Hinton McGraw :: Builders

Hinton McGraw creates quality patio home communities throughout Kentucky. Our unique homebuilding philosophy is based on the changing requirements of today's homeowners. We provide a low-maintenance home for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and desire the amenities that make life comfortable. Our homeowners demand adequate square footage and quality construction that incorporates the latest building techniques with superior-quality materials and features. They enjoy more leisure time without the burden of exterior home maintenance. Each of Hinton McGraw's developments has a unique characteristic within the overall development plan that will make leisure time even more enjoyable, such as a river view, an impounded natural body of water, or a golf course.

Potential home buyers find that working with Hinton McGraw makes what can be an overwhelming process a surprisingly pleasurable experience. Our professional staff is one of the most experienced in the region. Every homeowner receives in-house design assistance to coordinate cabinet finishes, floor coverings, wall colors and coverings, and other personal touches. Periodic walk-throughs with your project manager ensure your satisfaction with every detail as well as adherence to your timetable.

Our goal is to give discriminating homeowners not only a home but a community which they feel completely satisfies their demands for quality, lifestyle, and a sense of belonging in their chosen community.

The management team consists of professionals who share a passion to drive Hinton McGraw forward. Scott McGraw has been in the construction business for over twelve years and has developed over two hundred and seventy units. Mark Hinton has made a career in residential and commercial real estate, leasing over 750,000 square feet in eight years. Bill Hinton has over twenty-five years of experience in the real estate industry and has constructed numerous award-winning developments in the Louisville area, such as Forest Green, Fairway Crossing, Suburban Medical Plazas I, II, & III, Audubon Medical Plaza I & II, Gray Street Medical Plaza, Central Station, Oxmoor Country Club and Subdivision, Glen Oaks Country Club and Subdivision, and Glenmary Country Club and Subdivision. Brenda Fisher has over twenty years of experience in office management and fee simple closings. Brenda has closed over two hundred units, working directly with homeowners, closing attorneys, and mortgage companies. Our strength comes from our cohesiveness as a team and our common commitment to making Hinton McGraw the finest development company in the region.

Mark T. Hinton - Partner

As Partner and President of Hinton McGraw, Mark brings a strong background in commercial real estate to the team. He has played pivotal roles in all facets of the business, including real estate development, management, leasing, sales, and marketing. Formerly Vice President of Operations for Faulkner Hinton and Associates from 1997 to 2005, Mark was responsible for all marketing functions while overseeing a one million-plus square-foot leasing portfolio that included general office, retail, and medical office space.

William T. Hinton - Partner

As Chief Executive Officer of Hinton McGraw, Bill executes development of new projects of commercial, retail, and residential construction. In 1987 he founded HFH, Inc., a developer and builder of single-family lots and patio homes. He grew that company to 300 employees before selling his interest and joining with Fred D. Faulkner to create Faulkner Hinton and Associates in 1996. Bill managed all departments and personnel in the development, construction, and sales of residential housing communities. Product types included single-family lots, patio homes, and golf course construction.

Brenda E. Fisher - Office Manager

As Office Manager and a board member of Hinton McGraw, Brenda oversees the day-to-day operation of the office. Brenda began her real estate career with a shopping mall developer, JVJ, in Cleveland, OH. After relocating to Louisville in 1986 with her family, she worked for NTS in the commercial and retail areas. Brenda joined HFH in 1989 as Executive Assistant to the President, William T. Hinton, and Vice President Don Henson. She worked directly with the corporate attorney preparing closing documents for HFH. Moving to the newly-formed Faulkner Hinton and Associates in 1996 as Office Manager, Brenda took responsibility for all office functions. In addition, she acted as liaison between lenders, real estate agents, and attorneys in all aspects of residential sales from contract signing to closing. She attended all closings as agent for the company.

Candace Elmore-Project Accountant

Candace graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major of accountancy in May 2005. Working as an Office Manager for a local engineering firm, Candace decided to pursue a career more focused in accounting. In October 2005, she joined Hinton McGraw Builders Developers as an Accounting Clerk/Assistant. In January 2006, she was promoted to a Project Accountant. Candace is involved with managing the accounting for various residential developments. Her responsibilities include general ledger, financial reporting, accounts receivable/payable, preparing annual budgets and various other accounting functions. As of late, Candace has been chosen as the Project Manager for the integration, building, and implementing of new Project Scheduling/Accounting software that will be utilized to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Scott W. McGraw - Partner

As Partner and Vice President of Hinton McGraw, Scott manages building sites and construction as well as construction development. He oversees all facets of residential development, including site development, bidding process coordination, contract execution, pricing, construction scheduling, and management team supervision. Scott has over twelve years of experience in residential and multi-family construction. With his vision and ability to implement and manage a project from start to finish, he has supervised the construction of over 270 multi-family patio homes and sixteen single-family homes.

Julie Tinnell - Chief Financial Officer

As CFO of Hinton McGraw, Julie has over twenty years of experience in real estate and finance, including ten years with Hines and has been involved in over 400 million dollar projects. Before joining Hinton McGraw, she provided consulting and financial experience to various regional real estate firms. Before her consulting career, Julie was a COO of Poe Companies, where she was responsible for directing financial and daily operations, tax planning, investment analysis, and managed a portfolio of hotel, office, retail and mixed-use developments. Prior to joining Poe, Julie was the Executive Vice President and CFO of Faulkner Hinton and Associates for over five years where she had financial responsibility for more than 25 commercial properties including office, medical, residential, land and development projects. Her career includes real estate development and financial management experience. She has an MBA with a Specialization in Finance from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Finance.

Lee Ann Harp - Construction Administrator

Lee Ann is the liaison between our on-site project managers, the sub-contractors and the corporate office staff to enable a seamless ordering process for materials needed to facilitate finish changes requested by individual home buyers. In addition, Lee Ann is involved in a wide variety of the day-to-day business operations at Hinton McGraw, from research and development to administration to accounting. Lee Ann has served in the real estate industry since 1996 as a residential appraiser and has functioned as research assistant and writer in several commercial appraisal projects. Outside the real estate industry, she has over twenty years of experience in the administrative field. In addition, she and her husband Monty own and operate a small home-based photography business.

Jessica Vernizzi - Administrative Assistant

Jessica joined Hinton McGraw Builders after moving to Louisville from Atlanta, GA in 2007. She received a B.A. in Communications from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC in 2002. As Administrative Assistant, Jessica is responsible for a variety of tasks and in providing assistance to all departments from construction to sales as any issues or needs arise.