Don Thompson is founder and president of Thompson-Rhodes Builders, Inc. Don has over 30 years of experience in the building trades, and has held every position from general labor to top management. Owner of Sarakesh Design, an architectural drafting firm, Don knows how to take a dream and transform it into reality. He has worked on residential, commercial and industrial projects, in new construction as well as remodeling. He is skilled in cabinet-making and trim carpentry and specializes in the beautiful details that make a home a work of art.

Arbie Rhodes is the greatest mother-in-law there ever was. Born and raised in Western North Carolina, she taught school here for many years, and was principal for 22 years at Valley Springs Middle School. She has retired from teaching, and currently works in real estate with Beverly-Hanks & Associates. Find her on the web at www.beverly-hanks.com Arbie is well known and respected in the area, and serves on our Board of Directors. We draw a great deal from her wise management skills and business experience.

Judy Rhodes is Don’s wife, the daughter of Arbie & Woody Rhodes, and a seventh generation Asheville native. She is a musician, piano teacher, artist, mother, and family social director. Judy has great people skills and immediately develops a rapport with clients and employees. She specializes in customer relations and serves on our Board of Directors as Corporate Secretary. Judy is part of a locally renowned a cappella singing group composed of six beautiful and very talented women known as “The Muses.” You can learn more about them and sample their music at www.ashevillemuses.com.