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 Charlie Allen, CR, CLC, CAPS
Founder and President
Charlie has been involved in remodeling for almost 40 years. He completed his first renovation in 1971 and worked part-time in remodeling until 1978 when he founded Charlie Allen Restorations, Inc. Charlie's philosophy is that a great company will attract great employees, and he is dedicated to creating a positive and rewarding work environment in which his employees will thrive. This strong company foundation supports and fosters the goal of providing excellent customer service to all Charlie Allen Restorations customers. Charlie is well regarded by his peers, and in 2006, served as Chairman of the Board of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s Eastern Massachusetts chapter. He was recently certified as an Aging in Place specialist by the National Association of Home Builders. He is also active with the Cambridge Historical Society, where he serves as a councilor. Charlie is originally from Washington State and has a bachelors degree from Harvard University. In his free time he plays basketball and enjoys watching world-class soccer with his wife and children.
Dan Demand | Staff Carpenter
Dan joined Charlie Allen Restorations as a staff carpenter in January 2008, following more than ten years of experience in both residential and commercial construction, where he applied his skills to a wide range of structures and housing styles. Dan lived in Canada for fifteen years before moving to Massachusetts. When he’s not on the job, he enjoys playing golf, watching baseball, and spending time on the beach with his wife and two daughters.
Trevor Nelson, CLC | Project Manager
Trevor got his start in residential remodeling 20 years ago on Long Island. He then made a career change to work on ships and spent several years working as a Captain, First Mate, Boatswain and Chef aboard mega yachts. He left life at sea to work for the Locke-Ober Company as an Executive Chef in Boston. After a few years he settled down in Hull, MA to raise a family and returned to the remodeling field so he would have more time to spend with his family. Trevor is a National Association of the Remodeling Industry Certified Lead Carpenter.
Julie Palmer | Director of Operations
Julie has been an integral member of Charlie Allen Restorations since 1999. She uses her customer service, organizational and development skills to ensure that the company meets its financial and production goals. Julie is involved with every Charlie Allen Restorations project, and sees them through administratively from initial proposal through completion. She currently serves on the board of the Builders Association of Greater Boston (BAGB), and was formerly the Chairperson for BAGB’s Custom Builders & Remodelers Council. Julie has a bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with family.
Mark Philben, CR, CLC, CAPS, CGR | Project Development
Mark has more than 20 years experience in home building and restoration. While in college getting his business degree, Mark began building and siding houses. After graduation, building was in his blood and he started his own company, Apple Tree Builders. After running his company for 10 years, he came to work for Charlie Allen Restorations in 1998, a company that shared his values, high standards and commitment to customer service. At Charlie Allen Restorations, Mark is responsible for project development and enjoys working with homeowners to create a project that fits their need and their budget. Mark received national Green Remodeler certification from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (where he has also received certification as a Lead Carpenter and as a Remodeler), and completed CAPS (Certified Aging in Place) training with the National Association of Home Builders. Mark has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. When not busy at work, you will find Mark hitting the ski slopes or golf courses and spending quality time with his family.
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