RJ Byrd
RJ Byrd has been in the homebuilding industry since 1964. He is the Superintendent of framing and general construction. His expertise in framing allows Byrd Building to provide our clients with the best possible products. RJ and his brother Willie were well known as the best frame carpenters in Norman. RJ is well loved within the company, and, more importantly, our clients enjoy working with him. RJ recently turned 80 and no longer works full time, but it is not uncommon to find him on the roof demonstrating to a framer the best way to perform a task.
Reed Townsend
Reed was born and raised in Ada, Oklahoma. Reed attended The University of Oklahoma graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science at Gibbs College of Architecture.. He began his journey with Byrd Building in July of 2023. Previously he worked as a Superintendent in Dallas, TX building Custom Homes after graduating college. He also worked for Manhattan Construction during the summers of college as an assistant superintendent in Tulsa, OK.
Reed is confident and excited about the future with the Byrd Building. Reeds Motivation “I have wanted to build custom homes my whole life. I dreamed of it as a kid growing up. Working with the team Rick and Dava have built has been a dream come true. Braxton was one of the guys that continuously helped me through school, I will never forget the impact that had on me when I wake up to go to work.”
Channing Greenwood
Channon is a vital part of our team. He retired from the OKC Fire Department in 2017 and has been a Superintendent for Byrd Building since 2018. Channon and I were friends in college, and he worked for my Uncle Willie Byrd and for my father. Channon has a big heart and a "CARE" factor that is vital in dealing with our clientele. There are numerous details involved in any project, but our projects require a heightened need to ensure all details are met. Channon works with all our contractors and suppliers to ensure each is on the same page as what we require when working on one of our projects.