Brightleaf Development Co. LLC is a Construction Management firm -- small by design. We can take pride in the workmanship and care in all of the details, only by accepting a few projects each year.

· We believe in approaching each custom home project by first building a good team. No home is ever satisfactorily completed without the cooperation of many different groups of people: Architects and Designers -Suppliers – Trades Peoples - and of course our Clients. These varied groups are only successful in the areas of quality and cost control when there is careful planning, scheduling and communication.

Perfecting the art of coordination

1. We have established a strong working relationship with Architects and Designers. We believe that we can contribute our field experience, knowledge of structural building methods and specialty materials at the beginning of the project along with the Architect and Designer. Ideas can be debated freely. Cost savings may occur because the Builder is able to bid out various sections of the project while there is still time for changes in the overall design. And the whole project is generally completed much sooner due to the time saved by multi-tasking. For more details please see the “Negotiated Contract” section of our website.

2. Brightleaf has developed a client workbook with a section devoted to the sometimes difficult task of choosing the design selections for your home. We have tried to streamline the process with timelines, information and hints regarding your choices. We have developed a form for your Designer or the material Supplier to complete so that your choices are clear to all involved thus preventing mistakes in orders or misunderstandings in finishes. This workbook also contains a list of suggested Suppliers with addresses, directions and phone numbers. We are happy to set up appointments for our out-of-town clients for an efficient use of your visiting time. Please ask to see a sample workbook when we meet.

3. It has been our experience that by creating long-term relationships with Suppliers and Trades People, they are more likely to “go the extra mile” for our clients and also prove to be more reliable. We look for competent and qualified people in each field. Our Craftspeople are accountable to the highest standards. We find that providing them with clean and organized work environments, accurate scheduling, timely payments and on site support from a Brightleaf Supervisor, they become loyal members of our team.

4. Communication is a key to our Client relationship; ensuring that the Homeowners wishes are carefully followed and assuring quality control. We schedule weekly on site meetings. Our Partners or Supervisors are on the job site daily and available to talk for your convenience if necessary. For our out-of –town clients we e-mail frequently (including job meeting summaries), use telephone conferences for more extensive discussions, schedule and coordinate meetings during construction visits and send progress photos over the internet on a regular basis.

Experience and Success are Immeasurable Qualities in Home Building.

We have been building homes for over 25 years and Brightleaf Development has won the following Governors Club awards:

· Customer Satisfaction
· Construction Site Management
· Team Project Award (two years in a row)
· Outstanding Building Quality

We also are Habitat for Humanity volunteers.

BRW, Inc. has been in business in Chapel Hill since 1974. They take great pride in their attention to detail both in construction quality and in cost management. Unlike most building companies, BRW has full time carpenters and staff on each home. Hired and trained by BRW, these carpenters pursue perfection of fit, not profit. Also, an in-house wood working shop enables skilled BRW artisans to produce one-of-a kind mantels, moldings and trims for clients. The company builds approximately 3-4 houses each year, taking the time necessary to produce exceptional results that satisfy their clients.
Runyon Woods is President of the company, with Margaret Will functioning as Business Manager. Together they have implemented a unique system of billing that allows precise estimation of costs to the client form the beginning to the end of the building process, and this system allows BRW to conform to the original estimate within an average of 2%. All bills are presented openly; it is always possible for BRW clients to see exactly how their money is spent.
BRW, Inc. is a company dedicated to providing the highest quality workmanship in a way that creates straightforward relationships with their customers; this unique philosophy has helped them become one of the most successful companies in the Triangle.

David Daniel Construction has a two-generation tradition for building upscale custom homes. David grew up in the building business, working side by side with his father, Wesley, and learning all aspects of the building trade.

At Governors Club, our home designs have received numerous awards, including Distinctive Builder of the Year Award 1994, High Volume Builder Award 1995, Construction Management Award 1996, Builder of the Year Award 1997 and Longevity Award in 2002. David Daniel Construction has been a member of Governors Club since 1992.

With 20 years experience in the industry, Bill Worthington of Diversified Shelters Corporation knows how to make building a new custom home a pleasant, fulfilling experience. He knows that his reputation depends on each home he constructs, and his straightforward approach is appreciated by all of his clients, each of whom admire his painstaking approach to supplying a quality product. In fact, Diversified Shelters Corporation has been presented with two Governors Club Awards for Customer Satisfaction.

Bill purchases only the highest quality materials and puts them together to create a home that is unique to the client and sure to stand the test of time. He understands that the most expensive thing isn't always the best and the least expensive often comes with hidden, unnecessary costs.

As their name suggests, Diversified enjoys all types of challenging projects from those with new and unusual designs to the more traditional homes of the past, and their decades of success are evidence of their skill with a variety of different home plans.

Rocky McCampbell began working as a frame carpenter in 1967 at age 15, and has continued that line of work for over 30 years. In fact, back in 1974 he earned a degree in Building Construction from Michigan State University.

After working in the industry in both Michigan and Florida, Rocky relocated to Raleigh and began subcontracting various jobs to familiarize himself with local procedures and codes. He obtained his North Carolina Building License in 1991, and since then has been adding to his solid reputation as a quality custom home builder.

It is important to Rocky to maintain involved with a hands-on interaction with subcontractors and to effectively oversee the entire process of construction from start to finish. K. Alan Company also offers assistance with the selection of designs and materials, and has considerable experience building homes in several of the finest communities in the Triangle.

Following his retirement from the NFL in 1986, Ken Huff established his own custom home building company in Northern Virginia. After five years, Ken decided to return to the home of his alma mater, the University of North Carolina. This enabled him to offer his skills and expertise to a new market.

Since 1993, Ken Huff Builders, Inc. has completed over 20 homes in every price range for Governors Club, and Ken carefully oversees each of his projects with the same attention to detail and concern for his client's needs. To meet those needs, Ken Huff Builders offers a complete line of design options to customize any area of the new home according to the specific wishes and requests of the homeowner. The company works closely with architects because Ken is dedicated to orchestrating a smooth transition from design to construction.

Ken believes that building a custom home is a lot like building a championship football team. "It takes the right players to put together a winning combination. The same kind of hard work and dedication that saw me through 11 years in the NFL, I now put into my homes. I have assembled the best possible players for my team and together we have created homes of superior craftsmanship and quality." The company accepts only the amount of work that can be handled efficiently and properly. Ken personally visits each of his job sites regularly, and is careful in supervising the quality and progress of every project.

Since 1994 Karl Mrozek has contributed to the development of Governors Club as both an architect and a builder. These combined talents and more than 35 years of construction experience have helped him streamline communication, reduce costs, and simplify the building process for his customers. He is a recipient of the Custom Home Program’s Customers Satisfaction and Member of Distinction Awards. His residential work has been published in the NCAIA Journal and the North Carolina Home Book. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Home Builders Association.

Quality has always been an essential element in Pomarico’s building philosophy. “Building homes is a communication process,” says Bill, and it should be an open one between the owner and the builder. Everyone comes into the process with some thoughts and ideas of what they are looking for. My job is to help organize those thoughts and turn them into a home. Bill Pomarico has been building for over 30 years, and has learned that if the client and building company have a close, open relationship, the building process is simpler and the clients are always happy with the results of the builder’s hard work.

· Governors Club Customer Satisfaction Award, 1997
· Governors Club Builder of the Year, 1999
· Governors Club Team Project Award, 2000
· Governors Club Outstanding Building Quality, 2001

Ray King obtained his unlimited building license over 20 years ago, 2 years after he started his buisness in 1976. He found an equally skilled craftsman in Rick Christy, who joined Ray as an employee in 1981 and became a partner in the company in 1986.

Ray was raised in the Triangle area, and started his own business after having attended North Carolina State University. Rick Christy holds a degree from Appalachian State University, and together the two men have been constructing quality custom homes for over 15 years. They have expanded their services during that time, and now present a comprehensive building experience; in addition to the acutal construction, they offer everything from custom cabinetry to painting services.

Six of Ray King Builders' 15 years in business have been spent constructing fine quality custom homes at Governors Club, where Ray and Rick have built a solid reputation among residents as well as other builders. With the help of their numerous satisfied clients at Governors Club and at other prestigious addresses around the Triangle, Ray and Rick will continue to provide high quality custom homes to delighted homeowners.

Christopher W. Vardis, President of Vardis Homes, Inc., understands that the choice to build a custom home represents the culmination of a family’s dreams, needs, and financial boundaries. In this regard, Vardis Homes strives to bring each family’s dream home to life with regards to the notion that dreams should be built to last a lifetime.


Vardis Homes is built on Chris Vardis’ fifteen years of experience in the home building business. A graduate of Susquehanna University, Chris complements his intricate knowledge of custom home building with his business experience. Vardis Homes is proud to bring their expertise to the Governors Club Custom Home Program.


Vardis Homes was created to provide customers with unwavering attention to detail, exemplary quality and craftsmanship and a true passion for building custom homes. Chris Vardis oversees all aspects of the building process and provides ongoing, personal attention to the customer throughout the dynamic evolution from dream to reality. Their company motto, “Do it right the first time,” assures families that Vardis Homes will build homes with superior quality at the right price.