Matt was born and raised in Boone and considers the High Country of North Carolina his home. He holds a Bachelor’s in Business from Appalachian State University, with a concentration in Finance & Banking. Matt is an Unlimited Licensed General Contractor with the state of North Carolina and South Carolina, and also holds a Master Builder and Accredited Builder Designation through North Carolina’s Builders Institute. Matt has also earned a Renewable Energies and Green Building Diploma from the North Carolina Solar Center.

Environmental respect and consideration are very important to Matt which is why he is LEED AP certified. Matt also participates in the NC Healthy Built Home Program and has experience building Energy star rated and LEED certified homes. Currently Matt holds the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS), Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), and Certified Green Professional (CGP) designations with the National Association of Home Builders and is certified by the Building Performance Institute as a Building Analyst.

Charlie Day was born and raised in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Charlie practically grew up in the construction industry as it was his family’s trade. After graduating high school, Charlie attended Lees-McRae College. Shortly after completing his freshman year, Charlie decided to join the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany and as a Sergeant conducted combat operations in Desert Storm. Charlie left the army after serving over 8 years and began working in construction and Christmas tree farming.

Charlie has been a part of the VPC Builders family since April 2011 as a Job Foreman. He has been involved in all aspects of residential and commercial building projects (from the ground-up!) Charlie has remodeled several restaurants and commercial properties, and has worked on dozens of custom homes throughout the years. He brings years of experience and knowledge, we are very thankful to have him!

Gary Smith grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and soon after high school traveled to England where he attended the Bath School of Art and Design for one year. Gary moved back state side to attend Appalachian State University and acquired a degree in Anthropology. While pursuing his degree, Gary worked in the construction industry learning many trades such as cabinet making, building log homes and working on historical restoration and preservation projects in Asheville, NC. In addition, Gary has traveled all over the world volunteering with home building projects. In Thailand, he volunteered by helping to build an orphanage for children with AIDS. Gary also helped build a school for girls in Vietnam, and worked in Rarotonga (Cook Islands) building homes for locals.

Gary has been working with VPC Builders for many years and has been an integral part of the VPC team. He utilizes his creative skills by helping design and render many of our projects by hand and with Google Sketchup. Gary is certified by the Building Performance Institute as a Building Analyst. Currently, Gary lives in Valle Crucis with his wife and son. We are so blessed to have Gary working with us!

Tony was born in Shelby, North Carolina and moved to the High Country as young child. He attended the Outdoor Semester in the Rockies program at the Colorado Mountain College Leadville campus. While attending the OSR Program, Tony hiked the Collegiate Peaks in Colorado, the Grand Gulch in Utah, and the Organ Pipe Desert in Arizona. He returned to Boone and attended ASU where he received degrees in Industrial Drafting and Design as well as Construction Technology.

Tony has worked on residential, commercial, and highway projects in Western North Carolina for many years. He is certified by the Building Performance Institute as a Building Analyst. Tony resides in Boone with his wife and three children. He enjoys motorcycles, the outdoors, and spending time with his family. Tony brings many years of experience and we are excited to have him as part of the VPC Builders team!

Jake was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. He moved to Boone to attend Appalachian State University to pursue a degree in Architectural Design and Technology and minors in Art and Town, City, and Regional Planning. After completing his undergraduate degree, Jake moved back to his hometown of Asheville to teach Architectural Drafting at A.C. Reynolds High School. After a year of teaching he moved back to Boone to attend ASU for a Masters Degree in Building Science as well as Sustainable Design and Construction.

In his free time, Jake enjoys fly fishing, playing with his blue heeler, and enjoying the outdoors with his wife.  Jake has worked a wide variety of jobs, from construction worker to bread baker at Stick Boy Bakery and even a wrangler on a ranch in Wyoming. Despite his range of work experience, he has always enjoyed the world of construction and is excited to be a part of the VPC Builders team.

Scott moved to Boone as an infant and has lived here ever since. While in college, Scott worked with a general contractor, as well as, a stone mason. This is where Scott discovered his enjoyment for building. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Industrial Technology, Construction and a minor in Religion. Scott has worked in the construction field for over twelve years and has most of his experience in Commercial Building. He has estimated and project managed numerous jobs around Boone and the surrounding areas.

Scott lives in Boone with his wife and three children. Scott enjoys spending time with family, working out, and watching NFL football; especially the Carolina Panthers. Scott is excited to join VPC Builders to continue to learn and further his knowledge in construction.

Dave was born in Neptune Beach, Florida and moved to the High Country of North Carolina in 2001. He attended Appalachian State University where he earned a degree in Health Promotion with a minor in Exercise Science.  Dave loves living in the mountains with his wife Kristina and children, Jake and Kate.  They enjoy hiking and camping as a family as well as enjoying App State football in the Fall.

Brent was born and raised right in Boone, North Carolina and went to Appalachian State University to study Industrial Technology, Construction Technology and Pre-Architecture.  He began working in the construction industry in 1987 in Southern California and returned to Boone in 1990 to continue his work in the industry.  Altogether, Brent has obtained 30 years of hands on experience in construction and project management.

Brent resides in the High Country with his wife, Janna, and son, Eli.  He is an Official for Professional Cycling and also loves participating in competitive cycling.  Brent also enjoys doing anything outdoors including camping with his son, hiking or going to the beach.  Brent brings years of experience and knowledge to the team and we are very thankful to have him!

Cliff brings residential and commercial experience to the team. He began his career in construction at an early age outside of Washington DC working on large scale multi-story projects. Cliff and his family decided to move to Boone, North Carolina to be closer to family, and they love the small town work and social culture. Cliff operated his own residential and light commercial contracting business for 16 years and recently joined the VPC team in order to be a part of an exciting company, while also having more time for family and activities. He enjoys about anything outdoors, but if stuck indoors will always choose racquetball.

Rachel was born and raised in Mount Holly, North Carolina with her parents and younger sister, Gracie. Growing up she spent weekends at her family vacation home in the high country. This led her to Appalachian State University for college to pursue degrees in Architectural Technology & Design and Construction Management. Rachel completed an internship with VPC during her senior year and is excited to be apart of the VPC team full time.

Rachel can be found most days with a cup of coffee in hand and a smile on her face. She enjoys spending time with her family, getting to know Boone locals and being outdoors.

Nick is a long standing member of the VPC Team and known as everyone’s right hand man. His upbeat personality is contagious and is just a pleasure to be around. Nick has been in the construction business for over 20 years and brings a great amount of knowledge to our team.

In his spare time Nick enjoys spending time with his daughters, and renovating his home. He likes to stay busy and is continually looking to learn new skills.

Jordan was born and raised in Blowing Rock where he developed his love for the mountains.  He grew up building and tearing things apart.  His love of building and design led him to Appalachian State where he excelled in his degree of Construction Management with a minor in general Business.  After college he remained in the area and began his career in the commercial sector, he transitioned to the high end residential sector and joined the team at VPC.  Involvement in everything from industrial steam lines to custom vacation homes has given Jordan a deep knowledge of the construction and design industries.  He is focused on delivering a quality product on time and under budget.

Jordan is a licensed general contractor in the state of NC.  He enjoys project development, planning, and design.

Outside of work Jordan can be found around town with his wife and daughter.  If he’s not in the office he’s out hiking, looking at cars, or most likely skiing.

Casey is a native of Boone, NC. She attended Appalachian State University and Catawba Valley Community College School of Dental Hygiene where she was the President of both the Dental School and the Community College. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist in NC and enjoyed a successful decade-long career in private practice here in the high country. Also, Casey is a sales executive at Ridge Runner Trading Company, a wholesale natural botanicas business her parents started in 2000.

Casey married the love of her life, Matt Vincent, in 2016. Matt’s vision for growing VPC Builders and his passion for creating beautiful homes rubbed off on her. She is now an Account Coordinator and a team leader at VPC Builders. She generates leads, creates internal processes, onboards new hires, and supports accounting.

Casey aspires to pursue a degree in Interior Design. Her hobbies include hiking with her German Sheppard Thor, fishing/boating, gardening, horseback riding, cooking, vacationing to new places, researching home design products, and playing with her two little boys Dean & Nash who love dinosaurs and tools, lots of tools!

Andrew Dolan was born and raised in Red Rock, TX. Andrew has been around building his whole life, beginning with helping his father build outbuildings at their home as soon as he was old enough to lift a hammer. The love for building has always been a part of his life and he considers himself extremely privileged to be able to do it for a living. 

After attending Moody Bible Institute for Pastoral Studies, playing soccer for their college team, and working in Germany for two years, he returned to the states to coach soccer professionally for the next 11 years. However, the pull of his passion for building had Andrew returning to Texas where he spent the next two years learning many different aspects of the building industry both commercial and residential. Andrew and his wife decided to move to Boone to accept a job in timber framing and raise their growing family out of the Texas heat! He quickly became proficient in timber framing and has led crews up and down the east coast building everything from homes to theme park rides. 

In Andrew’s free time he loves to run, play soccer, read a good book, build furniture, and spend time with his wife and three children.

Originally from a small town in Pennsylvania, Mike started his construction career early at the age of 15 and worked for a high-end framing company through his high school career. After being full time and gaining industry experience, he advanced to lead foreman of the framing crews. He spent eight years framing custom homes, historic remodels, and barn restorations. Following that, he was offered a position as an in-house finish carpenter for another custom builder.

He continued to follow his career and pursuits which eventually led him to West Palm Beach, Florida. Mike, his beautiful wife, and two amazing children made Palm Beach home for four years where he became a superintendent for a premier builder. The multi-million dollar oceanfront homes that Mike managed, oversaw, estimated, scheduled, and completed have made their way into magazines such as Veranda and Coastal Living. To pass the time and to relieve the stresses of the South Florida building, Mike held a position on the weekends as a deck boss on a professional fishing charter boat.

Mike and his family now reside in Ashe County, where he would frequently visit his family for summer vacations as a child. He enjoys the High Country lifestyle and continuing his career. In his free time, he plays guitar, hunts, fishes, fixes old cars, and hikes with his family and four dogs.

Cara was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina. As a lover of the outdoors, she migrated westward to attend Appalachian State University and enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains. She resides in Boone, NC with her husband Jon.

She majored in Business Hospitality & Tourism Management but has always enjoyed working in the marketing and communications industry. Her hobbies include traveling, gardening, hiking, painting, and reading books on psychology and archeology.

Matt was born and raised in Eastern Tennessee where he worked in local government for nearly 10 years and held leadership roles within his time there. Ever since Matt was young he has been passionate about the construction industry and loved being involved with projects. Matt has also spent over the last 10 years taking on and overseeing construction projects as well as handcrafting fine woodworking projects. He recently made the decision to leave local government and pursue his true passion for building homes full time.

Matt is married to his school sweetheart and they currently have one beautiful daughter. In his spare time, he can be found in his woodshop working on furniture or cabinets, or spending time with his family trying new restaurants and new fun experiences.

Matt is very excited to be a part of VPC and to continue to grow and learn within the industry.

Nick was born and raised in the Boone area and has been working in the building industry for most of his life. He developed a love for creating at a young age and found old tools in his dad’s workshop which fueled his passion for construction. For many years, he pursued a career in timber framing and traveled around the U.S. cutting and installing timber.

In his free time, he enjoys golfing, exploring the great outdoors, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He also has traveled overseas for several mission trips to aid in national disaster remediation over the years.

Thor is a full blooded, Long-Haired German Shepherd and has been working in construction since he was born! When he was about 3 months old, he joined the VPC Builders team and was quickly promoted to Project Manager. Thor has a commanding presence and often roams the job site to make sure all is in order! He also writes a column in our monthly newsletter called, “Thor’s Thoughts” about quick tips and tricks to help keep your home in shape and other topics relevant to the season. Thor is a very wise, deep thinker and always likes to leave the reader with a compelling quote, usually about the relationship between man and his dog. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to read “Thor’s Thoughts”!

Thor is a Boone native, having lived here his whole life. He enjoys the cool mountain weather and especially loves playing in the snow. Thor loves to travel when time allows and currently lives in Blowing Rock, NC. We don’t know what we would do without him!