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Production Team

Meet our Production Teams:
It is their responsibility to insure your project is completed in an atmosphere of trust, integrity, and excellence. From concept through completion, their goal is to meet and exceed your expectations.

Deck Division

Carl Schmidt

Carl Schmidt

Residential Deck Production Manager

My name is Carl Schmidt. I have been in the home improvement industry for 25 years and employed at Fence & Deck Connection for the last 14 years. I am the Production Manager for both the Residential and Commercial Divisions. I truly take pride in my work. My standards are high and I will go above and beyond to ensure our projects run smoothly, providing the very best customer experience possible.

I live in Pasadena with my wonderful wife, Robin, and our two dachshunds, Badge & Izzy. I am an avid hometown sports fan and enjoy watching both the Ravens & Orioles.

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TJ Farley

TJ Farley

Residential Deck Production Manager

TJ graduated from Towson University in 2010. He was a Division 1 athlete on Towson’s swim team….Fight on! He began working in the Permit Division at Fence & Deck Connection while attending college and in 2011 he joined the Deck Production Division full time. Communication is a pivotal component in providing our customers with a seamless project experience and TJ strives to keep our customers informed; answering any questions they may have along the way. From 2011 to 2018 TJ worked primarily as the lead CAD drawer and since 2019 he became a project manager.

TJ currently lives in Canton with his two best friends, his wife and dog Chewy. In his spare time he enjoys going to the beach, being out on the water, and taking walks through the city with his wife and Chewy.  

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John Kilchenstein

John Kilchenstein

Residential Deck Production Manager

John originally joined the Fence & Deck Connection family in 2014 as a commercial sales representative. He returned to FDC in 2021 to join our residential production team. With over 25 years in the industry, customer service and quality craftsmanship run in his veins. He will comfortably guide you through your project to ensure you have the best experience possible.

A lifelong Maryland resident, John currently lives on the Eastern Shore with his wife and daughter. John also enjoys boating, fishing, and golfing when time permits, is an active member of his church, and is passionate about helping people. He is one of the few remaining "Polar Bear Plungers" (since 1996!), fundraising for Special Olympics every year.

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Shane George

Shane George

Residential Deck Production Assistant

My name is Shane George. I majored in graphic design in college. I began working at Fence & Deck Connection in the Permit Division in 2011. In 2014 I moved into the Deck Production Division to utilize my design experience preparing CAD drawings for our projects. I enjoy all aspects of this division and take pleasure in seeing the final stages of a project come together for our customers.

I currently reside in Baltimore, Go Birds! I enjoy lacrosse, motor sports, golf, and being out on the water in my spare time.

Hilary Hannon

Hilary Hannon

Residential Deck Production Assistant

My name is Hilary; I have lived in Maryland my entire life. I am the youngest out of 5, and have been blessed with 3 handsome nephews and 3 beautiful nieces. Prior to Fence & Deck Connection I worked with adults with intellectual disabilities for the past 3 years. As well as working for Bennett's Curse Haunted House for the past 5 years. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and attending Oriole Games, as well as cruising the Caribbean.

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Fence Division

Bob Hannon

Bob Hannon

Residential Fence Production Manager

My name is Bob Hannon. I am a graduate from the University of Baltimore and have been employed with Fence & Deck Connection since 2001. I learned the industry ropes early as a commercial estimator and was promoted in 2013 to Fencing Production Manager. I enjoy the daily operations of our business and ensuring our customers walk away completely satisfied with their project experience from start to finish. I grew up in Arnold and now reside in Grasonville on the Eastern Shore. I enjoy spending time with my family, visiting various beaches, attending concerts and Orioles games. Go O’s!!!

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Cheryl Taylorson

Cheryl Taylorson

Residential Fence Scheduling Manager

My name is Cheryl Taylorson and I recently joined Fence & Deck Connection as the Scheduling Manager in the Fence Production division. Once your project reaches the production stage, I make sure any necessary permits are obtained, Miss Utilities is contacted and most importantly reach out to “you”, our customer, to set up the fence installation in the expected timeframe.

I have been in both the Property Management and Commercial Landscaping businesses for over 20 years and customer satisfaction is my top priority.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, along with my dog Izzy. I look forward the football season and love spending time outdoors.

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Steven Ghiardi

Steven Ghiardi

Residential Fence Production Manager

My name is Steven Ghiardi. I graduated from Millersville University of PA in 2017 with a degree in business management, and I joined the fence production team here at Fence and Deck Connection in July, 2017. I look forward to working with my customers, and ensuring that they have a first-rate experience. I played 3 years of baseball in college, and love to watch sports with my family and friends whenever I can! Go Skins!

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Billy Wolfe

Billy Wolfe

Residential Fence Production Manager

My name is Billy Wolfe. I have been in the Fencing and Building Industry for over 25 Years. I have experience in Sales, Purchasing and Installation. My goal has remained steadfast; for every customer to have an experience of excellence. When I not working my I enjoy spending time with our 12 Grand Children and they keep me pretty busy.

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Francisco Chacon

Francisco Chacon

Residential Fence Production Manager

My name is Francisco Chacon. About a year ago I joined Fence & Deck Connection as a Production Manager. Quality, customer care and efficiency are my goals when working on client projects.

Before coming to Fence & Deck Connection, I worked in management, production and in the field for about 17 years. Being a part of this wonderful team now gives me the opportunity to serve our customers better.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family: my three lovely children Coralys, Yary, and Junior, my wonderful grandchild Adrian, and my beautiful wife Erika. We also love to travel.

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Commercial Railing Division

Colleen Sarich

Colleen Sarich

Commercial Railing Production Manager

After eight years in the commercial window treatment industry, Colleen returned to Fence & Deck Connection as the production manager for the Commercial Railing Division.  She has worked in the construction industry in various positions for the last 30 years. Colleen's current assignment as production manager is to work with commercial clients to get their railing projects completed on time and as specified. Her goal is to help the Commercial Railing division continue to grow and to expand Fence & Deck Connection's stellar customer service reputation into the commercial industry.

Colleen grew up locally, graduated from Arundel High School and the University of Maryland, and currently lives in Columbia with her husband and college-aged son and daughter. She enjoys watching her son's baseball games, her daughter's ice hockey games, and playing card games with family. 

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Service Division

Joel Garvin

Joel Garvin

Service Manager

My name is Joel Garvin. I have been in the fence and deck industry since 1992. I started as a laborer right out of high school and worked my way up to a crew leader. I ran a crew installing jobs for over 10 years so I know the ins and out of installation. I then moved into the position of yard manager and was responsible for ordering material, and making sure the crews had what they needed to complete their jobs. I then moved to service manager where I would meet with customers to resolve installation and warranty issues. I then opened my own business and specialized in small jobs and repairs. Since 2015 I have been the residential service manager for Fence & Deck Connection. I meet with customers to resolve warranty claims, storm damage etc. I am also a licensed salesman and specialize in selling small jobs. I enjoy working with our customers to resolve issues, and get small projects completed. I am a proud resident of Harford County and enjoy being with my family, working around my property and fishing.

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Scott Foos

Scott Foos

Site Supervisor Service Division

Site Supervisor Service Division My name is Scott Foos. I have been in the home improvement industry since 1981. For 12 years I worked with an independent general contractor and spent 11 years with Home Depot as a manager of the building materials, millwork and lumber departments. The remaining years I owned and operated my own home improvement company specializing in home remodeling. I have been with Fence & Deck Connection since 2014 and am currently in the service division as their site manager accessing and troubleshooting jobs that require our upmost attention. I live in Hampstead, MD and outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and family and am very involved with my church, mission work and love doing projects on our home.

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MILLERSVILLE LOCATION

Outdoor Showroom & Material Sales

Address:
8057 Veterans Hwy
Millersville, MD 21108

Phone: 410-969-4444
Fax: 410-969-4448

Email:
info@fencedeckconnect.com

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed



ANNAPOLIS LOCATION

Grand Indoor Showroom & Design Center

Address:
1544 Whitehall Road
Annapolis, MD 21409

Phone: 410-757-5511
Fax: 410-757-1094

Email:
info@fencedeckconnect.com

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday: closed


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