OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

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  • Gene Benton, CHFM, CHSP, CHCM, Principal

    As a well-educated, seasoned, and decisive leader, Gene has an extensive background in Financial Management, Facilities Management, Commercial Facility Construction, Residential Construction & Renovations, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), AHJ Regulatory Compliance, Contract Negotiations, New Company Startups, and Workplace Safety. His degree in Occupational Health & Safety from Slippery Rock University was the start of Gene carrying the following licenses and certifications:


    Maryland Home Improvement License

    Calvert County Home Building License

    EPA Accredited Certification in Lead Paint Identification & Handling

    EPA Accredited Certification in Erosion Control Management

    Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)

    Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)

    Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM)

     


    Gene’s passion for success comes from his ability to manage operations successfully, develop a strong team of individuals, and build partnerships that last for the long term. His dedication to this community has shown through his involvement with Southern Maryland Lacrosse, St. Paul’s United Methodist Youth Group, Karsyn’s Karnival, and other events for Patuxent High School.


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  • Dawn Benton, Principal

    As a co-principal with her husband, Gene, Dawn is dedicated to advancing the mission of Encompass. She is currently working as a respected member of the Patuxent High School Support Staff (School Nurse) where she cares for the students and staff on a daily basis. Dawn has an extensive background in the following areas:


    Staff Management & Development

    Staff Communication

    Aid in Student Care & Curriculum Planning

    Educating & Advancing Nursing Staff

     


    She also dedicates her time to serving in her community through involvement in youth programs such as Karsyn’s Karnival & Patuxent High School (Class Sponsor). Dawn and her family have become well respected and active members of the community.

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  • John Barony, Director of Encompass Door & Awning Division

    Bringing over 21 years of experience in Garage Door Sales & Installation, John Barony first discovered his passion for making custom garage doors as a garage door installation specialist. He devoted his time to running his own division and later starting his own garage door company, Streamline Garage Doors. This is where John’s vision for creating custom, quality products really took off. His skills include:


    Excellent Project Management 


    21+ years of Sales Experience


    Custom garage doors design & installation


     

    John is all about the people. Working for Encompass, he gets to use his superior sales knowledge and customer relations experience to help clients get the best possible product.

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  • Samuel Lusby, Director, Encompass Marine Construction, LLC

    Sam studied at the College of Southern Maryland on a Co-Op with Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. He graduated with his degree in Nuclear Engineering Mechanical and Electrical Technologies. He also graduated from the Dominion Technical Training Center in Richmond, Virginia. With 10 years of experience in the generation industry, he has experience working with heavy equipment and offshore shipping maintaining large motors and turbines. In his spare time, he would do construction projects and work with a local marine company doing marine construction and boat lifts. He decided the Generation industry and the stringent schedule weren’t ideal for his young family. Deciding to start Encompass Marine with Gene utilizes all of his skills and experience. Sam greatly enjoys working with clients and works diligently to deliver the best results possible.

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