The HDC Team
Team work makes the dream work, and true to the saying, HDC would not be able to make the dreams of our clients a reality without the amazing team we have cultivated over our 20+ years remodeling. From our founder Brian Hogan, to our newest hires, HDC ensures that every person at HDC shares the same vision of going Beyond Building for our clients and our community. Read about our team members below, and then check out our YouTube channel for more personal interviews with some our staff.
Brian Hogan
Owner | Founder
Brian Hogan
Owner | Founder
Since an early age, Brian has been a people person. Always thinking about how others were perceiving their situation and doing what he could to make people feel satisfied. While rehabbing houses, Brian could not understand how contractors would not return calls or show up when they said they would. He thought about all the people who deal with contractors and the frustration they must feel. With this simple principle in mind, Brian created Hogan Design & Construction. In his free time, Brian spends time with his wife and three children and off-roading in his Jeep.
Brad Hogan
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Brad Hogan
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Brad started at HDC as a laborer and worked his way up the ladder to his current role as COO. Having seen things from every position in the company has allowed Brad to be fully invested in all operations. This also comes in handy in his role as Head of Sales. Brad really listens to the needs of the customers and can help create a project where all needs are addressed. In every job that Brad has had he always worked his way into a position where people looked to him for guidance. Brad has been instrumental in developing the processes that make Hogan Design & Construction stand out in their industry. Striving to improve the customer experience makes Brad a natural for the Chief Operating Officer position. Brad lives in St Charles with his wife and three children.
Douglas Panozzo
Production Manager
Douglas Panozzo
Production Manager
Doug has always had a passion for construction and enjoys constantly doing home renovation projects at his own house. He spent over five years managing projects for a technology company before joining the Hogan Team in 2017. He is excited to bring his leadership, communication, organization, and attention to detail skills to Hogan Design & Construction. Doug is happily married to his wife Sara and has 2 children (Luke & Mila). He enjoys quality family time and appreciating the outdoors.
John Vendafreddo
Senior Project Manager/ New Development Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)
John Vendafreddo
Senior Project Manager/ New Development Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)
John has been interested in building since he received his first Fisher-Price toolset. Upon graduating high school there was no question what field John would enter. John joined the HDC team as a laborer but his drive and eye for perfection helped develop him into the company's head trim carpenter. As HDC grew, John’s attention to detail led to him being promoted to Project Manager. John is married and has three sons. He lives in a house that he built from the ground up in Batavia.
Jason Bonomini
Project Manager
Jason Bonomini
Project Manager
Mike Martin
Project Manager
Mike Martin
Project Manager
Mike's interest in construction started with the purchase of his first foreclosed house. He fell in love with the remodeling process and took great satisfaction in seeing the project progress from start to finish. Already having a background in Project Management, the move to HDC was a no-brainer for him. Mike has exceptional organization and communication skills mixed with a keen eye for budgeting, all of which make him a great Project Manager. Mike is married with two children, and he looks forward to spending his time on the weekends with them.
Mike Gerbitz
Head Carpenter
Mike Gerbitz
Head Carpenter
Carpentry runs in Mike’s blood. Mike would help work in his dad's tool shop from an early age. Mike’s carpentry work led him on several mission trips to rebuild youth camps. From framing to windows or exteriors to custom cabinetry and trim work, Mike’s eye for perfection has made him a master in the carpentry field. Mike was a natural fit with HDC and was quickly promoted to Head Carpenter. Mike is married with two kids. In his free time, Mike is an active rock and country musician who performs 60-80 gigs a year.
Sandy Lankford
Office Manager
Sandy Lankford
Office Manager
Agnes Mazanek
Production & Selections Coordinator
Agnes Mazanek
Production & Selections Coordinator
Kasia Obrzud
Designer
Kasia Obrzud
Designer