Our capable staff and management team provide guidance throughout the design and construction process, and continue to deliver reliable support after you move into your new home.
Jon Peery, President & Founder
Jon started on a construction site right out of high school in Redding, California in 1977. Three years later, in 1980, he moved to Greenville, SC to study accounting at Bob Jones University. He used his construction background to put himself through college. By his junior year, while living in the dormitory, he employed 3 carpenters framing homes for other general contractors in the local area. Jon married Debbie Deuink between his junior and senior years of college and finished his accounting degree in 1984. With the encouragement of his father-in-law, he took the general contractor’s exam instead of the CPA exam, and started his general construction business in 1986. The Lord blessed Jon and Debbie with opportunity to raise 7 children who currently have provided them with eleven grandchildren.
When Jon is not helping someone build their dream home, he stays busy with family, church activities, the Gideon ministry, and chasing critters in the woods. He has a passion for Christian missions around the World and in particular, the camp ministry of the Wilds based in North Carolina.
Matt Garrison, Chief Financial Officer
Matt moved to the Upstate to take over as Chief Financial Officer at Peery Homes upon the announcement of Nelson Neal’s retirement (now referred to as CFO Emeritus). Matt has a master’s degree in accounting from the University of South Florida and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is responsible for the office side of the company and focuses on providing detailed financial information to our clients throughout the construction process.
Prior to joining Peery Homes, Matt served in the Marine Corps and participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He previously worked at EY, Raymond James, Jabil Inc., and The Siegfried Group. He brings a strong financial background (and sense of humor) to Peery Homes. When he is not in the office, he enjoys working on his farm with his wife and three kids raising cattle, sheep, and riding their horse.
Michael Willcox, Lead Estimator
Michael is a Michigan native, but has called the Upstate home since 1987. In 1997, he graduated from Bob Jones University with a pastoral studies degree which he has used faithfully in his local church. Michael has been in construction management for 35 years and he has been using his extensive estimating skills for 10 years with Peery Homes. He and his wife Rachel have been married 22 years and have 3 children and currently call Spartanburg home.
Although his family keeps him very busy, Michael is an avid reader when he finds the time. The Willcoxes also enjoy discovering breweries when they travel.
Russell Peery, Vice President
Russell is the oldest son of Jon Peery and grew up in the construction industry. He worked all through high school and college on framing and remodeling crews. Upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree in Residential Construction/Business Management, he continued with the company and in 2012 became a project manager on renovation projects. In 2014, he started building new homes for the company and now is also involved in estimating, sales and project management.
Following in his father’s path, Russell stays busy with his family, church activities, and hunting whatever is in season.
Dan Peery
Estimator
Dan moved to Greenville in 1984 and started working for his brother Jon. After learning the fine details of being a trim carpenter, he started his own trim carpentry business in 1992. During the housing downturn, he went to work at a heavy equipment rental company. Because of his attention to detail and building experience, he became Peery Home’s estimator in 2015. It is his goal to give our clients the most accurate estimate for their project, so there are no surprises to the budget during the building process.
In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, sports, and being with his family, specifically his granddaughter Lanie.
John Tessier
Project Manager
John started working in construction during his senior year in high school. After moving to Greenville, he continued in the construction field and joined the Peery Team in 2005 as a carpenter. After years of showing strong leadership qualities with others on the Peery crews and attention to details, he was given the position of Project Manager.
When he is not working, John loves spending time with his 4 children at their school activities, on family vacations or just hanging out with them.
Tim Chevalier
Project Manager
Tim is one of Peery’s senior project managers. He came to work for Peery Homes in 2004. Having come from a background in secondary education, his strong character traits include staying on schedule and excellent communication with the clients. He appreciates working with clients from different lifestyles and building them the home of their dreams.
His passion, when not building homes, is to have an impact for Christ by ministering to the members of his family and church, and those he meets on mission related trips.
Ben Ford
Project Manager
As one of our project managers, Ben works closely with the crew, subcontractors, and the client to ensure everything is built perfectly according to plan. He has been a part of Peery Homes since 2001, starting out with renovation projects and then moving into new construction. Ben enjoys meeting families from different walks of life and creating beautiful spaces for them.
During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, three little children and extended family in the Tennessee Mountains where he was raised.
Mark Weaver
Project Manager
Mark is a seasoned Project Manager with fifty years experience in both residential and commercial construction. His projects have included everything from small remodeling jobs to custom homes and institutional buildings to large multi-use, multi-family, commercial buildings. He's a graduate of Bob Jones University where he met his wife, Marcia, of 45 years. They have three grown children. Mark enjoys music, playing the saxophone, gardening, fishing with family, and occasional round of golf.
David Thompson
Project Manager
David was born and raised in Georgia and moved to South Carolina as a young married man in 1994 to attend Bob Jones University. He and his wife have four amazing children and one well loved son-in-law. He started in the construction industry at the age of 13 when he went to work in a custom cabinet shop during the summmertime and after school. His other experience includes grading, framing, plumbing, hvac, electrical, and trim work. Prior to joining Peery Homes in February of 2023, David was self-employed for 22 years doing custom renovations/additions and custom homes. David's son, Paul, also came to work for Peery Homes as a construction helper while in college. In David's free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family.
Joanne Riggs
Office Manager
Joanne helps to ensure everything runs smoothly at Peery Construction Co. Her role as Office Manager provides back end support to the team and front office customer service to our guests. Joanne’s degree from Bob Jones University and her experience as a pastor’s wife, school teacher and a sales associate at a college bookstore has given her the ability to take exceptional care of our clients who visit the office. She enjoys getting to know our clients and helping them over the course of the project
When she is not in the office, Joanne enjoys working in her yard, working on crafts, and traveling with her husband.
Bill Wile
Project Manager
Since Bill’s adolescent years, he has had an interest in construction work. In 1985, Bill landed his first job in the construction industry. Then in 2000, he started his own construction company in New York with expertise in all facets of construction. In 2006, he moved to Greenville and continued his business. His ability to understand and solve issues that arise in renovation projects made him a perfect fit as a project manager on the renovation side of Peery Homes.
In his spare time Bill loves hunting, taking vacations with his wife and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Jeannette Bougie
Accounting Manager
After raising 5 children Jeannette went to work for a Christian camp in North Carolina and then at their New Hampshire location. She managed volunteers, accounts payable and worked wherever else they needed her.
Originally from Rochester, New Hampshire Jeannette moved to Greenville in 2021 and started with Peery in 2023 with her sleeves rolled up. She has been a wonderful addition to the office staff. While her role is behind-the-scenes, she loves the opportunity to support the team on their project sites and being a part of providing our clients with a beautiful home.
Jeannette loves spending time with her adult children and 9 grandchildren whenever she has the chance. She also enjoys gardening and baking. Her husband Roland, who she had been married to for over 40 years, also works for Peery Homes on renovation projects.
Roland Bougie
Superintendent
Roland is originally from New Hampshire but moved to Greenville with his family in the 90’s to get his college degree. After working for Peery for several years he went on staff at the Wilds camp in NC and then NH as the maintenance supervisior.
In 2021, he and his wife Jeanette retired from their camp ministry and rejoined Peery Homes in Greenville. He is a master craftsman and a huge asset to the team.