Meet the Allen Patterson Team | Custom Builders in Beaufort, S

Get to Know Rod Allgire

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.

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

Get to Know Carl Young

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.

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.

Get to Know J. Allen Patterson, IV

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

Get to Know Julie Patterson

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

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!

Get to Know Angela Martin

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.

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

Get to Know Buddy Grayson

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.

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

Get to Know Eric Bridges

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.

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

Get to Know Donna Lang

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.

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

Get to Know Bonnie Powell

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.

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

Get to Know Joseph Patterson

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.

Favorite local restaurant: Papaya Thai & Sushi Bar
Coffee order: Water instead
Outside of work: Running

Get to Know Chuck Waddell

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.

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

Get to Know Peggy Mitchell

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.

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

Get to Know Chris Deloache

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.

Family: Three children and four grandchildren
Favorite local restaurant: Breakwater
Coffee order: Coffee with cream and sugar
Outside of work: Hunting and fishing

Get to Know Patrick McHugh

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.

Family: Three daughters and one dog
Favorite local restaurant: Hearth
Coffee order: Half-and-half, no sugar
Outside of work: Carpentry, boating, and architecture

Get to Know Tom Tonello

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.

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

Meet the Allen Patterson Builders’ Team

The People Behind the Plans

Allen Patterson

Julie Patterson

Carl Young

Patrick McHugh

Donna Lang

Angela Martin

Peggy Mitchell

Joseph Patterson

Bonnie Powell

The People Behind the Build

Chris Deloache

Rod Allgire

Eric Bridges

Buddy Grayson

The People Behind the Transformation

Chuck Waddell

Tom Tonello

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