Our Team

Founder

John attended Charlotte Country Day School and then the University of North Carolina. He ran a furniture and millwork plant in South Carolina, selling product all over the United States. He returned to Charlotte in 2009 to begin a career in the construction industry. He brings years of hands on experience in woodwork, installation and a business background. He has always had an eye for detail and it is reflected in his vision for Bourgeois McGinn. He seeks perfection and his goal for Bourgeois McGinn from its inception was to build a firm deserving of the high end residential market. John will always put integrity and quality before his bottom line. This has brought him a high percentage of repeat business. When not working, John enjoys hunting, fishing, exercise and spending time with his wife and two children. 

 Founder

Having grown up in the historic Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte, Mac learned the construction trade from a family of true craftsmen. He founded Interior Concepts Unlimited and for many years built some of the finest cabinetry in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Mac has an eye for classical shapes and proportions that simply cannot be taught, and he insists they are carried out. He is often even more particular than the client. Wanting to leverage his experience, he co-founded Bourgeois McGinn Builders. He brings a level of craftsmanship to our team that is second to none. Mac is in charge of Field Operations where his expertise sets our work apart. It doesn’t matter how Mac’s day is going, the smile on his face will improve yours. He is uniquely delightful to work with, a trait anyone that has the opportunity is sure to remember. In his spare time, Mac enjoys hunting, fishing, camping or anything at all with his wife and three children. 

Designer

Emily grew up loving beautiful things with a deep seeded desire to understand what makes them different. She earned degrees in Math and Fine Art from Agnes Scott College. She studied architecture at The Prince of Wales Institute in London, one of few programs remaining that offers a romantic approach to the built environment. Upon completion, she attended the Institute of Classical Architecture in NYC to hone hand drawing skills and further understand the role Classical Architecture plays in beauty through proportion and appropriateness. Her work has brought her wonderful clients for over seventeen years, many with the same desire to understand beauty. The common thread is a love of honest materials used in unpretentious ways and executed with superb craftsmanship. She joined Bourgeois McGinn in 2018 for the opportunity to work exclusively with a team dedicated to these elegant principles. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, travel and hiking in the NC mountains. 

Construction Manager

Ben has been in the construction industry for the majority of his adult life.  His past roles have included Project Manager as well as Estimator at other major firms in the area.  His knowledge of the construction process allowed him to quickly integrate into our process.  Ben and his family currently reside on the south side of Charlotte.  In his free time Ben prefers to hang out with his children on the lake. 

Construction Manager

 Jay, originally from Tennessee, moved to Charlotte in the past year and has been in the construction business for six years now. Before joining Bourgeois McGinn Builders, he worked for a non-profit doing home repairs. Jay is also a talented musician and is a drummer in a band here in Charlotte. During his free time, he uses his talent in the area, but loves to go home to his wife and two dogs.

Construction Manager

Brian grew up in the construction industry and loves every aspect of the project. After several years on a framing crew in Nebraska, Brian moved south for a management opportunity in the field. He moved up to a position as a superintendent for a local general contractor, and later joined Bourgeois McGinn. He has a wonderful way with people as well as a great understanding of construction deep seeded in years of framing. After a long day, he prefers to spend time with his family and work in his organic garden.