Our Team

David Foster is Founder and President of Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc. a design-and-build remodeling company in Northern Virginia. Under his innovative leadership, FRS has grown on average 10% each year business since its inception in 1983 as Foster Home Improvement, Inc.

Several of Foster’s ideas stand out among the industry. Early on, Foster recognized a need for software specific to the industry and, in 1995, began developing a custom software program. In 2000, he teamed with a group of software developers to incorporate ImproveBuild LLC. Their goal was to develop and provide remodeling-specific management software to the industry. This collaboration resulted in creation of the ImproveBuild Remodeler’s Business Solution (RBS) software. Foster Remodeling Solutions now uses ImproveBuild RBS in its own operations. Since its release in August 2002, many remodelers around the country have followed suit. Foster served as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ImproveBuild, LLC. until April 2009. www.improvebuild.com

On numerous occasions, the remodeling industry has recognized Foster’s achievements. In 1996-2009 Qualified Remodeler Magazine named Foster Remodeling Solutions one of the top 500 remodelers in the United States. In May 1998, Foster Remodeling Solutions received National Recognition for Teamwork in Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50. Other media profiled Foster’s unique operations systems and successful performance.

Early in his career, Foster studied construction management and sales. In 1992, his additional coursework resulted in receipt of the Certified Remodeler designation from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. In addition, Foster has studied the use of personality profiling to select employees and has attended many industry-specific educational seminars and trade shows.

As part of his continuing education and assistance to the remodeling industry, Foster participates regularly in case studies on other remodeling companies throughout the country. In addition, he occasionally speaks to remodelers and suppliers at the remodelers conferences, including the Remodelers Leadership Conference. Since 2000, he has served as a business consultant to other remodelers throughout the United States.

Foster’s leadership extends beyond the company into his community. In 2000, the Foundation for Applied Technical Education, Inc., a partner in the Fairfax County Public Schools construction technologies training program, appointed Foster to its Board of Directors. Foster’s current professional remodeling affiliations include:

1989-Present: Member, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
1993-2001: NARI’s Ethics Committee
1998-2006: Member, Remodelers Executive Round Table (a think tank for remodeling executives).
1998-Present: Member, National Kitchen and Bath Association
2005-Present: Member, National Association of Home Builders Remodeler’s Council.
2008 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company
December 2009- Received EPA Certified Renovator designation
2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award
2008-2019 Guildmaster With Distinction

Foster resides in Fairfax County, Virginia, with his wife and two children and their 2 Cocker Spaniels.

Chris Arnold is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in the construction industry. Since joining the Foster Remodeling Solutions team in 2004, he has played a pivotal role in various aspects of the business. Chris’s educational background includes studying Architectural Drafting both in High School and College, providing him with a solid foundation in the field.

Beginning his career as a draftsman, Chris specialized in creating working drawings, estimating projects, and navigating the permit acquisition process. He then transitioned into fieldwork as a carpenter apprentice, gaining valuable hands-on experience that would serve him well throughout his career.

Over the years, Chris diversified his expertise by working with a kitchen cabinet distributor for nine years, where he excelled as a kitchen designer, outside salesman, and branch manager. He contributed significantly to the company’s evolution from wholesaler to retailer and played a key role in establishing new showrooms across the Mid-Atlantic region.

In 2000, Chris took on a new challenge as an estimator and general manager for an Insurance Restoration contractor, where he successfully opened new offices in DC and Northern Virginia. His meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic propelled him into a leadership position within Foster Remodeling Solutions, where he now holds an ownership interest in the company.

Chris’s dedication and talent have been recognized through numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2014 Master Design Award for a basement remodel. Currently serving as the Vice President of Business Development, he oversees Sales, Design, Drafting, and Estimating operations, driving the company’s growth and success.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Chris finds joy in his personal life. He is a loving husband and proud father to a son. Active in his community, he has volunteered as an Assistant Scout Master for his son’s Boy Scout Troop and enjoys outdoor activities. Additionally, Chris is passionate about home brewing, appreciates high-quality audio as an audiophile, and relishes live music events.

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As Production Manager, Dave brings more than 25 years of Home Improvement and Construction experience to the Design Build and Home Maintenance Division at Foster Remodeling Solutions. As someone who grew up around the construction industry he understands that effective leadership, a solid work ethic, keeping schedules, attention to detail, customer relations and team work equals success. Dave welcomes the challenge of keeping the Foster production team on time in budget with a happy client every time.

Dave loves the great outdoors, camping, hiking and fishing. He also loves coaching youth soccer. Dave and his wife have been married for 25 years. They reside in Fredericksburg VA along with their six children and one granddaughter.

Ross was born and raised in Stafford, VA. He graduated from Longwood College in May 1999 with a BS in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting. After working in the public accounting world for six years, Ross has made the switch to the private sector, joining the Foster team as Accountant in July 2005.

Teresa is originally from Florida’s Gulf Coast and serves as the Office Manager for Foster Remodeling Solutions. She specializes in office management as well as Human Resources. Her long history of administrative support, executive assistant, and HR roles allows her to bring a great deal of varied skills and knowledge to the FRS Team. Teresa values professionalism while building trust with customers and the company.

Providing stellar customer service is very important for her as she enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and co-workers. She loves speaking with people about their remodeling ideas, explaining the Foster Remodeling Process and providing remodeling timelines & price ranges in an effort to help customers feel less anxiety about beginning the projects they have in mind.

Out of the office, Teresa is a semi-professional flutist who performs with The McLean Symphony, The National Concert Band of America, and in pit orchestras for musical theaters within the DMV area. In addition to her passion for music, Teresa volunteers as an advocate for animal adoption and misunderstood dog types using her social media skills and online outreach. Her advocacy efforts aim to inform the public of the importance of adopting animals, and that every dog is an individual regardless of its breed or its past.

Teresa also enjoys traveling, live music, thrift store shopping, vintage styles and clothing, and crafting. Her recent interest into crocheting has filled her home with yarn, much to the amusement of her two cats, Toby & Mojo Sassafras. She is also the proud mom of three adopted dogs:  Brother Ben, Busy Bobby, and Zaney Laney.

Maria brings an extensive background in Office Management & Customer Service with prior experience in Real Estate which brought her to Foster to learn more about construction and remodeling.  Her priority is to provide the highest level of support to the Foster Team and clients. 

Maria joined the Foster Team in 2016 and learned the Foster process and remodeling knowledge as our Office Manager,  Currently she is Production Coordinator and supports the Production, Sales & Management teams behind the scenes, planning, ordering materials, and prepping to make sure your project can start on time and smoothly and during construction support to field staff. At the end of the job, she also provides warranty documents for our completed projects and working with clients about Warranty and Handyman services.  Maria manages our Showroom for our clients and Designers meeting with vendors and keeping products and samples up to date and organized.  Maria holds an Associates Degree in Business Management with a Certificate in Accounting and is currently is Forklift Certified and a Virginia Notary Public.  She resides in Fredericksburg with her 2 cats and enjoys spending time outdoors by the water in her spare time, thrifting and gardening. 

John Davis comes to Foster Remodeling Solutions eager to learn as much as he can about the residential remodeling construction field and work towards getting his certification. John is now EPA Lead Certified. He has spent the last 8 years being a land surveyor and is looking forward to his new profession. During his free time John enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsay and their 2 kids Jackson and Josie. He also enjoys baseball, playing softball and is very involved with his church.

Joshua is an Architectural Designer/Drafter and received a Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design From ITT tech in Norfolk, VA. Joshua has over 20 years of cumulative experience designing home plans for a custom builder in Colonial Williamsburg, VA, and drafting plans for an Architectural Firm in Newport News, VA focusing on Traditional Neighborhood Developments. He works with all the latest CAD software to show clients their final layout in 3D. Joshua is married with two boys and is very involved/coaching in local area Boy scouts & Sport leagues. He enjoys taking his family to National Parks for outdoor hiking & sightseeing.

Laura was born and raised in Panama City, Panama. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Structural Architecture from the Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua in 2018. Soon after graduating, she became a licensed Structural Architect and worked as a Junior Architect for the Panama City Wastewater Treatment Plant, the second biggest project in the country at the time.

For the last 3 years, she has worked as an Architect Consultant focusing on interior design and home remodeling projects. Laura’s true passion is 3D modeling and rendering but she has also worked as an illustrator and graphic designer. She joined Foster Remodeling Solutions recently, where she works as an architectural designer.

Laura moved to the U.S. in 2021 and resides in Arlington, VA. She enjoys traveling, reading mystery books, and playing boardgames. She loves pets and supports rescue animal organizations.

A native Virginian, Bill has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of residential construction. Bill began his career as a carpenter and owned his own framing company before becoming a custom log home builder. Prior to joining the Foster team, Bill owned his own design/build firm and managed all aspects of the construction process for new home builds and large remodeling projects. Bill has significant experience with evaluating building sites, designing plans, creating budgets and coordinating with architects, contractors, engineers and homeowners.

As an Estimating and Purchasing Manager for Foster Remodeling, Bill creates detailed, accurate budgets to help clients have a clear financial expectation for their custom remodeling solution.

Outside of work, Bill is an avid outdoorsman. He lives in Fauquier County where he loves spending time with his wife and two German Shepherds.

Mike has 32 years of experience in the construction and residential remodeling business. He has been satisfying our Foster clients with his outstanding workmanship since 1996. Mike joined the Foster Team in 1996 and specializes in Interiors, Additions & Exterior Projects.  He is dedicated to successfully completing each project on time and keeping our clients within their budget. On the weekends he enjoys all outdoor nature related activities; especially hiking and kayaking.

Bill brings 32 years construction experience with him and has been with Foster Remodeling since 2010. He is a certified Journeyman. Bill was born and raised in Alexandria. VA and now resides in Woodbridge VA. Bill joined the Foster Team in 2009  and specializes in Kitchens, Baths Interiors & Exterior projects.   During his free time, he enjoys playing music and riding his Harley Davidson.

Jonathan was born and raised in Santiago, Chile, but currently lives in Alexandria, VA. Jonathan is an artist at heart and went to art school in Chile before enrolling in the Architecture program at NVCC. He has been in the remodeling business for 15 years and in the construction field most of his life. He comes from a family of tradesman with specialties in painting and wall finishing. Jonathan joined the Foster Team in 2017 & specializes in Kitchen and Bath Remodels. Jonathan is married with two sons. He also has 2 parakeets and a cat. In his spare time Jonathan loves to draw and paint, he also teaches painting classes. He plays soccer and enjoys hanging out with his family.

Steve was born in Washington DC but raised overseas. He currently resides in Oakton, VA. He has worked in the residential remodeling business for 40 years. He has experience in all the trades including electrical work, framing, drywall, painting, plumbing and more. Steve joined the Foster Team in 2021 and specializes in Exterior Projects, Decks, Additions as well as Interiors.  Steve is married and has one daughter, one dog and one cat. His favorite candy bar is Payday and in his spare time he enjoys sailing, playing guitar, cooking and watching movies.

Mario was born in Bolivia. He has been in the United States for 21 years now lives in Woodbridge, VA. Mario owned his own company where he managed his crew including creating contracts, ordering material, managing budgets and monitoring inventory. Prior to that he worked as a Project Manager where he ran his own projects from start to finish. Mario joined the Foster Team in 2022 and specializes in Interior Projects, Decks & Additions.  Mario is know for quality work, resolving problems and satisfying his customers. Mario is fluent in Spanish and English, is OSHA compliant, has over 15 years experience in remodeling including carpentry and framing. Mario is spontaneous and he loves all kinds of sports.

Marvin was born in El Salvador, but raised in Woodbridge, VA. He has over 10 years of carpentry experience along with experience in concrete, drywall repair, deck building, fencing and water proofing. Marvin comes to Foster Remodeling with a willingness to learn new things. Marvin joined the Foster Team in 2018 and specializes in Larger Additions and Porch/Deck projects as well as interiors.  In his spare time, Marvin spends time with his 4 kids, 3 step kids and 3 dogs. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and eating. Marvin is a hard worker and promises to do a great job on your next project.

Jim was born in Troy, OH and currently lives in Woodbridge, VA. He has over 40 years of experience in carpentry and remodeling with expertise in framing and interior and exterior trim. Jim joined the Foster Team in 2022 & specializes in Exterior Additions, Decks & Interior Projects.  Jim loves to shoot pool, play golf and go bowling. He loves spending time with his wife of 40 years, his dog, his kids and his 5 grandkids. 4 boys and 1 Princess!

Jaime was born and raised in Lima, Peru and now resides in Woodbridge, VA. Jaime has more than 10 years experience in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. He really enjoys every aspect of the remodeling process and the excitement of building a kitchen or a bathroom with his own hands. Jaime joined the Foster Team in 2024  and specializes in Kitchen & Bath remodels as well as interiors.  Jaime is married to Elizabeth and has two teenage daughters. In his spare time he likes to cook, spend time with his family and go hiking.

Chris was born and raised in Fauquier VA and now lives in Springfield. He spent 5 years learning carpentry at an estate in Warrenton. He learned a lot about attention to detail which has transferred to his work in remodeling. Chris has experience in building custom furniture such as cabinets, dressers and beds. He was set on being a mechanic in high school and turned down classes in carpentry. Fast forward 10 years and he can’t imagine doing anything else but building things. Chris joined the Foster Team in 2021 and has been promoted to a Lead Carpenter and specializes in Kitchen & Bath Remodels.  Chris is married and has a dog named Georgia who is spoiled more than she should be! In his spare time Chris enjoys lifting weights and training to one day complete Spartan races. He also enjoys cooking, smoking meat, audio books and car and old farm equipment shows.

With over 15 years of expertise as a handyman, Ramiro’s journey has been defined by a commitment to continuous learning and growth. His previous job in Quality Control for a large home builder gave him experience in many different types of projects. Ramiro thrives on the opportunity to expand his knowledge and skills, relishing each new challenge. Beyond his professional pursuits, he finds joy in artistic expression through drawing and balloon twisting, showcasing his creativity in colorful and imaginative forms. Married with three children and two canine companions, Ramiro’s life is a vibrant blend of professional dedication and family-centered joy.

Marcos was born in El Salvador and raised in Alexandria, VA. He has been working in construction for 3 years. He has experience in carpentry, painting, drywall and flooring. Marcos has a special talent. He tries using his right hand for work, but he’s really left handed! Marcos joined the Foster Team in 2023  and is huge support for our carpenters on site with projects and our Truck Driver delivering cabinet/tile deliveries and dropping off dumpsters.   In his spare time Marcos enjoys spending time with his son Daniel and watching soccer with his family. Marco tries to always think positive and will always find ways to figure things out.

Martin was born in El Salvador and raised in Woodbridge, VA. He enjoys quality work and loves making the homeowner happy with his work. He doesn’t have a lot of carpentry experience but he is enthusiastic and a fast learner.  Martin joined the Foster Team in 2023  and supports our carpenters on site wherever needed.  Martin is married with 2 kids and in his spare time he enjoys fishing and taking his kids to the park or the pool.

Jamie is a dedicated individual whose journey from the UK to Marshall, VA, is marked by a passion for craftsmanship and a thirst for learning. With a background in woodworking and furniture building, Jamie sets his sights on a new chapter as a carpenter apprentice with Foster Remodeling, eager to immerse himself in the world of home remodeling. Jamie joined the Foster Team in 2024 and  assists our carpenters on site with projects.

But Jamie’s talents extend far beyond the realm of carpentry. A former personal trainer and kickboxing instructor, he’s no stranger to discipline and dedication. His passion for fitness has seen him conquer numerous triathlons back in the UK, from sprint to iron-distance, showcasing his determination.

Jamie is married and has 2 step-kids, 2 dogs and 1 cat and he enjoys reading, woodworking and family time.

Pablo was originally from Lima, Peru and  now resides in Manassas, VA, where his journey from aspiring pilot to skilled handyman unfolded. His passion for crafting and fixing things led him to embrace a career that allows him to utilize his hands with finesse. Pablo joined with Foster Team in 2024 and assists our carpenters and electricians and is currently in classes to gain more knowledge with electrical.  Outside of work, Pablo finds solace in exercise, movies, and his special talent of doing handstands. After a long day, he dotes on his two cats, cherishing moments of tranquility amidst the bustle of daily life.

Mike brings over 30 years of expertise in remodeling to Foster Remodeling, blending his rich professional experience with a passion for craftsmanship. His journey began with volunteer work in construction and remodeling, where he discovered a love for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. With a background in art and painting, Mike brings a creative eye and an appreciation for detail to every project, thriving on the challenge of transforming ideas into tangible results. Mike joined the Foster Team in 2024 and specializes in Kitchen & Bath Remodels.  Outside of work, Mike is a devoted family man. He is happily married and the proud father of four daughters, with a loyal dog completing the family. When he’s not working or spending quality time with his loved ones, Mike enjoys riding his motorcycle, singing, and staying active by playing pool and volleyball. His vibrant personality and dedication to his craft make him a valued member of the Foster Remodeling team.

Doug brings 10 years of experience as an electrician to Foster. Doug is a native Northern Virginian. He was born and raised in Stafford, VA. He attended school at Spotsylvania Vocational school and has worked as a helper, a service tech and a Lead Electrician. Doug worked as a licensed Journeyman Electrician and in 2015, he became a Licensed Master Electrician. Doug joined the Foster Team in 2013 and performs in house electrical rewiring, panel changes and anything electrical related on our projects. Doug currently lives in Stafford. He enjoys soccer, four-wheeling, drag racing and spending time with his family.

Cristian comes to Foster Remodeling with 9 years of experience in the Electrical field. He attended school at Penn Foster and Ace Technical Institute. He was born in Puerto Madryn, Argentina and moved to Virginia when he was 14 years old.  Cristian joined the Foster Team in 2013 and performs in house electrical rewiring, panel changes and anything electrical related on our projects. currently lives in Woodbridge. In his spare time, Cristian plays soccer twice and week and enjoys fishing in the summer.