OUR MISSION
We are a design-build and investment firm based out of the Greater Smoky Mountains in Sevier County. This entity was started with the vision and goal in mind to excel in the ever expanding market of the Greater Smoky Mountains for spectacular architecture, also while providing a significant value to our clients with our all inclusive services that produce everlasting results and relationships. We are here to leave an generational impression on the beautiful region of the Greater Smoky Mountains, and ask that anyone and everyone join us and let our expert team create you something spectacular.
OUR TEAM
David Hensley
Managing Director
Pre-Construction & Estimating
Born in Kingsport Tennessee, David is a loving husband and father to his wife Madison and one amazing daughter. David has over 9 years of residential, commercial, and industrial construction experience supporting over $200M in revenue constructing custom homes, subdivisions, national cemeteries, military bases, and explosive plants.
In 2017, David began his career in construction and real estate investment, focusing on buying land for real estate development in the Smoky Mountain and Eastern TN areas. Furthermore, gaining invaluable experience in various construction fields. David’s passion is to provide an experience and product to our clients that can only be found at Modern Smokies, and create a staple for the community that lasts for generations.
When David is not working he enjoys spending time with his family, racing events, and traveling.
Ahmad Lovell
Chief Construction Officer
Client Relations
Born in Kingsport Tennessee, Ahmad is a loving husband to Kaylee and one amazing daughter. Ahmad graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2021 with a bachelors degree in construction management, and also holds his MBA from the Louisiana State University. Ahmad has over 5 years of industrial, and residential construction experience supporting $500M in revenue constructing custom homes and explosive plants.
In 2020, Ahmad began his career in construction and real estate investment, focusing on buying land for real estate development in the Smoky Mountain and Eastern TN areas. Furthermore, gaining invaluable experience in various construction field's. Ahmad’s passion is to provide an exceptional project and client construction experience that creates lifelong clients and friends.
When Ahmad is not working he enjoys spending time with his family, boating, concerts, and traveling.
Chad Simmons
Chief of Operations
Sales/Asset Management
Born in Binghamton New York, Chad graduated from Binghamton University in 2021 with a bachelors degree in Business Administration. Chad has over 7 years of real estate and sales experience, with an expertise lying in short-term rental investing and leverage strategies. Chad has generated over $300M of high return investment properties ranging from single family homes, all the way to multi-family developments for clients over the span of his career.
In 2018, Chad began his career in real estate investment, focusing on the high-yield investment market that is the Smoky Mountains. Furthermore, prioritizing the importance of knowledge in short-term rental investment and leverage strategies. Chad provides a friendly and exciting client experience, with a passion for delivering high value and high return real estate investment products that last a lifetime for your family.
When Chad is not working he enjoys traveling and concerts.