We're not builders—we're builders' best friends.

At Align Build Partners, we specialize in coordination, communication, and calm. We started this business not because we swing hammers—but because we know how chaotic a renovation can get without the right partner at the helm. We’ve lived it. More than once.

We’re Leslie and Robert—North Carolina natives, long-time homeowners, and seasoned professionals who’ve built, renovated, and project-managed our way through multiple homes (including our own major lakehouse renovation in 2023). We created Align because we know firsthand that even the best contractors need help keeping everything…well, aligned.

About Us

Leslie Martin brings over a decade of program and project management experience, including hands-on work in both residential and commercial construction (circa 2000–2005). With a BS in Business Management from Guilford College, Leslie’s background also includes leadership roles in risk, quality, and business transformation. She's a systems thinker with a soft spot for good design, clean checklists, and less client stress.

Robert Martin is a retired technology executive with a 35+ year career at Wells Fargo. He holds an Economics degree from Davidson College and an MBA from UNC-Greensboro. At Align, he handles business operations and backend logistics, using his experience to make sure projects stay on track and on budget.

When we're not managing builds or fielding logistics, we’re usually hiking a local trail, floating on Smith Mountain Lake with our two Saint Bernards (Sydney and Gracie), or catching up with our grown kids, Trevor and Alexandra. This community means a lot to us—and so does the work we do here.

From one set of homeowners to another—welcome to the next phase of your home.