Our Team, Our Family
Northwood Construction believes in fostering a strong sense of community within our team. In fact, many of our full-time employees have been with the company for at least 15 years. All of this translates into a more positive experience for both our staff and clients.
Bob Benedict
President and Owner
A Northern Virginia native and graduate of Virginia Tech, Bob has been in the remodeling industry for over 38 years and has extensive industry credentials. He is the Qualified Individual on Northwood Construction’s Class “A” Contractor License and holds the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) certification from the National Association of Home Builders. Bob is a National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI) Certified Remodeler #3042 and a NARI Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler #0140.
Whitney Simons
Operations Manager
After graduating college at George Mason University, Whitney had the opportunity to work in the construction industry for five and half years before coming to Northwood in 2018. Most days, you’ll find Whitney assisting clients or helping our team behind the scenes. In 2019, she joined a peer study group through Remodeler's Advantage. Twice a year she travels the country visiting other remodelers who gather to share ideas, discuss new practices for their businesses and request feedback on ways to improve processes.
Tran
Lead Designer
Tran’s natural talent is creativity. She is a superb artist and talented designer with a strong understanding of how design impacts construction. Tran began her journey with Northwood Construction in 2018 as an intern while studying interior design at Northern Virginia Community College. In May 2021, she graduated with top honors from Marymount University with a B.S. Interior Design. Tran’s natural talent is creativity (and smiling). She is a superb artist and talented designer with a strong understanding of how design impacts construction.
Angeline
Junior Designer/Architect
Angeline recently graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Architecture. Originally from Northern Virginia, she is excited to start her career close to home as part of Northwood's design team. She has a wide range of creative skills and enjoys the opportunity to use them to help people in the community.
In her free time, Angeline enjoys crocheting, baking, and taking long walks in nature.
Dan
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter
Dan has 36 years of experience in the construction and remodeling industry. He receives rave reviews from each and every project he manages, with feedback stating how pleasant, professional and hard-working he is.
Dan has 36 years of experience in the construction and remodeling industry and actually worked for us in the early 90’s. He left Northwood under great terms and with the understanding that the door would always be open to return. Now he’s back as a Northwood team member and we couldn’t be happier.
Mark
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter
A 25-year veteran at Northwood Construction, Mark has over 30 years of experience in the remodeling industry.
Mark is an active member of his church and a drummer in several church bands. Mark is a NARI Certified Lead Carpenter and, as far as we can tell, may own one of every type of tool invented by man.
Mark and his wife have been married for over 32 years, and they have two children together.
Charlie
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter
Charlie is a life-long resident of Northern VA, with over 30 years of experience building and remodeling in this area. He has owned and operated a construction company for 15 years building relationships and completing beautiful projects and is thrilled to be a part of the Northwood Team.
Morgan
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter
Morgan has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years—23 of which have been in remodeling.
He has four children, two dogs, and three of the “most beautiful grandbabies in the entire world!!” He enjoys fishing, listening to music and ‘breathing quality oxygen.’ (As you can see, he is also the resident Northwood comedian).
Chris
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter
For many of our clients, you will be happy to hear that Chris is back with our team. In total, Chris has worked with Bob for 30 years. In Chris’ spare time, you will find him walking outdoors, training his new puppy or enjoying time with his wife.
Matt
CRMP/Lead Carpenter
Matt has been working in residential construction and remodeling for over 30 years. He has proven success working on and managing complex projects through design to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction! He's worked for over the past decade doing high-end interior renovations in Northern Virginia. He loves custom woodworking and intricate trim!
Matt is a huge sports fan. He spends his downtime with his wife, Kelly, their daughters Amelia and Olivia, as well as his grandson "Little Mattie". He is also extremely happy to have added Bugs, a new puppy, this summer!
Brad
Project Manager/Lead Carpenter
Originally from upstate New York, Brad has worked in construction and carpentry for more than 26 years, including owning and operating his own business. He takes pride in making things beautiful, paying attention to the details, and—most importantly—doing things the right way. Brad is honored to bring his years of experience and craftsmanship to the Northwood Team.
Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife of 17 years and their two cats. When he’s not building or working on a project, you’ll likely find him golfing, staying active with fitness, or heading out for a bike ride.
Glen
Tile Division Head
Glen, who previously worked with one of our special trade partners for over 29 years, joined our team this year. He is very experienced in the world of tile, having been in the industry for close to 35 years. He has always felt it is his job to make the customer happy. Glen loves spending time with his family. His daughter, Allison, just got engaged and his son, Sam, followed his footsteps by joining the tile industry. Since 2017, Glen and his wife, Kim, have hosted an annual cornhole tournament which helps raise money for cancer treatment.
Robby
Junior Carpenter
Rob has been a junior carpenter with Northwood since 2023. If you haven’t met him before, you’ll notice he has an uncanny resemblance to the boss. Robby has shadowed many of our team members and has an interest in learning carpentry from our experienced members. Most times, you will find him with Morgan or Charlie. What kick-started him in our industry was being a plumber’s apprentice.
In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, building computers, and loves studying new topics. His focus is a healthy lifestyle, so if you don’t see him hiking, you may find him snowboarding. Be sure to say howdy to Robby.
Jimmy
Junior Carpenter
As a Junior Carpenter, Jimmy has mastered the art of picking up new skills at record speed and knowing exactly where the lead carpenter left his pencil. Since joining our team in 2023, he has shown that he is a fast learner who’s always ready to tackle any challenge—from framing a wall to figuring out why the tape measure always retracts faster than his reflexes. He is here to build great things, learn from the best, and make sure the crew stays laughing, even when the lumber is heavy and the blueprints look like a puzzle he didn't ask for.
Nhan
Project Coordinator
Nhan serves as Office Manager and Project Coordinator at Northwood Construction, where he's known for being personable and easy to work with. He puts a premium on transparency and genuine customer service, making sure every client feels informed and taken care of from start to finish. Whether it's making sure the guys in the field have the materials they need or helping the crew in the office with everyday tasks, he's always ready to lend a hand.
Annie and Grace
Welcome Committee
Annie and Grace are part-time employees for the company. On the occasion, you will find them together in the office holding down the carpet or following Bob around. While food patrol is their primary occupation, they absolutely love to greet everyone that walks through the door.
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