Tripp Loyd

Owner

Professional Experience: At a young age, Tripp began working with his father, a custom home builder in Fayetteville, learning the many aspects of the home building industry. Observing his dad throughout the years gave Tripp the inspiration to pursue his own goals. After graduating from NC State with a civil engineering degree, he started Loyd Builders, LLC in 2000. Tripp has been successfully building custom homes in the Triangle area. Developing relationships have been the hallmark of Loyd Builders success.

Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Education: BS in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University
Experience: 25 years in the Construction Industry
Goals: Enjoy each day and laugh; Develop quality relationships
Personal Mission Statement: Be the best husband and dad I can be.
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and three sons, golf and boating.

Julia Wood

Office Manager

Professional Experience: Over 30 years in Real Estate Development and Construction of Single-Family and Multi-Family Housing. Served in various capacities including administration, real estate sales, estimating, purchasing and served as a Sr. Vice-President of Operations of a Multi-Family Construction Company.

Hometown: Coats, NC
Goals: Strive to find good in every situation
Personal Mission Statement: Be a friend to everyone and enemy to none.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, decorating and gardening.

Erin Hartmann

Sales Administration

Professional Experience: 24 Years in residential construction and related fields in and around Raleigh — from construction debris removal to project superintendent to contract and sales administration.

Hometown: Fine, NY
Education: BS Math, St. Lawrence University; MBA Finance, Jones International University
Goals: Retire content with my life achievements
Personal Mission Statement: Live life intentionally and have the best intentions, always.
Hobbies: Darts, fishing, gardening, beach body workouts

Sandra Darden

Financial Controller

Professional Experience: Over 20 years experience in the custom home building industry.

Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Education: Associates Degree in Business
Goals: Continue to grow personally and professionally.
Personal Mission Statement: Make someone smile and laugh everyday.
Hobbies: Reading; Traveling; Dancing

Nancy Long

Accounting Manager

Professional Experience: 25 years in the homebuilding industry in Accounting, Marketing and Interior Design

Hometown: Cary, NC
Education: B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and minor in Interior Design from Meredith College; Masters of Science in Management from NCSU
Goals: To live a healthy lifestyle.
Personal Mission Statement: To live by the Golden Rule.
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, pickleball and spending time with family and friends.

Natalie Theodorakis

Selections Coordinator

Professional Experience: Natalie has over 25 years experience focusing on interior design for new home construction. Prior to joining Loyd Builders in December 2009, Natalie owned her own Interior Design business. At Loyd Builders, she assists customers with the selection process using her design expertise and natural abilities to turn a house into a home.

Hometown: Fuquay-Varina, NC 

Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Campbell University
Experience: Over 25 years experience focusing on interior design for new home construction
Hobbies: Gardening, Reading, Spending time with friends and family

Laura Young

Selections Coordinator

Professional Experience: 12 Years in the Design Industry

Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
Education: B.S. Interior Design, ECU; B.A. Psychology, UNC Chapel Hill
Goals: To design spaces that please the eye and improve quality of life
Personal Mission Statement: To continue to learn throughout my life and be open to new experiences.
Hobbies: Reading, Gardening, Yoga

McKenzie Olmsted

Sr. Estimator / Preconstruction Manager

Professional Experience: Custom home and remodeling in the Triangle Area since 2005.

Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Education:  BS in Construction Technology – Appalachian State University
Goals: Learn something new every day. Impact others in a positive way.
Personal Mission Statement: To live a joyful, balanced life
Hobbies: Running, Mountain biking

Joe Brock

Estimator

Professional Experience: 16 Years in custom cabinet industry; 4 Years in the construction industry

Hometown: Fuquay-Varina, NC
Education: Associates Degree (Architectural Technology), Wake Tech
Goals: To continue to challenge myself professionally and put forth 100% every day
Personal Mission Statement: To always be myself no matter what, and to be the best husband and dad I can be.
Hobbies: Fishing, golfing, woodworking, playing baseball and basketball with my son.

John Lansing Houston, Jr.

Project Manager

Professional Experience: 27 years North Carolina Contractors License

Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Education: East Carolina University, B.S. Degree in Industrial Technology, concentration in Construction Management
Goals: To always build a quality house regardless of price point.
Personal Mission Statement: Live life to the fullest with no regrets. Be the best in what I do.
Hobbies: Golf; Fantasy sports; Spending time with family

Bradley Coates

Project Manager

Professional Experience: 12 years in Site Construction; 6 years in Custom home construction; Atlanta Braves 2001-2002

Hometown: Benson, NC
Education: Campbell University, B.S. Degree in Business Administration
Goals: To be the best at everything I do and to represent my family and employer well.
Personal Mission Statement: Be honest, be punctual, do it right the first time.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family; Most any sport

Grant Dickens

Project Manager

Professional Experience: 15+ Years of building and remodeling in 1+ Million dollar market; NC Licensed Contractor; Certified LEAD Renovator; Estimating; Contract Writing

Hometown: Roanoke Rapids, NC
Education: BA of Science at Hampden-Sydney College
Goals: To never stop learning and to surround myself with experienced, skilled contractors to create an environment of growth and success.
Personal Mission Statement: To never be complacent in my role as project manager. I want to continue to learn and grow and sue the passion I have built to the fullest. To do that, I want to be on a team that supports each other, builds each other usb so we can provide the best possible products to our clients. Not only do I want to build houses the right way (and a step above our competitors), I want to do it in a way so that each client enjoys the process and will be long term clients and friends.
Hobbies: Guitar; Music and concerts; Hiking, fishing, golf; Spending time with family; Reading

Rob Bond

Project Manager

Professional Experience: 39 Years all over the country

Hometown: Burlington, MA
Education: University of Massachusetts
Hobbies: Skiing, Motorcycles, Drones

Howard Patton

Project Manager

Professional Experience: Williams Custom Homes – Lake Gaston, NC; Code Enforcement Officer – Halifax County; Bost Homes – Cary, NC; D.J.F. Builders – Raleigh, NC

Hometown: Littleton, NC – Lake Gaston
Education: B.S. in E.X.S.S. from East Carolina University
Experience: 15 years Building / House Construction
Personal Mission Statement: Work hard so you can enjoy life
Hobbies: Saltwater fishing, boating, basketball

Robbie Posvic

Project Manager

Professional Experience: 20+ Years of experience in custom exterior trim, deck building and wine cellars.

Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Education: Wake Forest – Rolesville High School
Goals: To work hard and take pride in the work I do.
Personal Mission Statement: Enjoy life, always try to be the best at anything you do.
Hobbies: Fly fishing, traveling, hiking

Keith Browne

Service Manager

Professional Experience: Keith has over 15 years experience focusing on new construction building. Keith joined Loyd Builders in June 2010 as the Warranty Manager.

Hometown: Hyco Lake, NC
Education: High School / 1 1/2 years College
Experience: 15 years Building / House Construction
Goals: Be the BEST at whatever I do!
Hobbies: Professional Motorcycle Drag Racing (Browne Racing)

Chris Moore

Service Manager

Professional Experience: Frame carpenter 82-92; High-end residential construction 92 to present.

Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Education: Enloe High School
Goals: Happy homeowners