MEET THE TEAM
Founder & CEO
Jesse DeBenedictis
Jesse DeBenedictis started his first company in the eighth grade, gardening and landscaping for local families. After a few years in the restaurant and hospitality industry post college, Jesse realized that construction was true passion. From digging foundations to designing custom carpentry, he loves it all. In 2001, he founded WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis.
"As a general contractor and a leader, you have to be constantly creative and on your toes.” Design trends and technology are ever-evolving and Jesse prides himself on staying on the cutting edge. He brings creativity, experience, and commitment to every job on the North Shore & Cape Ann.
Proud to be a NARI Certified Professional, Jesse holds the following certificates: CRPM, CR, CKBR, and CLC from NARI, demonstrating he is an elite remodeler, held to the highest industry standards. Jesse also also received recognition from the Commonwealth of MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations in 2021.
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Director of Go-To-Market Strategy
Noel Cadorette
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Business Development Manager
Diego Rivera
Recruiting Specialist
Irma Bautista
Director of Project Planning
Khalid Adem
Project Planner
Lisa Speziale
Field Team Manager
Anthony Oliveri
Project Supervisor
Jeff Drinkwater
Painting Supervisor
Mark Baldassarri
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Project Supervisor
Tom Williamson
Project Supervisor
Rusty Martin
Project Manager
Satakshi Chakraborti
Project Specialist
Jim Corbett
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Project Specialist
Arnie Tomaino
Lead Carpenter
John Miller
Lead Carpenter
Bill Sewall
Painter
Jack O'Soro
Painting Supervisor
Wendell Nunes
Carpenter
Damian MacPhee
Painter
Petro Mitraku
Apprentice Carpenter
Jay Siek
Carpenter
Nick Morfiris
Carpenter
Joe DeBenedictis
Apprentice Carpenter
Colin Prentiss
Lead Carpenter
Joe Decareau
Lead Carpenter
Michael Dulski
Apprentice Carpenter
Jesse Ciavone
Lead Carpenter
Brenden Foy
Join Our Team
Looking to be part of WORKS by JD?
Send an email expressing your interest, and/or your resume to: recruiting@worksbyjd.com
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