Interview with Jeff Pellegrino: President
Q: What about this business excites you the most?
A: I love the construction business. I was an English major at UVA—as far as you can get from construction in my mind. When I went out and got a job, I worked for a construction firm and saw that there was this great sliding scale of people I could work with, and more importantly, enjoy working with. It’s very interesting and a lot of fun.
About Peris Companies, Inc.
Ideally configured for the Washington area's demanding high-end office space market
With each success, Peris Companies, Inc. has matured into a formidable and flexible team built to meet the unique needs of our clients. These clients include many of the leading brokerage, legal, architectural, and development firms in the country. From the beginning, our strategy has been to build lasting relationships with these firms, and many -- impressed by Peris’ exceptional customer service, quality and reliability -- have become repeat clients.
The evolution of Peris began in 1991 when builder Jeff Pellegrino founded a small tenant interiors firm in Washington, D.C. specializing in office construction, renovations, and construction management. As this team grew in capabilities and expertise, it gained a strong reputation for managing a variety of high-end projects efficiently, and completing them on-time and on-budget.
Clients came to depend on Peris for a full range of follow-up services, and this high demand necessitated the creation of a separate company within Peris: The Service Group. This specialized facet of Peris delivers responsive customer service with superior quality, often working in the client’s space while leaving only a small footprint behind.
For more about Peris Companies, Inc., we invite you to explore more of our website. Read the interviews with Jeff Pellegrino, Gary Starr, and Steve Schlosser. And visit our portfolio for brief overviews of Peris in its element: High-value, fine-finish, detail-conscious construction and management services ideally configured for the Washington area’s demanding high-end office market.
Caring About Our Community
Peris is dedicated to supporting the local community through our charitable giving program. Past donations include Boys and Girls Clubs of DC, National Prostate Cancer Coalition, Children's Hospital, and a full scholarship via Washington Metro Scholars.
