PRINCIPAL
As a kid Randall always knew he wanted to be an architect. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in 1992, Randall quickly jumped into designing and developing projects. His passion for building the projects he designed led him to the design/build firm Bensonwood where he oversaw the design studio for 27 years and helped grow the company from 20 to 120 employees. Randall’s focus for the last two decades has been incorporating strategies to use pre-defined components with 3D software for design and construction.
Randall has a long history of designing and developing his own buildings, always playing a key role in the construction of them. His projects range from beautiful custom homes to mixed use commercial buildings varying in size scope and purpose.
Notable projects include:
Southface Village | Okemo Ski-In Ski-Out |Modestman Brewery
18 Granger | 154 Westminster | 310 Marlboro Street
PRINCIPAL
With an undergraduate degree in environmental science, Hilary started her architecture career off with an eye for developing sustainable solutions in the built environment. After graduating summa cum lade with her Master’s of Architecture at the University of Colorado she moved to New England to work on some of the first LEED projects in the country.
She first crossed paths with Randall in the early 2000’s when she started working in the design studio at Bensonwood. There, she spearheaded the company’s sustainability standards and worked closely with Randall on some of the company's most forward thinking projects including the Unity House, the first Net Zero, LEED Platinum home in Maine.
Combining her two passions, Hilary went on to start and run a climbing gym development company where she strengthened her business acumen and her love of building communities through real estate development.
She and Randall reconnected in a post-COVID world, decided to embark on a new business venture and Lignin Group was born.
Notable projects include:
Open 2 Unity House | EVO Rock + Fitness, NH | ME | IN | CO
TONY POANESSA
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Tony is a seasoned construction manager whose name resonates with navigating the uncharted waters of complex and unconventional projects. His passion for construction began in childhood, helping his father in building and renovating homes. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to owning his own general contracting and design-build company and brewery.
Eventually his journey led him to Bensonwood where he pioneered the General Contracting department and managed some of the company’s most complex projects over his 14 year tenure there. He moved on to GPI Construction where he managed the construction of an intricate adaptive reuse project.
His management of various projects in the area, coupled with his unique wit, has enabled him to build a reliable network of subcontractors he can count on to successfully complete projects.
Notable projects include:
Open 1 Crotched Mountain | Open2 Unity House
Headwater Precision Manufacturing
MARKETA PSENICKOVA
OFFICE MANAGER
Marketa's educational background is rooted in the field of design, holding a degree in Fine Arts and Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, NY.
She has a decade of experience as the proprietor of her accessory company, followed by managing the administrative operations of an architectural millwork and general contracting business.
Marketa plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless functioning of our communities and accounts.