CCM ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION - Key Persons


Charles Mellon - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Member of the CCM Architecture Team
  • Principal
Since he was a boy, Charles has always loved designing and building. He oversees all aspects of CCM from the initial consultation to the final punch list. He received his Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from the University of Oregon in 1995 and immediately started his own design-build business. He became a licensed architect and founded CCM in 2005. He is licensed in Washington State to practice Architecture and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). When not working, Charles spends his time in the mountains and valleys skiing, mountain biking, kayaking and backpacking with his wife Laura and their daughters.

Dan McMahan

Job Titles:
  • Foreman
Dan loved playing with LEGO and Tinker Toys as a kid, so it was only natural that he started in the construction business as a teenager. He has worked for CCM since 2016, starting out as a carpenter and now overseeing projects as a foreman. Dan excels at decks, windows, doors, siding and trim and brings a can-do attitude to every project. When he's not working on CCM projects, Dan loves to fish and enjoy the great outdoors.

Jiaqi Wu

Job Titles:
  • Architect
  • Associate
  • Member of the CCM Architecture Team
Jiaqi joined CCM in 2021 and is on her way to becoming a licensed architect. Born and raised in Suzhou, China, an ancient city with rich traditional architecture and amazing ancient gardens, Jiaqi completed her bachelor's degree in architecture there. She also studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2016 as an exchange student. After finishing her bachelor's degree, she moved to London to pursue her master's in architecture at The Bartlett, University College London.

John Mellon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CCM Architecture Team
  • Project Manager
In addition to his construction work, John has had a wide-ranging career that includes website design, gardening and outdoor guiding. He has been a key part of CCM since the beginning, focusing on construction and project management. John a earned a Master of the Arts (Social Anthropology) from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and a Certificate in Construction Management from the University of Washington.

Peggy Lynch

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeper
Peggy has been working in construction accounting for the past 25 years and joined CCM in 2017 She loves all aspects of construction and has enjoyed learning about the architectural/design side of the business. When not working, Peggy enjoys kayaking the San Juan Islands in search of the perfect sunset camping spots.

Ryan Moran

Job Titles:
  • Foreman
Ryan's fondness for working with his hands and turning raw material into a finished product led him to the construction industry. He joined CCM in 2018 and progressed from laborer to carpenter and runs projects as a foreman. Ryan excels at managing team members, subcontractors and vendors and keeping projects moving forward. Outside of work, he's enjoys working on his custom hot rod.

Tom McCormick

Tom brings decades of construction experience to CCM. From framing to finishing, he's seen and done it all. He joined CCM in 2020 and he's been a valued member of the construction team ever since. Away from the job site, Tom enjoys motorcycles, woodworking, camping, cooking and spending time with his wife and adult children.