About
The E2 Homes team brings passion, diverse backgrounds and a wealth of experience to every project.
Rob Smith
Owner
Rob is a fully-insured, state licensed Certified General Contractor (CGC 1522599), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and enjoys spending time on each job site. Born and raised in Central Florida, Rob received his B.S. in Economics and Masters of Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He is married to Denise Smith and a proud parent of Elliot, Hayley and Emerson. Rob’s hobbies include beekeeping and ultimate frisbee.
Denise Smith
Landscape Architect
Denise is a graduate of Purdue University, a licensed registered Landscape Architect in the state of Florida (RLA), a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and a Florida Water Star Accredited Professional in Landscape. Denise is also the founder of Evergreen Consulting (4EGC).
Annika Umbers
Design Coordinator + Marketing Manager
Annika manages all selections and design needs for our clients. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree from Rollins College and MBA from the Rollins College Crummier School of Business. Originally from Finland, Annika grew up in Singapore and Italy. Annika lives happily in her E2 home (2014) with husband Matt, their twin sons Aksel and Olson, along with their golden doodle Rugby and labradoodle Sammy.
Amy Lorenz
Accounting Manager
Amy is a Certified Public Accountant and earned her B.S. in Accounting and Masters of Accounting from the University of Florida. Amy has many years of accounting experience in the real estate and construction industries. She enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children, Mckenna and Jack.
Anthony Renda
Operations Director
Anthony leads our daily operations and works to build operational excellence into our future activities, ensuring that client success remains our top priority. He brings 25 years of business experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and hands-on experience in home renovation and restoration to our team. Anthony and his wife Dawn were clients in 2014 and continue to enjoy their 1911 historic home renovation in Downtown Orlando with their two children and two puppies.
Denise Smith
Landscape Architect
Denise is a graduate of Purdue University, a licensed registered Landscape Architect in the state of Florida (RLA), a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and a Florida Water Star Accredited Professional in Landscape. Denise is also the founder of Evergreen Consulting (4EGC).
Annika Umbers
Design Coordinator + Marketing Manager
Annika manages all selections and design needs for our clients. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree from Rollins College and MBA from the Rollins College Crummier School of Business. Originally from Finland, Annika grew up in Singapore and Italy. Annika lives happily in her E2 home (2014) with husband Matt, their twin sons Aksel and Olson, along with their golden doodle Rugby and labradoodle Sammy.
Amy Lorenz
Accounting Manager
Amy is a Certified Public Accountant and earned her B.S. in Accounting and Masters of Accounting from the University of Florida. Amy has many years of accounting experience in the real estate and construction industries. She enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children, Mckenna and Jack.
Anthony Renda
Operations Director
Anthony leads our daily operations and works to build operational excellence into our future activities, ensuring that client success remains our top priority. He brings 25 years of business experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and hands-on experience in home renovation and restoration to our team. Anthony and his wife Dawn were clients in 2014 and continue to enjoy their 1911 historic home renovation in Downtown Orlando with their two children and two puppies.
Caitlin Browder
Scheduling Coordinator
A graduate from the University of Central Florida, Caitlin received her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Development and Education. With her teaching background, she brings strong communication and organization skills to the E2 team. She has a passion for nonprofit work, spending time with family, paddle boarding, and baking.
Karina Larios
Accounting Assistant
As the Accounting Assistant, Karina loves to work with numbers. Her passion for accounting began at Hudson Country Community College, where she specialized in the field and earned several certificates. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the movies, nature walks, exploring new places, traveling around the world and helping others, all while spending time with her husband Henry, stepdaughter Sydney and lovely Yorkie, Maurice.
Lindsay Johnson
Project Accountant
Lindsay, originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, grew up in the military and lived in a few different states before her dad retired in Florida. She graduated from University of Central Florida with Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Finance. Lindsay works as the Project Accountant making sure that projects stay on budget. In her free time she enjoys photography, the outdoors, and spending time with her two dachshunds and mini goldendoodle.
Daniela Garcia
Design Associate
Daniela assists in the selections and design needs for our clients, specializing in space planning and architecture layouts. Born and raised in Venezuela, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Zulia University. She is an animal lover and enjoys practicing yoga, bike riding, and spending time at home with her boyfriend and 2 cats.
Caitlin Browder
Scheduling Coordinator
A graduate from the University of Central Florida, Caitlin received her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Development and Education. With her teaching background, she brings strong communication and organization skills to the E2 team. She has a passion for nonprofit work, spending time with family, paddle boarding, and baking.
Karina Larios
Accounting Assistant
As the Accounting Assistant, Karina loves to work with numbers. Her passion for accounting began at Hudson Country Community College, where she specialized in the field and earned several certificates. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the movies, nature walks, exploring new places, traveling around the world and helping others, all while spending time with her husband Henry, stepdaughter Sydney and lovely Yorkie, Maurice.
Lindsay Johnson
Project Accountant
Lindsay, originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, grew up in the military and lived in a few different states before her dad retired in Florida. She graduated from University of Central Florida with Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Finance. Lindsay works as the Project Accountant making sure that projects stay on budget. In her free time she enjoys photography, the outdoors, and spending time with her two dachshunds and mini goldendoodle.
Daniela Garcia
Design Associate
Daniela assists in the selections and design needs for our clients, specializing in space planning and architecture layouts. Born and raised in Venezuela, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Zulia University. She is an animal lover and enjoys practicing yoga, bike riding, and spending time at home with her boyfriend and 2 cats.
Rita “The Renovator” Canan
Project Manager
Rita provides E2 with a diverse set of management capabilities, long developed as an industrial engineer at the United Parcel Service and as a Founder/Operations Manager at Orlando-based Muralistically Inclined. A University of Florida graduate, Rita also has years of studio work at the California College of Arts & Crafts and general construction course work at Seminole State University. An accomplished artist and daring cook, Rita and spouse Tom have two excellent adult children.
Robbie "Jr" Knight
Assistant Project Manager
Robbie is a graduate of Wake Forest University where he received a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting. Robbie provides project management assistance for E2's custom home and renovation projects. He enjoys playing sports, and coaches volleyball in his spare time.
Chris Romero
Social Media Manager
Chris is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, earning a bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Production. With over a decade of marketing and communications experience in the media industry, he helps lead E2's social and digital efforts. He's an avid soccer fan and enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter.
Juan “Mr. Fix-it” Gomez
Concierge / Handyman
Juan strives to surpass client expectations! His passion is his job as a handyman and has been in this profession for 25 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and with his family. He also likes to swim, ride his bike, explore new places, travel, and try foods from different countries.
Rita “The Renovator” Canan
Project Manager
Rita provides E2 with a diverse set of management capabilities, long developed as an industrial engineer at the United Parcel Service and as a Founder/Operations Manager at Orlando-based Muralistically Inclined. A University of Florida graduate, Rita also has years of studio work at the California College of Arts & Crafts and general construction course work at Seminole State University. An accomplished artist and daring cook, Rita and spouse Tom have two excellent adult children.
Robbie "Jr" Knight
Assistant Project Manager
Robbie is a graduate of Wake Forest University where he received a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting. Robbie provides project management assistance for E2's custom home and renovation projects. He enjoys playing sports, and coaches volleyball in his spare time.
Chris Romero
Social Media Manager
Chris is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, earning a bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Production. With over a decade of marketing and communications experience in the media industry, he helps lead E2's social and digital efforts. He's an avid soccer fan and enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter.
Juan “Mr. Fix-it” Gomez
Concierge / Handyman
Juan strives to surpass client expectations! His passion is his job as a handyman and has been in this profession for 25 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and with his family. He also likes to swim, ride his bike, explore new places, travel, and try foods from different countries.
“Super” Mario Ramirez
Field Supervisor
Mario serves as a field supervisor for E2 Homes and will work tirelessly to finish any project. Many clients request only Super Mario help on their homes!
Xavier “Mr. X” Oliveras
Field Assistant
Xavier assists Super Mario in the field as part of our concierge team. He recently moved to Orlando in the fall of 2019 and enjoys traveling and watching football.
Conan Disney
Carpenter
Conan is originally from the Isle of Harris, Scotland and attended University of Edinburgh, UK. You will find him and his brother Gavin on all E2 jobs doing a variety of projects. Conan has been a carpenter in the U.S. for over 20 years and before that, was a commercial fisherman on lobster and prawn boats. An animal lover at heart, Conan has two dogs and two cats. If he isn’t working with us, you will probably find him fishing, boating and spending time with his nephews and nieces.
Dmitry Stolyar
Tile Installation
Dmitry is originally from Russia and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology. He has lived in Florida with his wife and two daughters for several years and his hobbies include 3D computer graphics, design, and photography. He leads the trickiest tile installs for E2 and you can always find him on the job with his green lasers set up!
“Super” Mario Ramirez
Field Supervisor
Mario serves as a field supervisor for E2 Homes and will work tirelessly to finish any project. Many clients request only Super Mario help on their homes!
Xavier “Mr. X” Oliveras
Field Assistant
Xavier assists Super Mario in the field as part of our concierge team. He recently moved to Orlando in the fall of 2019 and enjoys traveling and watching football.
Conan Disney
Carpenter
Conan is originally from the Isle of Harris, Scotland and attended University of Edinburgh, UK. You will find him and his brother Gavin on all E2 jobs doing a variety of projects. Conan has been a carpenter in the U.S. for over 20 years and before that, was a commercial fisherman on lobster and prawn boats. An animal lover at heart, Conan has two dogs and two cats. If he isn’t working with us, you will probably find him fishing, boating and spending time with his nephews and nieces.
Dmitry Stolyar
Tile Installation
Dmitry is originally from Russia and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology. He has lived in Florida with his wife and two daughters for several years and his hobbies include 3D computer graphics, design, and photography. He leads the trickiest tile installs for E2 and you can always find him on the job with his green lasers set up!
Terry McDermott
Transportation Coordinator
Terry is responsible for E2 Homes construction and demolition materials transport. He comes to us from New York, where he owned a Manhattan-based leather garment factory and gained 27 years experience in the apparel industry. Terry is also a CDL driver with several years of oil tanker transport experience in NYC. After relocating to Florida, Terry served as a field technician with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 15 years. One of his passions is beach doubles volleyball.
Luan Nguyen
Procurement Manager
Luan is a graduate of Creighton University and has a Masters in International Relations/Dispute Resolution from the University of Hawaii, as well as an MBA from the Rollins College Crummer School of Business. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Luan previously worked with GE Capital’s Real Estate Finance division. He lives in Winter Park with his wife and two sons in their E2 home (2016). He enjoys working out at the Winter Park YMCA and supports a number of YMCA programs.
George Devitt
Property Manager
George oversees the day-to-day operations of E2 managed commercial properties. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a fan of all things “Gator.” George’s career includes over 30 years in senior sales and marketing positions in the technology sector with firms including IBM and Hewlett-Packard, as well as early-stage startups. He lives in Maitland with his wife, Dr. Leslie Gavin Devitt, and is the proud parent of four children: Kimberly, Ashley, Christian and Emily.
Terry McDermott
Transportation Coordinator
Terry is responsible for E2 Homes construction and demolition materials transport. He comes to us from New York, where he owned a Manhattan-based leather garment factory and gained 27 years experience in the apparel industry. Terry is also a CDL driver with several years of oil tanker transport experience in NYC. After relocating to Florida, Terry served as a field technician with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 15 years. One of his passions is beach doubles volleyball.
Luan Nguyen
Procurement Manager
Luan is a graduate of Creighton University and has a Masters in International Relations/Dispute Resolution from the University of Hawaii, as well as an MBA from the Rollins College Crummer School of Business. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Luan previously worked with GE Capital’s Real Estate Finance division. He lives in Winter Park with his wife and two sons in their E2 home (2016). He enjoys working out at the Winter Park YMCA and supports a number of YMCA programs.
George Devitt
Property Manager
George oversees the day-to-day operations of E2 managed commercial properties. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a fan of all things “Gator.” George’s career includes over 30 years in senior sales and marketing positions in the technology sector with firms including IBM and Hewlett-Packard, as well as early-stage startups. He lives in Maitland with his wife, Dr. Leslie Gavin Devitt, and is the proud parent of four children: Kimberly, Ashley, Christian and Emily.