Our Story
Pete Ring, Founder, Vice President of Production
Pete Ring grew up in Upstate New York. In 1996 he decided to move to Colorado after his time serving in the United States Army. In June of 1999, upon returning from his honeymoon with his bride Charity, he started his construction career. Before 1999, Pete Ring had never used a saw, but he loved to work with his hands and create things.
He spent the early part of his career building houses in Colorado. He moved to Maryland in 2005 and began flipping houses, doing high-end renovations with friend Kevin Young and working for a company that does kitchens and baths.
It was about this time he was trying to decide what direction his career should take when he sat in church one day and felt that direction being given to him. Like the guiding direction from a lighthouse, he felt the Spirit leading him to become a contractor with the promise that it would pull talents and abilities out of him he did not know he had.
I was going to do it differently…
Once he became licensed, Pete felt that he wanted to do things differently, that the relationship with his customer would come first. He did not want to think of their home renovation projects as simply the next “job”. For him, it was not about the money.
The guiding principle that directs Lighthouse Craftsman is that we focus first on satisfying the customer and caring about building the relationship.
The Rest of the Leadership Team
Bruce McMahan – President
Bruce earned his degree in Architecture and Environmental Design from Texas A&M University and then moved to the Washington DC area where he worked in architecture and construction. After earning his MBA from American University, he moved to Atlanta where he worked in commercial real estate. Upon returning to Maryland, he owned a Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) purchasing business and moved the office to Frederick. He has always loved designing and building so after 30 years in the industry he paired up with Pete in 2020 to help him build Lighthouse Craftsman.
Kevin Young – Executive Vice President
Kevin earned his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland. He’s worked in residential construction for more than 25 years, including owning several companies doing general construction and large scale customizations. He has worked full time for Lighthouse Craftsman since August of 2019. As Pete says, “There is nothing Kevin can’t do. The harder the project, the more challenging, Kevin will dive in head first. He is a huge asset to the team.”
Lee Jenkins – Operations Manager
Lee earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Shepherd University and has worked in administration and operations for 20 years in a variety of industries including construction, healthcare, and event management. Lee works closely with clients, designers, and subcontractors to move projects forward smoothly and efficiently; ultimately, create a pleasant, positive experience for all. He is also responsible for back office duties including bookkeeping, billing, and payroll.