About Spectrum

Delivering exceptional design-build remodeling for more than a decade.

Our Story

Spectrum is a family-owned and award-winning design-build firm serving homeowners in the Washington, DC and Montgomery County area since 2011. As the owner of Spectrum, I [re-]discovered my talent as a carpenter, contractor, and builder over twenty years ago. I left my day job and haven’t looked back since.

Over the years, we’ve expanded our team of master builders, designers, architects, project leaders, superior craftsmen and tradesmen to create transformative remodeling experiences for our clients. As a result, they have hired us again and again for multiple projects of high-quality remodeling and renovations. The care and standards we put into every project is because we love what we do just as much as you love your home. It is our mission to make your home function for your specific needs, and turn it into a space that you’ll love spending time in with your family and friends!

meet the team

Where passion meets professionalism.

Keith Vaughan
Founder

Jennifer Vaughan
Marketing & Client Relations
Jennie Smith
Finance & Operations Leader
Dan Gardner, CPM
Production Leader

Riane Ferrari
Production Coordinator

Ian Everett
Lead Architectural Design

Leslie Bleier
Lead Interior Design
Karandeep “KJ” Singh
Office & Information Coordinator
Mauricio Hernandez
Job Site Captain/Lead Carpenter
Jaime Perez
Job Site Captain/Lead Carpenter

Julio Nunez
Carpenter/Installer

Rolando Martin
Carpenter/Installer

Mo Borda
Carpenter/Installer

Christopher Sanchez
Carpenter/Installer

Gilberto Contreras
Carpenter/Installer

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If you have a vision, we’re ready to help you realize it.
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Keith Vaughan

Founder

As founder of Spectrum Design Build, Keith’s standard of excellence and professional integrity infuse every step of the home remodeling process, and specifically Spectrum’s approach to integrated Design + Build as the preferred methodology to complete projects. For more than two decades, he’s helped Clients transform their homes with thoughful design, inovative solutions, collaborative intent, and superior craftsmanship. He’s not only the owner-manager of this award-winning company, but he takes great pride in having built a company of dedicated employees, participating and donating in his community, and wholistically giving back to the builidng and remodeling industry. As example, Keith serves on committees and associations such as the DC CODE TAG Committee for IRC, IEBC, and Energy code adoptions, PRO Mid-Atlantic, MBIA and its carpenter apprenticeship program, and often serves as an expert witness protecting consumers, code compliance, and general building safety and methodology issues.
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Jennifer Vaughan

Marketing & Client Relations

As the co-owner of Spectrum Design Build, Jennifer is responsible for the client outreach and marketing of this award-winning company. She assists with building and maintaining our relationships with clients and collaborates with the staff to ensure they’re doing their best work. Her work at Spectrum gives her a unique perspective as a full-time real estate agent with the Mandy & David Team at Compass, where she assists her own extensive client-base buying and selling homes throughout the DC Metro area.

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Jennie Smith

Finance & Operations Leader

Jennie joined Spectrum Design Build in 2021 with more than a decade of finance and operations experience from the restaurant industry. She is in charge of project accounting and analysis, company payroll, and the staffing and training of employees. She is often the first point of contact for potential clients, and oversees the operational activities at every level of the company.
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Dan Gardner, CPM

Production Leader

Dan is a native Washingtonian, and has more than 20 years of construction and project management experience. Through constant communication and evaluation, he is the liaison between the in-house design team and field production crews. He is also the conduit between clients and the progress of their home project. Dan brings a unique set qualities to the job everyday as he has to see the big picture while keeping a close eye on all the details at the same time for each home remodeling project.

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Riane Ferrari

Production Coordinator

Like her last name, Riane brings a blend of innovation and high performance to our team. She’s responsible for the seamless execution of projects by scheduling the crews and vendors, communicating with clients, and coordinating the timely delivery of materials. With her attention to detail and proactive approach, she ensures our projects run smoothly. 

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Ian Everett

Lead Architectural Design

With more than a decade of experience, Ian is passionate about architectural design, and  strives to craft sustainable, functional, and engaging design drawings for our clients. He enjoys  the collaborative process of translating the client’s ideas into tangible design and structural  plans. He works closely with both clients and the field crew to ensure projects are not only  structurally sound but also visually captivating. As an award-winning designer, Ian enjoys the  journey of transforming a client’s dream from concept and plans to stunning reality. 

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Leslie Bleier

Lead Interior Design

Leslie joins the Spectrum Design team with a background in residential, commercial and senior living design. She enjoys working with clients to make their spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements, selecting essential and decorative items, such as colors, lighting and materials. She has a keen awareness of costs and budget, research and product sourcing, and supervises the progress of work. Her goal is to bring to life the client’s design aesthetic for each remodeling project.

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Karandeep “KJ” Singh

Office & Information Coordinator

Karandeep “KJ” Singh is one of the youngest members of the Spectrum team, yet has a deep understanding of data and network systems management. His IT responsibilities include maintaining our client database, updating our technology, and assisting in daily project tracking. He’s dedicated to seeing every task through from start to finish, and brings a fresh perspective and new ideas to the Spectrum Team.
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Mauricio Hernandez

Job Site Captain/Lead Carpenter

Mauricio has over two decades of experience as a highly skilled carpenter, working a majority of that time here at Spectrum Design Build. Over the years, he’s honed his skills as a lead and finish carpenter. As a Jobsite Captain, he’s in charge of scheduling crews, coordinating the construction work and timing of the supplies into the field to ensure the projects are running smoothly.
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Jaime Perez

Job Site Captain/Lead Carpenter

With a high level of skill and intent, Jaime oversees the carpenters at our project sites. He is particularly adept at onsite problem-solving, communicating with the office production staff, and directing the daily production schedules to make sure projects get done efficiently and on time.
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Julio Nunez

Carpenter/Installer

Julio’s hard work and positive attitude makes him a valuable member of the Spectrum team. His carpentry skills include drywall and framing, kitchen cabinetry, flooring, and door installations, allowing him to contribute effectively to various aspects of our projects. With Julio’s dedication and expertise, the team can rely on him to consistently deliver high-quality workmanship. 
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Rolando Martin

Carpenter/Installer

Rolando joins Spectrum with an extensive background in residential and commercial construction, and is an expert at painting, door and window framing, and finish drywall. His skills and attention to detail in all aspects of carpentry, make him a valued member of the carpentry team and company.