Our Founders

Jon Berndsen - Founder, The Berndsen Co.

Jon Berndsen

President

Jon graduated from the Auburn University School of Architecture and majored in Building Science with a minor in Business Administration. He has over forty years’ experience in both Residential and Commercial construction and has been certified and licensed as a General Contractor since 1986. In 1993, Jon formed The Berndsen Company and in those three decades has been building Atlanta’s finest estates and residences.

A devotee of classical and vernacular architecture, Jon was instrumental in founding the Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA). Jon is past President of the organization and continues to serve on the Board of Trustees. When not on a job site, Jon can be found restoring vintage aircraft in his workshop or cruising the skies in one of his airplanes.

Scott Berndsen - The Berndsen Co.

Scott Berndsen

Vice President

Scott studied Business Management at the University of West Florida and has been with The Berndsen Company from its start. As Vice President of the company, Scott handles billing, finance, job costing, estimating, and programming. His efforts are supported by his skills in database and computer programming, as well as his proficiency in CAD and graphics software. Day to day Scott keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes at The Berndsen Company.

Our Collaborators

  • “I could not have been more pleased with everything you all did for us. I can’t tell you how much [we] appreciate your company. We are thrilled with the way everything looks and also with the timely manor in which it was done.”

  • “I’d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for a job well done...You have gained my utmost trust [and] respect and I would be delighted to recommend you and your firm.”

  • “One of the reasons that I am so thankful that we are a part of this project is the opportunity to see The Berndsen Company at work. At last I have seen how a house should be built. Your professionalism, patience and knowledge of your craft has set the standard very high.”

  • “Your team is the absolute best at every aspect of the process. There are no words for how much I appreciate the help Jeff has provided along the way... Collaborating with him, while overcoming challenges along the way has been amazing.”