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Our People

Plain and Simple. Our people make all the difference.

Leadership


Patrick ReadyhoughPatrick Readyhough
OWNER/PRESIDENT
TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2010
Patrick has been in the home remodeling and construction industry for over 20 years.  His journey began in college running painting crews to help pay for his tuition while attending Virginia Tech.  After graduating, he gained experience working for a national homebuilder, a Northern Virginia exterior remodeler and successfully built and sold his own exterior remodeling company.  In 2010, the timing was right for him to join forces with Betsy Pond.  Together, Betsy and Patrick fine-tuned Pond’s operations to increase the overall quality of our customers’ experience—including extra training for installers and estimators, an updated scheduling system and additional points of communication throughout the Pond production process.  In 2012, Patrick bought Pond from Betsy who stayed on as an advisor and to assist with marketing.  Patrick has a passion for people and creating personal relationships through every experience he encounters—just ask our thousands of satisfied customers.

Patrick was born and raised in Fairfax and continues to live in the area with his wife and two children.  When he’s not working hard to make Pond the best company it can be, he unwinds by fishing, mountain biking and spending time with family and friends.

Click here to hear more about the people who allow us to deliver an exceptional customer experience and also make Pond a great place to work.

Estimating


Shanti Smith

Shanti Smith
SENIOR ESTIMATOR
TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2007
After many successful years as a Virginia Class A licensed contractor, Shanti joined forces with Pond in 2007. He helps our customers make informed decisions about their roofing, gutter, siding, window and door needs and provides them with competitive estimates to achieve their exterior remodeling goals. He remains the point of contact from the initial meeting to the project final inspection. This ensures high quality work is performed and any customer questions or concerns are addressed. Shanti stays just as busy away from Pond with his wife and four children.

Anthony Themak

Anthony Themak
SALES DIRECTOR
TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2015
Anthony joined the Pond team in 2015 with years of experience from previous roofing, remodeling, and insurance companies diagnosing issues and estimating projects. His technical knowledge, attention to detail and understanding process provide Pond customers and teammates with excellent experiences. Just as each project is unique, so is each customer. Anthony prides himself on listening closely to each person’s needs and concerns to ensure a positive outcome. When not at Pond, Anthony can be found coaching his daughters in soccer and baseball.

Joe Gajewski

Joe Gajewski
ESTIMATOR
After over ten years of customer service excellence at Great American Restaurants, Joe turned his focus to making a difference at Pond. While Joe truly embodies all our core values, his relentless pursuit of improvement in all areas is what really sets him apart. He aims to create a consistent experience that will lead to trust, believing whole-heartedly that when a brand earns a customer’s trust, they have formed a solid and meaningful relationship. Joe believes that a great customer experience starts with a proper understanding of the problems a homeowner is trying to solve. Joe works hard to answer any questions a customer may have, diagnose problems and formulate a solution that meets their needs and wants.
In his free time Joe enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He enjoys running, biking, and sitting by the pool, but enjoys taking his daughter to the playground the most. If you don’t find Joe working, he is busy being a family man.

Von Ward

Von Ward
ESTIMATOR

Von joined Pond after a successful career as a general contractor, specializing in residential roofing and construction.  He has expertise in all types of roofing and general construction practices, which means he’s a pro at diagnosing a sick home. Von’s get-it-done attitude and near-obsessive attention to details make him a huge asset to any homeowner that he has an opportunity to help. When Von is not working or being bossed around by his wife, you can find him coaching soccer or fishing with his three sons.

Nate Hileman

Nate Hileman
ESTIMATOR

Nate came to Pond with over 20 years in the home improvement industry. He grew up in the roofing business and is no stranger to the back-breaking work of nailing shingles. Nate brings an honest approach, and his opinion will always take into consideration what’s best for you and your home. He enjoys working with homeowners to provide solutions. His gentle nature and patience comes through when explaining products and options in terms that make sense. Always the family man, Nate spends his off hours catering to his wonderful wife and two daughters. They love to cook together and love to play pranks on each other. Nate’s daughters are some serious volleyball competitors, and the family spends plenty of time traveling to tournaments. Don’t tell him where you heard this, but Nate did such a great job teaching them that now his daughters catch more fish than him every time they go fishing.

David Cha-Maskell

David Cha-Maskell
ESTIMATOR

David’s journey with Pond began in June 2023, and since then, he’s been dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences. With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for problem-solving to his role. Outside of work, David finds joy in spending quality time with his friends and family. David says it best, “My love for solving problems extends beyond the professional sphere, as I’m always eager to lend a helping hand and make a positive impact wherever I go.”

Production


Minh Dinh

Minh Dinh
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER SINCE 1993
Minh started as an assistant on a Pond repair crew almost 25 years ago. Today, he heads up our repair department and handles quality assurance for both repairs and replacement installations. Minh is Pond’s resident problem solver. He regularly diagnoses and solves the most stubborn of roofing, siding and window problems. Minh loves the thrill of solving a puzzle so much so that he regularly helps our customers track down water issues—many of which have nothing to do with roofing, siding or windows at all. When Minh isn’t putting his brain power to work for Pond, he’s relaxing and enjoying time with his two daughters.

Mike Fitzgerald

Mike Fitzgerald
OPERATIONS MANAGER
TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2016
Mike joined the Pond team with a long history in construction management. His experience ranges from running his own residential remodeling firm to running 30 crews of IT infrastructure installers at the Pentagon. At Pond, Mike is the master link that connects our customers with our roofing, siding, window and gutter material installers as well as our suppliers. He works tirelessly to make sure our customers’ jobs get scheduled and completed without interruption and to their satisfaction. When Mike isn’t busy tending to Pond jobs, he’s busy tending to anything his wife and three children tell him to do.

Nataly Caballero

Nataly Caballero
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2018
Nataly plays an important role in assisting our repair and replacement departments deliver excellent service to our customers. Since coming to work with us she has helped us develop new ways to keep our customers “in the know” while waiting on their important projects to begin. She helps keep things moving by ensuring materials are ordered and our schedules are communicated and met. Ultimately, she helps to ensure we have happy customers throughout the production process. If you’ve got a question about your job, Nataly will get you an answer. On the weekends, Nataly enjoys puppy kisses from her dog, Messi, and time at her church to recharge for the next busy week at Pond.

Jennifer Rios

Jennifer Rios
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Meet our Production Coordinator Jennifer! She has over five years of customer service experience in both the restaurant and retail industries. At Pond she works on the production team handling siding, windows, & doors to help you create the picture-perfect home! When Jennifer is not at work she spends her time volunteering at the local hospital, collecting plushies, and hanging out with her friends, family, and her lazy dog Milie.

Kris Candelas-Bush

Kris Candelas-Bush
FIELD SUPERVISOR
Kris works for Pond Roofing as our Field Supervisor. You may see him visiting the roofing crews, checking on setup, details, material needs, and cleanup. Kris makes a promise to do his job to the best of his ability to ensure a positive and smooth experience with any exterior project we perform for our customers. Kris was in the United States Army for eight years during which he completed one tour in Iraq. While in the Army Kris worked as a combat engineer and supply specialist, coordinating all supplies to his unit while deployed. In his younger years, Kris participated in the “Big Brothers & Sisters Program” where he learned to fly a plane at the wee age of 12. These days, when Kris is not working you can find him at a local playground being bossed around by his wife and daughter.

Operations


Taylor Carroll

Taylor Carroll
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Taylor leverages her unique background in the equestrian world to bring valuable skills to the home service industry. With a strong passion for establishing systems and promoting organization in all areas of business, she excels at streamlining operations and driving success. Having grown up actively involved in the equestrian industry, Taylor developed a profound sense of pride in her work and a remarkable ability to coach students to achieve their goals. Simultaneously, she efficiently managed the day-to-day logistics of a prominent Hunter/Jumper show program, ensuring seamless operations at a top level. Building upon her experiences, Taylor transitioned to the fast-paced veterinary field, working for the US Olympic Show Jumping team Veterinarian. In this role, she strategized and maintained order, traveling across the East Coast to deliver meticulous cutting-edge biologics to elite athletes. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and attention to detail were instrumental in supporting the team’s success. Returning to her roots in Virginia, Taylor joined Pink Callers as an Executive Assistant, quickly rising to the position of Executive Director. In this role, she implemented systems and processes across multiple businesses, effectively keeping the CEO on track and organized. Her ability to manage complex projects and maintain a high level of efficiency proved crucial to the company’s growth. Driven by her extensive experience, Taylor discovered her true calling as an Integrator. Currently, she is an integral part of the Pond Roofing team, contributing to the expansion of a premier roofing and exterior company in Northern Virginia. With her keen problem-solving skills and strategic mindset, she plays a pivotal role in scaling the business and driving its continued success. Taylor’s unwavering dedication to excellence, coupled with her diverse background and proven track record of success, makes her a valuable asset to Pond Roofing as an accomplished and forward-thinking professional.

Taylor Carroll

Sandra Matheu
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
With a rich tapestry of over a decade’s worth of experience in the realm of Accounting, Sandra has forged her path across diverse industries, adeptly navigating the intricacies of financial management. Her journey began with a strong foundation in traditional accounting roles, where she not only honed her skills but also cultivated a nuanced understanding of industry-specific financial dynamics. A hallmark of her expertise lies in her versatility with a variety of accounting software solutions. Over the years, Sandra seamlessly integrated and utilized various platforms, staying at the forefront of technological advancements to enhance operational efficiency. Her career then took an exciting turn when she transitioned into consulting, where she leveraged her seasoned knowledge to provide strategic financial insights. Working across different sectors, she played a pivotal role in guiding businesses through complex financial landscapes, contributing to their growth and sustainability. In 2023, Sandra joined Pond Roofing as the Senior Financial Accountant. Sandra says, ‘I am dedicated to ensuring financial excellence within Pond Roofing by contributing to its overall success through sound financial practices and strategic insights.’ Armed with a commitment to excellence and a diverse skill set, Sandra looks forward to embracing new challenges and opportunities that allow her to continue adding value to Pond in the ever-evolving world of finance.

Barbara Obrien

Barbara O’Brien
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER SINCE 1987
Barb has been part of the Pond team for over 28 years. She is invaluable to many areas of Pond’s administrative operations but her primary focus is on accounting and HR. Barb prides herself on always listening to our customer’s needs, treating them with respect and working hard to provide them with answers and solutions to their questions. Sometimes answers to the smallest questions can make the biggest difference. Barb enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, reading and gardening when she’s away from Pond.

Sami Hunter

Sami Hunter
SALES COORDINATOR/OFFICE MANAGER
TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER SINCE 2017
With a long history in restaurants and cruise lines, when Sami joined Pond she was no stranger to the customer service arena. At Pond, she is one of the friendly voices who answers the phone when you call the office. She’s also the one who keeps the lines of communication open between our customers and our estimators. Sami schedules initial estimates as well as any additional appointments needed along the way to keep our customers smiling. She works hard to respond to our customers’ questions and understand their expectations. If she doesn’t have the answer, she will be sure to track one down. Sami is a self-proclaimed Disney fanatic. If you need to know the words to any Disney song, she’s your girl.

Ana Rosales Claure

Ana Rosales Claure
SALES COORDINATOR
Ana is one of the friendly voices who answer the phones at Pond. She is part of the dynamic duo that helps to facilitate initial and future appointments between our customers and our estimators. Ana is a team player who keeps our customers happy by listening to their needs and working hard to ensure that everything is addressed to their satisfaction. She aims to continue learning and strive to assure that the same mistake is never made twice. Working in the restaurant industry as a bartender, Ana has learned how to engage with customers on a personal and professional level, making her a valuable asset to the Pond Team. Family is very important to Ana. She spends time outside the office baking goods with her mother for the neighbors and taking her 7 year old son to his soccer games. No one thinks they will grow up to be a Soccer Mom, but Ana excels at the role, making sure to fulfill her motherly duty of embarrassing him from the sidelines!

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"They have been my "go to" firm for roofing issues for over 20 years."
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