about us

Richard L. Hardy, DBIA

President and senior project manager

Richard has nearly thirty years of experience in cost-effective design-build construction, value engineering and practical applications. He is certified throughout the state of Florida to build any type of building above ground, below ground, or across a waterway.

• Certified General and Utility Contractor
• Certified Masonry Inspector
• Licensed Real Estate Broker
• Designated Design-Build Professional

Susan Donohoe

assistant project manager

Susan joined The Hardy Group in 2007. She provides overall assistance from permitting to project completion of construction projects ranging from less than $100K to $6 million. Susan assists in subcontracting of projects, bids and proposals for new or potential projects, the permitting process and tracking project profitability.

John O’Neil

accounting manager

John manages the finance and accounting operations and oversees the day-to-day accounting on the various projects in our current portfolio. John is a founding member and director of the Jacksonville chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association, a nationwide organization of construction finance professionals.

Guillermo Vargas

ESTIMATOR AND PROJECT MANAGER

Guillermo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from St. Thomas University in Colombia and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from Colombia’s National University. He has trained in the home inspection industry in Florida, in both new construction and re-sale inspecting. He joined The Hardy Group in 2006.

• NAHI Home and Commercial Inspector
• IIAQC Mold Inspector

Mike Giacosa

FACILITIES SERVICE ADVISOR

Mike is a graduate of Flagler College and has been a resident of St. Augustine for more than 25 years. Mike has an extensive background in new residential construction, home renovations, commercial facilities maintenance and waterproofing systems.

Linda Hughes

CUSTOMER LIAISON

Linda joined The Hardy Group in 2008, bringing with her over 25 years of building-related customer service experience. She provides administrative support on commercial construction projects ranging from less than $100K to $6 million.

• Past Director and President Elect – International Facilities Management Association

Ray Ferris

SUPERINTENDENT

Ray has served The Hardy Group as Superintendent of Commercial and Residential Construction since 2005. Ray is a working supervisor who takes pride in helping his customers realize cost-effective, quality projects.

• Certified Pipe Welder
• Welding and Construction Technology
• OSHA Training
• Member of American Welding Society

Terry Andreu

SUPERINTENDENT

A lifelong resident of St. Augustine, Terry has over 38 years of experience in all aspects of the construction industry.
Extensive experience in renovation and restoration

• Historical restoration and home building

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