Our People

The staff of Ilderton Contracting brings over 120 years of combined experience within our company. Alongside our dedicated team, we’ve built long-standing relationships with subcontractors and vendors who share our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. We are pleased to introduce our staff to you:

Doug Smith | President

Leading Since 1985

Doug Smith | President

Leading Since 1985

Doug started at the ground level in construction and quickly moved up to running house framing crews. After a few years of framing he started doing interior trim and finish carpentry. When Hurricane Hugo hit in 1989 he moved to a supervisory role to help manage the incredible amount of work that lay ahead of us. He now is the president and is directly involved with every custom home or renovation project from estimating through punch-out. With his extensive construction experience, a can-do attitude, and a creative approach to problem solving, he keeps the clients happy and the projects running smoothly.

Don Porteus | Project Manager

Part of Our Team Since 1989

Don Porteus | Project Manager

Part of Our Team Since 1989

Don joined us many years ago as a learning carpenter. He has worked all aspects of residential carpentry from framing to cabinetry. Every good residential builder has to have competent, dependable and personable “finishers”. Don comes when the job is completed to take care of the loose ends or “punch items” and assures the projects are completed with an eye for detail.

David Hughes | Project Manager

Part of Our Team Since 1990

David Hughes | Project Manager

Part of Our Team Since 1990

David joined us during the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. He is a very skilled trim and finish carpenter. He has done much of the fine finish work found in our custom homes. He has since taken on the position of project manager. His eye for fine work and many years of experience in the home construction field suit him well in his supervisory role.

Amory Ware | Project Manager

Part of Our Team Since 2005

Amory Ware | Project Manager

Part of Our Team Since 2005

Amory and his family relocated here from Hawaii several years ago where he was self-employed doing remodeling, renovations and additions. A life of carpentry combined with a background in commercial construction makes him a valuable project manager. His extensive construction knowledge and personable demeanor enhance his role managing individual projects.

Illya Dowles | General Maintenance

Part of Our Team Since 2009

Illya Dowles | General Maintenance

Part of Our Team Since 2009

Illya is in charge of making sure everyone has what they need to get the work done and the jobs are kept clean and organized. Illya has an exceptional work ethic and a positive attitude that is hard to find, and we are fortunate to have him.

Adam Ilderton | Project Manager

Part of Our Team Since 2014

Adam Ilderton | Project Manager

Part of Our Team Since 2014

Adam grew up working summers for his father. After graduating from Appalachian State University he worked in the Logistics Field for seven years. Wanting a career change, he decided to move back to Charleston to work as a carpenter. He currently lives in West Ashley with his wife and 7 month old daughter.

Molly Reagan | Office Manager

Part of Our Team Since 2016

Molly Reagan | Office Manager

Part of Our Team Since 2016

Molly is the first person you see as you enter the office and keeps the jobs running behind the scene. Molly handles everything from billing, accounts payable, payroll, answering phones, greeting clients, and helping the occasional lost tourist with directions. Come on in and say hello!