Team
Our Experienced & Talented Professionals Are Here to Help
Our Commercial Division team at Buchanan Construction is prepared to bring your commercial space or housing development to life with exceptional efficiency, professionalism, and creativity. We’ve completed many commercial projects, from multi-family units to distinct commercial uplifts and renovations. With over 800 million commercial projects completed over the years, we have the experience and expertise to make your vision a reality in North Carolina and the surrounding areas.
Bauhaus Townhomes
Strong Dedication to Excellence
We take pride in our commercial work, recognizing its lasting impact on the community and stakeholders. When partnering with Buchanan Construction, you can expect a comprehensive collaborative approach throughout the process. During the initial consultation, we will discuss key project details, including design concepts, investment considerations, preferred locations, and other factors to clearly define your needs and goals. As the project progresses, we will further refine these objectives to ensure the final outcome aligns with your vision. Our Commercial Division team consists of highly experienced and skilled professionals committed to delivering excellence.
Executive Leadership
Rick Buchanan
Owner & President
Matt Keene
Vice President of Commercial Construction
Professional Career
Matt's passion for the construction industry was ignited at an early age and has been a cornerstone of his professional journey. He has dedicated his education and career to excelling in the field, with a strong desire to learn from and collaborate with industry leaders who have inspired him. Matt earned his Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and honed his skills working for various residential and commercial builders in Florida before relocating to Asheville.
Currently, Matt serves as the Vice President of Commercial Construction at Buchanan Construction, where he oversees the Commercial Division, including Planned Development projects. His leadership is characterized by a steadfast commitment to fostering growth and success for the company, alongside unwavering dedication to his team and clients.
Free Time & Family
“My two miracle children are my greatest joy in life. In my free time, my favorite things are traveling, hiking, camping, fishing and sports with friends.”
What’s your favorite thing about working at Buchanan?
“The thing I enjoy most about working with the Buchanan team is the team itself. We are not just coworkers, but family who support each other through business collaboration and life’s ups and downs.”
Favorite Project
“My favorite project working with Buchanan has been the Asheville Christian Academy strength training facility. Being a small part of their growth in not only a building project, but building young minds into stronger youth for the future was an honor.”
Commercial Build Team
Logan Crooks
Commercial Project Manager
Bio Coming Soon
Jared Carlton
Commercial Construction Manager
Bio Coming Soon
Charles Williams
Senior Commercial Superintendent
Professional Career
Prior to joining Buchanan Construction, Charles was a licensed contractor, owning and operating his own construction business for a number of years, and served as a Commercial Superintendent for a local builder for 12 years. Charles joined the Buchanan team in 2008 and brought with him extensive commercial construction experience, coupled with an exceptional dedication to clear communication throughout each project.
Free Time & Family
In his free time, Charles enjoys fishing and camping.
Favorite thing about working at Buchanan?
“The people I work with and for.”
Favorite Project?
The Mitchell County Historical Courthouse
Al Martino
Senior Commercial Superintendent
Professional Career
Al’s experience in the construction industry began with working as a framer, after which he moved into various construction site supervisory positions. Al holds a general contractor’s license, and owned and operated his own construction company for 20 years prior to joining Buchanan Construction. In addition to his general contractor’s license, Al also holds a State Building Inspector Certificate. Al has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, as well as a Masters in Business Administration. Al’s exceptional breadth and depth of knowledge, alongside his always-positive attitude and willingness to serve as a mentor and leader make him an invaluable member of the Buchanan Team.
Free Time and Family
“I married my high school sweetheart who is my true soulmate and the rock that keeps me going. We have an adult son, who owns a martial arts gym, and adult daughter that works for Advent Health. I love spending time with family. I also enjoy training in martial arts, and help train fighters”.
Favorite thing about working at Buchanan?
“The team!”
Favorite Project?
The Strength and Conditioning Center at Asheville Christian Academy.
Randy Collins
Commercial Superintendent
Professional Career
Randy began his career in the construction industry in 1989, and graduated from the Carpentry + Cabinetmaking program at AB Tech in 1993. He joined Buchanan Construction in 2020 as the Warranty Manager, and transitioned to his present role as Residential Construction Manager in 2022. Randy approaches his work with exceptional attention to detail, and draws on his many years of experience to provide excellent service and communication with our clients.
Free Time & Family
Randy and his wife Robin have been married for 36 years, and have two children. In his free time, Randy enjoys outdoor activities.
Favorite thing about working at Buchanan?
“The team at Buchanan Construction is the best group of people I’ve ever worked with, it’s a very positive and enjoyable atmosphere.”
Favorite Project?
The Hillcrest project – it’s a great house with awesome views!
Zach Baldwin
Commercial Superintendent
Bio Coming Soon
Karl Wismer
Assistant Superintendent
Bio Coming soon
Expertly Crafted Commercial Construction
Buchanan Construction offers a one-stop-shop for your commercial construction project. Our team has garnered a reputation over the years for utilizing collective expertise and experience, and we keep our clients in the loop throughout the process. Commercial property owners and investors trust us with their construction needs because they know our team’s unrelenting dedication yields impressive results. Let our experts lead the way when helping you meet your goals in North Carolina and the surrounding areas.