The team at Minkoff Company is made up of fast, reliable, knowledgeable, experts in their fields, and industry leaders in property restoration. The average tenure of our team members is over 14 years, because of the passion they have for the business and our commitment to treat team members as if they were members of our own families.
Steven Gross – President
Steve has been in the construction industry since 1972 at the tender age of fifteen years old. He began his career in property restoration at Minkoff Company in 1989. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s in Operations Research, MBA in Finance; and is a Registered Professional Engineer. As company President, Steve oversees estimating, project management, and production departments.
Greg Minkoff – Vice President/Principal Owner
Greg joined the company in 1998 as a third-generation owner. Responsibilities include oversight of all sales and marketing efforts, human resources, information technology, and general management of the company. Greg is a past president of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Associations Institute and has been active in several other industry and community-based organizations.
Lee Emrich – Chief Financial Officer
Lee has over 30 years of experience in construction accounting and administration, and he joined Minkoff Company in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management (Accounting). Lee is responsible for financial reporting, budget control, asset management, and accounting management.
Nicole Herron – Director of Human Resources
Nicole joined Minkoff Company in early 2018 as our Director of HR. She handles all aspects of human resources, including onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll. She makes sure that our team members’ needs are met, and they are equipped to perform their roles.
Melissa Lindsey – Regional Operations Manager
Melissa has been with Minkoff Company since 1984. With roots in project management, Melissa is responsible for estimating coordination, budgeting, production, scheduling, and customer service on hundreds of jobs each year. Melissa leads a team which includes support from superintendents and production assistants predominantly in Maryland.
Jim Surdam – Regional Operations Manager
Since Jim joined Minkoff Company’s team in 1995, he has transitioned from Field Superintendent to Project Manager, and now he’s a Regional Operations Manager. Jim directs a staff of several superintendents and assistants. He handles jobs of all sizes throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Jason Valis – Project Manager
In 1999 Jason began his career in construction and he came on board at Minkoff Company in early 2023. With proficiency across all divisions, his specialty is in wood framed structures and components. He has been integral in growing our project management bandwidth in the DMV region. Jason collaborates with estimators to oversee a team of superintendents covering various projects.
Chris Arias – Emergency Services Manager
Chris joined Minkoff Company in 2008. After spending several years as an estimator, he assumed responsibility for our Emergency Services Department. In his current role, Chris oversees a specialized team of technicians and administrative support. He is tasked with making sure that all our clients receive unparalleled service when they need it most – immediately after damage has affected their property.
Christopher Havens – Property Loss Consultant
In 1998 Christopher began at Minkoff Company joining us with 14 years of experience at Ruppert Brothers/INRECON. He is a former General Manager of Maryland operations and pivoted after many years as an Estimator for us. Christopher specializes in third party property loss consulting for numerous insurance company clients. Christopher’s consulting jobs often require travel to places such as Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia, to name a few.
Ennever Holness – Senior Estimator
Ennever is among the longest-tenured employees at Minkoff Company, having begun his career with the company in 1978! He has worked in almost every position at Minkoff, from Carpenter to Superintendent to his current role of Senior Estimator. Ennever has handled estimating duties for many of the largest and most prestigious projects in our portfolio.
Erick Otero – Estimator
Erick joined Minkoff Company in 2017 as an Emergency Services Technician. After spending several years in our Emergency Services Department, Erick transitioned to an estimating role in 2022. He continues to develop his estimating skills and is a great asset to our team.
Scott Perdue – Estimator
Scott has been with Minkoff Company since 1999. He started by writing estimates in our small loss department and has transitioned into residential and commercial projects of all sizes in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
Robert Turner – Estimator
Rob is Minkoff Company’s newest estimator having joined our team in 2023. He started his experience in home improvements when he was merely 20 years old in 1994. Rob’s career in disaster restoration began in 2008 with writing estimates for small losses at a restoration company in Texas and then West Virginia until 2017. He has since moved back to the DC Metropolitan area where he continues writing estimates for large residential and commercial repair projects.
Kara Permisohn – Account Executive
Kara has worked in marketing and public relations since 1994, and she joined Minkoff Company in 2004 as an Account Executive. Her primary area of focus is developing and maintaining relationships with our condominium and apartment management clients. Kara is involved with several area trade associations such as the Community Associations Institute, the Institute for Real Estate Management, and the Property Management Association, to name just a few.
Susie Sanin – Account Executive
Susie joined Minkoff Company’s marketing team as an Account Executive in 2004. She specializes in establishing and maintaining client relationships within the property management industries, while emphasizing top-notch customer service. In addition, Susie organizes and presents disaster management seminars for clients, and is an active member of several trade associations throughout Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.
