Meet the People Behind Our Award-winning Company
Our Mission
To design and build homes of exceptional quality by virtue of integrity, expertise, and a commitment to each client's vision.
Our Vision
To be the residential design-build firm of choice.
Our Values
Relationships:
We commit to strong relationships with our clients, trade partners, and community.
Our Values
Team:
We empower our people and treat them with respect.
Our Values
Integrity:
We believe in acting ethically and morally.
Our Values
Quality:
We design and build with expertise and attention to detail throughout our process.
Our Values
Sustainability:
We encourage environmental awareness and build responsibly.
Our Values
Creativity:
We believe in an open-minded approach to problem solving; formulating inventive and inspired solutions to challenges and obstacles.
The Cormack Management Team
Our management team consists of seasoned professionals who will be there to meet your every need. We look at a project as an integrated collection of systems working in conjunction with specific sites. Our extensive knowledge base of appropriate options and methods is our forte. We can control the detailed flow of information required to complete EnergyStar and Green Building projects.
Coordinating the project design, based on the client's needs and wishes, with the current labor and material resources is what we enjoy, and it shows in the end product. Many new innovative materials are flooding the marketplace, claiming to save energy and resources. We are extremely particular about everything that we do. Before we replace the enduring materials and methods we have used for decades, our critical staff reviews and tests them from every angle. Some pass muster, and many do not. Our expertise assures you that if we are comfortable using a product, you will enjoy it with confidence.
A project's budget is tracked from the contract's initial onset to when the vacuum cleaner is loaded into the truck on our way out. Projects usually change, some a little and some a lot. We track those changes with our Change Management Process. This process starts with recording a potential change. We then estimate or price all of the effects that the change will have on the budget and schedule. The process ends with a formal signed change order so everyone knows where we stand.
We can control a schedule to meet your needs with weekly updates from the field, keeping everyone on the same page. A project schedule is typically included with the contract and amended through the change order process if necessary.
We can help with material selections as much or as little as you prefer. We realize that everyone is different, and our mission statement supports that. Our management and design staff know the right questions to ask to ensure an outcome that is just right for you.
Budget, schedule, and quality of work are all important. Communication is paramount. We communicate with clients in numerous ways, using the latest methods. We create 3D models of complex projects to give our "visual" clients a clearer picture of how things will look. With our guidance, clients can see what their house will look like as they come down the driveway or what they will see when they enter a room.
Gordon Cormack
President
Gordon started in the construction trade as a carpenter's apprentice. Five years later, he founded Gordon Cormack Builders. Over the years, the business expanded in scope. Gordon formed Cormack Construction Management, Inc. to encompass design, construction, and custom millwork while meeting clients' needs for superior quality, sound budget and scheduling management, and efficient, professional service. Gordon has a Bachelor's Degree with Honors in Business Management. He has earned the designations of Graduate Master Builder, Certified Graduate Remodeler, and Certified Green Professional from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He is also a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and continues to pursue opportunities to expand his knowledge to better serve our clients.
Suzanne Edwards LEED AP
Vice President, Operations & Finance
Suzanne joined Cormack Construction in 2008 after several years at a major Mt. Washington Valley home center. Previously, she was a successful retail area manager, trainer, and mentor. She is an avid learner with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Plymouth State University and a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) designation from USGBC. For the past 25 years, Suzanne has served as the assistant fire chief at the Firefighter II level in her local volunteer fire department. Suzanne’s strengths include an ability to manage information and resources and communicate clearly and decisively. These skills help our customers and project management teams make informed decisions, allowing projects to proceed efficiently. Her attention to detail aids the entire Cormack team in achieving customer satisfaction.
Joseph De Serrano
Vice President, Design & Development
Joseph De Serrano, AIA, NCARB, has over 25 years of experience designing high-end custom residential and commercial buildings. Originally from Nashua, New Hampshire, he worked on the west coast for several years. While living in Seattle, Washington, he developed an interest in energy efficiency and green residential design. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Washington and a Master of Science and Engineering Management from Montana State University. He has been a member of the American Institute of Architects for over twenty years. Joseph is an award-winning architect and a certified Age in Place specialist from the National Association of Home Builders. In addition to his design capabilities, Joseph is interested in art, culture, and the environment and how these influence the designed living space. He has developed common-sense homes and public spaces that enrich the lives of their occupants and users, respectively. During his free time, he enjoys his family and dogs, hiking, traveling, cooking, and gardening.
Nathan Alander
Vice President, Production
After receiving his B.A. in English from Plymouth State University in 2003, Nathan settled back in the Mount Washington Valley. Nathan quickly realized that a trade career could provide a good life as he was starting a family, and he found a job with a small local contractor in 2006. Nathan joined Cormack Construction in November 2015 with nine years of carpentry experience. During his career with Cormack, he progressed from Carpenter to Bench Carpenter and then to Job Site Supervisor. In September 2020, Nathan received a Certificate of Achievement in Construction Supervision through Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2021, Nathan transitioned into the office and accepted the Estimating role with Cormack. His field experience, knowledge of the building process, and attention to detail give him a strong skill set for his new role as Chief Estimator and Project Manager.
Trish Chaput
Vice President, Project Administration
Initially joining Cormack Construction as a Project Manager in 2024, Trish was promoted to VP of Project Management in 2025. She holds a Master of Architecture from Boston Architectural College and is a certified Health and Wellness Coach. Throughout her 20+ year career in the U.S. and U.K., Trish has been a draftsperson/designer, a project and program manager, and a sustainability advisor. She has worked for a commercial architecture firm, a state government agency, a non-profit consultancy, and a residential design-build contractor. As a lifelong learner and avid problem solver, Trish loves capturing lessons learned and feeding them forward to promote continual improvement. She also loves the personal connection she gets in residential construction projects. Most of all, she enjoys collaborating and building relationships with her clients and her team.
Our Mission
To design and build homes of exceptional quality by virtue of integrity, expertise,and a commitment to each client's vision.
Our Vision
To be the residential design-build firm of choice.
Our Values
Relationships:
We commit to strong relationships with our clients, trade partners, and community.
Team:
We empower our people and treat them with respect.
Integrity:
We believe in acting ethically and morally.
Quality:
We design and build with expertise and attention to detail throughout our process.
Sustainability:
We encourage environmental awareness and build responsibly.
Creativity:
We believe in an open-minded approach to problem solving; formulating inventive and inspired solutions to challenges and obstacles.
The Cormack Design Team:
Architect
Thomas Cracolici, AIA, NCARB, holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Architecture Degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. He was awarded a Design Excellence Award for his thesis project. Tom has extensive experience in high-end custom residential projects and commercial and institutional design across New England. Tom enjoys creating exciting, distinguished architecture. He is particularly interested in adaptive intervention, historically sensitive design, environmental inclusivity, and sustainability. His experience at several firms has given him a robust working knowledge, enabling him to contribute valuable and informed insight to Cormack’s projects.
Gabriela Walkate
Architect
Gabriela Walkate, AIA, NCARB, holds a Master's in Historic Preservation from Boston Architectural College (Boston, MA) and a Bachelor's in Architecture from the Universidad Privada del Norte (Peru). She has earned awards in two international competitions—one related to landscaping and the other to cultural promotion and land reassessment. In addition, Gabriela speaks three languages: English, Spanish, and French. Gabriela has international experience, having studied and worked in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Spain, England, France, and Peru. Her professional experience spans residential, commercial, educational, and historic preservation projects. Gabriella is eager to continue her professional development in adaptive reuse, construction technology, and sustainability. Her professional background and perspective make her a valuable contribution to Cormack’s Design Team.
Adam Bourque
Designer
Adam Bourque joined Cormack as a Designer in September of 2024, shortly after graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he obtained both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture degree. During his time at school in Boston, Adam worked internships as both an architectural designer and BIM coordinator, gaining him a greater understanding of the building process as a whole. While completing his education, Adam developed an interest in sustainable design and adaptive building interventions. Now, back in his hometown of North Conway, he aims to bring his insight to Cormack’s process while continuously improving his building and technical knowledge.