was a custom home builder in Columbia and moved to Myrtle Beach in 1993 as the custom home business in Columbia was slowing down. He continued building large homes in this area until 2001 when he quit building custom homes and turned to construction defect and commercial repair exclusively. He has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and plans to continue working in the Myrtle Beach area.
Jayne Bearden, John's wife, is the company's book-keeper and has managed the office for over ten years. She often has one or two of their grandchildren with her at the office while she works.
Justin McCormick, John's son-in-law, is a Surfside Beach native and is also licensed as a Residential Homebuilder and General Contractor. Justin is the Projects Manager and constantly roams each job to insure quality and strict adherence to standards. Prior to joining John Bearden & Associates, LLC in 2005, Justin worked in restaurant management. He and his wife have a son who is often roaming the hallways in the office.