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Meet the Team
David Hensley
Managing Director
Pre-Construction
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Born in Kingsport Tennessee, David is a loving husband and father to his wife Madison and one amazing daughter.
David has over 9 years of residential, commercial, and industrial construction experience supporting over $200M in revenue constructing custom homes, subdivisions, national cemeteries, military bases, and explosive plants.
In 2017, David began his career in construction and real estate investment, focusing on buying land for real estate development in the Smoky Mountain and Eastern TN areas.
Furthermore, gaining invaluable experience in various construction fields. David’s passion is to provide an experience and product to our clients that can only be found at Modern Smokies, and create a staple for the community that lasts for generations.
When David is not working he enjoys spending time with his family, racing events, and traveling.
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Born in Kingsport Tennessee, David is a loving husband and father to his wife Madison and one amazing daughter.
David has over 9 years of residential, commercial, and industrial construction experience supporting over $200M in revenue constructing custom homes, subdivisions, national cemeteries, military bases, and explosive plants.
In 2017, David began his career in construction and real estate investment, focusing on buying land for real estate development in the Smoky Mountain and Eastern TN areas.
Furthermore, gaining invaluable experience in various construction fields. David’s passion is to provide an experience and product to our clients that can only be found at Modern Smokies, and create a staple for the community that lasts for generations.
When David is not working he enjoys spending time with his family, racing events, and traveling.
Ahmad Lovell
Director of Operations
Client Relations
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Born in Kingsport Tennessee, Ahmad is a loving husband to Kaylee and one amazing daughter.
Ahmad graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2021 with a bachelors degree in construction management, and also holds his MBA from the Louisiana State University.
Ahmad has over 5 years of industrial, and residential construction experience supporting $500M in revenue constructing custom homes and explosive plants.
In 2020, Ahmad began his career in construction and real estate investment, focusing on buying land for real estate development in the Smoky Mountain and Eastern TN areas.
Furthermore, gaining invaluable experience in various construction field's.
Ahmad’s passion is to provide an exceptional project and client construction experience that creates lifelong clients and friends.
When Ahmad is not working he enjoys spending time with his family, boating, concerts, and traveling.
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Born in Kingsport Tennessee, Ahmad is a loving husband to Kaylee and one amazing daughter.
Ahmad graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2021 with a bachelors degree in construction management, and also holds his MBA from the Louisiana State University.
Ahmad has over 5 years of industrial, and residential construction experience supporting $500M in revenue constructing custom homes and explosive plants.
In 2020, Ahmad began his career in construction and real estate investment, focusing on buying land for real estate development in the Smoky Mountain and Eastern TN areas.
Furthermore, gaining invaluable experience in various construction field's.
Ahmad’s passion is to provide an exceptional project and client construction experience that creates lifelong clients and friends.
When Ahmad is not working he enjoys spending time with his family, boating, concerts, and traveling.
Superintendent
Holden Braddock
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Born in Kingsport Tennessee, Holden comes from a family of construction and manufacturing professionals.
Holden has over 6 years of manufacturing and management experience, plus several years of residential construction experience.
Holden blends his construction and management experience to maximize the efficiency, and accuracy of our projects.
When Holden is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and racing events
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Born in Kingsport Tennessee, Holden comes from a family of construction and manufacturing professionals.
Holden has over 6 years of manufacturing and management experience, plus several years of residential construction experience.
Holden blends his construction and management experience to maximize the efficiency, and accuracy of our projects.
When Holden is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and racing events
Alex Jimenez
Superintendent
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Alex has been with Modern Smokies for 4 years and has over 20 years of residential construction experience.
Alex began in the construction industry young and has worn many hats throughout his career.
He brings valuable expertise and knowledge to our projects, specializing in custom renovations.
When Alex is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and cooking.
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Alex has been with Modern Smokies for 4 years and has over 20 years of residential construction experience.
Alex began in the construction industry young and has worn many hats throughout his career.
He brings valuable expertise and knowledge to our projects, specializing in custom renovations.
When Alex is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and cooking.
Matthew Sobota
Superintendent
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Born in Kingsport Tennessee, Matthew has been with Modern Smokies for 4 years and has over 6 years of residential construction experience.
Matthew began in the construction industry young helping his father, a renowned home remodeler in multiple states.
Matthew brings the eye for detail, finishing, and closing a project.
When Matthew is not working, he enjoys hanging out with friends, concerts, and snowboarding.
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Born in Kingsport Tennessee, Matthew has been with Modern Smokies for 4 years and has over 6 years of residential construction experience.
Matthew began in the construction industry young helping his father, a renowned home remodeler in multiple states.
Matthew brings the eye for detail, finishing, and closing a project.
When Matthew is not working, he enjoys hanging out with friends, concerts, and snowboarding.
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