Meet the Allen Patterson Builders’ Team

A close-knit team built on craftsmanship, communication, and care.

The People Behind the Plans

Allen Patterson, founder and president of Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, South Carolina

 

Allen Patterson

Founder & President

With a passion for quality craftsmanship and strong relationships, Allen leads Allen Patterson Builders with a hands-on approach and a commitment to creating homes made for Lowcountry living.

Julie Patterson

Julie Patterson

Comptroller

Carl Young

Carl Young

Vice President of Construction

Patrick McHugh

Patrick McHugh

Estimator/Draftsman

Donna Lang

Donna Lang

Selections Coordinator

Angela Martin

Angela Martin

Office Manager/Accounts Receivable

Peggy Mitchell

Peggy Mitchell

Accounts Payable/Receptionist

Joseph Patterson

Joseph Patterson

Summer Intern

Bonnie Powell

Bonnie Powell

Plans Coordinator

The People Behind the Build

Chris Deloache

Chris Deloache

Project Manager

Rod Algire

Rod Algire

Project Manager

Eric Bridges

Eric Bridges

Project Manager

Buddy Grayson

Buddy Grayson

Project Manager

The People Behind the Transformation

Chuck Waddell

Chuck Waddell

Director of Renovations

Tom Tonello

Tom Tonello

Project Manager

Meet the Allen Patterson Builders’ Team

A close-knit team built on craftsmanship, communication, and care.

The People Behind the Plans

Allen Patterson, founder and president of Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, South Carolina

Allen Patterson

Founder & President

With a passion for quality craftsmanship and strong relationships, Allen leads Allen Patterson Builders with a hands-on approach and a commitment to creating homes made for Lowcountry living.

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A Beaufort native, Allen grew up in the construction industry and began helping his father and grandfather on job sites when he was in the second grade.

  • Family: Twin children—a son and daughter—and two stepdaughters
  • Favorite project: He built a home on an island where every material had to be transported by barge
  • Favorite local restaurants: Bistro Ten and Papaya
  • Coffee order: Sweet with plenty of cream and at least three packets of Splenda
  • Outside of work: Metal detecting, surfing, fishing, woodworking, hiking, exercising, and—of course—building things.
Julie Patterson, Comptroller at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Julie Patterson

Comptroller

Julie brings 26 years of industry experience to the APB team. Originally from Monticello, Georgia, she moved to Beaufort in 1997.

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  • Family: Four children—three daughters and one son, including a set of twins—and two pets, Barney and Mayberry
  • Coffee order: Black coffee at home and anything that catches her eye at Lowcountry Cider Co. & Superior Coffee, where one of her daughters works
  • Favorite place to eat: Anywhere she doesn’t have to cook!
  • Outside of work: Running, going to the gym, and playing with her puppies!
Carl Young, Vice President of Construction at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Carl Young

Vice President of Construction

Carl brings six years of residential construction experience to the APB team. Originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, he discovered Beaufort through the Marine Corps and now proudly calls the Lowcountry home.

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  • Family: Two beautiful daughters and one spirited dog
  • Favorite local restaurant: Shellring Ale Works in Port Royal
  • Coffee order: Freshly ground, locally roasted coffee
  • Outside of work: Running, working out, discovering new places with his family, and spending time outdoors—especially on the boat.
Patrick McHugh, Estimator/Draftsman at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Patrick McHugh

Estimator/Draftsman

Patrick brings 24 years of industry experience to the APB team, including two years with Allen Patterson Builders. Originally from New York’s Hudson Valley, he moved to the Lowcountry in 2024.

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  • Family: Three daughters and one dog
  • Favorite local restaurant: Hearth
  • Coffee order: Half-and-half, no sugar
  • Outside of work: Carpentry, boating, and architecture.
Donna Lang, Selections Coordinator at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Donna Lang

Selections Coordinator

After spending 25 years in the restaurant industry, Donna brought her passion for working with people to APB, where she has been part of the team for four years. Born in Michigan, she moved to Georgia when she was 12 before eventually making the Lowcountry home.

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  • Family: One daughter, Amber, and four rescue cats
  • Favorite local restaurant: Breakwater
  • Coffee order: Café mocha
  • Outside of work: Traveling, spending time with friends, and enjoying good food and wine.
Angela Martin, Office Manager/Accounts Receivable at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Angela Martin

Office Manager/Accounts Receivable

Angela brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the APB team. Her knowledge, organization, and attention to detail help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

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  • Family: Two children and two French bulldogs
  • Favorite local restaurants: Madison’s and Dockside
  • Coffee order: Venti white chocolate mocha with three shots
  • Outside of work: Camping and reading.
Peggy Mitchell, Accounts Payable/Receptionist at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Peggy Mitchell

Accounts Payable/Receptionist

Peggy brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the APB team. Originally from Rock Hill, South Carolina, she relocated to the Lowcountry in 2023 and now calls beautiful Beaufort home.

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  • Family: One son and two dogs
  • Favorite local restaurant: Lost Local
  • Coffee order: Plain black coffee—although she isn’t a big coffee drinker
  • Outside of work: Antiquing, thrifting, and constantly redecorating her home.
Joseph Patterson, Summer Intern at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Joseph Patterson

Summer Intern

A Beaufort and Lowcountry native, Joseph has spent seven summers gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry and learning the building process from the ground up.

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  • Favorite local restaurant: Papaya Thai & Sushi Bar
  • Coffee order: Water instead
  • Outside of work: Running.
Bonnie Powell, Plans Coordinator at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Bonnie Powell

Plans Coordinator

Bonnie brings nearly three years of industry experience to the APB team. Born in Ohio, she lived in Charlotte and Alpharetta, Georgia, before making the Lowcountry home.

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  • Family: Two married daughters and two dogs, Hudson and Avery—both named after Atlanta Braves players
  • Favorite local restaurants: Breakwater in Beaufort, plus Tomfoolery and Criollo in Habersham
  • Coffee order: Dark roast with cream and sugar
  • Outside of work: Boating and gardening.

The People Behind the Build

Chris Deloache, Project Manager at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Chris Deloache

Project Manager

Chris brings 30 years of industry experience to the APB team, including an impressive 26 years with Allen Patterson Builders. A Beaufort and Lowcountry native, his deep local knowledge and decades of construction experience are an important part of the APB team.

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  • Family: Three children and four grandchildren
  • Favorite local restaurant: Breakwater
  • Coffee order: Coffee with cream and sugar
  • Outside of work: Hunting and fishing.
Rod Algire, Project Manager at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Rod Algire

Project Manager

Rod brings more than four decades of residential construction experience to the APB team. He began working in the industry in 1982 and has been a valued part of Allen Patterson Builders for approximately 20 years.

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  • Family: Two daughters, a cat named Luna, and a dog named Coco
  • Favorite local restaurant: Skull Creek
  • Coffee order: Black coffee or green tea
  • Outside of work: Fishing, golfing, and working.
Eric Bridges, Project Manager at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Eric Bridges

Project Manager

Eric brings 33 years of industry experience to the APB team, including 19 years with Allen Patterson Builders. He spent 16 years as a lead trim carpenter before transitioning into project management three years ago. His military family brought him to Beaufort in 1987, and the Lowcountry has been home ever since.

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  • Family: One daughter, Lila, and a corgi
  • Favorite local restaurant: Johnson Creek Tavern
  • Coffee order: Cream and sugar
  • Outside of work: Boating and spending time with his daughter.
Buddy Grayson, Project Manager at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Buddy Grayson

Project Manager

A Lowcountry native, Buddy brings more than 50 years of industry experience to the APB team. His deep knowledge, craftsmanship, and decades of hands-on experience make him an invaluable part of every project.

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  • Family: Two sons, Shawn and Kevin, and quite the collection of animals—including Yorkies, a Rottweiler, two horses, and a pig
  • Favorite local restaurant: Breakwater
  • Coffee order: Black with a splash of half-and-half
  • Outside of work: Hunting, fishing, flying remote-control planes, and riding horses.

The People Behind the Transformation

Chuck Waddell, Director of Renovations at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Chuck Waddell

Director of Renovations

Chuck brings 39 years of industry experience to the APB team. Originally from New Jersey, his decades of hands-on experience and craftsmanship make him a valuable part of every project.

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  • Family: Four children, two dogs, and two cats
  • Favorite local restaurant: Breakwater
  • Coffee order: He doesn’t drink coffee
  • Outside of work: Painting and playing pickleball.
Tom Tonello, Project Manager at Allen Patterson Builders in Beaufort, SC

Tom Tonello

Project Manager

Tom brings an impressive 53 years of industry experience to the APB team. Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, he has built a career centered around craftsmanship and quality construction.

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  • Family: Two children, Nick and Colby—who also works at APB
  • Favorite local restaurant: Fishcamp
  • Coffee order: Regular coffee
  • Outside of work: Woodworking and the occasional vacation.