Although Pete is an owner of Graybach, he is hands-on in everything from business development and job estimation to contract generation and project management. Pete was born in Massillon, Ohio, and after graduating from Stark State University, moved to Cincinnati to work for a downtown architecture firm, Speer & Associates. Before founding Graybach in 2007, Pete managed large commercial construction projects for construction management companies, Cleveland Construction, and Sigma Capital.
In addition to spending time with his wife and two kids, Pete always enjoys a round of golf with friends and business associates or fishing with his son, especially their annual fly fishing trips out west. In the fall and winter months, you can find him playing basketball with his neighborhood league or watching football, betting on a game or two (“it makes the game more interesting”).
From the age of 10 to 16 years old, Pete ran his very own grass cutting / landscaping service, manicuring lawns for 15 neighborhood families.
Fayetteville Board of Education Administration Building, Graybach’s first bonded job.
Tyson is an owner of Graybach and in that capacity performs a number of roles for the Company including accounting and finance, HR, IT, asset management or any other task of the day. Tyson is a born and raised Cincinnatian graduating from the University of Cincinnati with an accounting degree. Prior to Graybach, Tyson, a CPA, worked in the audit groups for PricewaterhouseCoopers and Grant Thornton as well as provided accounting consulting services to various companies in and around Cincinnati.
In the off chance that he is not working or thinking about work, Tyson enjoys spending time with his wife Erica and two children “down at the lake” (Lake Cumberland) boating, water skiing, and the occasional round of golf. Tyson plays basketball weekly and also enjoys watching sports with family and friends. If he finds himself with a few free hours, you might find Tyson reading a sci-fi book or playing a classic video game or two.
Since Graybach has become so involved in the redevelopment of Over-the-Rhine, Tyson has become an OTR junkie and drags his West Side friends down to OTR hangouts on the weekends.
Tyson’s favorite project is the renovation of the historic Globe Building. The building’s upper floors offer terrific views of the vibrancy of Findlay Market and the first floor will be housing Jean Robert’s French Crust and Bistro adding another place for Tyson to grab lunch or an after work cocktail.
Nathan has been with Graybach since the beginning, in 2010. He was the first of Graybach’s now many Project Managers, and also wears the hat of Estimator to keep the company’s plate as full as possible. A lifelong Cincinnati resident and graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Nathan came to Graybach from Cleveland Construction where he managed large-scale builds like Wal-Mart, etc.
When he’s not spending time with his kids enjoying everything from movies, music, sports, parks, and science, Nate can usually be found tackling one of a dozen ongoing renovation projects in his house with earbuds intact and listening to a book on Audible. He likes checking out new restuarants and planning getaways with his wife, and once in a blue moon gets a chance to (as his kids put it) “kill bad guys” playing PS4 online with his brothers.
Is commonly known to make up fictional words in a game of Scrabble and hope no one calls his bluff.
Holtman’s Donuts in OTR. And not necessarily because he has a weakness for their magical morning delicacies.
Joined Graybach in November 2019 with over 20 years of construction experience working at Dugan & Meyers and Bunnell Hill Construction. Chris was born and raised in Cincinnati where he attended LaSalle High School and then the University of Cincinnati where he received a Construction Management degree. Chris lives in Colerain with his wife Maria and 3 sons Nathan, Jake, and Zach.
In the summer, Chris can be found most nights and weekends on the baseball field coaching his son’s travel baseball team. Chris also enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, golfing, watching sports, drinking beer with friends and family, volunteering at his local church fish fry and festival, and fostering rescue puppies.
Chris and Maria are passionate fur baby parents! Their 4 rescue dogs are: Harvey, a blind pitbull, Bruiser, a pit schnauzer mix, Oscar, a coonhound and Faith, our first girl, who is also a pitbull.
Ranking favorites are Northside Transit Center and Monroe Police Station. These were his first two projects completed at Graybach, both of which were extremely successful.
Jason is born and bred in Cincinnati, where he went to Northwest High School and later got his Civil Engineer Construction Management degree from Cincinnati State. He joined Graybach in April 2013 as a Project Manager / Estimator and has held his own during the company’s explosive continued growth.
Outside of work, Jason loves going boating with his family and friends to Lake Cumberland, Norris, and Dale Hollow. He also has a tendency to overcommit to helping friends out with their house projects.
Jason was promoted to the elite position of Eagle Scout at the age of 15.
It was a tough decision, but the winner is 127 Mulberry Street.
Before coming to Graybach, Robbie worked for Fifth Third…and was actually introduced to Graybach by a colleague there. Since getting married in 2016, Robbie spends most of his time with his wife, Gina, and their fur baby, Izzy. Since Gina’s dreams are now also his, Robbie does whatever she says (LOL).
No better time than now to chip away at the ‘ole bucket list! Robbie frequently travels with his wife, all over the globe. His most recent adventure was Machu Picchu. He also stays busy with anything volleyball, beer, hiking, or fireball-related.
Robbie lived in Germany playing serious volleyball after college. Also, his Ohio State friends call him Bob, but in everyday life he goes by Robbie and never Rob. Perhaps more of a disturbing than fun fact, Robbie has a curious obsession with scrutinizing people’s shoes.
Every job, since they all seem to be right by his dad’s house.
Reid is from a small town east of Toledo, Ohio, but claims he’s from Michigan. He joined the Graybach team in December 2017. He is a graduate of Wittenberg University. Prior to joining the Graybach team, he was a Project Manager/Estimator for a construction company out of The Villages, Florida performing Residential and Commercial construction. Even further back, he was a Project Manager for a Contract Dredging company out of Leesburg, Florida. He and his family (wife Megan and two children, Parker and Quinn) moved back up north to be closer to family.
The projects that he has been involved with include: DMG Mori, Menards (Fairfield, Miamisburg, and Tipp City), St. Clair Township Salt Barn, University of Cincinnati (Nippert Stadium Scoreboard and Men’s Shower Expansion), and the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Service.
In his free time, Reid enjoys spending time with family. His children love the going to the Cincinnati Zoo to see Fiona and the Meerkats. He and the fam love hopping around the Tri-State to every variety of parks, games, theatre, the aquarium – you name it. Weather-permitting, they spend time at their lake house on Nolin Lake in Mammoth Cave, KY, where they swim, boat, 4-wheel, and sit around campfires. Of course, Reid also loves tackling home remodel projects or watching the Michigan Wolverines Win and the Detroit Lions Lose (that comes with being a diehard Lions fan).
Aside from random sports fandom (Philadelphia Flyers, Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Lions, FC Cincinnati), Reid’s big love is his love of dogs. Faves: Dachshunds and Corgis. What’s not to love about an animal that has 4” legs and a 3’ body?
He loves all of his projects. What he enjoys most are projects at the University of Cincinnati: “Everyone I’ve worked hand-in-hand with at the University of Cincinnati have been fantastic, which makes the projects great.”
There is also a design/build project that’s in the beginning stages for a bar in Harrison, Ohio. He has really enjoyed the beginning design process with the owners and generating different ideas for the space.
I was born in a small town, taught the fear of Jesus in a small town…. Used to daydream in a small town in Indiana, before moving to Morehead State University. Well I moved down there at the age of 18, blew the boys away, was more than they’d seen. She said I dig you baby, but I gotta keep moving on, to Cincinnati.
After moving to the tristate area and graduating from NKU, Erica worked at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, responsible for project management work in the Engineering department. When Graybach was founded in 2007, she left Toyota and began her new career at Graybach. Her position and responsibilities include but are never limited to Contract Compliance, HR, Payroll, Merchandising, Event Planning, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Delivery Driver, Photographer, Designer.
Erica loves doing elementary homework with her two children and shuffling them from practices, to games, and to recitals. She is also privileged to coach cheerleading and volunteer at her children’s school. Should she have some true free time, boating is her family’s life. It is the one true place they all “disconnect”.
Her nieces and nephews call her “Aunt Toe” because she has a HUGE toe.
The new Graybach office on Central Pkwy — she had the opportunity to be hands-on in selecting colors, finishes, and furnishings.
Cari came to Graybach in June 2018 with a background in construction, primarily HVAC and Mechanical Contracting. Her previous experience in accounting, HR and office coordination readied her for her position here at Graybach. “I love our group dynamic and the culture here!”
She loves working with her hands and being creative. She loves trying new things and keeping herself busy – Cari’s favorite place to be is in the garage in the summer, covered in paint and sawdust and working on the latest project. When she don’t have a paintbrush or a power tool in hand, she loves to spend time with her fiancé and three gentle giants: one yellow lab, one golden retriever and one black lab/border collie mix.
If you attended a Reds game between 2009 and 2013 and had the misfortune of not catching a t-shirt from the t-shirt cannon, Cari’s most likely to blame. She was the captain of that fun little branch of the promotions team. (Sorry, she really tried to get to everyone.)
Really any of the historic renovation projects we’ve done. It was Graybach’s portfolio of work that sparked her interest in the company enough to want to work here. She grew up in Clifton near OTR, and it’s those types of revitalization efforts that she wants to be involved in. It’s been utterly amazing to see how Cincinnati has changed in the past 10 years!
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Matt went to Elder High School, then moved on to Diamond Oaks, and wrapped up taking night classes at Cincinnati State. Over the years he worked with various upscale builders through the years, until he eventually started his own residential home-building company.
Matt likes spending time with his family and grandson. He enjoys woodworking, and even built a custom toy box for his grandson last Christmas from a salvaged door. He keeps his marriage exciting by finding new places to have brunch every Sunday with his wife.
As kids, he and his brothers would build a go cart, drive it down the hill until it crashed, then build a new one.
UC Arena luxury suites. His first solo job with the company.
Ernest was born and bred in Middletown, Ohio, where he met his wife in high school and still lives happily married today. His professional experience runs the gamut, from dishwashing and painting to industrial sandblasting and installing multiple fueling facilities. He moved into a Superintendent role several years ago, and has since gained a wealth of knowledge about the construction industry. Working at Graybach gives him a daily challenge to exceed expectations, and working in Cincinnati allows him the opportunity to see old constructions transformed into new wonders.
He spends his free time wisely – relaxing with family, listening to his vinyl collection, and enjoying some good food and drinks.
Fun fact: One of his loves in life is music. He plays in a band called Diverse Union. They’ve been together since high school, and he sings and plays guitar. Yes, imagine that, Ernie the superintendent singing…
His favorite project so far is definitely the whole Globe building renovation from top to bottom: offices, Peoples Liberty space, French Crust Bistro.
Cincy native, along with my wife, Monica. Together we have raised five children. I have spent 30 years in the residential construction industry.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren.
Joel is an awesome badminton player.
Definitely the Graybach design/build addition of General Mills.
Lee was born and raised in Cincinnati. He started working in residential construction as a sophomore in high school. After a 4-year stint serving in the Marine Corps Reserves for 4 years, he returned to building his career in commercial construction.
In his free time, Lee enjoys outdoor activities like golfing, hunting, and fishing. He also frequents NASCAR races.
I practiced taekwondo for 13 years and in 1988, I missed qualifying for the Pan American Games by 2 points.
Renovating Graybach’s current headquarters at 2416 Central Parkway.
Born and raised in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, Tony graduated from NKU with a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology and an Associate degree in Construction Management. He worked for a large residential builder for over ten years as a Superintendent, building both single and multi-family homes before joining Graybach in May of 2016. Tony lives in Newport with his wife Jessie and two children, Julia and Corbin.
He enjoys camping, golfing, boating, fishing and hunting, as well as spending time at their family vacation home on Lake Huron in Northern Michigan.
I love springer spaniels and my dog Daisy may be the smartest dog on the planet and listens better than my children!
My favorite Graybach project was the relocation of the murals to the Duke Energy Center. I am very proud to have been involved with saving and preserving these city icons.
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Clint’s been working for Graybach since 2016. He started working in construction for his father, who built custom homes, as soon as he could walk! Clint’s done many trades in the construction world, from trim carpenter and cabinet maker to glazer and stained glass window maker.
Clint enjoys fishing, wood working, and building things. Oh, and spending time with his family and dogs.
He used to own a Game Store/Hobby Shop in Milford.
How to choose! He’s Worked at BA Cafe, Race Street Condos, EMC, Summit Park Tower, and UC CCM.
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