Team

Upright Design & Build is a woman-owned company. Owner Julia Figueiredo and her knowledgeable team are committed to not only seeing your visions come to reality, but finishing the job on time and making sure their customers are happy!

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JULIA FIGUEIREDO – CEO & Owner

Julia is the founder of Upright Design & Build Inc.

Julia and her husband have over 17 years’ experience working in the remodeling and home improvement space. Their mission is to offer the highest quality service at a fair price, while completing jobs in a swift and timely manner to the customer’s satisfaction.

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EDDIE JANNUZZI – Office Assistant

Eddie came to Upright Design & Build Inc. with over 4 years’ experience in providing excellent customer service. she is a graduate of Tri-County Vocational High School with a diploma in Design and Communications. Currently, she works in the office assisting our customers and ensuring all needs are met. In her free time, she loves spending time with friends and family.

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MIELSON CRUZ – Project Manager

Mielson came to Upright Design & Build Inc. with over 10 years of experience installing siding, roofing, and working on interior remodeling projects. After only one year working as an installer, Mielson was promoted to Project Manager and now oversees all of Upright’s projects. Mielson has two sons and a daughter. When he’s not working, he loves spending time with his family, and enjoys time on the lake and sunny weather.

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AUDREY SMALL – Sales Manager

After working in the food service and hospitality industry my entire life, my exterior design journey started in 2019, by default. My son’s father is the VP of sales at another construction company. I would help him however I could; learned about products, followed up with his potential clients, gathered samples, went to important meetings with headquarters of companies like James Hardie. Fast forward a year later while carrying our son, it was no longer advised for me to be on my feet as the AGM of a restaurant. Summer 2020 I started working in the office at his construction company. Later that same year, I started as a design consultant. I said to myself “I could do this!” From listening and helping for a solid year, I grasped knowledge of a whole new world! I worked up until June 2024 as their lead design consultant. He taught me everything I know about the business; I wouldn’t be where I am today without him. Thanks to his expertise and patience, I am confident in my new role as Sales Manager, and I’m grateful for the opportunity I have with the Upright team.

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PABLO MARCS – Design Consultant

Pablo has been consulting and helping people since before he can remember. His experience in customer service and sales comes from working at AT&T for almost a decade. He’s excited to be part of the team at Upright Design & Build Inc. as a design consultant and is ready to take the next steps in making people’s lives more fulfilling and complete. He loves all things from the 90’s through 2000’s nostalgia. His hobbies include videogames, movies, hiking trails, snowboarding and spending time with girlfriend, family and friends.