COOK BROS - Key Persons
Raised south of Houston , Texas , Ande graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville , Texas in 1982 and has been a Northern Virginia resident since 1986 when she co-founded Cook Bros. with her husband Rob. Ande soon took on the position of Project Designer. Integrating a then brand new CAD modeling software package into the Cook Bros. design program in 1992, Ande became a Beta test user of Chief Architect, which has since become one of the leading CAD software packages for residential design professionals today. Ande was Cook Bros.' chief in-house Designer since 1987, and today still assists with design as needed.
An Arlington resident since 1972, Rob graduated from Yorktown HS in 1977. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in Energy Management from Rice University Rob worked as a Construction Manager for a major regional home builder in Houston, Texas eventually overseeing 14 subdivisions. Returning to Arlington in 1986, Rob, with his wife Andrea, founded Cook Bros., which has grown into the well-regarded and recognized Arlington Residential Remodeling firm that it is today. Along the way, Rob earned his Juris Doctorate degree at George Mason University School of Law in Arlington. Rob's role is as owner and strategic planner for Cook Bros.
In this short video, Steven Tinter, President and General Manager of Cook Bros. introduces himself and his background.
Originally from Long Island, NY, Steve moved to this area to attend college at The George Washington University. While earning his degree in Speech Communications, Steve worked as a freelance Production Carpenter throughout the Washington DC metro area, constructing sets for television, theater, and local area events. After graduation, Steve took a position as a carpenter with another Arlington-based custom builder, constructing new, custom town homes throughout Arlington. Joining the Cook Bros. team in 1995, Steve worked as a Lead Carpenter, then as the Production Manager for 6 years, helping to build a solid base of satisfied Cook Bros. customers. In 1999, Steve was promoted to the position of General Manager of Cook Bros., where he was able to blend his "hands-on" experience in the field, with his education, to oversee all of the day-to-day operations of Cook Bros. Steve 's contribution is, in all ways, on a "managing partner" level. Steve's specialty is the technical solution of complex residential construction designs and coordination of all Cook Bros. resources.