Andrew Roby, Inc.

David is a Charlotte native, and joined the Roby Family of Companies in March 2012.  He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BS in Accounting, and earned his MBA at the University of South Carolina.  He is a Certified Public Accountant and member of AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and NCACPA (North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants).   In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, Karen, and son, Joshua.

David is a Charlotte native. He graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill  2000 with a BA   & Society. He is also a  Training Graduate  Sandler Sales Institute. After over 7 years  working in sales   at Ferguson Enterprises, David joined  Roby Family  Companies  July 2008. He is an active    National    Remodeling Industry (NARI)  Greater Charlotte, currently  as  ’s ,  was honored with  Hope  at their 2018 Contractor   Year (COTY) . He is also a past   2014 Distinguished Rotarian   Charlotte Providence Rotary Club, a SouthPark Youth  baseball coach  active   Christ Episcopal Church.  2013, David was named one   Charlotte  Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” young professionals.  his free time, you’ll find him cheering on  UNC Tar Heels  Carolina Panthers,  spending time with his wife  young children.

Mark Bentley is a native  Fayetteville, NC  graduate  DePaul University.  He joined  Andrew Roby family  September 2013.   his years before joining  company, Mark was    Bentley Remodeling.  He is a NC   contractor  NARI  remodeler.   his free time, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura,  three children, Brianna, Colin  Carolyn.  His hobbies include woodworking, reading  watching his children play sports.

Travis studied Construction Management and Industrial Technology at East Carolina University before returning to Charlotte in 1997 to begin working for Andrew Roby.  In 2003, he became Vice President and Principal Superintendent of the company and earned his Unlimited General Contractor’s Licenses in North and South Carolina.  Travis currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Andrew Roby and holds Unlimited General Contrator's Licenses in Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky as well.  He is the Vice Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Building Development Commission where he represents NARI of Greater Charlotte.  In his spare time, Travis enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, attending sporting events and traveling to new places.

As a third-generation owner of the Roby Family of Companies, Trent grew up watching his grandfather and father build the Roby legacy and often jokes that he was raised in an Andrew Roby dump truck!  He started his career with the company as a high school student in 1994 and worked as a laborer and carpenter through his high school and college days.  After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill in 2000 with a BA in Economics, he returned to the family business full time as a Project Manager.

Today Trent serves as the President & CEO of the Roby Family of Companies.  Under his leadership, the company has expanded its service offerings and geographic reach, both of which have contributed to the thriving 69-year-old business.  The Roby Family of Companies includes Andrew Roby, Inc., Roby Services, Roby Commercial and Roby Realty.

Active in the industry, Trent is the immediate past president of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Charlotte and continues on its Board of Directors today. He is also a past president and current member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Greater Charlotte and the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).  He also serves on the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish® Central & Western NC and is the brains behind the company’s annual Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney that has raised over $1.6 million for the foundation and other local charities since its inception in 2008. 

Concerned about future skilled employees for his industry, Trent enthusiastically accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors of the Rebuilding Opportunities in Construction (The ROC) effort last year. A new joint venture of CMS, CPCC and Goodwill Industries, The ROC provides high school students with skills training, apprenticeships and mentors in the home building and construction industries. 

On Sunday mornings, Trent serves as co-host of the "At Home with Roby" radio show on WBT 1110 AM. Tune in from 9am - 10am each week to hear him live!

Brian is a Charlotte native.  He graduated from Charlotte Latin High School and the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a major in Monetary Economics & Finance and a minor in Math.  He joined the Andrew Roby team in May of 2008, and is an active member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Greater Charlotte.  Brian recently earned the designation of Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) from NARI.  A UDCP designation proves the remodeling contractor’s superior knowledge, technical comprehension and skill in principles attractive not only to those who wish to age-in-place, but also to families with special needs.  A UDCP proves knowledge in how to interview clients with an understanding and consideration of their special needs and the how-to of building these projects.  He is also a Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM).  CRPMs oversee every aspect of the project including customer satisfaction, personnel management, administration, etc. while working on the project.  In his free time, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, Shanna, and four small children, playing soccer and cheering on the Carolina Panthers. 

Chris began his career as a Project Manager at Andrew Roby in February 2004.  He is an active member of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) and CORA (Congress of Residential Architecture).  In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with wife, Angela, and their three children – Dylan, Gavin and Grace.

Drew is a Charlotte native.  He graduated from Appalachian State University in 2005 with a BS in Business Marketing.  After 7 years in the sales industry, he joined the Andrew Roby team.  He is an active member of the Lake Norman Home Builders Association.  

Josie, a Morganton native, joined the Andrew Roby team in August of 2016.  She graduated from Wingate University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management.  Right out of college, she interned for our very own Carolina Panthers and worked for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.  During her free time, Josie volunteers at Elevation Church, enjoys cheering on the Carolina Panthers and Florida Gators, stays active through crossfit and loves being an aunt to her nieces and nephews.

Will joined the Andrew Roby team as a Project Manager in October of 2014 after graduating from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Appropriate Technology and Construction Management.  Prior to joining the company, he worked as an Environmental Consultant, Green Energy Building Tech, and fly fishing guide in Boone, NC.  Fly fishing continues to be one of Will’s top hobbies, along with spending time outdoors with his wife, Madison, and their two dogs, Chaco and Leroy.

Will Henson is a Charlotte native.  He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, and served as a police officer for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and Project Manager for Southeastern Architectural Systems prior to his time at Andrew Roby.  He joined the Andrew Roby team as a Project Manager in April 2014 and is OSHA 30 Certified.  Outside of work, he is an active member of Forest Hill Church in Fort Mill, SC and enjoys traveling, playing golf, cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers and Carolina Panthers, and spending time with his wife and two young daughters.

Christian, a Charlotte native, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.  After graduation, she returned to Charlotte and worked as a Special Event Consultant at Party Reflections for two years and as Sponsorship Coordinator at Southern Shows, Inc. for five years.  She joined the Roby Family of Companies in December of 2013 and serves as Director of Marketing & PR for all businesses under the Roby umbrella.  Her main task each year is planning the company’s Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tournament for Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina.  Through the tournament, she has had the opportunity to meet a variety of wish kids and their families over the years, and loves seeing the direct impact the event has had on so many deserving children in our community.        

Brittany Shirley, a Charlotte native, joined the Roby Family of Companies as Senior Accountant in April of 2016.  She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and received her Master’s in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University in 2015.  Prior to joining the Roby family, Brittany worked for REEDS Jewelers for 4 years starting as a Retail Accountant and then moving up to Senior Staff Accountant.  On her off time, Brittany enjoys spending time with her family and her role as “World’s Best Aunt” to her nieces and nephews.