Celebrating 35 Years! Est 1991
Quality Construction Services
Your trusted partner for all construction needs.
Services
Development & Planning
- Project feasibility analysis
- Budget preparation
- Pre-construction coordination
- Design & value engineering consultation
- Site analysis
Multi-focused Expertise
- Whether you are a developer considering a mixed-use multi-family project, an investor purchasing an existing project needing a complete rehabilitation, or you’re looking to build a community of townhomes, we specialize in delivering value and excellence.
- Our MSHDA, HUD, USDA/Rural Development, and LIHTC experience and reputation is well-known in our construction community
- Our tenant-in-place rehab team is well accustomed to the challenges with your rehabilitation project
- Our new construction group will deliver timely excellence for your low to midrise new project
General Contracting
- Complete project execution from concept to ribbon-cutting, including preconstruction consultation, sitework, and close-out documentation.
- Preparation of Construction Budgets
- Negotiation and selection of subcontractors
- Preparation and approval of all contracts
- Supervision and coordination of ongoing construction
- Preparation of draw requests and progress reports
- Closeout documentation and warranty execution
About Oakwood Construction
Founded in Lansing, Michigan in 1991 by Craig Moulton, Oakwood Construction was established to provide premier construction contracting services for the multi-housing industry across the United States.
Since our founding, Oakwood Construction has become widely respected for its expertise in MSHDA, HUD, USDA/Rural Development, and LIHTC projects, as well as rehabilitation of fully depreciated projects. Many of our developer clients are repeat customers who continue to rely on the services we provide them, not only in the construction process, but also very early in the vetting process of determining the viability of a potential project.
Today, Oakwood is a multi-family construction company based in Okemos, MI that continues its focus on delivering quality, well-constructed housing units to tenants, as well as bringing value to investors and developers in the housing industry.
Meet Our Team
Doug Bishop
Tara Moulton
Doug Bishop
President
Doug has over 30 years of experience in light commercial and multifamily construction. Before joining Oakwood, he owned and operated a construction company with more than 80 employees, specializing in multifamily, student housing, and light commercial projects throughout Michigan. He also owned and operated a real estate developm
President
Doug has over 30 years of experience in light commercial and multifamily construction. Before joining Oakwood, he owned and operated a construction company with more than 80 employees, specializing in multifamily, student housing, and light commercial projects throughout Michigan. He also owned and operated a real estate development company focused on single-family and multifamily developments in western and central Michigan.
Sean Lynch
Tara Moulton
Doug Bishop
Vice President of Construction
Sean has over 30 years of experience in commercial and multifamily construction, specializing in managing all project phases from preconstruction through completion. He began his career as a carpenter and, through hard work and perseverance, became an effective executive leader in the construction industry. H
Vice President of Construction
Sean has over 30 years of experience in commercial and multifamily construction, specializing in managing all project phases from preconstruction through completion. He began his career as a carpenter and, through hard work and perseverance, became an effective executive leader in the construction industry. He combines common sense and confidence gained from his years of experience to help ensure predictable, consistent outcomes for project stakeholders.
Tara Moulton
Tara Moulton
Jessica Thomas
Vice President / Chief Financial Officer
Tara has been a key member of Oakwood's executive team for over 20 years, playing an important role in the company's continued success. Before joining Oakwood, she worked at Plante & Moran, PLLC, where she gained extensive experience working with construction contractors and managing the accounting
Vice President / Chief Financial Officer
Tara has been a key member of Oakwood's executive team for over 20 years, playing an important role in the company's continued success. Before joining Oakwood, she worked at Plante & Moran, PLLC, where she gained extensive experience working with construction contractors and managing the accounting and financial challenges unique to the construction industry. She leads an experienced accounting team responsible for financial reporting and compliance requirements associated with MSHDA, HUD, USDA/Rural Development, and LIHTC projects.
Jessica Thomas
Stephan Hennard
Jessica Thomas
Project Administrator
Jessica has over 15 years of experience supporting multifamily construction projects. Her well-rounded construction administration background includes project accounting, benefits coordination, and payroll administration. She has extensive experience in affordable housing, including LIHTC and HOME developments, and a
Project Administrator
Jessica has over 15 years of experience supporting multifamily construction projects. Her well-rounded construction administration background includes project accounting, benefits coordination, and payroll administration. She has extensive experience in affordable housing, including LIHTC and HOME developments, and a strong understanding of MSHDA and HUD compliance requirements, including Section 3, Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.
Mike Arnold
Stephan Hennard
Stephan Hennard
Operations Manager
Mike brings over 20 years of construction experience to Oakwood and has built a reputation for relationship-driven operational leadership. He spent 10 years in preconstruction and estimating, specializing in new construction, historic preservation, and cost analysis. He later advanced from Project Manager/Estimator to Re
Operations Manager
Mike brings over 20 years of construction experience to Oakwood and has built a reputation for relationship-driven operational leadership. He spent 10 years in preconstruction and estimating, specializing in new construction, historic preservation, and cost analysis. He later advanced from Project Manager/Estimator to Regional Director of Michigan, overseeing operations, finances, safety, quality, and team development for a large commercial construction company.
Stephan Hennard
Stephan Hennard
Stephan Hennard
Project Executive
Stephan has more than 18 years of construction, engineering, and facilities leadership experience across commercial, multifamily, retail, higher education, and entertainment projects. He has managed over $40 million in annual capital projects, owned an MEP engineering and construction management firm, and led improvements
Project Executive
Stephan has more than 18 years of construction, engineering, and facilities leadership experience across commercial, multifamily, retail, higher education, and entertainment projects. He has managed over $40 million in annual capital projects, owned an MEP engineering and construction management firm, and led improvements at major active venues. His expertise spans planning, design coordination, budgeting, construction, commissioning, and facility operations..