About Our Company

The RP Difference

RP is founded on a commitment to redefine the home-building experience. Our philosophy centers around the belief that quality living is more than just a physical space; it's an experience. We dedicate significant thought to every square foot, ensuring purposeful design in every corner. At RP, we engage with our customers throughout the entire home-buying journey, emphasizing a personalized and enriching experience. We go beyond selling houses; we guide our clients through a thoughtful and well-crafted process, making every square foot matter.

Our unique approach involves a comprehensive process, from design meetings to final walkthroughs, allowing homeowners to actively participate in the creation of their homes. We are driven by the vision of providing not just houses but homes that resonate with a sense of pride and connection. At RP, we are committed to excellence, understanding that each dwelling represents a human story, a family, and a lifestyle. Our culture and team are dedicated to delivering an outstanding home and an unparalleled experience, ensuring that our residents are genuinely proud to call an RP build their home.

Our people are at the foundation of everything we do. It takes an incredible team to take great care of our customers and partners, and we’re proud to be surrounded every day by a group of passionate, hardworking individuals who show up for each other and for our customers.

If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d enjoy working in, check out our Careers Page to learn more about current openings.

Leadership

  • Gabe's experience with building started at a young age. He grew up on construction sites with his father's company, Thomas Builders. These early years created a foundation for his passion of enhancing people’s lives through their home and community.

    As President of RP Communities, Gabe applies his ideas of intentional development to all that he does. His approach to building is something that his clients put great confidence in.

    Prior to starting RP Communities, Gabe was Co-owner of Collier Construction. During his time there he was able to drive the business to create innovative and intentional developments throughout the Chattanooga area.

    Gabe earned a B.S. in Business from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an M.B.A. from Tennessee Tech University. He is a former President of the Chattanooga Area Home Builders Association. He lives in Chattanooga with his wife and two daughters

  • Trey is responsible for running all facets of the business, from land acquisition to construction. Trey’s entrepreneurial roots run deep, learning the value of hard work and bold vision through his grandfather’s successful dairy farm and his father’s subsequent drive-thru concept, Golden Gallon.

    Trey cut his teeth working for the well-known convenience store shortly after graduating from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Performing cost analyses and studying traffic patterns to determine new locations laid the foundation of his career as a developer.

    His foray into the field began in 2003 when he joined The Big Canoe Company, an upscale mountain community located just an hour north of Atlanta. As vice president of development Trey oversaw expansion of the highly sought-after community. Working from concept to completion he partnered with civil engineers for land design and layout, managed the construction process, developed new site plans, and navigated all details in infrastructure including roads and sewer.

    Since leaving Big Canoe, Trey has played a role in the development of communities and the construction of homes in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee – totaling more than 1,000 homes.

    From the beginning, the Chattanooga native has remained focused on building developments and homes with quality, integrity, and sustainability – promoting community involvement and green spaces. While he enjoys being involved on every level, he ultimately recognizes his most important role is to create a climate where others can realize their own vision and accomplish goals.

    Trey is an avid UT fan and outdoorsman, enjoying upland bird hunting, bicycling, and fishing. He lives on Lookout Mountain with his wife, Jane Brooks, and their two children, Raymond and Morgan.

  • Robert Johnston’s extensive background in real estate began in 2012. Since then, Mr. Johnston has acquired several entities which operate and develop single, multifamily, and retail real estate throughout the Southeast. Mr. Johnston is also the Chairman of the Board of Metal Tek International, Inc., a leading supplier of alloy components for high temperature, wear and corrosion environments. He serves on the Board of the Johnston Southern Company, his family’s controlling entity. He served on the Board of the Krystal Company for six years before it was sold in 2012, as well as on the Board of CapitalMark Bank, now known as Pinnacle Financial.

  • Jeremy came to RP Homes from a large, regional financial institution bringing over 16 years of management and commercial banking experience. There he oversaw a portfolio of complex middle-market commercial clients. He was also responsible for the analysis, structuring and negotiation of all credit products as well as the execution of depository and treasury services.

    Jeremy graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earning a Bachelor of Science degree in both Finance and Accounting. He is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Chattanooga and is a licensed Certified Treasury Professional.

    An active member of the Chattanooga community, he is involved with various nonprofit and community organizations. Jeremy is an avid sports fan who enjoys golf and cheering on the Vols and Braves. He lives in Chattanooga with his wife and daughter.

  • Bryan has well over a decade of experience in the construction industry and management.

    As Controller for RP Communities Bryan is in charge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for individual and corporate projects. While Bryan spends most of his time behind the scenes, he’s an integral part to our home building process. He’s the guy that generates material takeoffs for houses, provides the construction team trade contractors and vendors with the selections and quantities needed to complete the job, and communicates with trade contractors and vendors to ensure pricing consistency and accuracy.

    Bryan is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and resides here with his family. He’s a big fan of the area’s outdoor amenities and enjoys biking, hiking and fishing.

  • Dustin Douglass has decades of experience in the building industry and formerly was a Co-Owner of of Collier Construction.

    At RP Communities Dustin oversees the daily operations of home construction.

    Dustin came to Chattanooga from Lakeland, Florida to attend Covenant College. It was at Covenant where he met his wife and eventually made Chattanooga home with his wife and four children.

    Dustin earned a B.A. in Business Management from the University of South Florida.

Our Team

  • Anthony Little

    SUPERINTENDENT

  • Alex Diaz-Gil

    ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

  • Ashley Evans

    COMMUNITY SALES MANAGER

  • Austen Young

    PURCHASING AGENT

  • Austin Smith

    WARRANTY TECHNICIAN

  • Brian McLaughlin

    SUPERINTENDENT

  • Brittney Lee

    DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

  • Carla Williams

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

  • Cody Sherrill

    SUPERINTENDENT

  • Conry Miler

    FINANCIAL ANALYST

  • Dan Lee

    SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

  • Dana Severson

    HR COORDINATOR

  • Daniel Brown

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

  • Daniel Tatum

    PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

  • Eric Barnes

    QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

  • Jacob Everett

    PURCHASING AGENT

  • Jill Adkins

    CLOSING COORDINATOR

  • John Allred

    LABORER

  • Josh Williams

    CHIEF CONSTRUCTION OFFICER

  • Katie Blasingim

    CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

  • Kirsten Franks

    WARRANTY COORDINATOR

  • Kristen Robbs

    DESIGNER

  • Logan Cumberland

    PROJECT ENGINEER

  • Marie Lane

    CONTROLLER

  • Megan Barclift

    BOOKKEEPER

  • Michael Iler

    ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

  • Parker Steger

    LAND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

  • Stephanie Baxley

    WARRANTY SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

  • Taylor Mosley

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • Tim Grogins

    QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Building communities, caring for communities.

At RP, we believe our responsibility to the people and communities we’re serving doesn’t stop at designing sustainable developments and homes that last. Extending our reach beyond those immediate needs enables us to deliver on our values and achieve the greatest positive impact.

  • Our values.

    At RP, our values are more than just words on paper. They’re the foundation of what we set out to do each day.

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  • Sustainability.

    From the materials we choose to the construction methods we employ, every decision is made with a focus on environmental sustainability.

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  • Community involvement.

    At RP Communities, giving back is more than a practice—it's a philosophy deeply rooted in community outreach.

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What our customers are saying.

  • “We recently had the pleasure of working with RP Homes to build our new home, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the entire experience. From start to finish, the team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication to quality. Katie was amazing and provided great support throughout the process, making sure to understand our vision, providing valuable insights, and keeping us informed at every stage. Their friendly and approachable manner made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. We look forward to officially moving in and for many great years ahead! Thank you RP Homes!”

    Sarah S.

  • “We loved working with RP to build our new home! Everyone was so friendly and responsive every step of the way! There were a few hiccups along the way but that is to be expected with any new construction and everything we brought to their attention was fixed to our liking. The inspection process was very smooth as well, a few minor things to correct but overall the inspector was impressed with the build! Would definitely work with RP again in the future!”

    Mackenzie H.

  • “I had a client purchase a new construction home from RP Homes and we had a great experience. Jill went above and beyond for my client and to make sure they were well informed and her communication and professionalism were top notch! Would love to work with her again!”

    Hannah T.

  • “Working with RP Homes was the best experience. Their customer service and support is top notch. When I say my experience was smooth, it was smooth. Communication was regular and they were always responsive when I had questions. They were kind (and still are!). I feel really blessed that I was able to partner with such a professional and amazing team. I highly recommend them! If you have done a build process before, I can tell you now, the experience with RP Homes will exceed the expectations from your previous experience. If I build again in the future, I hope to work with RP Homes again.”

    CourtneyJo S.

  • “Me and my wife just finished our ~7 month house building process with RP homes and it was a great experience! Everyone was friendly, responsive and knowledgeable. We did not have any surprises and the house was completed on time. Loving the new home, highly recommend!”

    John S.

  • “Recently just closed on a new build townhome downtown. It’s been about a 10 months process but the entire time was a breeze. RP homes, Chris Roach communicated every step of the way. Final inspection went wonderful, great representation, Brittany, from the RP home team and Mathew the contractor during final inspection. Both very helpful and made sure every thing was in our best interest. Thank you RP Homes!!!”

    Francesca D.

  • “Loved working with RP homes for our first home build! They are knowledgeable, walked us through each process and kept us informed throughout the build. John is very helpful and detailed when explaining the building process. We enjoyed this experience from start to finish!”

    Sarah R.

  • “My wife and I travelled to Chattanooga to visit the Moss Landing community. We worked with Chris Roach and I cannot be happier. His professionalism, customer service levels, and out of the box thinking were so refreshing. I wish every homebuilder had someone like him. For me, he defines the standard of how it should be. Besides that the quality of build is exceptional, much better than I have seen from other builders that quickl put homes together so they can deliver them to the customer with a lot of things to be fixed after move-in. Not RP Homes, the detail and quality is there all the way. We visited another neighborhood as well, with home in the $700,000 - $1,200,000 and homeowners we spoke to complained about this item in particular, how many of these items there were and how long it took to fix. RP Homes stands out as one of the positive exceptions among builders, most of which are just after the quick buck not customer satisfaction.”

    James C.

  • “We have been in our RP home for about 4 months now, and we have really been impressed with both the house and RP Homes! RP Homes has treated us very well, even though we bought the home as a move-in-ready unit and we did not go through the building process with them. They have been extremely responsive and cordial and have exceeded all of my expectations with how much they would take care of us even after the sale. I have heard stories about other builders in town leaving you out to dry after the sale is done, but that is absolutely not RP Homes. We have been extremely impressed! The home itself has been fantastic too - we have had zero surprises after moving in and despite us not having any choices in fixtures and other areas, we cant think of anything we would have picked differently. It is obvious that RP homes cares about quality work and doing things the right way. All in all, we would certainly recommend RP Homes! They are good people who know how to build homes right!”

    Jordan B.

  • “We have been so blessed to work with RP Homes. They have made the experience of building a home so beautiful and easy. They are professional and honest. They got the home done on time which is something we are so very thankful about. Good quality and responsive. Everyone was so kind and special. They gave us a small gift at the beginning of the process and at closing, it made it so very special.”

    Emily S.

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