As Past President of The Christopher Companies, Craig was responsible for land planning, development, product design, construction and customer service. Craig joined The Christopher Companies in 1993 after nine years with the Artery Organization where he served as Vice President- Division Manager. Prior to joining the Artery Organization, Craig managed Park Construction Operations for the Fairfax County Park Authority. Craig is a 1979 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in construction management. During his career, he has managed the development and construction of several thousand condominiums, townhomes, garden apartments, and single-family homes in the Washington Metropolitan area. A native of Northern Virginia, Craig is actively involved in professional and community organizations. He served as a Past President and was named “Builder of the Year” in 2002 for the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA); He served as President in 2017 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Home Builder’s Association of Virginia (HBAV) in 2022. He currently serves on the HBAV Legislative Committee and as a Build PAC Trustee. He is a former member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Craig is also a member of the George Mason University School of Business Dean’s Advisory Council and serves on the Executive Committee of The Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at GMU. Craig is a past Member of the City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority. He currently is involved with several charities including Friends of Guesthouse and So others Might Eat (SOME).

Born and raised in the DC metropolitan area, Benjamin attended and subsequently graduated from Towson University in 2003. After graduation, Benjamin began his career in the homebuilding industry. Since then, Ben has developed a successful and diverse background in construction management, general brokerage, sales and marketing management, construction finance, and regional management. Ben has served on numerous boards and committees including the United Way and other local Real Estate boards.

Ben served as our Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 2016 to 2021 and returned in 2024 as our Executive Vice President. Ben looks to further the Christopher Companies “Quality by Design” reputation through continuing company growth into new markets, developing high quality value driven architecture, improving organizational communications, and constantly working on building a one-of-a kind company culture. Lastly but most importantly, Ben has a wonderful family of 5 (and 2 fur babies) all residing in the Shenandoah valley. Ben considers family and faith as pinnacle drivers in every decision he makes.

Justin Havenner serves as Director of Residential Construction at the Christopher Companies. With deep roots in the region, he currently resides in Warrenton with his loving wife Christina and their three cherished children. For the past 23 years, Justin has been an integral part of the Christopher Companies family, initially serving as a residential project manager before ascending to the esteemed role of Director of Residential Construction. Beyond his professional commitments, Justin finds immense joy in spending quality time with his family and close friends, indulging his passion for sports, and delving into the pages of captivating books. Additionally, he proudly serves as a founding member of the Christopher Cares Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Reggie has been with The Christopher Companies since 2022, serving as Senior Project Manager of Multifamily Construction. As Senior Project Manager, Reggie is responsible for 5 Phase Project Management within the Multifamily Division through coordination with Design Consultants, Site Developers, Contracting with Trade Partners, Construction for all condominiums and apartments to include Tenant Outfits in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. The Multifamily Division is responsible for all Special Projects, light commercial, commercial, commercial/residential mixed use, capital improvements and commercial/residential renovations.  Reggie has worked within several different market targets from the first-time buyer, move-up buyers, custom home buyers, to include Active Adult and regular condominium construction.  Prior to onboarding with Christopher Companies, Reggie has seen 32 plus years of various construction applications within the Commercial and Residential markets, within and outside of the DC Metro Area and abroad.  Reggie has an MBA in Project Management, Business Administration and Operations Management and undergraduate degree in Building Construction Engineering.  Reggie is involved with coaching and mentoring within the DC Metro area with various organizations.

Carmen is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the construction industry. He started his career in April 2000 and has worked with both large national builders and private firms, excelling in roles ranging from hands-on fieldwork to sales, production management, and project management. Carmen’s leadership as the Director of Construction at his previous company led to significant growth, increasing annual home production from 67 to over 600 while establishing new divisions in Virginia and Tennessee. Beyond his professional achievements, Carmen is actively involved in the industry community as a member of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Delaware for eight years. During the pandemic, he collaborated with state leadership to ensure the continuity of the building industry, contributing to economic resilience.

Outside of work, Carmen enjoys coaching baseball and softball, supporting his children’s sports endeavors, and indulging in outdoor activities such as off-shore fishing and golf. A graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s College with a degree in Business and a minor in Accounting, Carmen’s diverse talents were evident during his college years as a baseball player and as a DJ and assistant program director at the school’s radio station, 89.9 WMTB. His multifaceted background and unwavering dedication make him a standout professional in the construction industry.

Jim joined the Christopher Companies’ team in 2018 as Director of purchasing and was promoted to Vice President in 2022. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jim earned a BS in Architecture and Design from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

After working at a small design studio completing commercial office fit out and residential remodeling and renovation, he began spending more time at client sites managing vendors and subcontractors which led to an interest in the assembly of projects more than the design. Jim worked as a construction manager for Ryan Homes, project manager at Fairfield Homes, and a production manager at Pulte Homes. Interested in learning the business side of construction, job site revisions and on-the-fly budget estimates lead to a new role in purchasing and contracting. Jim transitioned to purchasing with a position at Drees Homes, and then at Basheer and Edgemoore Homes before starting his own remodeling business where he put all his construction knowledge to work in sales, marketing, purchasing, and production.

His career in home building has lasted several decades and includes building many single family and townhomes, in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia. Planning and assisting in product design has brought him full circle to his architect and design beginnings. Establishing specifications, assembling costs and ultimately house and community budgets led him to becoming Vice President of Purchasing Operations for Christopher Companies.

Randy has been with The Christopher Companies since 2006, serving as Senior Vice President of Construction. As Senior Vice President, Randy is responsible for working with Christopher’s in-house Civil Engineer, Site Development, and Budgeting. Randy also hires and coordinates Design Consultant teams, as well as manages Site Development, Contracting, and Construction for all condominium, apartment and office projects in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Ensures Customer Service is maintaining the company’s high standards of Customer Service. From 2001 until 2006, Randy was employed by Van Metre Companies as Vice President of Multifamily. He was responsible for the design, development and construction of new apartment and condominium projects. He evaluated the acquisition of existing apartment projects. The Multifamily Division was also responsible for all Special Projects, light commercial, commercial and residential renovations. Prior to Van Metre Companies Randy worked for Houston-based Global Construction Company LLC as a Senior Project Manager. The company was a general contractor specializing in multi-family, senior and campus housing construction. Randy managed the Northeast Regional office and conducted all required business with owners, architects, financial institutions and all project-related professional consultants and regulatory agencies. Randy worked for the Artery Organization for 8 years as a Project manager where he set the company record for the most settled for sale homes, 300, in one year. Randy has been responsible for the development and construction of over 7,000 apartment units, over 1,200 condominium units and numerous commercial projects in his career.

Joe joined The Christopher Companies in September 2005. He is responsible for the accounting and finance of the companies’ projects. He came to The Christopher Companies after ten years with Cushman & Wakefield as a Director in its Strategic Advisors group. In his position, Joe provided a variety of analytical support including: financial structuring and modeling, property valuation, cash flow projections, lease vs. buy analysis, GAAP, tax and EVA analyses. Prior to C&W, Joe served as controller for VM Development L.P., a Washington, DC metro area site development company. In this capacity, he directed all accounting, tax and financial functions in the management of over $2 million of site development contracts. Prior to VM Development, Joe was an Assistant Controller for the Hazel/Peterson Companies, a prominent Northern Virginia developer. He was involved in the financial aspects of development from conception through lease-up and eventually property management for over $100 million of commercial, residential and retail developments. Joe earned his M.B.A. from George Mason University in 1991 and B.S. in Business Administration from Bucknell University in 1985. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Virginia and is a member of the Virginia Society of CPA’s and the AICPA’s.

As President and Chief Executive Officer of The Christopher Companies, John Regan is responsible for overseeing the company’s global operations and ensuring an exceptional experience for customers, business partners, and employees. With more than four decades of experience in the homebuilding industry, he is a leader in business planning, financial management, and land acquisition. His dedication to working closely with government agencies and communities has helped bring high-quality new home communities to the region.

Before joining The Christopher Companies in 1996, Mr. Regan held various management positions at prominent construction firms, including serving as Vice President and Comptroller. Prior to becoming President, he served as Executive Vice President, CFO, and Principal of The Christopher Companies.

Born and raised in Virginia and the Delmarva area, Mr. Regan has a deep understanding of the unique characteristics and building environments that define the regions where The Christopher Companies operates. He is a 1983 graduate of George Mason University and a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Regan is actively involved in several professional and community organizations, including:

• The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• The Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), where he currently serves as Secretary and previously served as President of the Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria Chapter
• Chairman of the NVBIA Finance Committee
• Member of the Fairfax Chairman Roundtable
• Member of the Fairfax SSAR Committee
• Member of the Fairfax/VDOT Small Group
• Co-Chairman of the NVBIA/Washington Gas Committee
• Board Member of a local Real Estate Investment Trust

Additionally, he serves on The Lorton Workhouse Arts Foundation Board of Directors, where he is a member of the Executive and Advancement Committees and previously served as Vice Chairman of the Advancement Committee.

Mr. Regan is also actively involved with The Virginia State Society, where he and his family are benefactors of an annual scholarship. His community involvement extends to his past roles as President of the Winterset-Varsity Park Civic Association and Board Member of the Woodson High School Boosters and Woodson High School Capital Campaign.

Outside of work, Mr. Regan enjoys an active lifestyle, traveling, and spending time at his historic homeplace in Central Virginia and along the beaches of Delmarva with his wife and children.