our team
Todd Gaul has been leading the talented team at Designer Builders since its incorporation in 1990. Thanks to his leadership and passion for excellence, Designer Builders remains the premier custom builder in the area.
Simply put, the Designer Builders team is recommended because we are exceptional. We care. We value homeowners. We communicate. We are committed to quality. We become family.
Learn more about each of our talented staff members. Schedule a meeting to sit down with Todd in person and meet the team.
Meet the designer builders team
Todd incorporated Designer Builders in 1990, and has built and led the dedicated team of professionals since then.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
Todd has been involved in the construction of more than 550 homes.
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Todd lives in a custom home of his own design.
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When he’s not in the office serving his clients, he’s spending time with his wife, children and newest grandchild!
Todd Gaul
President
As a valuable member of the Designer Builders team, Noah brings with him ample years of construction experience.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
He is originally from New Holland, PA.
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Noah loves camping at the lake and also enjoys hiking to waterfalls and scenic overlooks. He spends some free time riding mountain bikes.
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Noah had perfect attendance 1st through 8th grade.
noah zook
Operations Manager
Robert claims to be the favorite of the Designer Builders team!
Fun Facts & Hobbies
Robert’s achievements include being a Licensed Builder, Licensed Appraiser, and self described Super Nice Guy.
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Robert enjoys having fun with his fellow Designer Builders coworkers.
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He also enjoys spending time coaching his kids.
Robert Girardeau
Superintendant
Shawn has been working in residential construction since 1986. He’s commonly referred to as our “jack of all trades.”
Fun Facts & Hobbies
Shawn enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Carrie. He also spends time with friends and family at the lake, boating and fishing.
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He enjoys woodworking and working in his shop.
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Shawn collects antiques.
Shawn Bowden
Service Superintendant
Jose worked in the construction industry before joining the Designer Builders family.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
Jose is originally from Chavinda, Michoacán, Mexico.
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He enjoys kayaking and shooting and also likes playing soccer and going out with friends.
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Jose is bilingual!
Jose Medrano
Senior Assistant Superintendant
Dwayne worked independently in the construction industry before becoming a member of the Designer Builders family.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
As an avid DIY guy, Dwayne loves building and producing special projects.
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He served in the US Navy in Norfolk, VA, serving 3 years on board the USS Enterprise CVN-65 Aircraft Carrier.
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Dwayne’s background in Brick Masonry.
dwayne walker
Assistant Superintendant
Greg has been drawing and designing homes for more than 16 years across the Southeast, and he joined the Designer Builders team to take their design innovation to the next level.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
Greg is a Certified Professional Building Designer. He also has experience in structural and electrical engineering.
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He served in the Marine Corps Reserves, including a tour to Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
greg brown
Certified Professional Building Designer
Genevieve spent three years in a local business’s interior design department before joining the Designer Builders team.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
Genevieve graduated from the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design with an Interior Design degree and is a NCIDQ certified designer and a professional member of IIDA.
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She loves running, hiking and taking her dog Riley for walks.Genevieve always hand makes all of her greeting and holiday cards. She also enjoys painting and making beaded jewelry.
Genevieve balogh
Senior Interior Designer
Aubree Murray brought years of customer service and sales experience with her when she joined the Designer Builders team.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
She has always had an eye for decorating. She loves to cook and spend time with her daughter.
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She is from Batesburg-Leesville.
Aubree Murray
Service Coordinator & Design Assistant
Melody has more than 29 years of experience in residential construction, and has became a valuable member of the Designer Builders family.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
Melody spends time with her children and precious grandchildren.
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She enjoys walking the beach to collect shells and driftwood for Nativity scenes.
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She also enjoys gardening, bike riding and hiking.
Melody Binion
Scheduling Specialist & Office Manager
Beth spent 3 years in commercial construction before joining the Designer Builders team one year ago.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
Beth is originally from Roanoake, VA.
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She is a direct descendant of the McCoys from the infamous Hatfield and McCoy feud.
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Beth loves gardening and swimming.
Beth Mccreery
Administrative Assistant
Cat joined the Designer Builders team in 2018, and brought with her more than 20 years of experience in accounting, payroll, financial auditing and more.
Fun Facts & Hobbies
She loves spending time with her teenage son, her dog Max, and her family and friends.
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Cat is ambidextrous — she was originally left-handed, but broke her arm and learned to write with her right hand, too!
Cat Gray
Finance Accounting Specialist