About BHI | Owner's-Side Construction and Real Estate Leadership

Our Why

Communities don’t fail. Systems fail them.

Communities do not fail because of a lack of potential. Too often, projects stall because owners lack the right planning, coordination, funding alignment, and execution support.

BHI was founded to help close that gap. We bring construction, development, operations, sustainability, and advisory experience to projects where strong leadership and disciplined execution matter.

Our work is rooted in the belief that better-planned projects create stronger assets, stronger organizations, and stronger communities.

Our Value

Smart Solutions, Strong Communities

Our clients trust us.

‍Clients trust BHI because we bring practical leadership to complex projects. We help owners clarify goals, manage risk, align teams, and move from planning to execution with stronger control over cost, schedule, quality, and long-term value.

We Build Practical Solutions

We help owners turn project goals, constraints, budgets, and stakeholder needs into clear plans and executable scopes.

We Drive Community Impact

We support projects that improve buildings, strengthen organizations, and create lasting value for the communities they serve.

Our Leadership

Senior Leadership Across Construction, Development and Advisory

BHI's leadership team has more than 120 years of experience in real estate development, construction management and community development.

Jason Saunders

President

Accumulating a portfolio of over 120 rental units and 50 for-sale housing units, Jason brings extensive experience in leveraging federal and local funding sources, bank financing, and equity partnerships to secure diverse funding streams and maximize investments. With expertise in construction management, he has overseen hundreds of renovations for multifamily residential, commercial, office, and institutional properties, including the Fulbright Organization, RFK Stadium and Kaiser Permanente (Whiting Turner).

Charles Mason

Chief Operating Officer

Charles brings extensive leadership experience from Fortune 500 companies including Citigroup and JP Morgan Chase, where he led large-scale, multi-geographic operations. With expertise in business re-engineering, data analytics, and performance optimization, he has successfully navigated complex business, economic, and regulatory landscapes. At BHI, he applies strategic operations, data-driven decision-making, and people-focused leadership to drive efficiency, growth, and innovation.

Craig A. Bulter, JD

Director of Legal Affairs

Craig leads BHI's Legal Affairs and Sustainability divisions, bringing extensive experience in the green building industry. In his sustainability role, Craig helps organizations implement and finance energy efficient and renewable energy solutions to reduce costs, lower carbon emissions, and create heathier, more efficient buildings in multifamily, supportive housing, and commercial projects. In his legal role, Craig oversees compliance, contract negotiations, and enforcement efforts.

Phil Johnson

Development Manager

Phil is a seasoned real estate developer and strategist with over 40 years of experience in project management, finance and community planning. He works with private developers, nonprofits, faith-based landowners and government agencies to design, finance and build market-rate and affordable housing. Previously, Phil served as the Secretary of the DC Redevelopment Land Agency as well as the Development Administrator for the Department of Housing and Community Development.

We Develop & Build Trust

Our Why

Smart Solutions, Strong Communities

Senior Leadership Across Construction, Development and Advisory

Our Process