Meet Our Team

Expert Remodeling Contractor in Durham, NC & Surrounding Areas

Chelsea Combs, Founder

Chelsea Upchurch, founder of Green Hill Contracting

Chelsea Combs is a proud 4th generation Bull City native and the founder of Green Hill Contracting. She went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Later she partnered with Ken Combs, owner of CQC Home, to create Green Hill and serve clients who wanted the CQC experience of client communication and quality, but the project size fell outside CQC’s scope of business. Chelsea’s executive recruitment background and MBA from NC State have created the foundation for her to identify top talent for renovation project success and provide excellent client communication throughout the renovation process. Chelsea is a proud board member of Granite Charter Academy, a new charter school in The Triangle area dedicated to providing students with vocational and trade-focused opportunities that help shape the future of skilled trades in North Carolina. Chelsea’s investment in the community and passion for women in construction have led her to be involved with Granite Charter Academy and start Green Hill Contracting!

In Chelsea’s free time, you can find her golfing, playing pickleball, or spending time with her horses and mini donkeys out in Stem, NC.

HBA Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties Member Granite Charter Academy NC State Jenkins MBA
taylor england

taylor england

Marketing Manager

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Taylor is a passionate marketing professional who thrives on bringing brands to life through creativity, strategy, and authentic storytelling. With over 12 years of experience spanning both agency and in-house roles, she’s developed a knack for crafting campaigns that truly connect with audiences and drive meaningful growth. Taylor loves digging into the details, finding innovative ways to solve problems, and building strong relationships along the way. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family, exploring crafting projects, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.

Isaiah Brenner

Isaiah Brenner

Project Manager

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Isaiah has over 20 years of experience throughout the construction industry, he is passionate about building and improving the most ubiquitous aspect of anyone's life: their home.

He began his career in the trades as a slate roofer in his home state of NW PA and has worn many hats; as a carpenter, framer, mechanic, commercial roofing superintendent, water treatment & plumbing technician, among other roles before starting a handyman business here in the Triangle in 2019. This handyman business evolved into an established remodeling business servicing hundreds of clients before attaining my NASCLA General Contracting license in late 2023.

While he greatly enjoyed his time running his business, he is thrilled to be a part of the Green Hill General Contracting team. As Project Manager he maintains consistent communication (usually daily) with clients before, during and after each project so that they understand the schedule and every aspect of the project.

He is a proud US Army veteran and father to an amazing 10 year old daughter. He spends most of my free time with his wife and daughter, and also with his parents and younger brother who moved here to the Triangle to be closer to them. He is a rock climber and an avid reader of history, philosophy, science and science fiction books.

He looks forward to helping on your next home improvement project, complete with the Green Hill standard of quality and professionalism!

Jennifer Romero

Jennifer Romero

Operations Coordinator

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Originally from Washington, D.C., Jennifer grew up in Raleigh, NC, and graduated from Meredith College with a Business Administration and Marketing degree. With over eight years of experience in the real estate industry, she has worked in construction as a builder, served as a realtor, and honed her skills as an interior designer. Passionate about sports, wellness, and creating beautiful spaces, she brings a dynamic and creative perspective to every project she takes on.