LICENSING BOARD CALENDAR
April 13, 2016
Regular Board Meeting
May 30, 2016
Memorial Day / Board Office Closed
July 4, 2016
Independence Day / Board Office Closed
July 13, 2016
Regular Board Meeting
September 5, 2016
Labor Day / Board Office Closed
October 12, 2016
Regular Board Meeting
November 11, 2016
Veteran’s Day / Board Office Closed
November 24 & 25, 2016
Thanksgiving / Board Office Closed
December 23,26 & 27, 2016
Christmas / Board Office Closed
December 31, 2016
General Contractor’s Licenses Expire
(Board Meeting dates are subject to change)
NORTH CAROLINA LICENSING BOARD
FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS
REPORT SPRING 2016
APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS 2-3 VOLUNTARY SURRENDERS 7
DISCIPLINARY ACTION 4 CONSENT ORDERS (UNLICENSED) 7
FINAL DECISIONS 4 UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR CASES—INJUNCTIONS 9
CONSENT ORDERS (LICENSEES, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS) 4
NORTH CAROLINA LICENSING BOARD FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS REPORT
A Case of Mistaken Licensing Identity: Ignorance or Intentional?
The Licensing Board has as its primary duty to provide certain protections for the
citizens of North Carolina. One of the protections is to ensure that the public is not misled or
confused by the manner in which a contractor conducts business. North Carolina General
Statute § 87-12 states “The issuance of a certificate of license or limited license by the
Board shall be evidence that the person, firm or corporation named therein is entitled to all
the rights and privileges of a licensed or limited license general contractor while said license
remains unrevoked or unexpired.” With increasing frequency, the Board is seeing licensees
operating in a name different from that which it is licensed and thus conducting business as
an unlicensed contractor and subjecting the unlicensed entity to allegations of unlicensed
practice. Additionally, the licensee involved in the transaction could be subject to discipline by
the Board for the violation. In some cases, the use of a business name that is not licensed can
be innocent ignorance to licensing law and General Statutes §87-13 and §87-14. However, in
other cases there is an intent to circumvent the law as a licensed entity pulls permits and the
unlicensed entity is responsible for contracts, material purchases and managing the jobsite.
As a licensed general contractor, you may be saying to yourself “I am ok even though
I use a different name than what’s on my license, I filed the appropriate DBA paperwork with
the Register of Deeds in the county in which I work.” You would be correct if you have also
notified the Board of your DBA as required by the North Carolina Administrative Code Title
21; Chapter 12; Section .0209: (a) “Any application made pursuant to G.S. 87-10 shall be
accompanied by a Certificate of Assumed Name when filing is required with the Register of
Deeds office in the county in which the applicant is to conduct business, pursuant to G.S.
66-68. A copy of such certification must be provided with the application to the Board…”.
Paragraph (b) of .0209 addresses a change in name after a license has been issued by
stating, “All licensees must comply with the requirements of G.S. 66-68 and must notify the
Board within 30 days of any change in the name in which the licensee is conducting business
in the State of North Carolina.”
When diversifying and incorporating new identities for operational preference or to
meet the needs of your customers, you must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
When it comes to a case of Mistaken Licensing Identity, whether a matter of ignorance or
intentional, there are potential ramifications. The best way to clear up any confusion is to either
notify the Board of a name change or submit a license application in the name which you
intend to conduct business. If you have any questions about how you are conducting business
and whether you are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, give the Board’s staff
a call to seek clarification and clear up any confusion.
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APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board Selects Frank Wiesner as New Executive Director
On May 1, 2015 the Licensing Board selected C. Frank Wiesner as the agency’s new Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer. Prior to his hire by the Board Mr. Wiesner enjoyed a 30+ year career as a residential
and commercial general contractor. Born and raised in the Baltimore – Annapolis area of Maryland, Mr.
Wiesner began his career in residential construction, which brought him to the Raleigh, North Carolina area
in the mid 1990’s, where he continued his career as CEO of several companies working in residential and
commercial land development and construction.
Mr. Wiesner began work as the chief administrative officer at the Licensing Board on June 1, 2015. He
has embraced his new responsibilities and brings a unique combination of executive skills and industry
knowledge to the Board.
Board Elects Bost & Stike as 2016 Officers
At its April Board Meeting the Board elected Rex Bost as its 2016 Chairman and J. David Stike as Vice
Chairman. Mr. Bost of Raleigh is owner of Bost Custom Homes and served as Vice Chairman for the Board
in 2014 & 2015. Mr. Bost was appointed by Governor McCrory to a five-year term in 2014.
Mr. Stike of Holly Springs is Vice President of the Utility Construction Division for Sanford Contractors. Mr.
Stike was appointed to the Board by Governor McCrory in 2015 for a five-year term which will expire in
2019.
Governor McCrory Appoints
Sherry Harris to Board
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Charlotte native and resident Sherry Harris to the Licensing Board for
a five-year term. Mrs. Harris’ term began on September 15, 2015 and will expire December 31, 2019. Mrs.
Harris fills the public member seat formerly held by Leslie Silverstein whose term expired in 2014 after 10
years of distinguished service to the Board.
Mrs. Harris is an Interior Designer with Harris Interiors, a Charlotte based interior design firm, and has been
self-employed for over thirty years assisting her clients with interior design, renovation and decorating. Mrs.
Harris is also an award winning author having written It is what it is…and the view is great; which
received the 2014 Apex Publishing Excellence Award.
Mrs. Harris and her husband reside in Charlotte and enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Lyle Gardner appointed by Governor McCrory to Licensing
Board
On February 25, 2016 Governor Pat McCrory appointed Lyle D. Gardner of Raleigh to a five-year term on
the Licensing Board. Mr. Gardner fills the residential contractor seat that was held with distinction by Carl
“Pogie” Worsley for the past 13 years. Mr. Gardner’s term will expire December 31, 2020.
Mr. Gardner has been a licensed general contractor for 40 years as President of his companies Evergreen
Construction Co. and Spectrum Homes, which are based in Raleigh. Mr. Gardner has served the residential
real estate industry in numerous leadership capacities including serving as President of the North Carolina
Home Builders Association in 2010.
Mr. Gardner and his wife reside in Raleigh and enjoy biking, hiking, snow skiing and fishing.
Board Hires Camille Tong as Licensing Specialist
Camille Tong was hired by the Board on June 1, 2015 as a Licensing Specialist. Ms. Tong a naturalized US
Citizen was born in Guyana and immigrated to the United States settling initially in New York and then later
in Washington DC. Ms. Tong brings to the Board great experience and strong administrative skills from a
25-year career with construction industry related organizations.
Ms. Tong moved to North Carolina in 2013 to be close to her family. In 2014 Ms. Tong began a temporary
assignment with the Board as a License Renewal Specialist which led to her being hired in her current
position.
5400 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: 919.571.4183
Fax: 919.571-4703
Email:
Licensing – licensing@nclbgc.org
License Renewal – renewals@nclbgc.org
Complaints – complaints@nclbgc.org
General Information – info@nclbgc.org
BOARD MEMBERS
Rex Bost, Chairman, Raleigh
J. David Stike, Vice Chairman, Holly Springs
Allen Barnhill, Tarboro
Lyle D. Gardner, Raleigh
Sherry Harris, Charlotte
Bobby Lasater, P.E., Cary
Cleve Paul, Morehead City
Gray Pendleton, Raleigh
Larry Watson, Blowing Rock
ADMINISTRATION
C. Frank Wiesner, Secretary – Treasurer
Debbie Price, Director of Administration
Frances McDonald, Licensing Manager
Mathew Shaeffer, License Renewal Manager
Connie Bartlett, Recovery Fund / Renewals
Melanie Boscaljon, Administrative Assistant
Brenda Spence, Reception
Pam Tew, Licensing
Camille Tong, Licensing
Susan White, Renewals
INVESTIGATIONS
Susan Sullivan, Complaints Administrator
Mike Silver, Director of Field Operations
Mike Brown, Investigator North Coastal
Curtis Huff, Investigator North Central
Joel Macon, Investigator South Coastal
Kenneth McCombs, Investigator South Central
Anna Baird Choi, General Counsel, Nichols, Choi &
Lee, PLLC
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APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS CONT.
Mathew Shaeffer hired by Board as License Renewal Manager
On June 1, 2015 the Board hired Mathew Shaeffer as a License Renewal Specialist. The Green Bay, WI native moved to North Carolina with his family over 20
years ago. He is a graduate of NC State with both BA and a Master Degree in History.
After graduating college and prior to his being hired by the Board, Mr. Schaeffer worked in the pharmaceutical industry. In November 2014 Mr. Shaeffer was hired
as a temporary License Renewal Specialist by the Board which ultimately led to his full time hire as a License Renewal Specialist. In August 2015 Mr. Shaeffer was
promoted to Licensing Renewal Manager.
Susan White joins Board Staff as License Renewal Specialist
On November 1, 2015 the Board hired Susan White as a License Renewal Specialist. Ms. White a life-long North Carolinian enjoyed a 20+ year career in banking
and administration. While a new full-time employee of the Board, Ms. White is no stranger to her new role as she previously worked 7 years as a temporary
License Renewal Specialist. Ms. White’s experience and acumen allowed her to contribute immediately during the busy license renewal season.
Melanie Boscaljon joins Board Staff as Administrative Assistant
On February 1, 2016 the Board hired Melanie Boscaljon as an Administrative Assistant. Born and raised in a small rural town in Northwest Iowa. Ms. Boscaljon
earned a BA in Education from Northwestern College of Iowa. After college Ms. Boscaljon enjoyed a 20+year career in education and financial services. After
relocating to North Carolina in 2015 she began a temporary assignment working with the Board that resulted in her being hired in her current position.
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Disciplinary Action
(The following Board Orders and other Board disciplinary actions reported here are not a complete summary of all activity or a full representation of each case.
Every effort is made for accuracy, but such is not guaranteed. Questions or requests for additional information about specific cases should be referred to the
Board’s Legal Section.)
Final Decisions
Blue Ridge Building Contractors, LLC and
Tison Collins Wyatt, as Qualifier (Henderson
County, 13 C 121) License No. 63662. A
disciplinary hearing was conducted on May 13,
2015 and the Final Decision was entered on May
27, 2015. Blue Ridge Building Contractors, LLC
was issued a limited building license on July 6,
2007. The license was last renewed on January
3, 2012 and is currently invalid. The Board,
after considering the testimony and exhibits
presented during the hearing, found that the
actions of the Respondent Licensee constitute
misconduct in the profession. The actions of
Respondent Licensee are directly attributable to
and/or were committed by Respondent Qualifier
and constitute misconduct in the profession.
Respondent Licensee’s license and Respondent
Qualifier’s ability to act as a qualifying party for a
license to practice general contracting for any co-partnership,
corporation or any other organization
or combination are hereby revoked.
Donald Michael Bender and Donald Michael
Bender, as Qualifier (Wake County, 14 C
137) License No. 12477. A disciplinary hearing
was conducted on April 14, 2015 and the
Final Decision was entered on May 27, 2015.
Donald Michael Bender was issued a limited
building license on April 29, 1981. The license
was last renewed on January 31, 2014 and is
currently invalid. The Board, after considering
the testimony and exhibits presented during the
hearing, found that the actions of the Respondent
Licensee constitute misconduct in the profession.
The actions of Respondent Licensee are directly
attributable to and/or were committed by
Respondent Qualifier and constitute misconduct
in the profession. Respondent Licensee’s license
are currently invalid and Respondent Qualifier’s
ability to act as a qualifying party for a license
to practice general contracting for any co-partnership,
corporation or any other organization
or combination is hereby suspended for a period
of five (5) months effective as of the date of the
Final Decision; provided however the suspensions
are stayed and the stayed suspensions shall not
affect Respondent Licensee’s ability to submit a
License Renewal Application for 2015 for license
number 12477 nor Respondent Qualifier’s
ability to act as a qualifying party for a license
to practice general contracting for any co-partnership,
corporation or any other organization
or combination.
Consent Orders
Eastern Builders of the Carolinas, Inc.
(Onslow County, 12 C 62;15 LBG 4489) License
No. 55728. On October 14, 2015, the Board
entered into a Consent Order with Eastern
Builders of the Carolinas, Inc., as Respondent
Licensee in with Respondent Licensee consented
to surrender its license to the Board effective the
date of the Consent Order.
Edward Michael Bailey and Edward Michael
Bailey, as Qualifier (Cumberland County, 14 C
17) License No. 24166. On April 15, 2015, the
Board entered into a Consent Order with Edward
Michael Bailey, as Respondent Licensee, and
Edward Michael Bailey, as Qualifier, in which the
Respondent Licensee consented to a period of
suspension of eighteen (18) months commencing
upon the Effective Date of the Consent Order.
By consent, the suspension was stayed and the
license was conditionally restored upon a six (6)
month period of active suspension. Respondent
Qualifier agreed to a period of suspension of
eighteen (18) months stayed with a six (6) month
period of active suspension of his examination
credentials commencing upon the Effective Date
of the Consent Order. Respondent Licensee and
Respondent Qualifier consented to pay jointly
$2,000.00 cost recovery to the Board within sixty
(60) days from the Effective Date of the Consent
Order.
Fiskin Brothers Construction, Inc. and
Christopher Blake Fiskin and Stephen Todd
Fiskin, as Qualifiers (Brunswick County, 14
C 34) License No. 63606. On April 15, 2015,
the Board entered into a Consent Order with
Fiskin Brothers Construction, Inc., as Respondent
Licensee, Christopher Blake Fiskin, as Qualifier
and Stephen Todd Fiskin, as Qualifier, in which
the Respondent Licensee consented to a
period of suspension of eighteen (18) months
commencing upon the Effective Date of the
Consent Order. By consent, the suspension was
stayed and the license was conditionally restored.
Christopher Blake Fiskin, as Respondent Qualifier
and Stephen Todd Fiskin, as Qualifier each
entered into a Consent Order agreeing to a
period of suspension of eighteen (18) months of
their examination credentials upon the Effective
Date of the Consent Order. By consent, the
suspension was stayed and the examination
credentials of each Qualifier were conditionally
restored. Respondent Licensee and Respondent
Qualifiers consented to pay jointly $2,500.00
cost recovery to the Board within sixty (60) days
from the Effective Date of the Consent Order.
Gary R. Manus t/a Manus Homes and Gary
R. Manus, as Qualifier (Mecklenburg County,
13 C 02) License No. 13877. On January
21, 2015, the Board entered into a Consent
Order with Gary R. Manus t/a Manus Homes,
as Respondent Licensee, and Gary R. Manus,
as Qualifier, in which the Respondent Licensee
consented to a period of suspension of twelve
(12) months commencing upon the Effective
Date of the Consent Order. By consent, the
suspension was stayed and the license was
conditionally restored upon a four (4) month
period of active suspension. Respondent
Qualifier agreed to a period of suspension of
twelve (12) months stayed with a four (4) month
period of active suspension of his examination
credentials commencing upon the Effective Date
of the Consent Order. Respondent Licensee and
Respondent Qualifier consented to pay jointly
$1,000.00 cost recovery to the Board within sixty
(60) days from the Effective Date of the Consent
Order.
HRS Contracting, Inc. and Christopher
Hustek, as Qualifier (Mecklenburg County, 12
C 222) License No. 71092. On July 22, 2015,
the Board entered into a Consent Order with HRS
Contracting, Inc., as Respondent Licensee, and
Christopher Hustek, as Qualifier, in which the
Respondent Licensee consented to a period of
suspension of twelve (12) months commencing
upon the Effective Date of the Consent Order.
By consent, the suspension was stayed and the
license was conditionally restored upon a six (6)
month period of active suspension. Respondent
Qualifier agreed to a period of suspension of
twelve (12) months stayed with a six (6) month
period of active suspension of his examination
credentials commencing upon the Effective Date
of the Consent Order. Respondent Licensee and
Respondent Qualifier consented to pay jointly
$500.00 cost recovery to the Board within thirty
(30) days from the Effective Date of the Consent
Order.
Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro,
N.C. (Wayne County, 14 C 77) License No.
46368. On July 22, 2015, the Board entered
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into a Consent Order with Housing Authority
of the City of Goldsboro, N.C., as Respondent
Licensee, in which the Respondent Licensee
consented to a period of suspension of twenty-four
(24) months commencing upon the Effective
Date of the Consent Order. By consent, the
suspension was stayed and the license was
conditionally restored. Respondent Licensee
consented to pay $1,500.00 cost recovery to the
Board within thirty (30) days from the Effective
Date of the Consent Order.
J. David Lee Builders, Inc. and Joseph
David Lee, II, as Qualifier (Johnston County,
13 C 172) License No. 41520. On April 15,
2015, the Board entered into a Consent Order
with J. David Lee Builders, Inc., as Respondent
Licensee, and Joseph David Lee, II, as Qualifier,
in which the Respondent Licensee consented
to a period of suspension of twelve (12) months
commencing upon the Effective Date of the
Consent Order. By consent, the suspension was
stayed and the license conditionally restored.
Respondent Qualifier agreed to a period of
suspension of twelve (12) months stayed and his
examination credentials conditionally restored
commencing upon the Effective Date of the
Consent Order. Respondent Licensee and
Respondent Qualifier consented to pay jointly
$1,500.00 cost recovery to the Board within sixty
(60) days from the Effective Date of the Consent
Order. Respondent Licensee and Respondent
Qualifier agreed that within twelve (12) months of
the Effective Date of the Consent Order to take,
complete and pass the Law and Administration
course provided by the NC Department of
Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board and
submit to the Board written proof of satisfactory
completion of the course.
Matthew P. Funtal and Matthew P. Funtal,
as Qualifier (Carteret County, 14 C 79) License
No. 35973. On October 15, 2015, the Board
entered into a Consent Order with Matthew P.
Funtal, as Respondent Licensee, and Matthew
P. Funtal, as Qualifier, in which the Respondent
Licensee consented to a period of suspension
of twelve (12) months commencing upon the
Effective Date of the Consent Order. By consent,
the suspension was stayed and the license was
conditionally restored. Respondent Qualifier
agreed to a period of suspension of twelve
(12) months of his examination credentials
commencing upon the Effective Date of the
Consent Order. By consent, the suspension was
stayed and the examination credentials were
conditionally restored. Respondent Licensee and
Respondent Qualifier consented to pay jointly
$2,000.00 cost recovery to the Board within
thirty (30) days from the Effective Date of the
Consent Order.
McDonald Development Company, LLC
and C. Wayne McDonald, as Qualifier
(Randolph County, 13 C 82) License No. 50258.
On January 21, 2015, the Board entered into
a Consent Order with McDonald Development
Company, LLC, as Respondent Licensee, and
C. Wayne McDonald, as Qualifier, in which the
Respondent Licensee consented to a period of
suspension of twelve (12) months commencing
upon the Effective Date of the Consent Order.
By consent, the suspension was stayed and the
license was conditionally restored. Respondent
Qualifier agreed to a period of suspension of
Consent Order: An order of the Board resulting from an
agreement between the Board and a licensee regarding the
revocation or suspension of the license to practice general
contracting, or the conditions, limitations or restrictions placed
on that license. This is a method of resolving or settling
disciplinary or contested cases in lieu of a disciplinary hearing.
Revocation: A Board action which permanently terminates
a license by effectively withdrawing that license to practice
general contracting.
Suspension: A Board action which inactivates a license to
practice general contracting for a set period of time.
Dismissal/Voluntary Dismissal: A Board action dismissing a
contested case, resulting in no disciplinary action against the
licensee or Respondent.
Voluntary Surrender: A licensee’s relinquishing or tendering
of the license to practice general contracting, pending an
investigation or other action by the Board.
Reprimand: A Board action wherein the licensee and/or
qualifier is/are reprimanded for disciplinary purposes. The
Reprimand becomes a permanent record in the file and is
subject to approval by the licensee/qualifier in lieu of being
referred to the full Board for formal proceedings.
Admission of Violation: A document signed by a licensee who
admits to the stated violations, agrees not to repeat them, but
acknowledges that the Board may use the document against the
licensee prospectively should such action become necessary.
Injunction: A Superior Court order entered against an
unlicensed contractor who is illegally practicing general
contracting. Such an order stops the illegal practice and can be
obtained by consent of a cooperating contractor or by default
judgment; violation of the injunction is contempt of court.
Code: Provisions of the North Carolina State Building Code
(Residential/Vol. VII and previous editions; General Construction/
Vol. 1).
Definitions
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twelve (12) months commencing upon the
Effective Date of the Consent Order. By consent,
the suspension was stayed and the examination
credentials were conditionally restored.
Robert L. Ritchie t/a Robert L. Ritchie
Const. and Robert L. Ritchie, as Qualifier
(Cabarrus County, 14 C 67) License No. 24478.
On July 22, 2015, the Board entered into a
Consent Order with Robert L. Ritchie t/a Robert
L. Ritchie Const., as Respondent Licensee,
and Robert L. Ritchie, as Qualifier, in which the
Respondent Licensee consented to a period of
suspension of twelve (12) months commencing
upon the Effective Date of the Consent Order.
By consent, the suspension was stayed and the
license was conditionally restored. Respondent
Qualifier agreed to a period of suspension of
twelve (12) months of his examination credentials
commencing upon the Effective Date of the
Consent Order. By consent, the suspension was
stayed and the examination credentials were
conditionally restored. Respondent Licensee and
Respondent Qualifier consented to pay jointly
$500.00 cost recovery to the Board within thirty
(30) days from the Effective Date of the Consent
Order.
Robert T. Hinnant and Robert T. Hinnant,
as Qualifier (Wayne County, 13 C 85) License
No. 26414. On January 21, 2015, the Board
entered into a Consent Order with Robert T.
Hinnant, as Respondent Licensee, and Robert T.
Hinnant, as Qualifier, in which the Respondent
Licensee consented to a period of suspension
of twelve (12) months commencing upon the
Effective Date of the Consent Order. By consent,
the suspension was stayed and the license
was conditionally restored upon a three (3)
month period of active suspension. Respondent
Qualifier agreed to a period of suspension of
twelve (12) months stayed with a three (3) month
period of active suspension of his examination
credentials commencing upon the Effective Date
of the Consent Order. Respondent Licensee
and Respondent Qualifier agreed that within
twelve (12) months of the Effective Date of
the Consent Order to take and pass the Law
and Administration course provided by the
NC Department of Insurance, Code Officials
Qualification Board and submit to the Board
written proof of satisfactory completion of the
course. Respondent Licensee and Respondent
Qualifier consented to pay jointly $1,500.00 cost
recovery to the Board within sixty (60) days from
the Effective Date of the Consent Order.
Thomas Clifton Stewart, III and Thomas
Clifton Stewart, as Qualifier (Cumberland
County, 13 C 76) License No. 70201. On April
15, 2015, the Board entered into a Consent
Order with Thomas Clifton Stewart, III, as
Respondent Licensee, and Thomas Clifton
Stewart, as Qualifier, in which the Respondent
Licensee consented to a period of suspension
of twelve (12) months commencing upon
the Effective Date of the Consent Order. By
consent, the suspension was stayed and the
license conditionally restored. Respondent
Qualifier agreed to a period of suspension of
twelve (12) months stayed and his examination
credentials conditionally restored commencing
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upon the Effective Date of the Consent
Order. Respondent Licensee and Respondent
Qualifier consented to pay jointly $1,000.00
cost recovery to the Board within fifteen (15)
days from the Effective Date of the Consent
Order. Respondent Licensee and Respondent
Qualifier agreed that within twelve (12) months
of the Effective Date of the Consent Order
to take in person and pass a Level I Building
Code Course offered by the North Carolina
Department of Insurance or an equivalent
course dealing with the North Carolina State
Residential Building Code, pre-approved by the
Board, and submit to the Board written proof of
satisfactory completion of the course.
Viegas Homes & Consulting, Inc. and
Jeff Viegas, as Qualifier (Mecklenburg
County, 14 C 38) License No. 56587. On April
15, 2015, the Board entered into a Consent
Order with Viegas Homes & Consulting, Inc.,
as Respondent Licensee, and Jeff Viegas, as
Qualifier, in which the Respondent Licensee
consented to a period of suspension of
eighteen (18) months commencing upon
the Effective Date of the Consent Order. By
consent, the suspension was stayed and the
license was conditionally restored. Respondent
Qualifier agreed to a period of suspension
of eighteen (18) months commencing upon
the Effective Date of the Consent Order. By
consent, the suspension was stayed and the
examination credentials were conditionally
restored. Respondent Licensee and
Respondent Qualifier consent to pay jointly
$1,500.00 cost recovery to the Board within
thirty (30) days from the Effective Date of the
Consent Order.
Reprimands
Christopher Paul Bender and Christopher
Paul Bender, as Qualifier (Wake County, 14
C 138) License No. 71687.
Mountain Brook Homes, Inc. and James
Dean Wallace, Jr., as Qualifier (Buncombe
County, 13 C 183) License No. 68047.
Stewart Montgomery Builders, Inc. and
Stewart M. Montgomery, as Qualifier
(New Hanover County, 13 C 198) License No.
37104.
All Pro Builders, Inc. (Lenoir; 13C134)
License No. 57724.
DMR Company (Alamance; 13C205) License
No. 45119.
Parker Building Group, Inc. (Alamance;
13C238) License No. 72481.
Timber Creek Homes, Inc. (Rockingham;
14C32) License No. 71922.
Dacota Group, LLC (Johnston; 14C71)
License No. 57467.
Tidal Wave, LLC (Pender; 14C80) License
No. 59419.
R & E General Contracting, Inc. (Nash;
14C87) License No. 38735.
Sunset Builders of North Carolina, Inc.
(Jackson; 14C96) License No. 73774.
Ronald G. Johnston t/a Ron Johnston
Complete Remodeling (Brunswick; 14C99)
License No. 53253.
Hawkins’ Construction and
Development, Inc. (Craven; 14C105)
License No. 44175.
Larry Wallace Building Contractor, Inc.
(Person; 14C109) License No. 35028.
Stello Construction, Inc. (New Hanover;
14C115) License No. 63152.
Carolina Home Remodeling, LLC
(Gaston; 14C122) License No. 53635.
Eastern Home Services, Inc. (Carteret;
14C171) License No. 73729.
Buckhorn Builders, Inc. (Cabarrus;
14C175) License No. 55785.
Bernard Mason t/a Mason Builders
(Northampton; 14C210, 14C211, 14C212,
14C213, 14C214, 14C215, 14C216) License
No. 39316.
Mark Myers t/a Mark Myers
Construction (Catawba; 14C233) License No.
30870.
Mawa, LLC (Guilford; 14C35) License No.
65604.
Riptide Builders, LLC (New Hanover;
14C58) License No. 70409.
Preservation Professional Services,
Inc. (Mecklenburg; 14C231) License No. 72331.
Benjamin Stout Real Estate Services,
Inc. (Cumberland; 14C260) License No. 69633.
Wade Allen Workman (Lincoln; 14C273)
License No. 40896.
Lars Rousseau t/a Lars Rousseau
Construction (Mitchell; 14C277) License No.
50076.
Sigma General Contracting, LLC
(Durham; 15C02) License No. 56897.
Legacy Builders Group, Inc. (Durham;
15C30) License No. 48936.
James L. Wait (Ashe; 15C36) License No.
60894.
Douglas Todd Johnson (Davidson; 15C44)
License No. 72788.
Sam N Hammer, Inc. (Mecklenburg; 15C50)
License No. 51434
Admission Of Violation
David Stapleton Construction, Inc. and
David Wayne Stapleton, as Qualifier
(Watauga County, 11 C 220) License No.
46298. On August 26, 2015, the Board
entered into an Acceptance of Admission
of Violation and Order with David Stapleton
Construction, Inc. and David Wayne Stapleton,
Qualifier.
Consent Orders
(Unlicensed Contractors)
Permanent Injunctions were obtained by entry
of a Consent Order in Wake County Superior
Court concerning each of the following
unlicensed contractors who practiced general
contracting in an amount of $30,000 or more,
in violation of N.C.G.S. § 87-13, but who
agreed to be enjoined, paid court costs and
service fees and cooperated with the Board in
the matter.
Mid South Land Services, Inc. and
Thomas C. Martin (13 C 231 Davie County).
The Board contended that Mid South Land
Services, Inc. and Thomas C. Martin undertook
construction of an indoor pool and an addition
onto a home in Advance, North Carolina.
Mid South Land Services, Inc. and Thomas
C. Martin denied that they engaged in the
unauthorized practice of general contracting.
The parties agreed and stipulated to the above
findings of fact and agreed to be bound by
the terms of a Consent Order entered on
November 25, 2014.
Felix Thompson d/b/a Thompson
Construction (14 C 149 Carteret County).
Felix Thompson submitted a bid to a
homeowner to renovate apartment buildings
in Beaufort, North Carolina for a price of
$113,481.66. Thompson thereafter undertook
the work. The parties agreed and stipulated
to the above findings of fact and agreed to be
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bound by the terms of a Consent Order entered
on March 12, 2015.
Dennis Siracusa and Residential Technical
Services, Inc. (14 C 73 Mecklenburg County).
Beginning in December 2010, Dennis Siracusa
and Residential Technical Services, Inc. verbally
agreed with homeowners to perform various
serial remodeling projects on a home in
Charlotte, North Carolina. When the homeowners
requested certain projects, Siracusa and
Residential Technical Services, Inc. involved a
licensed general contractor. The homeowners
paid Siracusa and Residential Technical Services,
Inc. for all work and material, and they then paid
the general contractor. Siracusa and Residential
Technical Services, Inc. were unaware that
their activities would be deemed the unlicensed
practice of general contracting. The parties
agreed and stipulated to the above findings of
fact and agreed to be bound by the terms of a
Consent Order entered on March 12, 2015.
Denis Bostok d/b/a FMK Roofing (14 C
170 Mecklenburg County). On September
20, 2013, Denis Bostok contracted with a
townhome homeowners’ association to reroof
15 townhomes and a clubhouse for a cost of
$258,450.00. The parties agreed and stipulated
to the above findings of fact and agreed to be
bound by the terms of a Consent Order entered
on March 20, 2015.
Earl Weeks d/b/a Intracoastal Marine
Construction (14 C 187 Carteret County).
On July 26, 2012 Earl Weeks contracted with
a landowner to construct a 400’ bulkhead
in Newport, North Carolina for a cost of
$40,400.00. The parties agreed and stipulated
to the above findings of fact and agreed to be
bound by the terms of a Consent Order entered
on March 24, 2015.
Ryan Michael Provo and Provo
Construction, LLC (14 C 144 Person County).
On February 10, 2014, Ryan Michael Provo
and Provo Construction LLC contracted with
homeowners to repair a fire-damaged house for
an estimated cost of $105,000.00. The parties
agreed and stipulated to the above findings of
fact and agreed to be bound by the terms of a
Consent Order entered on March 26, 2015.
Robert M. House and R & D Construction
of NC, LLC (14 C 194 Cumberland County). On
January 18, 2013, Robert M. House and R & D
Construction, LLC contracted with a homeowner
to repair a roof on a home in Fayetteville, North
Carolina for a cost of $33,000.00. The parties
agreed and stipulated to the above findings of
fact and agreed to be bound by the terms of a
Consent Order entered on May 8, 2015.
V. Darrell Bridgers d/b/a Bridgers
Remodeling (14 C 180 Pitt County). The
Board asserted that in January 2012, Darrell
Bridgers verbally contracted with a homeowner to
construct a detached garage in Farmville, North
Carolina and was paid $57,269.18 for the work.
The Board further contended that Darrell Bridgers
contracted with the same homeowner to repair
a home in Tarboro, North Carolina for a cost of
$33,980.00. Bridgers denied that he engaged in
the unauthorized practice of general contracting;
however, the parties agreed and stipulated to the
above findings of fact and agreed to be bound by
the terms of a Consent Order entered on July 17,
2015.
Coverall Construction, Inc. (14 C 275
Pasquotank County). On July 28, 2014, Coverall
Construction, Inc. contracted with homeowners
in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to repair a
storm-damaged home for a cost of $50,287.00.
Defendant was misinformed that the license
threshold was $60,000.00 and did not intend to
engage in the unauthorized practice of general
contracting. The parties agreed and stipulated
to the above findings of fact and agreed to be
bound by the terms of a Consent Order entered
on August 18, 2015.
MME Real Estate Investment Group, LLC
d/b/a MME Construction Group (14 C 242,
14 C 245 and 15 C25; Pitt, Craven and Johnston
Counties). From June 9, 2014 to September 3,
2014, MME Construction Group contracted with
three separate entities in New Bern, Greenville
and Clayton, North Carolina to upfit commercial
space for Firehouse Subs restaurants at costs
ranging from $130,000.00 to $140,711.36.
The parties agreed and stipulated to the above
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findings of fact and agreed to be bound by the
terms of a Consent Order entered on September
28, 2015.
Aquatic Creation, Inc. (15 C 38 Wake County).
On February 21, 2013, Aquatic Creation, Inc.
contracted with homeowners to construct a pool,
retaining wall and fireplace on property located in
Apex, North Carolina for a cost of $100,892.00.
Aquatic Creation, Inc. had an ownership interest
in a licensed general contractor and a permit
for the work was obtained in the name of the
licensed entity. Aquatic Creation, Inc. did not
intend to engage in the unauthorized practice
of general contracting. The parties agreed and
stipulated to the above findings of fact and
agreed to be bound by the terms of a Consent
Order entered on September 28, 2015.
Andrew Pierce Rowland and Deborah P.
Rowland d/b/a The Addison Group (14 C
145 Haywood County). In August 2013, Andrew
Pierce Rowland submitted an estimate to
homeowners to renovate a home in Waynesville,
North Carolina for a cost of $45,000.00 to
$55,000.00. The homeowners paid Andrew
Pierce Rowland and Deborah P. Rowland
$23,000.00 via funds wired into Deborah P.
Rowland’s bank account; however, work was
never performed for the homeowners. The
parties agreed and stipulated to the above
findings of fact and agreed to be bound by the
terms of a Consent Order entered on October 9,
2015.
Jim Jones d/b/a LJJ Innovations (14 C
228 Moore County). On March 31, 2014, Jim
Jones contracted with homeowners to construct
a garage and laundry/mudroom for a home
located in Southern Pines, North Carolina for a
cost of $24,700.00. On April 19, 2014, Jones
contracted with the same homeowners to
renovate and reroof the home for $55,950.00.
The parties agreed and stipulated to the above
findings of fact and agreed to be bound by the
terms of a Consent Order entered on November
16, 2015.
Michael Miles d/b/a Woodslinger’s
Construction (14 C 274 Pasquotank County).
On June 25, 2014, Michael Miles applied for a
building permit to repair a storm-damaged home
in Pasquotank County, North Carolina at the
request of a Virginia contractor and stated the
cost of the job as $29,000.00. The unlicensed
Virginia contractor contracted directly with the
homeowner to perform the work at a cost of
$50,287.00. Defendant was unaware that his
action would be deemed the unlicensed practice
of general contracting. The parties agreed and
stipulated to the above findings of fact and
agreed to be bound by the terms of a Consent
Order entered on November 16, 2015.
Robert Williams d/b/a DGS Contracting;
Dynamic Group Services, LLC; and DGS
Contracting Service, LLC (14 C 169 Wake /
Durham Counties). Robert Williams and Dynamic
Service Group, LLC contracted with an owner
to remodel two homes in Durham and Chapel
Hill, North Carolina for costs of $32,500.00
and $105,000.00. DGS Contracting Service,
LLC was formed to continue the practice of
unlicensed contracting. The parties agreed
and stipulated to the above findings of fact and
agreed to be bound by the terms of a Consent
Order entered on December 17, 2015.
Rick Young d/b/a Rick Young Construction
(15 C 05 Alamance County). Rick Young
contracted with a homeowner to construct an
addition onto a home in Greenville, North Carolina
for a price of $38,824.00. The parties agreed
and stipulated to the above findings of fact and
agreed to be bound by the terms of a Consent
Order entered on February 2, 2016.
Unlicensed Contractor
Cases – Injunctions
Permanent Injunctions were obtained by entry
of a Default Judgment or a Summary Judgment
in Wake County Superior Court against each
of the unlicensed contractors listed below for
practicing general contracting in an amount of
$30,000 or more, in violation of N.C.G.S. § 87-
13. In some instances, the Sheriff was unable
to locate the contractors and/or Certified Mail
was not delivered, but the Board effected service
either by newspaper publication or through the
Secretary of State; nevertheless, the contractors
were enjoined from further practice of general
contracting (including bidding) in an amount of
$30,000 or more until such time as he/she/it
becomes licensed by the Board.
Mainsail Construction Group, LLC (Randolph
County 13 C 153). On December 17, 2012,
Mainsail Construction Group, LLC contracted
with a business in Lexington, North Carolina
to construct a loading dock for a cost of
$44,431.00. Mainsail Construction Group,
LLC undertook construction and a subsequent
change order increased the contract price to
$45,018.00. Default Judgment was entered on
November 13, 2014.
Terry Wayne Browder and Before-N-After
Construction Company (Stokes County; 13
C 91). On November 11, 2012, Before-N-After
Construction Company contracted with
a homeowner to remodel a home in Westfield,
North Carolina for a cost of $41,439.00. Terry
Wayne Browder and Before-N-After Construction
Company undertook the construction, and
subsequent change orders increased the contract
price to $45,914.00. Default Judgment was
entered on November 13, 2014.
James Albert Moseley d/b/a Jim Moseley
Construction (Madison County). In November
2012, James Albert Moseley contracted with an
owner to upfit a Subway restaurant in Mars Hill,
North Carolina for a cost of $73,500.00. Default
Judgment was entered on February 3, 2015.
Ron L. White (Wake County). On June 25, 2012,
Ron L. White contracted with a homeowner to
construct a building shell for a home in Raleigh,
North Carolina for a cost of $33,484.00. White
then contracted with the homeowner to complete
the home for $74,695.00. Default Judgment
was entered on May 26, 2015.
Charles Lamont Purvis (Mecklenburg County).
In August 2013, Charles Lamont Purvis verbally
contracted with a homeowner for the remodeling
and repair of three homes located on Coxe
Avenue in Mecklenburg County for costs in
excess of $30,000.00 for each home. Default
Judgment was entered on May 26, 2015.
Eddie Quillin (Davie County 14C129). On
January 26, 2013, Eddie Quillin contracted with a
homeowner to renovate a home in Davie County
for a cost of $36,500.00. Defendant added
additional work, and the homeowner ultimately
paid Quillin $51,000.00. Default Judgment was
entered on June 29, 2015.
Patrick Digorga (Alexander County 14C207).
In October 2012, Patrick Digorga contracted
with a homeowner to construct a 3-stall garage
in Alexander County for accost of $38,927.00.
The homeowner paid Digorga $39,260.00
before Digorga abandoned the project, leaving a
structure the failed to comply with building code
requirements. Default Judgment was entered on
May 26, 2015.
Michael Pearce d/b/a Superior Home
Improvements, Inc. (Mecklenburg County
14C168). On January 17, 2014, Michael
Pearce contracted with JK Home Service, Inc.
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to construct a home in Charlotte, North Carolina
for a cost of $74,000.00. Pearce assumed all
responsibility for and undertook to superintend
and manage the entire construction despite
being identified as a subcontractor in a written
contract. Default Judgment was entered on June
29, 2015.
Timothy D. Ferruzzi and Handy Helpers, Inc.
(Pitt County 14 C 209). On February 25, 2014,
Timothy D. Ferruzzi and Handy Helpers, Inc.
submitted a Proposal to a homeowner to build
a screened porch onto a home in Grimesland,
North Carolina for a cost of $17,000.00.
Thereafter, on May 16, 2014, Ferruzzi and Handy
Helpers, Inc. submitted a second Proposal to the
homeowner to upgrade the screened porch to a
sunroom for an additional cost of $18,000.00
plus the cost of tile, windows and a patio door.
Default Judgment was entered on October 16,
2015.
Mark Lewis and Lewco Professional
Services, LLC (Haywood County 15 C 76).
Mark Lewis and Lewco Professional Services,
LLC submitted an Estimate to homeowners
in Waynesville, North Carolina to repair and
renovate a home for a cost of $52,720.00.
Default Judgment was entered on December 10,
2015.
Reginald Henderson (Mecklenburg County
14 C 237). On February 7, 2014, Reginald
Henderson contracted with Gracious Living
ADHCC Corp. to upfit a commercial building for
a cost of $125,179.80. Default Judgment was
entered on December 10, 2015.
Jerry Ray Caudill (14 C 69 Buncombe County).
In April 2013, Jerry Ray Caudill renovated a
home in Asheville, North Carolina and was the
homeowners paid him $48,500.00 for the work.
The work was shoddy, and Caudill failed to obtain
the requisite permits and inspections. Default
Judgment was entered on February 2, 2016.
Luis Guzman (13 C 246 Union County). In
May 2013, Luis Guzman contracted with a
homeowner to renovate a home in Waxhaw,
North Carolina for a cost of $32,000.00.
Subsequent change orders increased the total
price to $42,000.00. Default Judgment was
entered on February 2, 2016.
Alejandro Rodriguez, Carolina Outdoor
Concepts of Charlotte, LLC and Carolina
Outdoor Concepts of N.C., Inc. (15 C 20;
15 C 21; 15 C 32; and 15 C 33). (1) On
March 12, 2014, Defendant Carolina Outdoor
Concepts of Charlotte, LLC contracted with a
homeowner to construct a sun room onto a
home in Waxhaw, North Carolina for a cost of
$40,319.00. Rodriguez misrepresented the cost
of the project as $27,800.00 on the building
permit application. Rodriguez, Carolina Outdoor
Concepts of Charlotte, LLC and Carolina Outdoor
Concepts of N.C., Inc. thereafter undertook the
project and failed to complete it. (2) On March
12, 2014, Defendant Carolina Outdoor Concepts
of Charlotte, LLC contracted with a homeowner
to construct a covered outdoor kitchen and
fire pit in Waxhaw, North Carolina for a cost of
$57,890.00. Rodriguez misrepresented the cost
of the project as $22,100.00 on the building
permit application. Rodriguez, Carolina Outdoor
Concepts of Charlotte, LLC and Carolina Outdoor
Concepts of N.C., Inc. thereafter undertook
the project. (3) On April 12, 2014, Defendant
Carolina Outdoor Concepts of Charlotte, LLC
contracted with a homeowner to construct an
outdoor kitchen in Waxhaw, North Carolina for a
cost of $33,890.00. Rodriguez misrepresented
the cost of the project as $15,100.00 on the
building permit application. Rodriguez, Carolina
Outdoor Concepts of Charlotte, LLC and Carolina
Outdoor Concepts of N.C., Inc. thereafter
undertook the project. Default Judgment was
entered on February 2, 2016.
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Jones Fence and Custom Vinyl, LLC and Morrison Brian Jones, as Qualifier (Northampton County, 13 C 172) License No. 63737. On January
28, 2015, Respondent Licensee Jones Fence and Custom Vinyl, LLC voluntarily surrendered its license to the Board. Respondent Qualifier Morrison Brian
Jones voluntarily surrendered his examination credentials to the Board.
Premier Restoration, Inc. and Georgia Lyn Cole, as Qualifier (Wake County, 13 C 143) License No. 68423. On January 26, 2015, Respondent
Qualifier Georgia Lyn Cole voluntarily surrendered her examination credentials to the Board.
Georgia Lyn Cole, as Qualifier (Wake County, 13C143) On January 16, 2015, Georgia Lyn Cole voluntarily surrendered her examination credentials to
the Board. The Board considers surrender of examination credentials as permanent revocation.
Howard Braxton Carter t/a Carter Homes (Johnston County, 14C236) License No. 45480. On January 30, 2015, Howard Braxton Carter voluntarily
surrendered his license to the Board. The Board considers surrender of license as permanent revocation.
Mark Randall Marshall and Mark Randall Marshall as Qualifier (Buncombe County, 14C206, 15C19) License No. 70730. On March 23, 2015,
Mark Randall Marshall voluntarily surrendered his license and examination credentials to the Board. The Board considers surrender of license and
examination credentials to the Board as permanent revocation.
Accurate Building, Inc. (Brunswick County; 14C219, 15C11, 15C55, 15C58) License No. 60271. On July 24, 2015, Scott J. Gardner of Accurate
Building, Inc. voluntarily surrendered the corporate license to the Board. The Board considers surrender of license as permanent revocation.
Jason Corey Bornman (Cumberland County, 15C10) License No. 64821. On December 17, 2015, Jason Corey Bornman voluntarily surrendered his
license to the Board. The Board considers surrender of license as permanent revocation.
Voluntary Surrender of License
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