History
Mission
Philosophy
Key Personnel

History

The Building Group, established in June 2001, began with the purpose of providing design-build services for church-related projects. Co-founders Rodney George and Paul Goodson worked together for more than 10 years before opening the first office in Brentwood, Tenn. Since then, the office has moved to Murfreesboro, TN and Mr. George has taken sole ownership of the firm. Mr. George has expanded the firms expertise to include other commercial clients, and custom residential. However, he still remains true to his roots and specializes in Church and Church related projects.
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With loyalty to serving clients better, The Building Group continues to grow. Each member of their professional staff has an important role in exceeding your expectations. (to the top)

Mission

Our mission is to serve our clients in a professional manner that is based in respect, economy, and quality. (to the top)

Philosophy

We believe in Owner, Architect, and Contractor working together as a construction team. It's our responsibility to make the construction process as effortless as possible for the other team members. As issues and concerns arise, we maintain a positive "Can Do" attitude. We understand our role in the team and look forward to serving our client's needs. (to the top)

Key Personnel

President & Chief Manager
J. Rodney George, a licensed general contractor in Tennessee, has worked in the design-build environment his entire career. He has been involved in more than 200 design-build projects. Before co-founding The Building Group in 2001, Rodney gained six years of experience as a project manager at Goodson and Associates, an architectural firm, and three years as a project manager at a Nashville-based general construction company.

A life-long resident of Middle Tennessee, Rodney earned a bachelor's degree in construction management from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and now serves on MTSU's Construction Management Academic Advisory Board. He received an associate's in architectural engineering from Nashville State Technical Institute.

Rodney and his family reside in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He and his wife, Beverly, have a six-year-old son and have been married for 12 years. They are members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn., where Rodney serves on the Vestry.

Project Engineer
Krista Phillips holds an engineering degree from Ohio State University and is a key member of our management team. Her experience in construction ranges from bidding and estimating to total project management. Krista coordinates all our Management Technology and supports our accounting department with cost coding of each project. She resides in Murfreesboro and is a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and is involved in many activities in the community along with her children and husband.

Project Superintends
Danny Winfrey has over 20 years of Superintendent and project execution experience. He has been with The Building Group since its inception and is a key member of our field staff. His experience is in all phases of construction from Ground up to Tenant Finish projects. Danny resides in White Bluff, Tn with his wife.

Jamie Martin has over 10 years of Superintendent and project execution experience. He has been with The Building Group since 2006 and is a key member of our field staff. He too has experience in all phases of construction. Jamie resides in Lebanon, TN with his wife and one child.

Other Support Staff
Jim George is our equipment and maintenance manager. He enjoyed a 34 year career in the trucking industry and chose to retire in 2005. He chose to join The Building Group to assist and facilitate all equipment and errand running of the firm. He is a vital person to the firm and can be counted on to get things to where they need to be in a timely manner. Jim resides in Hermitage, TN with his wife.

Becky Potts is our bookkeeper and she has provided outsourced bookkeeping for the firm for the past year. She has become a vital part of our staff. She resides in Murfreesboro, TN and his one child.(to the top)