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Linden Construction, Inc.
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Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Brandon Linden's Bio
Mr. Linden is the owner, and President of Linden Construction, and has over a decade of direct experience in the construction industry. Mr. Linden has proved to be a leading expert in construction management, due to his hands-on experience in every facet of the industry. He pulls from a background of successfully serving in roles, ranging from Field Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Estimator, and Operations Manager, to President of the fastest growing small in South Carolina.
Throughout his career, Mr. Linden has successfully managed the construction of all building types, including residential, commercial, institutional, and historical, and is well versed in managing projects under both Construction Management and Guaranteed Maximum Price contract scenarios. Additionally, Mr. Linden’s construction portfolio highlights his vast expertise in intricate and multifaceted projects ranging from medical, to class “A” office and retail, to specialized exterior/ s and upfits.
Mr. Linden is a proponent of teamwork environments and recognizes that the better the team works together, the better the end result will be. Due to this, he believes that creating partnerships with his clients, designers, consultants, architects, engineers and subcontractors helps to ensure that the clients’ best interests are served. He remains accessible to his clients and makes it a priority to put their needs first.
Greg Munzel's Bio
Greg serves as the Vice President of Linden Construction and is
responsible for the financial management and daily operations of the
organization. He is a key contributor to the development and execution
of the company’s strategic objectives. Greg has been a member of the
Linden Construction team since 2012. He is a graduate of The College
of William & Mary and holds an MBA from The Citadel Graduate College.
During his tenure at Linden Construction, the company has
solidified itself as a marketplace leader by establishing a team of
successful employees, vendors, and strategic business partners who
share the common goal of excellence and integrity throughout all
phases of the construction process. Greg has been instrumental in
creating and maintaining a culture of high performance,
accountability, and collaboration. He is steadfast in his commitment
to top-quality work and positive client experiences and supports team
members in upholding these standards of excellence.
Greg resides in West Ashley with his wife, son, and dog
“Cooper”. When he is away from the office, you can usually find Greg
coaching at the baseball fields, landscaping his yard, or enjoying one
of the many benefits of living in the Lowcountry.
Thad Ott's Bio
Thad serves as the Vice President of Construction and is responsible
for the strategic planning and operations of the organization,
leadership of construction teams, and the fiscal management of
projects under his supervision. He graduated from the University of
South Carolina with a degree in Marketing and Management and holds a
Construction Management degree.
Regarding his construction background, Thad possesses an array
of experiences from both the General Contracting and Development sides
of projects, spanning both the private and public sectors across the
country. His construction experiences encompass an array of commercial
and multifamily projects involving renovations, upfits, new
construction, green construction, historic projects, tax credit
projects, low rise and high-rise structures, multifamily developments
of all types, office, veterinary, retail, medical, amenity centers and
restaurants. Thad brings these past experiences gained through his
diverse construction activities into each and every project, from
conception through completion.
Being born and raised in Charleston, Thad enjoys taking
advantage of all the activities the Lowcountry has to offer,
especially spending time out on the water with family. When he is not
out on the water, he enjoys traveling to the mountains for family ski trips.
Estimating, Purchasing & Preconstruction
Matt Brown's Bio
Matt serves as the Director of Preconstruction and brings a collaborative and analytical approach to all projects at Linden Construction. He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Supply Chain Management and possesses vast knowledge of field work, project management, and estimating.
From project conception forward, Matt makes every attempt to understand the clients’ visions and needs. He enjoys working in tandem with design groups and clients alike to surpass their expectations of staying within budget, as well as delivering precise schedules to ensure all parties comprehend each facet of the project from the beginning stages. Matt’s goal is to bring the vision to reality through conceptual designs based on thorough reviews, accurate take-offs, concise cost analyses, and clear and constant communication.
In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors as much as possible, fishing and hunting.
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Leland Franks's Bio
Leland joined Linden Construction as the Director of Development in
2021. In his role, Leland develops and maintains long-term,
collaborative relationships with clients and partners, helping them to
realize their strategic goals. He serves as a constant point of
contact throughout the lifecycle of projects, ensuring clients fully
achieve their objectives.
Prior to joining Linden Construction, Leland worked at
Georgia-Pacific in the Strategy and Business Development Group,
advising company executives on strategic capital placement,
acquisitions and divestitures, and automation transformation strategy.
He also worked with a startup in the tech sector, leading revenue
strategy and development as well as post-merger integration across business functions.
Before moving into the private sector, Leland served in the
United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer in Afghanistan and
in the South Pacific. He also led Psychological Operations efforts on
the Korean Peninsula.
Leland is a graduate of Georgia Tech and Emory University. He
lives on Johns Island with his wife, Erica, and their pit bull and
enjoys spending time with friends and family, sailing, cooking, and
living the good life.