About Us

Transforming Middle of TN Since 2016

 

Barlow Inc. began in 2016 with a vision to support large-scale development projects in Tennessee. Since then, we’ve grown from a scrappy team of 5 people to over 300 employees, thanks to our longstanding commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence in our work.

Why Partner with Barlow Inc.

We know what it’s like to work with a construction team that doesn’t meet expectations, causes delays, or delivers unsatisfactory work. That’s why we’re a different kind of site development provider, driven by professional standards, reliable follow-through, and quality craftsmanship. Simply put, partnering with us puts your project in the best position to succeed.

As a locally-owned construction company, we provide comprehensive sitework for a variety of heavy civil, commercial, and residential development needs. Offering excavation, blasting, utilities installation, and base stone and paving services, we can help your project stand the test of time.

Our Company Values

Our values aren’t buried in a dusty employee handbook. They define everything we do and stand for at Barlow Inc. Because we live out these values day in and day out, our clients trust us for their most critical sitework needs.
Integrity

At Barlow Inc., we believe our work reflects who we are, so we hold integrity in high regard. That’s why we take pride and ownership in our projects, always following through, going the extra mile, and delivering precise results on time and on budget. No matter the scale of your vision, you can count on us.

Innovation

While we bring seasoned expertise and tried-and-true craftsmanship to every project, we’re not stuck in the past. Rather, we embrace the latest site development technology and continuous improvement in our work. This allows us to complete projects with precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Teamwork

We understand we can accomplish more when working together as a team. So we take a team-centric approach to delivering sitework, as well as empower the long-term development of our employees. With this teamwork mentality, we also view our clients as collaborators, ensuring our work aligns with their vision and priorities

A People-First Approach

From our preparations to our work on the jobsite, we’re always putting others first at Barlow Inc. This leads to a better experience for clients like you, our team, and our community as a whole.

Detail-Oriented Delivery

When it comes to site development, our team thrives in the details. Our process ensures meticulous attention to detail and precise output, eliminating costly delays or change orders. After all, your project deserves accurate, reliable oversight, from the initial planning stages to on-the-ground development and final delivery.

Daily Safety Checks

Everyone wins when safety protocols are prioritized, so we hold daily safety meetings with our crews. Together, we review safety standards, discuss project risks, and incorporate preventative measures to ensure a safe, accident-free work environment. This empowers our team to complete your project on time and exceed your expectations in the process.

Accountability

At Barlow Inc., we’re accountable to the promises we make and the work we provide. That means everyone on the team has a personal responsibility to maintain safety in the workplace and deliver honest, quality work that holds up for years.

Comprehensive Site Development Solutions

Large-scale civil, residential, and commercial development projects require a wide range of sitework needs. Knowing this, we specialize a variety of key sitework services designed to prepare the land for heavy construction.

For early-stage site development needs, we provide blasting, excavation, and grading services to transform uneven, raw land into a workable site for your next phase of construction. From there, our utilities installation and base stone paving expertise can help you create the solid foundation your development project needs to succeed long-term. Each of these sitework solutions is backed by our steadfast commitment to excellence in everything we do—meaning you can have peace of mind when you partner with us.

Meet Our Team

Austin Pennington

President & CEO

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Bryan Soloman

CFO

3

Jordan Clark

VP Of Operations

3

Austin Pennington

President & CEO

Barlow Builders, LLC is a boutique design-build company specializing in luxury residential construction. Founded in 2006 by Austin Pennington, a third generation builder, he and his team have decades of combined experience.

Austin tirelessly pursues perfection while personally overseeing day-to-day operations. Austin and his team value and understand the importance of the clients’ needs and goals. They always provide a personalized and seamless building experience.

Bryan Soloman

CFO

Bryan Solomon, CPA, oversees all finance, tax, and compliance functions for the Barlow entities. His responsibilities include financial management, budgeting, and reporting. Prior to joining Barlow in 2020, Bryan was a Senior Manager in the Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC) Financial Services group. Bryan spent 10 years at PwC working with some of the world’s largest assets managers, development companies, European based banks, and single-family rental platforms. Born and raised in middle Tennessee, Bryan received his undergraduate from Furman University and a master’s degree from Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management.

Jordan Clark

VP Of Operations

Jordan is a Vanderbilt Alum (’03) current NAHB board member, HBAT board member and Past President of the Home Builder’s Association of Middle Tennessee (2011). He currently chairs the legislative committee and is heavily involved in working with regulators on governmental policies and procedures. Jordan leads all land acquisition, entitlement, and development activities for the firm. Before coming to Barlow and Amber Lane, Jordan led the land team at Pulte Homes and helped bring Tennessee its first Del Webb master planned community. Over his career, he has led the purchase, entitlements, and developments of over 12,000 commercial and residential lots in Middle Tennessee.

Matt Summers

Vice President

3

Mac Rowan

Estimator

3

Peter Mendiola

Shop Superintendent

3

Dalton Summers

General Manager

3

Jason Blythe

Senior project manager

3

Will Wheeler

Director of preconstruction

3

Jacob Melton

Estimator

3

Blake Key

Survey Manager

3

Bobby Herrick

Project Manager

3

Dax Bordenaro

Equipment Manager

3

Meet Our Team

Austin Pennington

President & CEO

3

Matt Summers

Vice President

3

Jordan Clark

VP Of Operations

3

Bryan Soloman

CFO

3

Mac Rowan

Estimator

3

Dalton Summers

General Manager

3

Peter Mendiola

Shop Superintendent

3

Jason Blythe

Senior project manager

3

Mac Rowan

Estimator

3

Will Wheeler

Director of Preconstruction

3

Bobby Herrick

Senior Project Manager

3

Jason Blythe

Utility Division Manager

3

Mac Rowan

Senior Estimator

3

Jeremy Moody

3

Jacob Melton

Estimator

3

Dax Bordenaro

Project Manager / Equipment Manager

3

Peter Mendiola

Shop Superintendent

3

Blake Key

Survey Manager

3

Paul Stewart

Grading Superintendent

3

Brandon King

Grading Superintendent

3

Scott Cook

Blasting Superintendent

3

Mearl Dodd

Utility Superintendent

3

Joe Denton

Utility Superintendent

3

Eduardo Castro

Utility Superintendent

3

Bobby Ferguson

Utility Superintendent

3

Paul Stout

Concrete Division Manager

3

Alan Hodges

Paving Superintendent

3

Dalton Summer

Jason Blythe

Jason Blythe

Will Wheeler

Jacob Melton

Dax Bordenaro

Bobby Herrick

Blake Key

Mac Rowan

Peter Mendale

Matt Summers

Bryan Soloman

CFO

Bryan Solomon, CPA, oversees all finance, tax, and compliance functions for the Barlow entities. His responsibilities include financial management, budgeting, and reporting. Prior to joining Barlow in 2020, Bryan was a Senior Manager in the Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC) Financial Services group. Bryan spent 10 years at PwC working with some of the world’s largest assets managers, development companies, European based banks, and single-family rental platforms. Born and raised in middle Tennessee, Bryan received his undergraduate from Furman University and a master’s degree from Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management.

Austin Pennington

President & CEO

Barlow Builders, LLC is a boutique design-build company specializing in luxury residential construction. Founded in 2006 by Austin Pennington, a third generation builder, he and his team have decades of combined experience.

Austin tirelessly pursues perfection while personally overseeing day-to-day operations. Austin and his team value and understand the importance of the clients’ needs and goals. They always provide a personalized and seamless building experience.

Jordan Clark

VP Of Operations

Jordan is a Vanderbilt Alum (’03) current NAHB board member, HBAT board member and Past President of the Home Builder’s Association of Middle Tennessee (2011). He currently chairs the legislative committee and is heavily involved in working with regulators on governmental policies and procedures. Jordan leads all land acquisition, entitlement, and development activities for the firm. Before coming to Barlow and Amber Lane, Jordan led the land team at Pulte Homes and helped bring Tennessee its first Del Webb master planned community. Over his career, he has led the purchase, entitlements, and developments of over 12,000 commercial and residential lots in Middle Tennessee.