{"id":2166,"date":"2025-12-17T09:50:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/?page_id=2166"},"modified":"2026-09-10T12:23:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T16:23:46","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/?page_id=2166","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2166\" class=\"elementor elementor-2166\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2fca6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e2fca6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-815cbe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-houzez_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"815cbe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"houzez_elementor_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"houzez_section_title_wrap section-title-module\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"houzez_section_title\">Local Luxury <\/h2>\n                \n                                    <p class=\"houzez_section_subtitle\">We are a locally owned luxury builder.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23eae5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b23eae5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc1cbb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc1cbb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are passionate about building luxury where you want to build your life in North Carolina. Our owners, Justin and Rob, met in the field and knew they could build a company together that would make luxury dreams come true. Combining expert construction skills with proven design and customer-focused sales experience, S &amp; S Luxury Homes is now building beautiful, modern homes with the highest quality materials in Chapel Hill, Hyco Lake (just 90 minutes north of the Triangle), Durham, and Clayton!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96e964e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"96e964e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/?page_id=3096\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore Our Luxury Communities<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-808c0d3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"808c0d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/?page_id=1632\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Our Current Listings<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f2371 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d4f2371\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c637555 elementor-widget elementor-widget-houzez_elementor_section_title\" data-id=\"c637555\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"houzez_elementor_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"houzez_section_title_wrap section-title-module\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"houzez_section_title\">Our Luxury Team<\/h2>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n            \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd75dec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd75dec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb952b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ceb952b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;1,300;1,400&family=Jost:wght@200;300;400;500&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Reset \u2500\u2500 *\/\n  #ss-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; 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filter:saturate(0.7);\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Sophia Salcedo<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Associate Designer<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">Bringing a fresh perspective to high-end residential design \u2014 with a strong eye for space planning, material selections, and thoughtful execution.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-sophia').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Casey -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Casey-IIHS.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Casey\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em; white-space:nowrap;\">Casey Prendergast<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Associate Designer<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">4 years of interior design experience \u2014 including 3 years in luxury residential new construction \u2014 blending architectural integrity with fresh, livable design.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-casey').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Charles Adams -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Charles-A-HS.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Charles Adams\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Charles Adams<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Senior Construction Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">12+ years in residential construction \u2014 leading builds from pre-construction planning through homeowner delivery with a calm, hands-on approach.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-charles').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Chad Gaines -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chad-G-III.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chad Gaines\" style=\"object-position:center 15%; filter:brightness(1.15);\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Chad Gaines<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Senior Construction Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">11 years of construction experience, with 5+ years overseeing high-end builds and completed communities across North Carolina.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-chad-g').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Scott Ramsey -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ScottVI.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scott Ramsey\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Scott Ramsey<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Senior Construction Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">25+ years building exceptional custom and renovation projects \u2014 working hand-in-hand with architects and trade teams to turn complex design visions into reality.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-scott').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Chad Hardin -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chadhIII.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chad Hardin\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Chad Hardin<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Senior Construction Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">Decades of hands-on construction experience \u2014 from bricklaying to general contracting \u2014 with a calm, detail-oriented approach to every project.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-chad-h').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Vincent DeCarlo -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vince-II.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vincent DeCarlo\" style=\"object-position:center 15% !important;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em; white-space:nowrap;\">Vincent DeCarlo<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Senior Construction Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">16+ years delivering exceptional homebuilding experiences across the Triangle, NC and Smith Mountain Lake, VA.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-vincent').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Johnny Rose -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/johnny-II.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Johnny Rose\" style=\"object-position:center 0%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Johnny Rose<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Construction Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">8 years in construction and restoration \u2014 including 6 years of hurricane disaster relief \u2014 now bringing that grit and care to luxury new builds.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-johnny').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Junior Azula - removed -->\n\n    <!-- Josh Sparks -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JOsh-II.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Josh Sparks\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Josh Sparks<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Site Superintendent | Warranty Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">A diverse background in construction, project management, and client-focused roles \u2014 bringing technical expertise, hands-on carpentry experience, and strong leadership to every build.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-josh').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Kristine Gaskins -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kris-Headshot.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kristine Gaskins\" style=\"object-position:center 5%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Kristine Gaskins<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Purchasing Manager<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">40+ years of home building industry experience \u2014 specializing in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and procurement management for luxury residential construction.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-kris').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Amber Kirkendall -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Amber-final.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Amber Kirkendall\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\" style=\"letter-spacing:-0.02em; white-space:nowrap;\">Amber Kirkendall<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">Staff Accountant<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">Keeping S&amp;S Luxury Homes financially sharp \u2014 with a focus on accuracy, organization, and efficiency that supports every project from the ground up.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-amber').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Tony Hoshaw -->\n    <div class=\"ss-card\">\n      <div class=\"ss-card__photo\">\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tony_pro.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tony Hoshaw\" style=\"object-position:center 18%;\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-card__body\" style=\"padding:26px 32px 32px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-card__name\">Tony Hoshaw<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-card__title\">IT Manager | HR Coordinator<\/div>\n        <p class=\"ss-card__excerpt\">Making sure everyone \u2014 clients, team, vendors \u2014 has exactly the information they need, when they need it. And helping build the team that makes it all possible.<\/p>\n        <button class=\"ss-card__btn\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-tony').classList.add('open')\">Full Bio<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- \u2500\u2500 JOIN OUR TEAM BANNER (inline: fills the last two columns of the grid) \u2500\u2500 -->\n    <div class=\"ss-join-banner ss-join-banner--inline\">\n      <div class=\"ss-join-banner__eyebrow\">S&amp;S Luxury Homes<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-join-banner__title\">Join Our Team<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-join-banner__rule\"><\/div>\n      <p class=\"ss-join-banner__sub\">S&amp;S Luxury Homes is always looking for talented people who share our passion for building exceptional homes. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"ss-join-banner__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/?page_id=2739\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- MODALS -->\n\n  <div id=\"ss-modal-justin\" class=\"ss-modal\">\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__backdrop\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-justin').classList.remove('open')\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__box\">\n      <button class=\"ss-modal__close\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-justin').classList.remove('open')\">&#x2715;<\/button>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/justin_clean.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Justin Snodgrass\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__content\" style=\"padding:48px 44px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__eyebrow\">S&amp;S Luxury Homes<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ss-modal__name\">Justin Snodgrass<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__title\">Co-Owner<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__divider\"><\/div>\n        <blockquote class=\"ss-modal__quote\">\"The foundation of any successful project begins with listening.\"<\/blockquote>\n        <p>Justin Snodgrass brings over 20 years of experience partnering with clients \u2014 from Fortune 500 boardrooms to luxury custom builds across North and South Carolina.<\/p>\n        <p>Justin began his career producing high-end gala events in Chicago, where he honed an instinct for detail, timing, and the art of exceeding expectations. He transitioned into a decade of Fortune 500 consulting before finding his true calling in luxury residential construction.<\/p>\n        <p>For the past 10+ years, Justin has focused exclusively on the NC and SC luxury home market, guiding clients through every phase of the custom build process \u2014 from initial concept through final walkthrough.<\/p>\n        <p>Justin's philosophy is simple: listen first, build second. Every decision, every detail, every timeline begins with understanding exactly what the client envisions for their family and their life.<\/p>\n        <p>Outside of work, Justin is a devoted husband and father. He and his husband Tony share their life with their 12-year-old son. Justin loves the outdoors, spending time on the pool, the lake, and the ocean whenever possible.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div id=\"ss-modal-megan\" class=\"ss-modal\">\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__backdrop\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-megan').classList.remove('open')\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__box\">\n      <button class=\"ss-modal__close\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-megan').classList.remove('open')\">&#x2715;<\/button>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/megan_final.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Megan Menne\" style=\"object-position:center 8%;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__content\" style=\"padding:48px 44px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__eyebrow\">S&amp;S Luxury Homes<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ss-modal__name\">Megan Menne<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__title\">Lead Interior Designer<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__divider\"><\/div>\n        <blockquote class=\"ss-modal__quote\">\"Great design should not only look beautiful \u2014 it should function beautifully for the way each client truly lives.\"<\/blockquote>\n        <p>Megan Menne is a detail-driven interior designer with over 15 years of experience shaping luxury residential interiors. Her work spans the Triangle, New York City, and Park City \u2014 bringing a sophisticated, cross-market perspective to every project.<\/p>\n        <p>Megan's approach begins with listening. She believes that great design should not only look beautiful \u2014 it should function beautifully for the way each client truly lives. Every space she creates is a reflection of the people who inhabit it.<\/p>\n        <p>Her ability to help clients visualize their finished home \u2014 long before the first wall goes up \u2014 is one of the qualities that sets Megan apart. She translates dreams into detailed plans, and detailed plans into rooms people love coming home to.<\/p>\n        <p>When she's not designing, Megan channels her creativity into painting, drawing, and crafting. She's also an enthusiastic home cook and the proud mom of three daughters.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div id=\"ss-modal-sophia\" class=\"ss-modal\">\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__backdrop\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-sophia').classList.remove('open')\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__box\">\n      <button class=\"ss-modal__close\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-sophia').classList.remove('open')\">&#x2715;<\/button>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sophia-II.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sophia Salcedo\" style=\"object-position:center 15%; filter:saturate(0.7);\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__content\" style=\"padding:48px 44px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__eyebrow\">S&amp;S Luxury Homes<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ss-modal__name\">Sophia Salcedo<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__title\">Associate Designer<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__divider\"><\/div>\n        <blockquote class=\"ss-modal__quote\">\"A well-designed home should feel effortless to live in \u2014 and completely, unmistakably yours.\"<\/blockquote>\n        <p>Sophia Salcedo is an interior designer with a strong foundation in residential design and a passion for creating spaces that feel both functional and thoughtfully curated. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Indiana University and has experience supporting high-end residential projects through space planning, material selections, and client coordination.<\/p>\n        <p>After relocating from Indiana to Raleigh, Sophia brings a fresh perspective and adaptability to her work, along with a strong command of design software including AutoCAD, Revit, and Chief Architect. She approaches each project with a focus on clarity, organization, and thoughtful execution.<\/p>\n        <p>Sophia believes that a well-designed home should feel effortless to live in while still reflecting a strong sense of style. She enjoys working closely with clients and teams to bring ideas to life in a way that feels cohesive, intentional, and tailored.<\/p>\n        <p>Outside of design, Sophia loves trying new restaurants, exploring parks, and spending time with family, friends, and her cats \u2014 experiences that often inspire her creativity and appreciation for well-designed spaces.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div id=\"ss-modal-casey\" class=\"ss-modal\">\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__backdrop\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-casey').classList.remove('open')\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__box\">\n      <button class=\"ss-modal__close\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-casey').classList.remove('open')\">&#x2715;<\/button>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Casey-IIHS.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Casey\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__content\" style=\"padding:48px 44px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__eyebrow\">S&amp;S Luxury Homes<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ss-modal__name\">Casey Prendergast<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__title\">Associate Designer<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__divider\"><\/div>\n        <blockquote class=\"ss-modal__quote\">\"Every home should tell the story of the people who live in it \u2014 through color, texture, and details that feel intentional and deeply personal.\"<\/blockquote>\n        <p>Casey is an interior designer with four years of experience, including three years specializing in luxury residential new construction. Originally from Massachusetts, she spent much of her design career in the Pacific Northwest, where she refined her eye for timeless, thoughtful interiors.<\/p>\n        <p>She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she developed a strong foundation in the relationship between form, function, and history. A minor in Art and Architectural History further shaped her appreciation for the evolution of design and the cultural influences that define the spaces we inhabit. Today, her work is guided by these principles, blending architectural integrity with fresh, livable design.<\/p>\n        <p>For Casey, the most rewarding part of the design process is creating homes that tell the story of the people who live in them. She believes every home should feel deeply personal \u2014 reflecting a client's lifestyle, traditions, and personality through intentional layers of color, texture, and detail. Her collaborative approach ensures that each space is as meaningful as it is beautiful.<\/p>\n        <p>Outside the studio, Casey enjoys oil painting, discovering North Carolina's vibrant restaurant scene, and spending time with her fianc\u00e9 and their dog. She also finds endless inspiration in traveling, drawing from the architecture, landscapes, and local cultures she encounters along the way.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div id=\"ss-modal-rob\" class=\"ss-modal\">\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__backdrop\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-rob').classList.remove('open')\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__box\">\n      <button class=\"ss-modal__close\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-rob').classList.remove('open')\">&#x2715;<\/button>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rob_final.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rob Sluik\" style=\"object-position:center 5%;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__content\" style=\"padding:48px 44px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__eyebrow\">S&amp;S Luxury Homes<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ss-modal__name\">Rob Sluik<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__title\">Co-Owner<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__divider\"><\/div>\n        <blockquote class=\"ss-modal__quote\">\"A great home comes down to the people who build it and the standards they refuse to compromise on.\"<\/blockquote>\n        <p>Rob Sluik is Co-Owner of S&amp;S Luxury Homes, bringing more than 15 years of hands-on construction and general contracting experience to every project the company takes on. A licensed Unlimited General Contractor in North Carolina, Rob has built his career on a simple conviction: the quality of a home is decided long before the final walkthrough \u2014 in the details, the materials, and the people you trust to put them together.<\/p>\n        <p>Rob grew up on job sites, shadowing his uncle and developing an instinct for construction long before it became his profession. He went on to study accountancy and finance at East Carolina University \u2014 a background that still shows up in the disciplined, numbers-aware way he runs job sites and builds budgets. After an early career outside construction, he founded S&amp;S Property Restoration in 2012 and spent the next decade building a reputation for doing difficult work well: structural repairs, complex renovations, and rebuilds that demanded both technical skill and a calm presence with homeowners in stressful moments. Throughout his career, Rob has also developed extensive experience building new construction homes \u2014 both single and multi-family \u2014 through all phases, from breaking ground to final walkthrough.<\/p>\n        <p>That field experience is exactly what Rob and Justin drew on when they decided to launch S&amp;S Luxury Homes together. Having met in the field, the two owners knew their complementary strengths \u2014 Rob's construction leadership and Justin's client-facing expertise \u2014 could become the foundation of a builder that treats luxury as a standard of care rather than a price point. Today, Rob oversees the construction side of the business across the Triangle, Hyco Lake, and the company's growing list of communities.<\/p>\n        <p>Rob is known on site for being steady, practical, and deeply invested in the craft. He believes in hiring good people, paying attention to the small things, and building homes he'd be proud to live in himself. Some people collect stamps \u2014 Rob collects heavy machinery.<\/p>\n        <p>Away from work, Rob's world centers on his wife Jess and their three daughters \u2014 the people who keep him grounded and remind him what all the long days are really for. He's happiest on the water, whether that's boating with family or chasing a good day of fishing.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div id=\"ss-modal-charles\" class=\"ss-modal\">\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__backdrop\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-charles').classList.remove('open')\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ss-modal__box\">\n      <button class=\"ss-modal__close\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('ss-modal-charles').classList.remove('open')\">&#x2715;<\/button>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ssluxuryhomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Charles-A-HS.png?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Charles Adams\" style=\"object-position:center 15%;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"ss-modal__content\" style=\"padding:48px 44px !important;\">\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__eyebrow\">S&amp;S Luxury Homes<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ss-modal__name\">Charles Adams<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__title\">Senior Construction Manager<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ss-modal__divider\"><\/div>\n        <blockquote class=\"ss-modal__quote\">\"Quality, communication, and accountability \u2014 that's what turns a well-built house into a home someone is proud to receive.\"<\/blockquote>\n        <p>With 12+ years in residential construction, Charles has built a career focused on delivering high-quality homes while providing strong leadership throughout the construction process. His experience spans the full construction process, from pre-construction planning and scheduling through completion and homeowner delivery.<\/p>\n        <p>As Senior Construction Manager, Charles provides leadership and oversight of construction operations, working closely with trade partners, vendors, homeowners, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n        <p>Throughout his career, Charles has developed a reputation for his calm demeanor, hands-on approach, problem-solving ability, and accountability. He brings a practical understanding of residential construction, with a strong focus on quality, scheduling, communication, and attention to detail.<\/p>\n        <p>His passion for construction and commitment to excellence drive his focus on building quality homes and delivering a positive experience for every homeowner.<\/p>\n        <p>Outside of work, Charles enjoys spending time on the lake with his wife and making the most of his time on the golf course. 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He began working as a brick mason in middle school, learning the trade from his father and developing an early appreciation for skill, discipline, and doing things with care.<\/p>\n        <p>After graduating in 2000, he expanded into several other construction trades, and in 2006 he earned his general contractor building license. He also holds IICRC certifications in water damage restoration and mold remediation, reflecting the breadth of his industry background.<\/p>\n        <p>Known for being detail-oriented and calm under pressure, Chadwick understands that construction often requires flexibility, communication, and thoughtful problem-solving. His goal is always to help guide projects forward in a way that gives clients confidence in both the process and the final result.<\/p>\n        <p>Outside of work, Chadwick stays busy with his three teenage kids and their sports and social activities. 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