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Sean Murphy

Owner and Builder

Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Arlington, Virginia, Sean’s passion for building started early. He learned the trade working alongside his grandfather, a retired builder turned handyman, on various neighborhood projects.

Over the years, Sean honed his skills from small painting jobs to larger projects like decks, kitchens, and home additions. For over a decade, he and his team have specialized in design-build work, focusing on strong relationships with clients—many of whom become friends.

Outside of work, Sean is a proud father of six and loves family activities like motocross, skiing, camping, and hunting. He’s also dedicated to his church and community. After moving to Shenandoah County in 2013, he has worked to expand ODBG’s services throughout Virginia and beyond.

Today, Sean manages daily operations, sales, client designs, and project oversight, balancing hands-on work with running a growing company.

Diana

Director of Administration and Marketing Operations

Diana’s focus with the ODBG team is on fostering effective communication between our clients and the team, ensuring that everyone is aligned and informed throughout each project. Diana’s goal is to create a seamless experience for our clients while supporting our dedicated team.

As a mother of five, she brings a unique blend of multitasking skills and a passion for organization to the table. She also runs a portrait photography business where she enjoys collaborating with clients on both business portraits and personal shoots.

Whether capturing professional headshots or creating cherished family memories, her photography work allows her to express creativity while building meaningful connections with clients.

Diana is thrilled to be part of our dynamic team and look forward to contributing to our clients’ successes while cultivating strong relationships along the way!

Rick

Architect

Rick has been designing and building houses and home additions in the Washington metropolitan area since the mid 1970’s.

Raised in Bethesda, Rick graduated from Syracuse University School of Architecture in 1974 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. He became a licensed architect in 1979. Rick has run his own design/build business, often doing the carpentry work himself.

His hands-on experience has given him insight into the building process that makes his designs cost effective and pleasing. Also, he’s fun to work with.

Rick joined Old Dominion Building Group in 2012, and he and Sean worked together to design projects. When Rick designs your home or addition the focus is you, your family, how you live, and the space you desire. We believe that the home owner is part of the team and we all work together to create and build amazing homes.

Rick is enjoying living in Arlington with his wife Barbara. Between them they have 5 sons, 2 daughters’ in-law, and 3 grandsons.

Jed

Project Manager & Heavy Equipment Specialist

Jed has been a vital part of our team for the past 10 years, working with us both on and off throughout this time. He specializes in heavy equipment operation and excavation, carpentry, and also excels in framing.

Jed’s role has evolved into that of a project manager, where he oversees various aspects of our projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

In his personal life, Jed has two children and loves spending time with his family. 

His hobbies include hunting, snowboarding, motocross, and camping, all of which he enjoys with his loved ones.

Hector

Project Site Leader

Hector is a veteran of our team, having worked with us for more than 24 years.

Like Elias, Hector is highly skilled in multiple areas but specializes in finished carpentry and tile work.

As a senior project manager, Hector takes charge of various projects, ensuring they are completed to the highest standards. His decades of experience and deep knowledge make him an invaluable asset to our company.

When not managing projects, Hector is very involved with his church and enjoys working on his farm. He loves raising chickens and sheep and spending time with his family, including his two children. His connection to both his family and his faith are central to his life outside of work.

Elias

Project Site Leader

Elias has been with our team for over 22 years and currently serves as a senior project manager.

He primarily manages our projects in Northern Virginia, with a focus on Arlington. Elias is an expert in framing, finished carpentry, and tile work. His versatility allows him to handle any task thrown his way, making him a cornerstone of our team and a trusted leader on our projects.

Outside of work, Elias enjoys spending time with his family and relaxing at the beach. He values the simple pleasures of life and enjoys moments of tranquility when he can.