PORTSIDE CRAFTSMEN - Key Persons


Brian Mingia - Founder

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  • Co - Founder
Brian is the Co-founder of Portside Craftsmen. Growing up, Brian spent his time working in nearly every facet of construction with his father's construction company. He was a member of the historic society in Raleigh and worked on numerous historic homes. For many years he oversaw various renovations and installation. Brian was also a custom cabinetry installer and granite countertop fabricator in Raleigh, NC prior to becoming a Law Enforcement Officer with the City of Raleigh. Brian relocated to Wilmington in 2017 and has been providing exceptional custom renovations to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and coastal Carolina communities ever since.

Zac Pope - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
Zac is the founder of Portside Craftsmen, a full service renovation company providing remodeling and home enhancement services throughout coastal North Carolina Zac officially got his start in construction at the age of 14 as summer labor on job sites in Alabama. He quickly worked his way up to carpenter's helper - where he learned the importance of "measure twice, cut once" and started honing his skill as a perfectionist. Zac joined the Army after completing high school and served in Afghanistan. His attention-to-detail and commitment to owner satisfaction have been integral to his success.