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 since 2005.

LUCIA THOMÉ, Director of Operations

Lucia Thomé is a Philadelphia-based sculptor, fabricator and Project Manager. After graduating 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 artist, administrator and a fabricator has made her uniquely suited to lead our company operations since 2021.

SARAH SWIDLER, Director of Business Development

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.

CHRISTOPHER BOCCELLA, Project Manager

Chris brings 30 years of broad industry experience to the Osborne team. Most recently, he provided leadership as Director of Construction for MMPartners, a real estate development firm specializing in the adaptive reuse of historic buildings. He previously served on the Owner’s Representative team for the Comcast Technology Center, and has practiced extensively as an architect and builder. Chris holds Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design, and is a Registered Architect.

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).

KRISTINA DUVENECK, Project Manager

Kristina Duveneck joins Osborne Construction with over 25 years of industry experience. Originally from Bremen, Germany, Kristina moved to the Philadelphia area to attend Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science (now Jefferson University). She graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and began her career as an Architect with Kass & Associates, where she served as project architect for 17 years. Later in her career, she pivoted into construction project management, with a continued specialization in high-end residential work. Kristina is known for her strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and brings with her an expansive industry network.

C. GREENLEE SMITH, Project Manager

As a graduate of The University of The Arts in Philadelphia, Christopher spent 11 years working as a Graphic Designer and Art Director in Philadelphia, New York City, and Pittsburgh. The complete restoration of his first home spearheaded a path of self education and obsession in the craft and techniques of traditional building and modern building science — eventually leading to a complete career shift. In 2016 he founded Work In Progress Project Studios which specialized in design, preservation, and adaptive reuse focused building projects. In 2023 he joined landscape architecture firm Apiary Studios as Construction Manager before moving into his position as Project Manager at Osborne in 2024.