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Meet the Carpenters

Unlike many affordable housing nonprofits, the Housing Development Alliance (HDA) employs and directs its own professional carpentry crews. Our carpenters are full-time HDA staff and the backbone of every home we build or repair.

Each crew is led by an experienced lead carpenter with 5–10+ years in the construction field. Whether we’re framing a new home, finishing interiors, or repairing an existing house, all work is completed under the guidance of skilled professionals.

When volunteers join us onsite – no matter their experience level – they work alongside and learn from our carpenters. This ensures:

  • Consistent craftsmanship

  • Strong safety standards

  • A reliable pace of production

  • High-quality instruction for volunteers, Hope Building trainees, and interns

Together, our crews build 50+ homes annually and repair 40+ new homes, supporting both affordable housing and disaster recovery efforts.

We also prioritize our local economy by purchasing materials from local suppliers and working with local subcontractors for plumbing, utilities, septic, and more.

Meet the Crew

New Home Construction - Framing Crew

Steve Hurt

Lead Carpenter

Ronnie Boyd

Lead Carpenter

Tommy Brewer

Lead Carpenter

Gene Begley

Carpenter

Jason Fultz

Carpenter

Keith Brewer

Carpenter

John Evans

Carpenter

Michael "Radar" Reeder

Carpenter

Zack Stephens

Carpenter

Kealan Lucas

Carpenter

Paul Watts

Carpenter

New Home Construction - Finishing Crew

Jimmie Benton, Jr.

Lead Carpenter

Malachi Longworth

Lead Carpenter

Jerry Chaffins

Carpenter

Samuel Williams

Carpenter

Elvin Vanover

Carpenter

Louie Bailey

Carpenter

Scotty Noble

Carpenter

New Home Siding Crew

Collin Mosley

Lead Carpenter

Cameron Shepherd

Carpenter

Tyler Hurt

Carpenter

Home Repair & Rehabilitation Crew

Dustin Moore

Lead Carpenter

Susan Adams

Carpenter

Broden Bishop

Carpenter

Each year, HDA also hires paid summer construction interns. Interns work under the direct supervision of our lead carpenters and will be added to this page during the summer season.

Hope Building Program - Construction Trainers

HDA’s Hope Building construction crews are led by experienced HDA carpenters who train men and women in substance use recovery for careers in residential construction. At any given time, the program serves an average of six trainees, with eight currently enrolled – the largest cohort to date.

To respect privacy and the transitional nature of the program, trainees are not listed individually.

Josh Boyd

Carpenter & Lead Trainer

New Home Framing

Rick Coots

Carpenter & Lead Trainer

New Home Finishing

Ricky Dombrowski

Carpenter & Assistant Trainer

New Home Framing

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