Most of our work is done on a design/build basis in conjunction with our network of talented architects & designers. We also work with clients who want to make modifications to pre-existing plans.
Tryon Builders pride ourselves on taking the time to thoroughly understand our clients. Your needs, wishes, desires and budget. We work effectively with the architect or designer (yours or ours) to create a design that is extremely functional, beautiful and cost effective.
This coupled with quality materials and skilled craftsmanship assures that each project surpasses all expectations.
We’re committed to providing you with the highest level of service, so you’ll always choose us for your future construction and general contracting needs.
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our purpose
Tryon Builders pride ourselves on taking the time to thoroughly understand our clients. Your needs, wishes, desires and budget. We work effectively with the architect or designer (yours or ours) to create a design that is extremely functional, beautiful and cost effective.
This coupled with quality materials and skilled craftsmanship assures that each project surpasses all expectations.
We’re committed to providing you with the highest level of service, so you’ll always choose us for your future construction and general contracting needs.



Reed McNutt
President/Owner/General Contractor
828 777-5688
Reed has been in the construction industry since 1979. First as a very successful sub contractor (HVAC plumbing and electrical) and now as a licensed General Contractor in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Active in the community, Reed is a long term member of Tryon Hounds and Board Member on both the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) and Lake Lanier Civic Association.

Roy Gibson
General Contractor
864 430-5250
Roy has built many of the finest custom homes and equestrian barns in the area over the last 20 years. He has been a licensed contractor in both North Carolina & South Carolina for over 30 years. He’s a member of the Tryon Hounds and has lived in Tryon for the last 15 years.

Debra Sawyer
Office Manager
Working in the WNC construction industry since 1987, Debra worked for one of the areas largest HVAC-P-E contractors for over 20 years and has been with Tryon Builders since the company began.
She is a transplant to Tryon from Henderson County NC and is excited to be part of such a thriving & friendly community and proud to be part of the Tryon Builders team.

Phillip Swain
General Contractor
828-447-4110
As a licensed NC and SC General Contractor and Residential Builder, Phillip was Spartanburg County’s 2006 Builder of the Year and recipient of 16 Showcase of Homes public awards. He was featured in Builder / Architect magazine and Don Gardner Dream Homes plans books.
Phillip has a MBA from Gardner-Webb University. He and his wife, Rachel, founded and operate a community-based non-profit, free4need, that provides quality prepared meals for local church food pantries.

Petra J. Malang-Gammons
Office Administrator
828-447-4110
Petra was born and raised in Austria. Professionally trained in Austrian Office-Business Schools, she arrived in the USA in 1994 and worked for many years in office management before moving to Tryon in 2019.
Petra’s passions are her two Standard Poodles and practicing obedience, agility, and other dog related sports.

Joe Walker
General Contractor
828-447-4110
Joe is a lifetime resident of the Western NC area. He ran as well as owning his own Real Estate Agency since 2000. He has extensive experience working with renovations and remodels. Joe got his General Contractors license in 2003 and has been with Tryon Builders since 2019.
Joe is known for his exceptional craftsmanship particularly with detailed trim work. Away from work you’ll find Joe enjoying outdoor activities or working on his family farm.

Shanna Mauldin
General Contractor
828-447-4110
Shanna Mauldin has been doing high end remodel work and new construction for over 20 years in the Lowcountry of SC, specifically Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Savannah, GA. Red Fox Unlimited offered studio design time and project management on the coast concentrating on natural and handmade materials. She came up to this area to foxhunt over a decade ago and fell in love with all the area had to offer. A lifelong equestrian enthusiast, this was the area she longed to call home – a horse community.
Now a full time resident and a staff member of Tryon Hounds, she has found her niche helping Tryon Builders design and build beautiful barns, as well as the occasional kitchen and bath remodel. With an eye for design and functionality, this horsewoman will guide you through every step of your project from concept to completion.

Jaime Wofford
General Contractor
828-447-4110
Jaime is a 3rd generation custom home builder and lifetime resident of the Upstate South Carolina area. He has been a licensed residential builder since 2005, though he has been in construction over 30 years in the family business (which means he had to work twice as hard as anyone else on the crew!) Jaime enjoys working with clients, designers and architects.
When he isn’t working, he enjoys researching the latest advancements and materials in the construction industry. Jaime, his wife Lisa, and two children are active in many community activities.

Reuben Parton
General Contractor
828-447-4110
Reuben retired from his first career in the lumber industry in 2002. Then he and his wife, Cam, showed cutting horses and competed with Border Collies in sheep and cattle herding. After Reuben and his wife moved back to western NC in 2015, he spent several years remodeling their home. He also helped a friend design and build her own home and that led him into considering a second career in construction. He enjoys interacting with the Tryon Builders team, vendors and subcontractors and gets his greatest satisfaction when a customer says, “That is better than what I expected!”
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Contact Tryon Builders to discuss your project.
Our experienced builders work with you to incorporate the features you need while staying within your budget.
Call us at 1-828 243-2510, or get in touch here