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
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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
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Apprentice Carpenter
Jesse Ciavone

Lead Carpenter
Brenden Foy
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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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