Our greatest resources are our excellent employees.  These fine people are all truly one out of one hundred.  They make Tabor Design Build, Inc. the great company that it is today.

John Tabor was born in Scotland and has lived in Maryland since he was five years old.  His career in remodeling began in 1979.  He started working as a laborer for a builder who was remodeling his father’s home in Washington, D.C.  It was at that time that Tabor decided to make remodeling his career, and started attending construction management classes at night at Montgomery College.

In the early ‘80s, Tabor worked with a number of remodeling contractors and builders, steadily increasing his skill level.  He advanced from laborer, to carpenter’s helper, to carpenter.  During the recession of the 80s, it was difficult to find steady construction work.  As a result, Tabor began attending college full-time, majoring in engineering.

During the summers he worked as a carpenter building custom homes.  During the school year, Tabor started doing repair work for family and friends on the side.  He thoroughly enjoyed running his own business, and in 1986 he founded Eastern Home Repair and Remodeling.  This company specialized in small remodeling jobs and “handy-man” work in D.C.

After several years of growth, Tabor changed the focus of the company from repair work in D.C., to remodeling in Maryland.  He became licensed in Maryland in 1994 as Tabor Construction, and incorporated in 1997.  Tabor Construction, Inc. focused on design-build additions and other remodeling projects.  It was during this time that Tabor completed NARI’s (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) extensive Certified Remodeler (CR) program.  In 2001, Tabor joined Business Network's peer review group.  The group consists of about ten other remodeling companies from all across the country, who share business practices and techniques.  Every six months they meet and evaluate each other's businesses.  This process helps them improve their business tremendously.

In the summer of 2004, Tabor re-entered the D.C. market, and obtained a D.C. Home Improvement license.  To better reflect the type of work performed by Tabor and his teams, he changed the name of the company to Tabor Design Build, Inc.

In 2005, Tabor Design Build was the recipient of Remodeling magazine’s prestigious BIG50 Award, recognizing Tabor as one of the top 50 remodelers in the country.
 
In January, 2006, John Tabor moved Tabor Design Build to its current location on Crabbs Branch way in Rockville, and has undertaken extensive remodeling to the building. 

In February, 2007, John Tabor joined the Ethics Board of NARI's Metro DC Chapter, to help investigate client complaints and make sure NARI's high standards are maintained by all it's members. 

Tamara Tabor, CPA, has been a consultant for Tabor Design Build, Inc. since 2000.  She graduated from University of Maryland

Janet Martin is the office manager.  Janet keeps us all organized and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks or gets lost.  Janet was born in Maryland and has lived here all her life.  She has extensive experience in office administration with Xerox and Tektronix.

Peggy Card has been working as a Design and Selections Consultant in the building industry for over 20 years.  After successfully opening and operating a ceramic tile and natural stone showroom, she expanded her industry knowledge by working with other materials and venues.  Having spent several years at a Marble and Granite fabrication shop, she has a wide knowledge of the intricacies of natural stone.   Her experience enables her to assist the homeowner in selecting the many items to make their vision a reality from modest budgets to multi million dollar custom homes.

Peggy has been a valued contributor to several newspaper articles in her industry over the years and has appeared in two HGTV shows, Dream House and Before & After.

Joe Kucha, Certified Lead Carpenter/Certified Remodeler, is our production manager.  He makes sure all our projects run smoothly.  He goes by each project once a day to see that everything is on schedule.  Joe was born in Baltimore, MD and has worked continuously in the construction industry for over thirty years.  He has extensive experience with windows and doors.  Joe has been with TDB since 2002, becoming a Certified Lead Carpenter in 2004 and a Certified Remodeler in 2007.

Natalino (Steve) Boniautti, Certified Remodeling Carpenter/Certified Lead Carpenter, runs projects for TDB.  Steve was born in Italy and has been in the US since 1999.  He has extensive experience with all aspects of remodeling.  Steve has been with TDB since 2001, becoming a Certified Remodeling Carpenter in 2002 and a Certified Lead Carpenter in 2005.

Don Thomas, Certified Lead Carpenter, runs projects for TDB.  Don was born in Maryland and has well over twenty years of carpentry experience.  He has been with TDB since 2004 and became a Certified Lead Carpenter in 2007.

David Cummings, Certified Lead Carpenter, runs projects for TDB.  David Cummings was born in Scotland, where he studied building.  He has been in the US since 1997.  He has extensive experience remodeling high rises in New York City.  David joined TDB in 2006 and became a Certified Lead Carpenter in 2007.

Michael Mallet works with TDB as a carpenter's helper.  Mike was born in Maryland and attended Thomas Edison Trade School for carpentry.  He joined TDB in 2006 and is currently attending Certified Remodeling Carpenter classes and construction management classes at Montgomery College.