Title:

~President, New Blue Construction, Inc.

http://newblueconstruction.com

 

Professional Designations:

~CGP, CAPS; Leed Green Associate; President 2014 Remodelers Council HBAGC; HBAGC Board of Directors 2014-Present

 

Year Founded:

~2008

 

Type of company:

~Full Service renovation and new construction focusing on large-scale home renovations, additions, as well as light commercial renovation and build-outs. We are increasingly focused on residential, new construction projects as well.

 

Who started your company?

~I did. Stuart Gaines. I am still 100% owner of the company.

 

When and how did you choose this career?

~There's trade history in my family, and I did pick-up carpenter work in college. I then worked as a carpenter in North Carolina and Tennessee before going to work with my father Steve, who was building new custom homes before the recession. I worked with dad as project manager, carpenter, laborer, roustabout--whatever was required. When the economy tanked in ’08, we were already planning to move forward with starting New Blue and just stuck with it, despite the obvious hardships at that time.

 

What did you do before becoming a remodeler?

~I studied journalism in college and worked for a time as a music writer, columnist, and occasional news writer for various smaller publications in and around Asheville, NC and beyond.

 

What does being part of NAHB mean to you?

~Teamwork. Education. Being part of an organization that helps keep our business strong. I joined NAHB in 2008 when New Blue began, and was encouraged to do so by my father, who was also a member during his homebuilding days. The continuing education designations and opportunities, as well as the advocacy on certain key issues are all major factors in our company’s decision to remain members and stay involved.

 

What motivates you every day?

My children and wife first of all. Nothing I have done is possible without the exceptional support of my wife, Jamie, and my four beautiful daughters. Second would be the amazing team of craftsmen and managers we have assembled here at New Blue. The company is only as strong as the team that supports it, and New Blue has an amazing team for each of our projects.