The Matthews Group, Inc. t/a TMG Construction Corporation ("TMG") was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia on December 4, 1992. During its formative years, TMG successfully completed several small construction projects while its principals, Tatiana C. ("Tanya") Matthews and Joseph N. Matthews, developed TMG’s internal standards (business plans, policies and procedures, manuals) and fulfilled prior professional commitments.

In 1996, TMG geared up to design and build several structures on Trillium Farm, a 50-acre property near the quaint village of Lincoln, Virginia. Initial development included an estate home designed in the Frank Lloyd Wright style, a spacious barn for farm and construction machinery, a storage building for smaller equipment and supplies, and approximately 2.5 miles of underground utilities. Upon completion of this significant project, TMG’s principals concentrated on enhancing the firm’s internal processes, and focused their marketing efforts on the commercial/institutional segment of the construction industry.

By the year 2000, the substantial groundwork laid by TMG’s founders began to yield positive results. TMG’s contract with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Purcellville, Virginia, was of particular importance. The construction of a memorial bell tower and a new narthex (entrance) ultimately proved to be crucial to TMG’s growth as many key members of the local government and business community attended the church. These prominent individuals observed first-hand that TMG could complete a major construction project on time and within budget, without any interruption to the church’s scheduled activities. Word soon began to spread throughout Loudoun County that TMG was a professional, high-quality, cost-effective local construction firm capable of handling important projects. For example, during a local Rotary Club meeting, Purcellville’s mayor at the time, Mr. John Marsh, unexpectedly bestowed wholehearted praise upon TMG for its accomplishments at St. Peter’s. Also in attendance at this meeting was a local eye care professional, Dr. Scott Dilzer, who planned to convert a former Main Street residence into a modern medical office facility. Dr. Dilzer soon approached TMG with his idea, a contract was negotiated, and major interior and exterior renovations were completed by mid-2002.

Shortly thereafter, TMG was awarded a major project in downtown Washington, DC - the complete renovation (design and construction) of the national headquarters of the Design-Build Institute of America ("DBIA"). (This particular contract was a direct result of professional relationships that had been established and nurtured by TMG’s President, Tanya Matthews. During the course of her distinguished professional career, Ms. Matthews held several high-profile positions in the design-build industry, including that of Chairman of the Board of DBIA.) TMG, along with a team of highly experienced subcontractors, completed all phases of the DBIA project ahead of schedule and within budget. Of particular significance was the fact that this "phased renovation" allowed the entire DBIA organization to remain completely operational at all times. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer of DBIA, who was also an officer of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity at the University of Maryland in College Park, approached TMG regarding renovation of the fraternity building. TMG soon negotiated an agreement to provide the design and construction services, and successfully renovated two large sections of the fraternity’s structure.

Another highly challenging renovation project early in TMG’s history was the relocation of the E-Centives Data Center in Bethesda, Maryland. As the design-builder, TMG was tasked with moving an existing data center from one floor to another in a nine-story office building, and relocating the associated E-Centives employees. The project included a variety of architectural work and the relocation of two five-ton AC units, a 150A electrical sub-panel and its connected loads, computer racks that housed 100 servers, Uninterrupted Power Supply units, and the individual servers and computers. Because the data center operated 24/7/365, the project was designed to minimize downtime of equipment and personnel while balancing the need for cost effectiveness.

Near the completion of the DBIA project in 2002, Ms. Matthews became TMG’s first full-time employee. At this point, TMG transitioned from being a builder of single, sequential projects to a highly-organized firm capable of simultaneously handling numerous projects at multiple job sites. Over time, TMG’s design-build and construction projects grew in both scope and value. TMG was extremely pleased to have been awarded a $12 Million Task Order Contract from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority ("MWAA") for both Washington Dulles International Airport ("IAD") and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ("DCA"). The work performed under this contract has included maintenance projects, mechanical upgrades, electrical upgrades, tenant interiors, specialty demolition, site work, parking reconfigurations, terminal and road signage reconfigurations, carpentry, and concrete work. In addition, MWAA selected TMG as the design-builder of a medical emergency response system that involved the installation of Automatic External Defibrillators ("AEDs") at both airports. Approximately 100 AED units were placed in recessed wall cabinets that were interconnected with digital fire alarm technology. Since TMG’s initial installation of the AEDs, their use, by untrained passers-by as well as professional medical personnel, has been credited with saving a number of lives. With subsequent requests for additional units, the value of this contract is approaching $1 million.

As word of TMG’s strong performance on the MWAA Task Order Contract spread throughout the airport community, representatives of airport concession services (restaurants, retail establishments, etc.) began to request TMG’s assistance with remodeling, demolition, and build-out projects. The awarding of several such contracts, in addition to ongoing task order work, necessitated the establishment of two satellites offices near the airports. TMG’s office at IAD opened in November of 2004; its DCA office was launched in the fall of 2005.

Due in part to its successful handling of the MWAA Task Order Contract, TMG was also selected to complete task order projects for the County of Loudoun, Virginia. Under its Task Order Contract, TMG performs miscellaneous general contracting services for the County on an as-needed basis. County facilities that TMG has remodeled or repaired thus far include government offices, community centers, warehouses, homeless shelters, group homes, and fire/rescue stations.

TMG was also privileged to be selected as the design-builder of what is currently its most visually appealing project - a lavish mountaintop resort located in Upperville, Virginia. Valued at well over $5 million, the 15,000+ square foot facility is composed of two octagonal sections connected by a central foyer area. Interior features include extensive custom millwork and tilework, fully integrated computer network, luxury bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, free-floating copper fireplace, 3-stop elevator, wine-tasting room, exercise facility, and a loggia section with wet-bar and acoustically-designed piano area. The loggia doorwall opens to an outdoor entertainment area including an expansive swimming pool with waterfall, hot tub, and tennis court. The strategic placement of the facility offers extraordinary unencumbered views of the vast surrounding countryside.

In 2004, Joe Matthews, TMG’s Vice President of Operations, joined the firm full-time. He had spent the previous 17 years with Centennial Contractors in Vienna, Virginia. As Centennial’s Vice President, Mr. Matthews managed the contract for The World Bank, one of Centennial’s largest indefinite quantity term contracts. Throughout their careers, both of TMG's principals have been active in local and national construction associations, including serving as officers. One such association, the American Institute of Constructors, awarded its highest honor - Fellow - to Tanya Matthews. Ms. Matthews is the first woman in the world to receive this honor.

Over the course of the last several years, TMG has completed a variety of interesting and challenging projects for such notable clients as Northern Virginia Community College, American University, the United States Postal Service, the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ("WMATA"). During this time, TMG has also applied for and received a number of important certifications based on its "small business" status and the fact that it is owned and managed by a Native American (Hawaiian) woman. Through the U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA"), TMG has been certified as an 8(a) program participant, which allows TMG to bid on federal government contracts. The firm is also certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business ("SDB") under SBA guidelines. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, TMG is a certified Minority Business Enterprise ("MBE"), and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ("DBE"). TMG is certified as a DBE and Local DBE ("LDBE") through MWAA. WMATA has also certified the firm as a DBE. TMG’s certification as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise ("WBE") through the National Women Business Owners Corporation is currently pending.

As TMG has acquired new and larger projects, it has increased its staff size in order to maintain the high level of professional service its clients have come to expect. TMG plans to recruit and hire additional exemplary employees for all of its locations as it continues on its path of deliberate, consistent growth (approximately 20% annually). Because of its principals’ dedication to TMG’s original Mission, Values, and Principles, TMG will also continue to enhance its reputation as the "Builder of Life-long Relationships."