We delight in houses; their design, their construction, and their relationship to the built environment. As a custom home builder serving the Richmond region, we are grateful for the opportunity to renovate and build houses that will last for future generations. We take this responsibility seriously, and with each project we try our very best to leave each home and each neighborhood even better than before.
ROOTS OF SPRUCE
Live (and work) by the Golden Rule.
Build houses and relationships.
Scrutinize the details; they make all the difference.
Support local whenever possible.
Choose quality over quantity.
Know and practice good design.
Respect the character of every house and every neighborhood.
Design with the surroundings.
Do the right thing in all things.
Keep learning and growing.
PEOPLE OF SPRUCE
Jordan Hutchins is the founder of Spruce Construction. He has a BA in Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech and MBA from the University of Richmond. He has worked for 20 years in all areas of the construction industry, from site planning to design, construction, sales, and development. He is a licensed Realtor and Class A Contractor, as well as the founder of Redbud Homes & Properties. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, listening to records, golfing, and fishing.
Michael Hyatt is a Construction Manager for Spruce. He joined Spruce Construction in 2018 and brings with him over 20 years of experience in the homebuilding industry. He has a Bachelors of Science from the University of Mary Washington. Michael loves construction because he's amazed by how an idea on paper and a stack of materials can transform into a home. He enjoys ping pong, golf, hiking, and camping with his family.
Ian Hoyt is a Construction Manager for Spruce. He became a part of the team in 2022 after over 20 years in the construction, sales, and land development industries. A native of upstate New York, Ian graduated from Nazareth College before moving to Richmond. He is an accomplished woodworker and craftsman who builds for fun at his home on the weekend. He loves spending time with his wife and five kids.
Terri Smucker is the Project Coordinator for Spruce. She joined Spruce Construction in 2018 and has 10 years of experience managing complex corporate office relocations in Minneapolis, Chicago and New York City. Terri likes organizing the myriad of details and decisions it takes to deliver a stress-free project. She has a Bachelors of Arts from the University of Dayton. She enjoys playing tennis, reading, and finding the best breakfast place wherever in the world she travels with her family.
Carey Hutchins is a Project Coordinator for Spruce and Redbud Homes & Properties. She has a BA in Public and Urban Affairs from Virginia Tech's College of Architecture. She previously worked as an urban planner and in land acquisition in the construction industry. She enjoys spending time with her family; whether backstage as a theater mom or in the stands as a sports mom, watching great movies, baking, or traveling. She also loves being outdoors with a fishing rod or on a ski hill.
Mike Poole is a Project Manager for Spruce. He has over 20 years of experience in the homebuilding and logistics industries. Mike enjoys working with clients on every detail of the construction process and values a communicative and consultative approach to the client’s vision. When he’s not building beautiful homes, Mike enjoys golfing and spending as much time as possible with his family and friends.
Jennifer Muse is the Office Manager for Spruce. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching from James Madison University, and was a teacher before transitioning to the construction industry. Jennifer is passionate about streamlining organizational & analytical processes in the pursuit of team success. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading a good book, completing house projects, and spending time with her husband, friends, & family around a cozy fire pit.
Christi McFadden is the Selections Manager for Spruce. She has a BS in Systems Engineering with a Management Concentration from the University of Virginia. Her background has been in operations and financial leadership in various businesses in the Richmond area for over 20 years. She has a knack for tracking the myriad of details and decisions behind the scenes in order to deliver a quality product and fantastic experience for our clients. She enjoys being outdoors with her family, relaxing on her porch with good food, and attending as many stand-up comedy shows as possible.
Brandon Hendrix comes to Spruce as a Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in the home building industry. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University. His favorite part of project management is the relationships built with homeowners while taking their dreams on paper to reality. He loves spending time with family; boating, playing hockey, and especially traveling to his kids’ hockey games and dressage events.
Thomas Harpold is Spruce’s Cost Estimator. He has a BAS in Business from Eastern Florida State. He has worked in the construction industry for 10 years with experience in sales, marketing, estimating, construction, and project management. With a sincere passion for construction, Thomas also holds a Real Estate license and Class C contractor license. He enjoys building furniture, as well as fishing, gardening, or camping in the great outdoors.
Shannon Easter is the Office Coordinator for Spruce and a Property Manager for Redbud Home & Properties. She has a background in administration, marketing, and event planning. Her experience includes sales and marketing coordination for a large construction management firm and an RVA-based nonprofit agency. Shannon finds joy in providing next-level customer service to our clients and is passionate about providing support to team members as they deliver excellence in their areas of expertise. Shannon enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering, reading, and taking long walks on the beach.