Aaron Boyd, Partner
For nearly twenty years at HHB, Aaron has managed complex and challenging projects across a wide variety of architectural styles with a cool hand, a discerning eye and exacting expectations. Aaron’s primary role as Project Manager puts him at the crucial interface between owner, architect and our site supervisor, where he is an indispensable voice of reason and experience. He is a lifelong islander and he and his wife are now enjoying empty-nesting, traveling, cycling, hiking and, best of all, doting on their new granddaughter.

Paul Farrington, Partner
Paul worked with Gary and Kristi almost forty years ago as a shipwright on several well-regarded historic vessel restorations and has honed his skills as a fine woodworker ever since. Paul divides his time between running our extraordinary cabinetry shop and providing high-level management for our major restoration work as a Project Manager. Paul is a valued, considerate and philosophical voice at HHB. He can be seen wing-sailing or surfing year-round even on the coldest days. Paul and his wife are also treasuring their time with their baby grandson. Paul has a BA in Philosophy/Psychology from Colgate University.

Mitch Pennington, Partner
Mitch has had a steady hand on the helm of our front office for almost two decades. He brings calm, unruffled expertise in construction management as well as considerable small business experience to the table. He can be relied on to track every penny of our clients’ accounts as well as guide operations with a minimum of fuss. Mitch and his wife have successfully launched two children and are holding their own with two more teenagers at home. He still gets out on his bike as often as he can. Mitch has a BA in Health Services Administration from Bucknell University.

The Crew
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Hans Adcock, Master Cabinetmaker
After many years in the field as a finish carpenter and cabinet installer for HHB, Hans has found a new home in our amazing cabinetry shop, producing all sorts of intricate custom woodwork. His soft-spoken ways and thoughtful approach are appreciated by all who work with him. Hans is an avid sailor and boat owner, and we see a standup paddleboard on his truck racks these days.

Alex Barbosa, Service Team
Alex is the field expert on our Service Team and brings all his experience as a carpenter and installer to this critical job, His neat, polite, attentive and detail-oriented personality make him the perfect craftsman to attend to our clients’ service needs in their completed homes. Alex is a dedicated cyclist and arguably the fastest on the island these days. Alex has made the island his home for fifteen years and has raised three kids here.

Chris Buehler, Site Supervisor
Chris has easily grew into his challenging role at Holmes Hole Builders and has shown himself to be a quick study, an excellent communicator and well-organized collaborator. Chris has lived on the island for decades, raising a family while running his own tile installation company for 17 years. He is passionate about the creative side of musical theater, cycling, hiking and time with family and friends.

Josh Campbell, Journeyman Cabinetmaker
Josh has worked around the Island construction scene for many years, including on the crew that did much of our roofing and siding in the early days. Josh has become a mainstay on our cabinet shop crew and is dedicated to perfecting his craft. His mellow energy makes him a pleasure to work with. Josh is also a fine art painter, sculptor, and a killer bass player.

Brice Contessa, Service Manager
Before coming to Holmes Hole Builders, Brice worked in the homebuilding industry here on the island, managed a popular restaurant and ran his own fly-fishing guide business. He leads the Service Team with a cool head and loves collaborating with our clients on the small projects that make them happy in their homes. In his time off, Brice enjoys fishing, jogging and practicing yoga. He and his wife live in Edgartown with their dog Ladybird. Brice holds a BA in Anthropology from Hartwick College.

Jeff Crowell, Office Manager
Jeff had a career as an officer on motor yachts and then as an estate manager before taking on his multi-faceted role at HHB, including purchasing, permitting, safety and IT. Jeff and his wife raise their three kids in Edgartown. He holds a BFA in Graphic Design & Photography from Savannah College of Art & Design.

Allyson Goodwin, Bookkeeper
Allyson completes every task with quiet efficiency and finds great satisfaction in experiencing a project from behind the scenes. Allyson is a 6^th generation islander and lives in Vineyard Haven with her husband, stepson and baby daughter. She likes to cook and bake, and to walk the island trails, although now they are usually the paved ones suitable for pushing her fancy stroller. Allyson earned a BS in Business from Lyndon State College.

Derek Loughman, Service Team
Derek has worked on the island as a master carpenter for many years and as a Site Supervisor for HHB for quite a few years before settling into his new role as an expert field technician on the Service Team. Derek and his wife keep busy raising their children, caring for their Vineyard Haven home and running a popular dance studio. He holds a BA in Marine Affairs from University of Rhode Island.

Rodrigo de Moraes, Assistant Site Supervisor
Rod is a likeable soul and a jack-of-all-trades. Once a professional cyclist, Rod worked as a carpenter and bicycle mechanic before coming to HHB as a cabinetmaker. He is very happy to have found a new role assisting in the management of our larger jobsites. Rod doesn’t race anymore, but he does still enjoy his mountain bike when he isn’t working or traveling.

George Moseman, Master Carpenter
For twenty years, George has shown himself to be the most gifted carpenter we have ever had on the crew. He’s a quiet, modest man, but gets a ton of intricate work done every single day with very little fuss. The rest of the crew look to him for guidance and deeply appreciate his calm, humble nature. George is a talented gardener where his eye for detail and his gentle touch produces a bountiful harvest. His annual batch of dill pickles don’t last long around here at all!

Ben Nivala, Senior Site Supervisor
Ben has always had a passion for high quality construction, whether it is building a simple fence or a refined custom home. Ben’s direct and thoughtful leadership skills are deeply appreciated and he is constantly enhancing his knowledge through experience and research. Ben’s fascination with the trades began when he was a young boy watching his dad build houses on the Vineyard. He is a Vineyard boy and enjoys spending time outdoors biking, swimming and sailing. When the workday is done, Ben loves returning home to his wife and three daughters and baby boy.

Marco Sanseverino, Site Supervisor
Marco fit easily into the unique culture of our company with his easy-going nature combined with experience and attention to detail. He is willing and able to wear many hats on any jobsite, and flexibility is one of his key assets. Marco moved his family to the Island recently and landed on the deck at Holmes Hole Builders almost immediately afterward. He enjoys gardening as well as taking his kids hiking, camping and skiing.

Roger Schaefer, Site Supervisor
Roger has decades of experience in high-end construction both on Martha’s Vineyard and Colorado. He thrives on full engagement with all the technical and interpersonal challenges of a complicated project. Roger was a certified Master Brewer in his previous career, and he brings to bear the on every construction site the financial lessons he learned running his own brewpub. He has seamlessly and quickly melded into our company culture and prides himself on being vigilant about quality, schedule, transparency, and communication. Roger and his wife have been living on-island for twelve years and are raising three children. He still manages to go offshore fishing, kitesurfing and skiing when he can squeeze it in. Roger holds a BA from Colgate University.

Mark Turner, Master Carpenter
Mark brings impressive carpentry skills and high energy to whatever job he’s on. He loves his work and it shows in his natural smile and enthusiasm when he has his tool belt on. He gets genuine pleasure from doing a job well and efficiently, and is a great example for the younger members of the crew. Mark originally hails from the west coast, but has been a fixture on the Vineyard for many years. His kids are growing up fast and Mark’s youngest son just graduated the Vineyard High School, but Mark shows no sign of slowing down.