Brian Edward Abramson

LEED AP, BD+C

VP Construction Management

Brian Abramson, 3rd generation Owner of The Tower Companies, Principal Owner of By Brian Edward, a Single & Multi-Family custom home development firm, and most recently became a managing partner of Sandy Spring Builders, Bethesda-based multiple award-winning custom home builder.  

 At Tower, he has been an executive leading the design and management of over 5 million square feet of development consisting of the full spectrum of project types, including the development of The Blairs Master Plan, which will transform the existing residential community of 1,400 existing apartments and retail complex at The Blairs, a 27-acre mixed-use development, into a vibrant, transit-oriented, integrated and smart-growth community.  The Plan converts the existing surface parking lots and adds an additional 1,400 residences, including townhouses and apartment towers, 5 acres of open parks laced throughout the community, including dog parks and exercise parks; restaurants and retail shops, anchored by a grocery store, a hotel, office building, and numerous amenities.  

For the past 10 years, Brian has been involved in the revitalization of existing properties, from asset management to renovation and construction; assisting in the planning, naming, and design of the new private club rooms, outdoor entertainment areas, social laundry rooms, and numerous other amenities. 

Most recently, Brian worked with the sustainable development team on the largest LEED renovations at The Blairs, which resulted in a brand new large studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, branded as Eco-pads, private clubrooms, dog parks, and the addition of Zip-Car and Electronic Vehicle Charging Stations (EVC).  The Blairs was recently certified by U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold under Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance criteria and is within a five-minute walk from the Red Line Metro in Silver Spring.

Brian was the optional method developer and Chairman of the Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee, board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, Administrator at the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, and co-chaired as the host of the annual Pierre Garcon White Party for the Boys and Girls Club. 

Prior to joining the family business, starting his own companies, sitting on the various boards, and philanthropy, Mr. Abramson had a two-year stint in leasing and property management with Polinger, Shannon & Luchs.  He lives in Rockville with his wife, two sons.  He is a LEED Accredited Professional and holds a BS in Business Administration from Lynn University.

Ararat Janjikian

VP Construction Development

Ararat Janjikian “AJ” is responsible for project development at Spire Construction Group, ensuring that the company has the best strategy and plan to set every project up for success.

AJ works to optimize project planning through experience in preconstruction, design-build management, purchasing, and estimating. AJ also ensures that each project aligns with the scheduling, sustainability, and design & construction teams at Spire Construction Group.

For AJ, designing and building communities has been his passion from an early age. He believes that a successful project includes the end customer experience in mind. The young family having their first child concerned with outside noise. To the small business looking for flexible space to expand their teams in. No detail is too small.

James Chronopoulos

VP Construction Operations

James “Jimmy” Chronopoulos has 16 years of Project Management in the Commercial & Residential Construction sector for project deliveries that span from fast-track commercial build-outs/renovations to complete residential renovations. James’ strongest quality is being able to coordinate and effectively strategize the project mission and critical path amongst all team members without compromising integrity, quality and time.