Meet Your Team

LEADERSHIP TEAM

ANDREW SCHROEDER | CEO, Master Certified Remodeler (MCR), Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP)

As CEO, Andrew focuses on all aspects of a project, ranging from the big picture to the smallest details. He joined the Schroeder Design/Build team in 1999 and became owner in 2011. In addition to running SDB, Andrew volunteers time with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). He was one of the youngest people ever to receive his Master Certified Remodeler certification and was the 2020 winner of NARI’s national honor: the John Quaregna Award.

Andrew holds a degree in Business Management from James Madison University and is an avid traveler. He enjoys Crossfit and adventure races, along with soccer. In both work and play, Andrew demonstrates and sets the standard for the integrity that is an essential part of SDB’s success.

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MARK GILL | General Manager

With a long career in local residential remodeling, Mark Gill serves as General Manager for SDB and became a co-owner in 2018. In his role, he works closely with clients to uncover and define their vision for their home, determine budgets and develop plans to help them achieve their dream. Mark is active in area networking and is a two-time past president of a local BNI chapter. He holds a Class A Contractor’s license.

When not working, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, airplanes and baseball.

DESIGN TEAM

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GLENN MACCULLOUGH | Director of Design

After a career working for large architecture firms and running his own practice, Glenn MacCullough joined the Schroeder team to serve as Director of Design where he leads all design projects and helps to coordinate between design and construction.

Glenn is a registered architect in VA, MD and DC and is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Congress for New Urbanism, Lambda Alpha Honorary Land Economics Society, and the U.S. Green Building Council. He earned his Master in Architecture degree from Harvard University and his BS degree in Architecture from the University of Virginia. He previously worked with a variety of well-known architecture firms and has worked on sports-related projects including Nationals Park and Disney’s Wide World of Sports.

When not working, Glenn loves to travel. He’s visited 49 U.S. states and more than 30 countries so far. Glenn lives in Arlington with his wife and son.

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NINA CARHUARICRA | Lead Designer

Nina applies her design training and knowledge of materials to tailor a home’s vision to each client’s needs. Through interaction with the client, she obtains a keen sense of their lifestyle, which guides the ideal design. Nina holds a BA degree in Interior Design and is proficient in the use of AutoCAD®, Revit, Chief Architect and 2020 Cabinet Design design softwares.

Through the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Nina earns continuing credits in the field. In her free time, she is a boot camp instructor at an Alexandria gym and an avid volleyball player.

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JESSICA PAGE | Lead Designer

Jessica’s role as a lead designer on the Schroeder team includes setting design process schedules, originating and presenting design concepts, proposing selections, preparing contract and construction drawings and meeting with clients to review proposed layouts and material selections.

She is a 2011 graduate of James Madison University with a BFA in Interior Design and holds a Master’s Degree in Interior Design from Florence Design Academy in Florence, Italy.

Raised in Richmond, VA, Jessica lives in Chantilly with her husband, two children and two dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family and when she gets the chance, loves to scuba dive.

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CHRIS WILSON, JR. | Designer

Chris serves as a Designer to create architectural designs and works with client to help them realize the spaces they want and envision. He helps SDB by offering a trained design eye and a different perspective. He also helps to create efficiency and improve communication across the board.

Chris graduated cum laude from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, or “Virginia Tech,” in 2008 with a degree in Architecture. He became a licensed architect in 2019 and he is NCARB certified. His previous architectural jobs included commercial work on fire stations, K-12 schools and recreation centers.

A Front Royal native, Chris now resides in Spotsylvania. When not working he enjoys spending time with family, snowboarding, travel and designing clothes. He once wanted to be a fashion designer!

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CLAUDIO ODDO | Architectural Designer

Claudio is a CG Generalist and Animator with a focus on photo-realistic environment modeling, shaders, lighting and composition. Over the years, his experience has expanded into architecture, with skills ranging from design presentations to construction documents.

Claudio has been teaching Italian for Fairfax County Schools’ ACE program since 2008. When he leaves work, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing classical guitar.

PRODUCTION TEAM

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SELEMA LAWSON-JACK | Director of Production

After 10 years of overseeing Operations in the residential remodeling industry, Selema decided to diversify into the design/build industry and joined the Schroeder team. In her role as Director of Production, she ensures that projects run on time and on budget, and that our clients are happy.

Selema earned a Petroleum Engineering degree from the University of Kansas and is an EPA Lead Certified Renovator. She is passionate about delivering quality work to our clients and maintains a strong focus on exceptional client experiences. She was named to the nation’s top Forty Under 40 by Pro Remodeler in 2021.

Selema loves going on road trips with family and friends any chance she gets! On weekends when she is not on the road, she can be found hosting sessions for teenage girls through her youth mentorship program, or exploring local restaurants as a self-proclaimed foodie.

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STEVE LINGER | Project Manager

As Project Manager, Steve serves as an interface between the Schroeder team and our clients. He supervises teams to let them know what needs to be done on a job, and reviews progress with clients to ensure a successful outcome. His solid background in project management and construction, along with his lets-work-it-out attitude, are assets to our team.

Steve grew up in West Virginia and has made his home in Northern Virginia since 1985. He lives here with his wife, daughter and pet boxer named Rock. When not working, Steve enjoys weekends in the country, driving his Jeep through the woods and cooking out.

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NICOLE VON BALLMOOS | Project Manager

As Project Manager, Nicole works closely with the designers, production developers, and subcontractors to ensure happy clients through on time and on budget project completion, without the sacrifice of quality and detail. She has a keen attention to detail, is well organized, and promotes an open and transparent communication style on projects to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Nicole graduated with a BA in Communications from The University of Maryland College Park in 2014 and earned her MS in Construction Management from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020.

Nicole, who grew up in Gaithersburg, MD and then moved to Austin, TX for a couple years, has recently moved back to the East Coast and is settled in Alexandria, VA. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time woodworking, completing DIY projects for her family and friends, and you can almost always catch her out at brunch on Sunday afternoons.

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ARIEL MASTBROOK | Project Developer

As a Project Developer, Ariel serves as a liaison between the design and production departments. Whether she’s coordinating subcontractors, ordering materials, or performing other behind-the-scenes work, her main focus is to ensure that your project is completed on time and on budget. Prior to joining the SDB team, Ariel had a background in customer service, sales, marketing and administration in both the pet care and design/build industries.

Outside of the office, Ariel enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their fur babies—3 playful dogs, a mischievous cat and a rescued turtle. Some of her favorite activities include travel, reading and making memories with family and friends.

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

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KAY BURSLEY | Client Support

Kay has a substantial history in office work and customer service in various fields. After a career pause to work as a stay-at-home parent, she returned to college to complete her Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Marketing micro-credential and her Master of Science in Management and Leadership. She brings her years of experience and updated skills to the Client Support role at Schroeder Design Build. Kay is often the first person our customers meet. She then works for our clients behind the scenes maintaining current, accurate, and organized documentation and systems.

Kay lives with her husband, son, and puppy and is the proud grandmother of two children by her stepchild in Texas. She volunteers as a leader in her local brother and sister Scouts BSA Troops and donates time to organizations that assist the homeless and elderly. Kay enjoys family time, crocheting, camping, hiking, and traveling to relax from her busy schedule.

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BETH BOTWRIGHT | Chief Accounting Manager

Beth keeps the wheels turning and daily operations running smoothly at SDB with her incredible organizational skills. Her responsibilities encompass many aspects of SDB, including AP/AR, billing, sales and customer service. Beth personifies our culture of customer service and responsiveness. She holds degrees in both business and human resources.

In her time off, Beth enjoys time with her husband and two sons, and in ensuring that each student receives the level of education that allows them to achieve their highest potential. She is an advocate in the fight against breast cancer and has participated five times in the Susan G. Komen 3-day, 60-mile walk.

TEHRAN BROWN | HR Manager

With over 15 years of work experience, a background in Training and Development, and six years in HR, Tehran comes to Schroeder eager to make her mark. Tehran not only enjoys people and likes to learn, but she is also especially skilled at helping people sharpen their skills and engage them in their work. She is used to wearing many hats which will prove beneficial in her new role, overseeing multiple functions like recruitment, onboarding, training, relations, and engagement.

Tehran has many strengths, one of which is her innate ability to relate to people and put them at ease. She enjoys sharing information, skills, and efficiencies with others to help them “be their best selves.”

Passionate about having fun, Tehran works hard and plays hard. She enjoys reading, listening to music, shopping, road trips, and visiting with family and friends. She also likes streaming and engages in outdoor activities. On weekends, you can catch her taking in a local concert, festival, winery, museum, movie, or show.

Fun fact: Tehran really enjoyed working at a non-profit that supports adults and kids with developmental disabilities and autism. She had a unique opportunity to teach daily “life” skills. And, honestly, she admits, these amazing people taught her more than she taught them.

SALES TEAM

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FRANC CORDERO | Project Consultant

Meeting with clients to originate their remodeling projects and working as a liaison between the client and the company throughout the project are just some of the roles Franc plays as a salesperson for SDB.

With more than 20 years’ experience in construction sales and management, he focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships. He is bilingual in Spanish & English.

Franc is fitness and health oriented, and places importance on holistic practices, spirituality and the study of human behavior. Outside of work, he loves to travel and has been around the world learning new cultures on self-improvement seminars and retreats. His competitive spirit drives him to always offer his best. Franc resides in Arlington, VA.

FOUNDERS

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TOM SCHROEDER | Founder and Engineer, Certified Remodeler (CR)

Tom co-founded SDB in 1986 and is proud to be called a “Remodeler.” Today, he serves as SDB’s technical specialist, structural reviewer and troubleshooter.

Tom earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and his Certified Remodeler certificate from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). When not busy on projects, Tom volunteers at a local women’s shelter. With an infectious sense of humor and insatiable love of life and adventure, Tom is more than a cornerstone for SDB.

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TRISH SCHROEDER | Founder, Director of Business Development

Co-founder Trish has been the backbone of SDB from its inception in 1986, and now serves in a business development role to ensure the company’s ongoing success. With perseverance, she continually pursues the goal to be a trusted resource for all clients, past and present.

Trish volunteers with the PRO Mid-Atlantic (Professional Remodeling Organization), and has served in many leadership positions including as president and committee chairperson for the former NARI Metro DC chapter. She received NARI Metro DC’s President’s Award in 2020 and was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by NARI National in 2020. In her free time, Trish delights in gardening and spending time with her family.

Learn More about Schroeder Design/Build and our Expert Team

Contact Schroeder Design/Build at 703-449-1700 or Info@SchroederDesignBuild.com.

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