Don has spent more than thirty years working in the New York Metropolitan area’s construction and development markets. He is a practiced builder with projects completed throughout New England, South Florida and the United Arab Emirates.

His relationships and expertise with urban conditions allow him to solve complex challenges with creative and cost-effective solutions. Don has cultivated his executive and managerial skills while overseeing many unique and varied projects, as both an Owner's Representative and as a Construction Manager. Clients rely on his skill, leadership, and tenacity to provide client advocacy, problem solving, and oversight.

Prior to forming Claremont Peconic, Don held the position of Senior Vice President — Design and Construction with the Urban Group at Related Companies, headquartered in New York City. During his nine years at Related, his responsibilities included overseeing the global portfolio of mixed-use development projects, and performing pre-development due diligence and evaluation. He acquired expertise in ownership representation, planning and analysis, design management, lease negotiation, tenant and landlord advocacy, and large-project coordination.

Assignments included The Galleria Abu Dhabi, Center Bar NYC, Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach, Hudson Yards Retail Center in New York City, City Place Tower Office West Palm Beach, and others.

From 1983 to 2007, Don became an experienced builder while working in the construction management industry. He joined Lend Lease Construction (formerly Bovis Lend Lease) in 1987, where he spent nineteen years developing his project management, executive, and team leadership skills. His responsibilities included sales, contract negotiation, pre-construction services, cost and schedule controls, progress reporting, project oversight, and staff development. Don's strong interpersonal skills drove his project teams to on-time, on-budget completions. Consistent client satisfaction and repeat business earned him the title of Senior Vice President – Project Executive, and numerous quality, innovation, and leadership awards.

Don earned his BS Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee, followed by his MS Degree in Construction Management from New York University — Polytechnic School of Engineering.

Jeremy is a proven construction manager with over fifteen years industry experience. He maintains a progressive approach with a focus on quality, speed to market, and cost. He has balanced experience across all market sectors and has completed projects as a developer and construction manager, both domestically and internationally.

Jeremy’s origins in the industry began at an early age. As a tradesman, Jeremy became a master electrician. During his electrical career, at the age of 22, Jeremy founded Paragon Custom Builders, where he completed and sold residential Energy Star Certified developments in Orange County, New York.

In 2008, Jeremy joined Orient Express Hotels as a construction manager, where he completed a luxury condominium project in Sint Maarten NA.

Throughout his career, Jeremy has been a key member in completing over 21 projects. Notable projects include: the United Nations Secretariat, the Hudson Yards Retail Podium, West Point Military Academy — Scott Barracks, 501 Madison Avenue, Midtown Surgical Center, 323 E 61st St. — Medical Office Tower, YMCA NE Bronx, and others.

Jeremy is passionate for the environment and is looking forward to developing a carbon neutral, fully sustainable building in his hometown of New York City.

Chad has over fifteen years of experience working on different aspects of the design and building processes. His interests include the intersection of art and functionality within the realm of architectural design. Chad acquired his registered architect license in 2013.

During his time at Jendretzki Architecture & Planning and Goshow Architects, Chad gained experience in all parts of the planning, design, and building processes. In addition to design, his responsibilities included project management, coordinating with trades, business development, and working directly with clients.

Chad joined Tutor Perini Building Corp as an estimator in 2014 and was responsible for the design budgeting and value engineering of 20 Hudson Yards -Retail Shopping Center. Chad’s work included detailed estimating of the building elements, high-quality interiors, and specialty facades. Chad provided insight to the client, Related Companies, regarding trade packaging, bid planning, and leveling of bids.

Chad joined Claremont Peconic in early 2016. He leverages his contracting and design experience while assisting clients with their detailed project challenges and process needs. Chad has completed numerous residential, hospitality, warehouse repositioning, and building code compliance assignments during his tenure at Claremont Peconic.

Chad earned his B.Arch from the New Jersey School of Architecture at NJIT in 2007, and is a licensed architect in the State of New York as of 2013.

Curtis has over fifteen years of experience working in design within the building development industry. After working for one of his professors during and following architecture school, he was employed by numerous design/build firms as a draftsman specializing in 3D CAD. During this time, he deepened his understanding of how the design process translated into the built environment.

Curtis’ interest in CAD/CAM led to the creation of 3D rendering and 3D printing departments within a high-end imaging studio catering to commercial clients. The departments worked with several brands, such as Chanel and Herman Miller/Maharam, on pre-visualization for interior fit-out and ground-up store designs. In partnership with an interior design firm, Curtis won a design competition hosted by Marriott Hotels & Resorts.

After managing the departments for over six years, he decided to freelance while motorcycle touring around North America, executing projects from the road on his laptop.

Curtis’ extensive experience as a designer gives him a sensitivity towards the vision crafted between a project’s design team and its ownership. His aim is to ensure that the final product is only modified in ways that add value and performance, and not in ways detract from the purity of the intended experience or overall aesthetic.