Ray L. Zimmerman (Owner) – is a licensed class-A commercial and residential builder with over 37 years’ experience in the residential building industry. He got his start in the industry as a punch out guy for RG Moore Building Corporation in 1981. Through this time, he worked diligently at learning the industry and within 5 years became the construction manager of all field construction, later becoming Senior Vice President of the corporation. During his tenure he was involved with the delivery of over 5,000 homes. In 1996, with 15 years of experience, Ray established a building construction firm that grew to deliver in excess of 1,500 homes, acquired 5,500 lots and expanded operations into ten municipalities from Hampton Roads to the Richmond area of Virginia. Ray offers limitless knowledge of the construction industry and a personal approach to the home-building process. He is with you every step of the way, providing vast knowledge and expertise to everything from the design of your new home and the budgeting of the project to the management of the entire process.
Premier’s Staff
Raymond “Little Ray” K. Zimmerman (Field Operations Manager)
Ray has worked for the company for over 25 years. He oversees the construction activities on each project, and has established years’ worth of relationships with local contractors and suppliers. He has a broad range of experience in field operations, scheduling, and customer service.
Wendy F. Williams (Accounting Manager)
With over 27 years’ experience in accounting Wendy handles all financial aspects within the company. She is responsible for all contracts, draw schedules, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and human resources. With her knowledge of finances, she is able to provide accurate, timely, and forecasted accounting.
Melanie Brown (Office Manager)
Melanie was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and moved to Virginia Beach in 2020. After graduating college, Melanie went on to work for a demolition contractor tracking and reporting recycling and waste off-haul for various cities and counties, as well as other administrative duties.
Melanie joined Premier in 2021 as an administrative assistant, eventually earning the title of office manager. Melanie ensures the smooth flow of the business, as well as maintaining the schedule for the service department
Stephanie Zimmerman – (Purchasing Agent)
Stephanie has worked part time for the company for over 10 years. She is responsible for purchasing, as well as various administrative duties. Stephanie has over 15 years’ experience in residential construction.
Buck Gregory – (Superintendent)
Buck has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. Buck is responsible for maintaining scheduling and operations for the field, and coordinating work orders for the service department.
Ben Adams – (Laborer)
Ben has been with Premier since 2021, and provides direct support to Ray and Buck in the field.