Joseph Episcopo & Sons, Remodeling and Building Contractor Employee Bios

Joe

Joseph Jr. had large shoes to fill when taking over the family business after his father Joe Sr. passed away in 1996. His positive and energetic spirit has taken the family business to a new professional level. In a trade that is highly unstable in economic downturns, Joe has successfully sailed our company through with his motto: “Challenge to Change”. Joe oversees the Production and Management Operation systems that keep a progressive, well-oiled organization running full speed ahead.

Dean

Dean’s incredible wealth of building knowledge took shape early on as he apprenticed with his father during his high school years and later became our Lead Carpenter and Mason. While construction methods haven’t significantly changed since then, product advancement, building codes and business strategy have. As Owner and Lead Salesperson, Dean is constantly analyzing this ever-competitive industry. Rather than focusing on closing the sale, his main concern is figuring how you can get the most out of every dollar you spend and support your project’s management every step of the way.

Ann

Without Ann, this business wouldn’t have the foundation it does today. Before computers were around, she had the dining room table as her desk, with little Joe and Dean playing in the backyard. She is truly loved and admired and adds to the warm family-oriented nature of our business. Ann tends to the administrative tasks and is always found greeting our customers, employees and dogs each day with a friendly 'hello'.

Joe G

Joe G. is one of our ‘Team 70’ members. His work ethic and seniority play a valuable role in teaching our younger members the importance of a hard day’s work and satisfaction in a project well done. Joe G’s strength is impressive to see when he’s assigned to a masonry project. You’ll have a structure that stands the test of time- just like the projects Joe G built here in New Jersey over 40 years ago!

Shawn

Shawn’s construction experience and natural problem-solving skills have greatly contributed to his role as Project Manager. A key role of a project manager is to have daily and open communication with you and our tradesmen. If Shawn is assigned to your project, you know he’ll carefully walk you through the process, step by step. His trustworthy and friendly nature add to the unique culture of our company.

Larry

Larry came to our company as a well-seasoned carpenter and tile setter. He has managed numerous projects and has a complete range of skills as a Lead Carpenter. Larry’s personable character, expertise and attention to detail are prime examples of qualities a Lead Carpenter should possess. You can be sure you’ll have a trusted relationship with each of our crew members and know your home investment is safe in our hands.

Beth

Beth’s natural attention to detail and ‘female touch’ made an especially perfect match to be a Project Manager of our kitchen and bath projects, where most wives become the decision makers. Her thorough knowledge in this area has progressively moved her into our Sales Team. You won’t find a better salesperson when it comes to initially planning the details even before a paper is signed. This assures you know exactly what you’re paying for and getting the most value for your dollar.

WarrenS

Warren Smith is one of our ‘Team 70’ members. Never truly retiring, Warren supports our production crew installing hardware and performing a range of maintenance projects. He is greatly valued among our team, proving that each member of our crew plays an integral role in creating a well-built project, down to the last detail.

Mark

Mark’s long-standing experience in construction assists him in a most challenging roll of project scheduler. In order to keep your project on-time and on-budget, Mark arranges the daily whereabouts of our entire crew. His in-depth knowledge of project management and construction helps set realistic timelines and place the right person on your project. You’ll also see him managing short-term projects and keeping his fine carpentry skills up-to-par throughout the week.

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Warren Wolfe’s hard working and careful nature has been evident since he joined our company during his high school years. His apprenticeship proved to be a solid foundation for eventual leading roles in all phases of carpentry and masonry. His construction and leading experience in the trenches has given Warren has a tremendous knowledge of products, systems, job flow, company procedure and culture, and final details that bring a project home. Warren’s current position is on the Sales Team as one of our sales professionals. Warren’s love for what he does makes him a truly great asset within our company.

Mike

Mike came to us originally in 1997 as one of our trade contractors. We valued his skill and professionalism as a multi-tradesman so greatly that we hired him as one of our employees. This lead to Mike’s current position as project manager. However, we still exclusively use Mike to install our highest quality fiberglass water barriers for our shower pans and steam showers. Mike is also assigned as Project Management Coordinator. In this position, Mike holds weekly on-site meetings with our managers to address any concerns or new ideas to make each project a seamless one.

David

Dave Smith began working with our company as a widely-skilled multi tradesman in 1993. His expertise carried him from serving as a Project Manager to being one of our valued Sales Professionals. Pricing a construction project is a very challenging task and takes a considerable amount of planning and discussion. Our sales pro’s are trained to methodically break down each stage of construction and anticipate the unexpected along the way. Dave is naturally a detailed and accurate person. You know you’ll have the best long-term value with a well-planned and un-rushed project.

Konnor

Konnor, Dean’s youngest son truly enjoys all forms of his apprenticeship work including heavy machine operating, masonry, concrete and pipe work. Many people also see Konnor on the road driving our trucks—what is he doing? He is engaged in production support, delivering materials and preventing the production team from leaving your project unnecessarily. Konnor’s work ethic and ambitious drive is truly amazing and stands alone. We’re proud to have Konnor as part of our 3^rd generation with the Episcopo name.

Shannon

Shannon, Joe’s daughter, plays a key role with our Sales Team and Project Management Team. Shannon orchestrates the dozens of trade-contractor estimates, material take-offs and contract development for each major project that arrives for bidding. Communication with our trade-contractors prior to construction is just as critical as during construction. Along with her Sales responsibilities, Shannon manages Bathrooms, Interior Renovations, and small Exterior Projects. We’re proud to have her as part of our 3^rd generation with the Episcopo name.

Joey

Joey, Joe’s son, has frequented construction sites since a very young age and is the oldest member of our 3^rd generation. Through the years, he has worked with every facet of construction, giving him a clear vision of project completion and customer satisfaction. Because of this, Joey is our trusted Scheduler and Project Manager. He’s known for his personable nature and problem solving skills, which will assure your project runs on-schedule and results in a finely constructed project.

Kerry

Kerry’s background in architecture naturally led for a great match with our company as Project Designer. Her detail-oriented nature keeps critical decision making and product selections running on-time with your schedule. Her hand-sketching and computer generated drawings help ideas take shape. Kerry has established fine relationships with local vendors, pointing you in the right direction to simplify the endless choices to be had in this industry.

Patty

Patty is one of our friendly office staff members in Accounts Payable/Receivable. Unlike most contractors, Patty has been trained to separate funds per each project and pay our trade contractors on carefully constructed schedules. This assures that we aren’t ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’. Our billing schedule matches our production schedule and you’re only responsible to pay your invoices upon each phase of the project.

Frank

Frank is our Lead Framing and Exterior Mechanic, who came to our company with a complete crew of highly-skilled key tradesmen. A structure’s framing can be likened to the unseen, yet critical role bones play inside your body. We’ve never been as impressed with our framing details since Frank joined our team. His reasonable and careful oversight has been noted by various inspection officials and builds on our reputation as a high-quality contractor.

Lou

Lou is one of our Lead Tile Mechanics. We look for impeccable, painstakingly methodical and creative traits in a tiler. Lou has clearly stood out in his approach to preparing and setting each tile, creating unique works of art every time. Lou is also concerned with the longevity of your tiling and will instruct you how to protect and maintain your tile and grout for years to come.

Tom

Tom Lynar is one of our Lead Carpentry Mechanics. We are ever-impressed with this well-trusted tradesman who possesses an impeccable eye for detail. His creative approach to laying out mouldings, paneling, built-in storage pieces and other fine carpentry details makes him a terrific asset to our company. We’re confident in his ability to translate your vision into a hand-crafted treasure.

Dave

David Seldow is our Expert Carpentry and Stair Mechanic. His long-standing experience in this trade is evident in the way he accurately develops complex stair and railing configurations, as well as the finer details of finish carpentry projects. David has created a large portfolio of his installations and we’re proud to have him working on our team.

Jim

Jim is a very welcomed addition to our team, with over 20 years experience in trim, sheetrock, framing and tiling. Jim has developed a keen eye for accuracy and understands how to produce a quality job every time. In the construction field since a teen-ager, it is quite evident that Jim enjoys his trade and his finished product speaks for itself.

Inger

Inger is primarily one of our skilled tilers. In fact, her background in fine multi-media art and illustration truly rounds out the range of talent that our employees posses. Because of her amazing eye for color, composition and design, we naturally assign her to set artistic tile layouts that include backsplashes and inset floor patterns. She also has an amazing talent for creating three-dimensional water-features. Inger is also an accomplished muralist and faux finish painter, who has worked on everything from custom painted cabinetry to full sky murals on ceilings. It is quite evident that Inger loves her work and we're confident you will too!

Karl

Karl is a key member of our production support team. Although Karl has a thorough understanding of all aspects of production, he has joined the Episcopo crew to further his knowledge and complete his apprenticeship. Karl’s efficiency, attention to detail and consideration for others make him a great worker and welcome addition to our team.

Lucasz

Lukasz comes from a very strong background (over 10 years) in interior millwork fabrication and installation, carpentry, custom tile, and kitchens. His amazing attention to design first, and then detail allows him to create a finished product that is outstanding.

Mike

Mike has a considerable amount of experience (over 20 years) in all phases of construction- from foundations to the final applied trim. Mike handles Project Starts including site deconstruction, structurals, framing, windows, exterior doors, siding, and roofing. Mike loves what he does, enjoys challenges, and it shows in his excellent finished product.