PBG Builders, Inc.

Since 1991, John Finch has served as the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of PBG Builders, Inc.  As its Chief-Executive Officer, he is a strong contributor to the company’s success through his knowledge and expertise of the construction industry.  John brings a rather unique perspective to any client’s project through his public service and perspective of how projects and development ought to fit in a community and our society.

As the former Mayor of Goodlettsville appreciates the vital importance of smart growth, community values, and appropriateness of design.   As a commercial builder for over 45 years, he knows the importance of having a correct program for any project, and is skilled in budgeting, value engineering, high performance teams, and transparency & clear communications that lead to the success of any project.  Having sat on both sides of the project initiative, he truly recognizes and respects his clients’ perspective.  In fact, many clients value John’s expertise as an Owner’s Representative in assisting them to navigate through the construction process with confidence.

Because of John’s extensive experience in the construction industry, both corporate and non-profit entities have requested him to serve as an expert witness, providing arbitration and litigation support.  Because of his well-respected reputation, and that of PBG Builders, Inc., he is able to provide litigation support through analysis of facts and documents, field inspections, destructive testing, cost estimates, delay claims analysis and reporting, depositions and court testimony. 

Randy has worked in construction for over 40 years. He has been a part of PBG ever since they opened their doors in 1991 and now is a part owner of the company. Randy excels at every aspect of the superintendent role from communicating with owners and subcontractors to planning and looking ahead to identify potential issues before they arise. He works diligently to ensure his projects are done the right way the first time. Randy is proud to a part of the PBG family.

Randy has 8 children, 15 grand children, and 1 great grand child. His past time is usually spent deer hunting, turkey hunting, and spending time with his wife and kids. He enjoys watching his children gain wisdom and climb over the heartbreaks that life throw at them, for he truly believes that each one makes them stronger.

As President and Co-Owner of PBG Builders, Inc., Tim Prow brings 29 years of construction industry experience that clients respect and value.  His integrity and unwavering commitment to a project’s quality, and performance, is reflected in his active involvement on each project that he manages.  His personal service to the client has resulted in the fact that PBG Builders has a 70% repeat client-base.

Tim’s diverse portfolio of work positions him with a strong knowledge-base that provides clients with confidence in the finished product.  Whether the project is a historic renovation and restoration, such as the Tennessee Governor’s Residence  or an industrial facility, Tim’s expertise allows him to facilitate every stage of the construction process with full attention to details that promote financial, performance and craftsmanship success.  The result is a project that is within budget, on schedule, and best reflects the image the client desires and expects.

Tim Prow is recognized as a skilled coordinator of construction phasing.  His extensive experience with working in, and around, existing facilities while building new construction, and renovating existing structures, positions him as the preferred contractor by many educational and hospital entities.  Tim has a passion for performing seamlessly on-site.  He is quite proficient in minimizing the disruption or inconvenience a project has to  the owner and facility’s operations through his effective on-site construction sequencing process.  Clients such as Meharry Medical College, Martin Methodist College, The Honorable Governor of Tennessee (The Tennessee Residence), just to name a few, gladly endorse Tim’s ability and how they have benefited from his skills.

Cullen was born and raised in Forest City, NC and started his career in construction in 2013 as an assistant superintendent. He played baseball for 2 years at Walters State Community College and graduated in 2010 with an Associate of Applied Science with concentrations in Golf Course Management and Production Horticulture. He then went on to play another 2 years at Tennessee Tech University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture & Turfgrass Management.

Before coming into the office full time as an assistant project manager, Cullen worked in the field as an assistant superintendent and project engineer from 2013 – 2017 in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Cullen takes pride in his field experience and applies his knowledge to estimating, budget management, and overall project management.

In Cullen’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys as well as fishing, hunting, and traveling.

Lindsey was born and raised outside of Chicago in Wheaton, IL.  She fell in love with Nashville when she attended Vanderbilt University from 2004-2008.  In 2011 she spent a brief time in Texas but ultimately made her way back to Nashville and started working for PBG in 2012.  She graduated from the AGC Field Leadership program in 2014 and the AGC Construction Leadership program in 2015. 

As Project Manager Lindsey excels at handling projects we build but also our Owner’s Representative projects where she helps Owners navigate their construction projects from programming to completion so that they stay on budget and on schedule.  She has helped manage budgets from a $100,000 to $40+ million. 

Outside of the office, you will find Lindsey spending time with her two small children and husband enjoying all that TN has to offer or cooking and baking for friends and family.  She enjoys traveling back to Chicago to visit family and traveling abroad especially if it involves a beach. 

Zack was born and raised in Hendersonville, TN and started his career in construction in 2016 during a summer internship at PBG Builders. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2017 with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and immediately began working at PBG Builders as an assistant project manager and estimator. In 2018, he graduated from the Associated General Contractors of America Construction Leadership program and in 2019 became certified as an associate constructor with the American Institute of Constructors.

Zack excels in budget management, always keeping a close tab on projected and actual costs. He also understands that clear and open communication is a key factor to a project’s success and strives for a mutual understanding of scope between Owner, Contractor, and Subcontractors on all aspects of his projects.

In Zack’s free time, you can find him on Old Hickory Lake with his wife, friends, and family, in a basketball gym, or in a duck blind. He and his wife enjoy traveling and exploring different places, cultures, and food. They also enjoy flipping and renting residential real estate as well as serving on their home owner’s association board.

Dawn began her career in the construction industry in 1999 and joined the PBG Family in 2002. She graduated from Western Governor’s University with a Bachelors’ degree in Business Management.  She serves as the Corporate Secretary for PBG and manages the day to day Accounting functions within the company.

Dawn’s strong organizational skills and attention to detail make her well suited for her role. She understands the importance of identifying and solving problems quickly and works consistently within established timelines.

Dawn’s personal interest include hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and spending time with her family. 

Hunter started his career as an assistant superintendent at PBG Builders in February of 2020 after graduating from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a bachelor’s degree in construction. He is responsible for reviewing submittals, updating schedules, coordinating contractors, and assisting with carpentry work as needed. Hunter enjoys learning the ins and outs of the construction industry and looks forward to taking on the superintendent role one day.

Susan has a degree in Operations Management from The University of Tennessee and has a diverse background including Planning Administration, Call Center Management, Project Management and Non-Profit Administration. She is a process oriented team member with a continuous improvement (Six Sigma) mindset.  She uses her skills to assist the PBG Project Managers and believes in providing great Customer Service in a timely manner. Her strengths include problem solving, organization, innovation and developing efficiencies.

Susan has enjoyed living in Hendersonville for much of her adult life.  She is an avid middle school volleyball fan and likes to read, landscape her yard, and sketch houses in her spare time.

Wes was born and raised in Hendersonville, TN. He started his construction career in 1999, and in 2005 Wes started work at PBG as an assistant superintendent. He worked as an assistant superintendent for 3 years until he graduated to the superintendent role.  Quality control and safety are extremely important to Wes. A lot of his day to day activities involve communication with subcontractors and owners. Wes enjoys working closely with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. When Wes isn’t at work, you can find him with his kids, on the water fishing, or in the woods hunting.