Our Team
As a trusted remodeling company, we take pride not only in the exceptional skills and craftsmanship of our team but also in their professionalism, neatness, and friendly demeanor. We understand that remodeling—whether it’s transforming living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, creating home additions and exteriors, or designing custom cabinetry—is inherently personal and can feel invasive at times. That’s why our interior remodeling company ensures every team member is someone you can feel comfortable with, respecting your space while delivering thoughtful, high-quality results that enhance both function and style throughout your home.
Greg “founded” Out of the Woods out of necessity in 1992. Having moved to Arlington from California while his wife pursued her 2nd master’s degree, he figured he’d swing a hammer for someone else for 3 years and then move away again…WRONG! Being at the tail-end of a recession, his best offer was $8/hour, so he placed an ad in the Arlington Advocate, came up with a name/logo, flipped a couple of properties and got some exposure from those open-houses…and a practice was off and running.
The carpentry part was easy, but turning the practice into a well-run business became the challenge Greg took-on with a passion. Smiles on clients’ faces were an easy metric to maintain, but improving financial metrics and company stability at the same time was key to OOTW success and longevity. He takes it as his biggest source of pride that OOTW has never had to lay-off an employee and never had to advertise.
Greg is a past president of the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of NARI (the National Association of the Remodeling Industry) and a current National Board Member for PRO (Professional Remodelers Organization). As a visionary leader in the industry, Greg has written and blogged for the industry's largest trade publications and spoken nationwide on business topics such as open-book management, which he practices at both Out of the Woods Construction & Cabinetry and his property management company, FirstCall Residential.
He continues to be known for his passion for learning, tireless follow-through, and creative approach to preventing future problems.
“All of the business acumen really stems from one core personality trait. I’m just a conflict-averse guy and we developed a system where we get to plan our projects really well just so we can avoid having to have awkward conversations with our clients in the middle of the project. It’s that simple.”
Greg Antonioli, President/Founder
Paul is currently our most-tenured team member, having joined us in 2003. An Arlington native, Paul is our rock on the production team, known for his quiet, steady leadership. Clients always talk about his calm-and-calming presence…that and how he’s a man of (very) few words! It would be hard to count how many carpenters have benefited from his training and example in the past 20 years with OOTW.
Paul Mericantante, Lead Carpenter
Dave came to us in 2005 as a staff carpenter after stints as a professional cook and touring musician. A Martha’s Vineyard native, he’s the son of a carpenter and, fortunately for us, chose to pursue carpentry as his long-term vocation. Also fortunately for us, he was willing to take off his toolbelt after 15 years at OOTW and take the reins of running our production department. After several years there, Dave stepped into the role of Director of Operations, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the company and generally trying to keep all the moving parts moving in the same direction. If you want to get on his good side, ask him about his dogs!
Dave Richard, Director Of Operations
Hired as an apprentice carpenter in 2005, Jim came to us after management training at Enterprise Rent-a-Car and earning his degree in Hospitality Management at UMass. If you recognize his name, yes, he’s THAT Jim DeCoste, the Duxbury High School soccer and lacrosse stand-out. Another former Lead Carpenter who was generous enough to give up the tool belt for a less-glamorous office job!
Jim DeCoste, Lead Project Developer
Debbie Bishop, Designer & Product Specialist
Deb and Greg go back quite a ways to the mid-nineties when she worked at House of Cabinets in Bedford, the place where OOTW sent their clients to buy cabinets. In the interim, H.O.C. shuttered, Deb worked with OOTW as a subcontractor and ultimately came on as a full-time team member in 2015. Deb, known for her “bedside manor”, is the ultimate anti-designer…she LISTENS and guides clients into discovering what they want in their home. She’s the opposite of the stereotypical designer that inflicts their vision on other peoples’ spaces.
Nick just loves what he does. The “MacGyver” of the crew, he just finds creative, beautiful solutions for whatever situation his projects present. If I ever need tool advice, Nick is my first call. Another man-of-few-words, his craftsmanship and project schedules speak for themselves!
Nick Lykourgos, Lead Carpenter
Cole joined us in 2021 after a few years in Tennessee doing commercial construction. A native of Baltimore, it is recommended not to bad-mouth the Orioles or Ravens in his presence. His project management and leadership skills were honed in the family business, running crews applying epoxy floor coatings in commercial spaces around the clock. After several years as one of our Lead Carpenters, Cole moved into the Production Manager role, where he now helps keep our projects, crews, and schedules moving in the right direction. His numerous talents include curating amazing playlists and playing a mean blues harp.
Cole Blake, Production Manager
Another 2nd generation carpenter, Cam arrived at OOTW with solid skills and is rising in the ranks to establish himself in the Lead Carpenter role. Admittedly though, he’d rather have a fishing pole in his hand than a hammer on any given day, but the hammer is a close 2nd!
Cameron Fagen, Lead Carpenter
Fate brought Greg and Soramy together through a couple of volunteer projects they worked on together. A graduate of the Boston Architectural College, Soramy, like Deb, fits Greg’s “anti-designer” moniker because she LISTENS. Fortunately for us, after building street cred working on fancy restaurants and multi-family developments, she was looking for something a little less stressful and Greg pounced at the opportunity to bring her on-board. His pitch? Use OOTW as a means to get what you really want: that ice cream shop! Our “CAD jockey”, Soramy creates those working drawings and 3D renderings that ensure the clients can visualize their project and the crew knows what to build
Soramy Le, Designer & Draftsperson
Angel has been around construction since he was young, but it was vocational school - and specifically carpentry - that really got him hooked on the trade. Now working as an Apprentice Carpenter at OOTW, he's focused on learning as much as he can and becoming a well-rounded craftsman. Growing up with five siblings gave Angel an early education in hard work, patience, and teamwork, which probably prepared him pretty well for a construction site. When he's not working, you'll usually find him at the gym or out hiking, although given the choice, he's always pretty happy to be building something.
Angel Garro - Apprentice Carpenter
Joe came to us after several years in residential remodeling, where he gained plenty of experience with framing, finish work, and all the surprises that come with working on old New England homes. A lifelong carpenter AND artist, Joe brings the same patience and sharp eye for detail to both. He joined OOTW looking to continue learning and sharpening his skills, with his sights set on eventually becoming a Lead Carpenter. When he's not building something for us, there's a pretty good chance he's still creating - Joe makes intricate abstract artwork in his spare time. Check out his work on Instagram: @haley.joe
Joe Haley - Staff Carpenter
Sayra Guimares - Bookkeeper & Office Administrator
A Martha's Vineyard native, Sayra grew up around construction, watching her dad build homes from an early age. After graduating from Southern New Hampshire University, she took a slightly different path and developed a passion for numbers and accounting. Which, as luck would have it, made OOTW a pretty natural fit. Sayra loves that there's always something new to learn in the accounting world and continues to grow her skills while helping keep our numbers in order. Outside of work, she's a huge soccer fan, enjoys skiing and video games, and spending time with family and friends.
Steve has never been one to shy away from the difficult stuff - in fact, he'd probably rather go head first into it. He believes strongly in hard work, dedication, and seeing things through, all qualities that serve him pretty well as a Lead Carpenter at OOTW. When he's not working, Steve enjoys spending time with his family or getting out on his motorcycle, preferably with a sunset somewhere at the end of the ride. For Steve, loyalty and family are at the top of the list, and he makes a point of making time for the people who matter most.