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The Crew
Zach Clark, Construction Manager
Zach is a veritable prodigy in this business. He grew up on his father’s jobsites in Vermont, and has an uncanny ability to translate two-dimensional plan sheets into 3-D in his head, and then to calmly communicate these translations to the men he is working with. Details never seem to escape Zach, and he juggles the demands of dozens of carpenters and subcontractors with aplomb (although he does smoke too many cigarettes). Zach has settled into island life, and plays a mean lead guitar.
Rick Brew, Site Supervisor
Rick joined the team several years ago, bringing mechanical expertise as well as carpentry skills. Rick has worked as a ship’s Engineer on commercial vessels, worked on yacht mechanical systems, and ran the maintenance program at the Black Dog companies for many years. Rick is a hands-on guy who is still learning to delegate, but he is neat, thorough and thoughtful in his approach to construction. He brings a wide breadth of skills to the jobsite, and he is also our own private EMT!
Hudson Maynard, Site Supervisor
Hudson returned to the Vineyard after two decades building custom homes in Puget Sound, Kauai and Steamboat Springs. He brings a wealth of practical experience, high energy and a good sense of humor. Hudson specializes in the complex, tightly engineered framing that is required for so many of our projects. He's a no-nonsense, get-it-done kind of guy who knows what a budget and a schedule are.
Aaron Boyd, Site Supervisor
Aaron is a natural carpenter and is doing what he has always wanted to do, which is building the finest homes in the world. He is a capable leader with thorough attention to detail, a passion for craftsmanship and a light touch with his men. He’s a proud and active parent of two, but what he really loves to do is bench press huge amounts of weight in the gym. His huge physique belies his gentle nature.
Paul Farrington, Shop Foreman
Paul worked with Gary at Five Corners Shipyard for many years, participating in several well-regarded historic vessel restorations, particularly the schooner Alabama project, where he was a key shipwright. Paul has since worked with some of the best island cabinetmakers and ran his own cabinetry shop, Sylvan Woodworks. Paul is also the island’s only bio-feedback practitioner, is an active cyclist and sailor, and raises a daughter in West Tisbury.
Mitch Pennington, Operations Manager
Operations Manager. Mitch ran his own construction firm, True North Construction, on the Vineyard for eight years before joining the team at HHB, so he brings real operational experience as well as IT skills to the table, and has been a real asset in the office. Mitch’s main hobby seems to be having kids, with one in college and others in elementary and high school.
Hans Adcock, Lead Carpenter
Hans is one of those soft spoke young men who really deliver the goods without throwing his weight around. He brings off-island construction experience to our crews, but fits in well with Island culture. He is a respected leader and well-liked by the whole crew. Hans was awarded the coveted HHB Wool Vest last year for exceptional performance and dedication.
Geordie Gude, Master Carpenter
Geordie worked for many years as a supervisor in high-end residential construction in California before moving here with his family a few years back. He is another thoughtful, detail-oriented, highly experienced professional and quickly assumed the reins of a small but intense project on Chilmark Great Pond this past year. Geordie is another of our talented company musicians, and has his hands full with work, kids and his musical habit.
Frank Raposa, Master Carpenter
Another “Old Guy” (although he really only seems old!), a renowned caulker and shipwright, Frankie brings a serious work ethic to the crew. He’s the first on the job everyday, and his workstation is faultlessly organized. Woe unto those who borrow his tools and don’t return them! Frank has a shipwright’s eye for aesthetics and a deep knowledge of wood and timber.
George Moseman, Master Carpenter
George came to HHB with Mark and Jerry, and is simply one of the best carpenters we’ve ever had on the crew. He’s a quiet guy, and seems to get a lot of work done with very little fuss.
Mark Turner, Master Carpenter
Mark came to the company recently with impressive carpentry skills and high energy. He takes a lot of pleasure in both doing an accurate job and doing it fast. Mark is a patient teacher and usually leads a small crew. He is known to have a good time at company parties.
Jerry Daniels, Master Carpenter
Jerry is another exceptional house carpenter, willing and able to quietly tackle any challenge thrown his way. He lives out on Chappy, so probably has the longest commute to the job site, but he still manages to show up on time with a smile on his face, even in the height of summer. Jerry’s a little shy, but has had some success finding soul-mates on the Internet.
Peter Cook, Lead Carpenter
Another master carpenter with experience running his own company, Peter brings great depth of experience as a framer and a foreman. He’s got a great spirit and enthusiasm for the work, from plan analysis and pricing to rough framing to trim work.
Dave Tierney, Journeyman Carpenter
Dave joined us recently, having worked on the island for many years for other high-end builders. We hope he has found a good home with us here at Holmes Hole because he is a smart guy and a good finish carpenter. Dave is also a well-known fine art painter here on the Vineyard and his work can be seen at shows and galleries during the summer season.
Petr Valach, Draftsman and Cabinetmaker
Petr was trained in shop carpentry in his native Czech Republic, and recently completed a course in computer drafting, and now does all our shop drawings for the cabinet shop. He has given up motorcycling after a terrible accident where he lost a leg, but has been an inspiration to all of us with his positive attitude toward his recovery.
John Rebeiro, Journeyman Carpenter
John is an exceptional man, eminently practical, skilled and hardworking. He has no problem attacking any task put in front of him, from sweeping to framing to trim to cabinetry. John has emigrated from his native Brazil and is raising his young twins here on the Vineyard, although he does miss the warmth of the tropics on some winter days.
Sheylah Callen, Adminstrative Support
Sheylah approaches her job with the precision and professionalism that brought her success in banking and we are grateful that she decided to move permanently to the island. She has already made herself indispensable.
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