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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mark

Project Manager/Lead Carpenter

A 25-year veteran at Northwood Construction, Mark has over 30 years of experience in the remodeling industry.

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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.

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Morgan

Project Manager/Lead Carpenter

Morgan has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years—23 of which have been in remodeling.

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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.

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Matthias

CRMP/Lead Carpenter

Matthias 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!

Matthias 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!

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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.

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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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Do you have a clawsome home remodel in mind?

No matter how far along you are with exploring options, reach out to us. We are happy to hear what you are looking for and share a bit about us, too, to see if we are a good fit.

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