Brian Osborne, Owner

Brian’s Great Grandfather, JW Osborne, built custom homes in Palo Alto in the 1940s and into the late 1960’s. Osborne Construction was born out that family tradition and an artistic practice—one driven by dedicated craftsmanship and refining the build process. In 2012, Brian completed the intensive Green Roofing training course through GRHC (Green Roofs for Healthy Cities), and in 2015, went on to become a Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB) registered with PHIUS. His deep appreciation for the immensely talented and dedicated collaborators and ambitious clients continues to be the driving force behind making beautiful and durable buildings.

MARTIN MADDEN, DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

Martin leads the construction arm from a broad and deep experience base building and renovating custom homes on the West and East coast since the age of 15. He continues to cultivate and materialize his unwavering attention to detail and good will with an unparalleled expertise in the custom fine home building and historical renovation realm. Brian and Martin have been collaborating on a myriad of custom projects in and around Philadelphia sine 2005.

LUCIA THOME, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Lucia Thomé is a Philadelphia-based sculptor, fabricator and Project Manager. After graduating from from UPENN and PAFA Lucia helped co-found and was a Director at RAIR, a non-profit arts program housed within a construction and demolition recycling center. She spent 7 years developing RAIR into an internationally renowned artist residency. Lucia’s experience as an artists, administrator and a fabricator has made her uniquely suited to lead our company operations since 2021.

DREW WALLACE, PROJECT MANAGER

The son of a GC, Drew has worked in the trades since 15 years old, learning the ropes restoring New England farmhouses.   A graduate of NYU, and a commercial helicopter pilot and flight instructor, he opened his own remodeling company in New York City in 2012.   Drew spent a decade specializing in full remodels of condos, apartments, and brownstones, honing best building practices and focusing on the same detail-oriented fine finish work that makes him a perfect fit at Osborne Construction.  His decade of work for the demanding clients and tight constraints of NYC have him crushing the work here in Philly.  He joined the company in 2022.

TRAVIS DOUGLAS, PROJECT MANAGER

Travis Douglas is a design-build expert with over 15 years of experience and specialist knowledge in low carbon energy-efficient design and construction. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Architecture, Travis spent five years at Re:Vision Architecture, serving as designer and sustainability consultant to clients including Liberty Property Trust, Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation, IMC Construction and UPenn's Facilities and Real Estate Services. Travis cut his residential construction chops as a lead carpenter for numerous Philadelphia builders and as a project manager for three green roof companies, before founding his own design-build company Future & Sons in 2015, which among many projects built two certified Energy Star Net Zero homes and one certified Passivhaus. Travis is a LEED AP, has served as a faculty member for Green Advantage contractor training, and taught Sustainable Building Technology at Philadelphia University (now Jefferson).

SARAH SWIDLER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGER

Sarah Swidler joined the team in 2023 to help develop and lead our West Coast arm of the business. With nearly a decade of experience orchestrating large-scale events and overseeing Patagonia's in-house carpentry team, Sarah brings a wealth of expertise in process optimization, people management, and project coordination. As a seasoned leader, Sarah adeptly manages budgets, leads cross-functional teams, and streamlines design and production processes. Sarah's arrival marks a pivotal moment in our journey, as we leverage her skills to drive growth and excellence on the West Coast.