ABOUT

Peter Johnson Builders

We are a low volume, high quality general contractor, specializing in custom home building and remodeling.

From the beginning Peter Johnson Builders has adhered to efficient low growth principles where quality of work produced is more important than quantity. The overall size of the business and volume has not changed for nearly 25 years, remaining a size that ensures quality construction practices, while prioritizing the overall building experience for the client.

Custom Home Builder
Custom homes

Our typical projects are architecturally designed, residential custom homes and whole house remodels located in Charlottesville or Albemarle County.

OUR TEAM

Gordon Johnson

Gordon Johnson

Gordon Johnson didn’t just grow up around construction; he grew up in it. As a second-generation builder, he’s been crawling around job sites since before he could walk, eventually beginning his own hands-on career at age 14. Over the decades, he mastered the core disciplines of building from the ground up—personally performing everything from structural framing and concrete work to fine finish cabinetry. This deep, first-hand experience across every phase of construction gives him an intuitive understanding of quality that can only be earned in the field.

Advancing the Science of Building

Gordon paired his field expertise with academic rigor, and graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Integrated Science & Technology (Environmental Science concentration). This allows him to “dovetail” his practical knowledge of how things are built with the modern science of how they should perform. The result is a General Contractor who understands both the structural “bones” and the technical systems of a high-performance home.

The Solution-Oriented Team

Today, Gordon leads a company rooted in a 40-year family legacy. While his focus has shifted from hands-on work to building and managing high-performance teams, his “boots-on-the-ground” history remains his greatest asset. He and his team are defined by a solutions-oriented mindset, viewing every project through the lens of a problem-solver.

The Johnson Value:

  • Expert Oversight: Because Gordon has performed the work himself, he maintains an uncompromising standard for every subcontractor and team member on his sites.
  • Clear Expectations: We prioritize transparent communication, ensuring clients understand the “how” and “why” behind every decision.
  • Proactive Problem Solving: We focus on identifying potential hurdles early and offering strategic solutions that keep projects on track and make our clients’ lives easier.
Peter Johnson Builders team
Jon Hawker

Jon Hawker

Director of Operations

Stacey Myers

Stacey Myers

Chief Financial Officer

Julia Daugherty

Julia Daugherty

Project Coordinator

Taylor Moody

Taylor Moody

Project Coordinator

Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams

Carpenter

Austin Painter

Austin Painter

Carpenter

Brayan Menjivar

Brayan Menjivar

Carpenter

Bryan Brooks

Bryan Brooks

Site Supervisor

Chad Fix

Chad Fix

Carpenter

Chloe Gallop

Chloe Gallop

Executive Assistant

Cory Cash

Cory Cash

Site Supervisor

Devin Madison

Devin Madison

General Construction Superintendent

Devin Rannigan

Devin Rannigan

Site Supervisor

Ethan Plummer

Ethan Plummer

Carpenter

Frank Watkins

Frank Watkins

Logistics Manager

Gene Grainger

Gene Grainger

Site Supervisor

Jae Brown

Jae Brown

Carpenter

Joey Pappalardo

Joey Pappalardo

Estimator

Otis 'Big O' Lewis

Otis 'Big O' Lewis

Site Supervisor

Rob Gray

Rob Gray

Carpenter

Roy Wells

Roy Wells

Carpenter

Tobias Jenni

Tobias Jenni

Site Supervisor

Tony Tallini

Tony Tallini

Site Supervisor

Tyler Beyer

Tyler Beyer

Site Supervisor

Gloria

Gloria

Pawject Manager