Meet The Difference - Nashville's Expert Renovation Team
Rodney Noffsinger
This founding partner in The Difference has over 21 years’ experience in carpentry, electrical, project management, and logistics work. His contagious positivity and drive toward the perfect result help bring the highest level of craftsmanship and greatest pride in every piece of work we do together. He can often be heard singing rock and roll, country, and gospel not only on the jobsite but the big stages when not spending time with his family.
Shea Shankle
“People work hard for their money; I want them to love the finished product.”
Shea’s nature is to leave nothing undone. His 20+ years in the construction industry have inspired him to help spearhead the creation of this company. With the goal to work toward the perfect building experience, the best possible results, on time and on budget. Shea’s passion and attention to detail always bring 110% to the finished product. In the rare time he’s not working he’s usually spending time with his beautiful wife and kids, playing the drums, or casting a line in a deep country river.
Michael Marra
Steady as the thousands of rows of stone, tile, and block he has laid, Mike is a huge part of the backbone of The Difference. After 33+ years working in masonry, construction, and operating his own independent companies; he brings a wealth of knowledge and drive for results to the team, and that pushes us all. Mike is always happy to go the extra mile to make sure our clients get finished products they want and deserve.
Rick Patoray
Rick has 20 years of experience in the trades as a craftsmen specializing in trim, finish work and also as an alarm technician. His favorite types of work include paint and drywall finishing as he enjoys exercising his eye for detail. In his free time, he loves playing music and spending time with his son.
Daniel Tesch
Daniel is the youngest person on the team, but he has been learning the trades his whole life. Since the age of ten he has learned carpentry and worked on home projects. After spending time on a degree in accounting, he was introduced to Michael and Shea and decided that he wanted to be a craftsman. Daniel is an old soul at his young age but takes a special pride in things that are done right, and bringing back the somewhat lost attention to true craftsmanship.
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