Meet the Allen Patterson Builders’ Team
A close-knit team built on craftsmanship, communication, and care.
The People Behind the Plans
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
Comptroller

Carl Young
Vice President of Construction

Patrick McHugh
Estimator/Draftsman

Donna Lang
Selections Coordinator

Angela Martin
Office Manager/Accounts Receivable

Peggy Mitchell
Accounts Payable/Receptionist

Joseph Patterson
Summer Intern

Bonnie Powell
Plans Coordinator
The People Behind the Build

Chris Deloache
Project Manager

Rod Algire
Project Manager

Eric Bridges
Project Manager

Buddy Grayson
Project Manager
The People Behind the Transformation

Chuck Waddell
Director of Renovations

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 & 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.