Our Team

Phill grew up in New York, graduated with a BS in Construction Management and Engineering from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and moved to the Raleigh area in 1997. He has been around the construction industry since he was a young child, working with his father completing residential remodeling projects and repairs. Phill began his professional construction career as an assistant superintendent for a commercial general contracting company in Raleigh, constructing commercial sites, infrastructure and building projects. Before starting Closer Look in 2005, Phill’s experiences run the gamut from site construction to building construction as well as fit up, repair & maintenance. When Phill isn’t working, he enjoys adventuring & extreme sports, exercising, and getting rad with Heather and their three children.

Heather is a North Carolina native. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and obtained her Master’s Degree from Wake Forest University. Her professional career has been as a counselor, and for the past decade she has worked in managed care. The construction industry is relatively new for her – she originally came on board with Closer Look to assist Phill with a business development project and her role has blossomed into marketing, organizational development and human resources. Heather is also a licensed real estate broker.  In her free time, Heather rides horses, competes in triathlons and other athletic endeavors, climbs mountains with Phill, and has all sorts of fun and adventure with their blended family (and dogs).

Chris keeps Closer Look going behind the scenes as the Production Manager and overseer of all things financial. Chris has over fifteen years of experience in commercial construction as a project manager and estimator. He has a thorough understanding of construction and prides himself on building strong relationships with clients. His favorite kind of projects are those that give opportunity for creative design. Chris is a Raleigh native and proud NC State graduate. He lives in Clayton with his wife, son, daughter and two dogs. In his free time, he enjoys cheering for the Wolfpack, discovering and enjoying new music, and serving his church in various roles.

Cienna helps bring your vision to life as our interior designer. She strives to have a thorough understanding of her clients' needs and wants. Cienna is passionate about creating spaces that will have a positive impact on her clients' daily lives and prides herself on attention to detail. Cienna grew up in Virginia and graduated with a BS in Interior Design from Meredith College, and relocated to the Raleigh area after graduating. In her free time, Cienna enjoys reading, taking long walks with her dog, and spending time with family.

Josh is our lead carpenter at Closer Look. With over 20 years experience in residential development and construction, Josh prides himself in his craftsmanship and knowledge in the construction industry. Josh’s vast knowledge about the construction process is a great asset to Closer Look. He is a Johnston County native and holds a degree in Construction Technology. He resides in Smithfield with his wife and three children. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Chad works on our field crew as a carpenter. He has 6 years experience working in both residential and commercial settings, and loves creating a variety of projects to showcase his skills. Chad is pleasant to everyone and stays on top of documenting each project's trajectory in order to keep communication flowing. He moved to the Raleigh area 3 years ago. His favorite hobbies are playing with his dog and spending time with his fiancée and friends.