Clark Harris

Founder and President

Clark Harris is the founder and owner of Innovative Construction. Originally from Cincinnati Ohio, Clark later moved with his family to Hingham, MA. While growing up in Massachusetts, Clark was initially exposed to the construction industry by working on job sites in the summers and holidays while going to college.

Upon graduating from St. Lawrence University with a degree in history / education, Clark moved south to Atlanta, GA. He continued his career in construction working for a company that specialized in finishing and restoration. After working in this genre of construction for four years, Clark decided to start his own business that specialized in renovation and restoration. In 2000, Innovative Construction was established.

I founded Innovative Construction in 2000 because I love remodeling and I love to make people happy. As the company has grown, we have remained focused on delivering the projects of our clients’ dreams on time and on budget. We use a predictable, streamlined, systematic process that delivers consistent, high-quality results. I promise we will do everything possible to make you a happy client for life.

Clark lives in Roswell with his wife Hilary, and children Ben, Danny, Samantha, and their dog Lucy. When not at work, Clark likes to be with his family, camping, fishing, and trying to play golf.

PRODUCTION

ERIC BAINProduction Manager

Eric oversees projects and handles client relations. He worked for the City of Vail where he sharpened his site inspection, landscaping and heavy equipment skills. He is originally from Michigan. He lives in Decatur with his wife, Liz, their son, Miles, and dog, Bo.

Diego MartinezProject Manager

Diego has worked with Innovative Construction since 2010. He organizes new job starts and is also a very talented carpenter. Diego is known for his attention to detail and his obsession with a clean job site. Diego is married with two daughters, Marianna and Mia.

Raul LopezProject Manager/Designer

Homeowners love working with Raul for certain design projects and building out their schedules. He is multi-talented and takes control of your job. He is unflappable with an energetic, optimistic personality. Raul is married and lives in Buford. For fun he likes to hike and camp.

Trevor RobertsonProject Manager

Trevor was born and raised in Marietta and attended Lassiter High School. His enthusiasm for construction began at an early age building forts and skate ramps. He graduated from Clemson University where he studied Construction Management. He lives in Roswell with his wife Shannon. He enjoys renovating his own home and building furniture out of reclaimed materials

DESIGN

Molly TrostDirector of Design

Molly Trost Design Director Molly grew up in Belmont, Mississippi, where she developed a love of Southern architecture. She earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from the University of Mississippi. In 2004, Molly opened her own design firm, Molly Trost Interior Design, and has been featured in many publications.
Molly is so thankful she gets to live out her passion every day while working with a talented team of people. “Seeing your client’s reaction when they see their dreams and visions come to life makes each day special,” she says. Molly lives in Woodstock with her husband Heath; their children Ella, Hampton, and Hugh; and their dogs, Champ and Avery. In her free time she loves attending her church, going boating on Lake Allatoona and camping at McKinney Campground.

Lauren HokeInterior Designer

Lauren grew up in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Her dad is an engineer and her mom works for a design company, so she grew up around construction and design her whole life. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in interior architecture and design at Georgia State University and while she was there, she served as president of the ASID’s student chapter, the Georgia State University Interior Design Organization. She was also featured in My Home Improvement Magazine as a top ten rising star in the design field under 40. Before joining us at Innovative Construction Design-Build, Lauren worked as a design assistant and an artist assistant. Lauren lives in Brookhaven with her dog Evie.

Jackeline SafranPre-Construction Coordinator

Jackeline was born in Callao, Peru, a port city full of salsa music lovers. She graduated from Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria of Lima, Peru with a degree in Architecture in 2000. From there she worked in many areas of design and construction, from projects in the Amazon jungle to Peru’s capital city of Lima. She enjoys analyzing details and finding ways to improve construction processes.
Jackeline met her husband, Eric, when they were both traveling in Ecuador, and they moved to the US in 2018. Jackeline has a son, Aiken, who is a music major at Georgia State, two adult stepdaughters, Carden and Claire, and two grandchildren. When Jackeline moved to Atlanta, she developed a love of gardening and she also loves cooking Peruvian dishes, reading, playing chess and traveling, especially to beaches. She also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and an online math tutoring program for children in Peru.

Maddie GordonDraftsperson

Maddie is originally from Dallas, Texas. She is currently a student-athlete at Georgia State University pursuing a BFA in Studio Concentrations focused on Interior Design. Maddie is passionate about the world of design and is driven to improve the experiences people have while interacting with their spaces every day. She enjoys taking her dog Dakota on long walks on the Beltline or grabbing a coffee at one of our local coffee shops.

CLIENT RELATIONS

Aisling BellDirector of First Impressions

Aisling was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. Aisling, (pronounced “Ash-ling”) is a Gaelic word meaning “dream or vision.” She moved to America in 1991 and has worked as a nanny, joined the Army and trained as a medic in the Air Cavalry. Aisling is active in her church’s youth softball ministry. She lives in Loganville with her daughters Eve and Rosie.

Meghan BerrySales

Meghan grew up in Daytona Beach before graduating from Florida State University. Meghan is an empathetic listener as she was a client before joining the Innovative Construction team. She loves working with clients and realizing how their new space can become more restful and personal. She lives in Dunwoody with her young son, Henry. Meghan currently serves on the Young Professionals Advisory Committee for The Drake House as Secretary.

ACCOUNTING

Anca SuciuController

Anca is in charge of all Accounting Activities. She grew up in Regin, Romania, enjoying snowy winters and hot but not humid summers. In 2002 she moved to Atlanta and found Innovative after working in different fields. Anca is married, lives in Buford, and likes spending time at the lake, hiking the North Georgia mountains, and photography.

Schedule a Consultation

Are you ready to get started on your project in Atlanta, GA? We’d love to help you! Use the form below to schedule a brief call with us so we can learn more about your remodeling project and how we can help. During this call, we’ll arrange for a complimentary consultation at your home, which will include a free estimate.

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