The Team
Chad Collins
Accredited Master Builder
Chad has earned the highest possible designations as an Accredited Master Builder, Master Certified Green Professional, and Aging-in-Place Specialist. Among other industry recognitions, Chad has earned the Best Accessible Residential Home STARS Award every year since 2018, the Distinguished Builder Member of the Year NCHBA Award, and the rare Parade of Homes GOLD Perfect Score Award.
Prior to being elected as the President of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties in 2016, Chad was nominated to a six-year term with the North Carolina Home Builders Association as Regional Vice President; serving the largest territory region in the nation. Chad was then elected Chairman of the Board of the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce for 2019 and 2020.
Throughout his career, he has served on various boards of directors and has earned numerous top awards for membership recruitment from the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties; the North Carolina Home Builders Association; the National Association of Home Builders; the Triangle Community Coalition; and the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce. In 2018 North Carolina Governor appointed Chad to the North Carolina Home Inspectors Licensing Board as Treasurer.
Chad is honored to be a recognized speaker and educator for the National Association of Home Builders. Chad has written several courses on high performance building and project management and instructs fellow general contractors across the Southern United States. He has instructed for Duke University’s OLLI Continuing Education Program, serving as the Aging-in-Place Specialist.
Chad’s Professional Designations include:
Accredited Master Builder
Certified Master Green Professional
Certified Aging In Place Specialist
Cat French, MFA
Creative Director, Business Leader & Designer
Cat brings custom spaces to life. She is known for her creative drive, authenticity, down-to-earth approach, and the client-centered focus she puts into every single project. Cat is a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Architecture.
She has created a diverse and dynamic range of spaces- everything from designing a couple’s dream home to working side-by-side with business owners to create a space that will highlight their brand. She is known as a talented, experienced, designer that will get the job done on time and within budget.
Cat is a creative partner to her clients throughout the entire process, taking on the big design challenges and thinking outside the box to create something completely unique for each and every space. She believes that no two clients are alike- and no two spaces should be, either. Her goal is a design that is centered around you, your life, and your vision for a space you will love for a lifetime.
She leads a diversely talented team of professionals that work with your inspirations and guide you until the very last detail is placed. Cat was an artist before pursuing her graduate work in design. She draws on her studio art background to bring big design projects to life using the building blocks of color, pattern, texture, and form. Cat believes that beauty and function can weave together seamlessly to make stunning, timeless, and incredibly comfortable spaces that are the perfect fit for you.
Cat is the only North Carolina Designer to be routinely showcased as a Featured Designer on The Design Network. Her work has been featured in Chapel Hill Magazine, Home & Decor, Houzz, Chairish, and many other local and national platforms.
Cat is a member of the American Society of Interior Design, and the Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce. Cat taught the Environmental Design Studio at UNCG and has made presentations on interior design and historic preservation at several State and National conventions.
Brooke Fulford
Land Acquisition/Realtor
Brooke is a top-producing residential real estate agent with a passion for helping her clients turn their real estate dreams into reality. Her journey began at Appalachian State University, where she faced and conquered stage III cancer. This life-changing experience shaped her resilient outlook on life and is ingrained in everything she does.
With a background in marketing and exceptional people skills, Brooke brings a distinct advantage to your real estate experience. Her marketing expertise ensures that your property is effectively positioned in the market, attracting maximum interest and securing competitive offers. Brooke’s exceptional people skills foster strong, trusting relationships with clients, ensuring personalized support and understanding throughout the buying or selling process. She stays on the cutting edge of technology and continuously seeks out educational opportunities to enhance her expertise in the ever-evolving real estate market.
Brooke supports local educational initiatives and has given presentations at North Carolina universities about finding success in real estate. A natural-born leader, she has started a thriving women’s networking group and enjoys connecting locally with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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