Chapman Design Group, Inc. was established in 1994, since then has produced over 450 projects specializing in custom residential and commercial projects.
Chapman Design Group, Inc.
DON CHAPMAN AIA, CMB
President
Don was the last child born to a military family of five in 1966 in Yokosuka, Japan. In 1971 the Chapman family settled in Anderson. After graduating high school in
1984, he attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and in 1989 received a double major, a Master’s Degree in Architecture and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.
In order to finance his college education, Don worked mostly full time for several Architectural firms in the Savannah and Hilton Head areas.
After returning to Anderson, he established Chapman Design Group, Inc. in 1994, and the following year married his wife Amy. Don loves his community and enjoys being very active in Anderson. He currently serves as a Councilman for the City of Anderson – Seat 2. In addition Don has served as president of the Home Builder’s Association of Anderson, Anderson County Arts Center, and has served on a variety of boards and committees.
Don is the Developer and Builder of Stonebridge at Rankin’s Lake which is proud to be “South Carolina’s First All Electric Energy Star Community”.
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joel brown
Joel was born in Anderson, SC. After having traveled the country for most of grade school he and his family settled back in Pendleton, SC. After Graduating high school he attended Clemson University where he
received a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree in 2016. Upon graduation form Clemson he married his high school girlfriend Kimi and they moved west to Denver Colorado. Joel attended the University of Colorado Denver where he received a Master’s Degree in architecture in 2018.
While attending UC Denver he worked as student director of fabrication, which led him to interior and furniture design after graduation. After a few years studying and working in Denver he and his wife decided to move back to Clemson, SC.
Joel joined Chapman Design Group, Inc. In 2019 as an architectural intern. While studying under Don, he is continuing to sit for his Architecture License exams. Joel primarily works on the drawing sets and 3D renderings while also accompanying Don in client meetings and site visits.
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Public Relations
Icon Construction of SC, LLC
Amy Chapman
CFO Chapman Design Group, Inc.
CEO Icon Construction of SC, LLC.
Born and raised in Anderson, Amy continued her upstate tie by attending Clemson University and earning a Bachelor’s Degree in May
1991. She then was the Accounting Coordinator and Controller for two Mid-sized corporations as well as owning and operating The Lunch Box in downtown Anderson for several years.
Amy handled all the financial aspects for Chapman Design Group before joining the team full time in October of 2004. Amy is currently the Sales, Marketing and Finance Manager for Chapman Design Group, Inc. and President of Icon Construction of South Carolina, LLC.
Amy is also a member of the Western Upstate Association of Realtors associated with Anderson Area Properties as a licensed Realtor since 2005.
Amy is also active in the community serving on several boards and committees. She has served as past President and Treasurer of the Friends of the Anderson County Museum Board. She is a past board member of the Women’s Leadership Initiative, the Downtown Merchants Association, the National Trust Main Street Program for Anderson, SC and The Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Clemson University.
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Doug Chapman
Doug grew up in Anderson and is a 1983 graduate of T.L. Hanna High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Lander University in Greenwood, SC in 1989. Doug lives in Taylors, SC with his wife
Libby and their two children, Kelly and Ashley.
Doug joined the group in November of 2004. Since then he has managed the production of more than 150 projects for the group’s construction division, Icon Construction of SC, LLC
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brittany smyth
Brittany Smyth is one of a few female licensed residential builders in the state of South Carolina. She is also working towards earning her Master Builder Certification. Brittany has dual roles within Icon
Construction and Chapman Design Group. She is a project manager with Icon and works with Chapman Design Group performing numerous drafting duties for many projects.
She has many and various responsibilities in handling scheduling, estimating and coordinating material orders, deliveries and subcontractor schedules in addition to her drafting duties with Chapman Design.
Brittany is a Clemson graduate with a degree in Construction Science & Management. Before becoming a member of the team at Icon Construction and Chapman Design Group, Brittany worked with Vannoy Construction as a project engineer.
Brittany enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her pets Cooper, Scout, and Watson.
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Jerry Vernon
Jerry joined Icon Construction of SC in 2019. He has over 28 years of experience in framing, siding, and carpentry. Jerry leads our siding crew as well as assisting in multiple areas on several jobsites.
Anthony Vernon
Anthony joined Icon Construction of SC in 2019. He has over 12 years of experience in framing, siding and carpentry. Anthony works on several aspect of our project from start of construction to finish.
Chapman Design Group, Inc. was established in 1994, since then has produced over 450 projects specializing in custom residential and commercial projects.
Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Icon Construction of SC, LLC
DON CHAPMAN AIA, CMB
President
Don was the last child born to a military family of five in 1966 in Yokosuka, Japan. In 1971 the Chapman family settled in Anderson. After graduating high school in
1984, he attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and in 1989 received a double major, a Master’s Degree in Architecture and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.
In order to finance his college education, Don worked mostly full time for several Architectural firms in the Savannah and Hilton Head areas.
After returning to Anderson, he established Chapman Design Group, Inc. in 1994, and the following year married his wife Amy. Don loves his community and enjoys being very active in Anderson. He currently serves as a Councilman for the City of Anderson – Seat 2. In addition Don has served as president of the Home Builder’s Association of Anderson, Anderson County Arts Center, and has served on a variety of boards and committees.
Don is the Developer and Builder of Stonebridge at Rankin’s Lake which is proud to be “South Carolina’s First All Electric Energy Star Community”.
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Amy Chapman
CFO Chapman Design Group, Inc.
CEO Icon Construction of SC, LLC.
Born and raised in Anderson, Amy continued her upstate tie by attending Clemson University and earning a Bachelor’s Degree in May
1991. She then was the Accounting Coordinator and Controller for two Mid-sized corporations as well as owning and operating The Lunch Box in downtown Anderson for several years.
Amy handled all the financial aspects for Chapman Design Group before joining the team full time in October of 2004. Amy is currently the Sales, Marketing and Finance Manager for Chapman Design Group, Inc. and President of Icon Construction of South Carolina, LLC.
Amy is also a member of the Western Upstate Association of Realtors associated with Anderson Area Properties as a licensed Realtor since 2005.
Amy is also active in the community serving on several boards and committees. She has served as past President and Treasurer of the Friends of the Anderson County Museum Board. She is a past board member of the Women’s Leadership Initiative, the Downtown Merchants Association, the National Trust Main Street Program for Anderson, SC and The Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Clemson University.
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joel brown
Joel was born in Anderson, SC. After having traveled the country for most of grade school he and his family settled back in Pendleton, SC. After Graduating high school he attended Clemson University where he
received a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree in 2016. Upon graduation form Clemson he married his high school girlfriend Kimi and they moved west to Denver Colorado. Joel attended the University of Colorado Denver where he received a Master’s Degree in architecture in 2018.
While attending UC Denver he worked as student director of fabrication, which led him to interior and furniture design after graduation. After a few years studying and working in Denver he and his wife decided to move back to Clemson, SC.
Joel joined Chapman Design Group, Inc. In 2019 as an architectural intern. While studying under Don, he is continuing to sit for his Architecture License exams. Joel primarily works on the drawing sets and 3D renderings while also accompanying Don in client meetings and site visits.
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Doug Chapman
Doug grew up in Anderson and is a 1983 graduate of T.L. Hanna High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Lander University in Greenwood, SC in 1989. Doug lives in Taylors, SC with his wife
Libby and their two children, Kelly and Ashley.
Doug joined the group in November of 2004. Since then he has managed the production of more than 150 projects for the group’s construction division, Icon Construction of SC, LLC
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BRETTE MEINTE
Brett has over 30 years of experience in residential electrical work. He joined Icon Construction in 2013 and has completed all of the wiring of our homes since then.
brittany smyth
Icon Construction - Project Manager
Brittany Smyth is one of a few female licensed residential builders in South Carolina. She is
also working towards earning her Master Builder Certification. Brittany has dual roles within Icon Construction and Chapman Design Group. She is a project manager with Icon and works with Chapman Design Group performing numerous drafting duties for many projects.
She has many and various responsibilities in handling scheduling, estimating and coordinating material orders, deliveries and subcontractor schedules in addition to her drafting duties with Chapman Design.
Brittany is a Clemson graduate with a degree in Construction Science & Management. Before becoming a member of the team at Icon Construction and Chapman Design Group, Brittany also serves on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Anderson
Brittany enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her pets Cooper, Scout, and Watson.
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Hershey
Public Relations
Jerry Vernon
Jerry joined Icon Construction of SC in 2019. He has over 28 years of experience in framing, siding, and carpentry. Jerry leads our siding crew as well as assisting in multiple areas on several jobsites.
Anthony Vernon
Anthony joined Icon Construction of SC in 2019. He has over 12 years of experience in framing, siding and carpentry. Anthony works on several aspect of our project from start of construction to finish.
Associations
Accolades
Master Design Awards (National)
Best of Show Overall – 2015
Gold Award – Home Renovation over 700k – 2015
Gold Award – Best Outdoor Living Space – 2015
Houzz Awards (National)
Service Award – 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020
Design Award – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021
Builder / Architect Awards (Regional)
Best Project of the Upstate – 2003
Best New Large Home – 2003
Best New Small Home – 2004
Best Remodel of the Year – 2004
Best Outdoor Space – 2004
Dream Home Awards (National)
Best Schematic Design – 2010
Classical Home of the Year – 2010
HBA of South Carolina (State)
New Home – 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018
Renovation – 2014, 2015, 2018
Energy Efficiency – 2011, 2015
Advertising – 2009
HBA of Anderson (Local)
Builder of the Year – 2014
Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce (Local)
Small Business of the Year - 2018