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.
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 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.

Jon Hawker
Director of Operations

Stacey Myers
Chief Financial Officer

Julia Daugherty
Project Coordinator

Taylor Moody
Project Coordinator

Anthony Williams
Carpenter

Austin Painter
Carpenter

Brayan Menjivar
Carpenter

Bryan Brooks
Site Supervisor

Chad Fix
Carpenter

Chloe Gallop
Executive Assistant

Cory Cash
Site Supervisor

Devin Madison
General Construction Superintendent

Devin Rannigan
Site Supervisor

Ethan Plummer
Carpenter

Frank Watkins
Logistics Manager

Gene Grainger
Site Supervisor

Jae Brown
Carpenter

Joey Pappalardo
Estimator

Otis 'Big O' Lewis
Site Supervisor

Rob Gray
Carpenter

Roy Wells
Carpenter

Tobias Jenni
Site Supervisor

Tony Tallini
Site Supervisor

Tyler Beyer
Site Supervisor

Gloria
Pawject Manager