machine. She is the voice of our company, and is responsible for our admirable reputation as a company that pays bills on time.
When you first contact Greg Paul Builders, Sherry will likely take your call. Our liaison to city and state offices, she manages official documents and applications, as well as the general flow of information. She also helps develop proposals and maintains our library.
We got to know Barbara and her family when remodeling and expanding their home. Barbara was a CPA and auditor before having children. When she decided to rejoin the workforce, we welcomed her to our staff as our bookkeeper.
Working With Subcontractors
One of the reasons that a small company like ours can successfully take on as many projects as we do is our solid relationship with subcontractors. Our subs value our business and know how important it is that they deliver what we expect from them.
When subs are initially hired, and again each subsequent year, they are asked to sign an agreement that outlines job site safety, expectations for site maintenance and cleanliness, standards for our channel of communication, our dress code and smoking policy, and payment terms. We give them reasonable advance notice about upcoming projects, complete job descriptions, fair and meaningful supervision, and prompt payment. That’s why Greg Paul Builders has been able to put together a strong, experienced team built on respect and reliability.