OUR TEAM

David R. Wilson

Builder and Owner

Dave started his construction career at a very early age of 4 years old as he worked on the construction job sites for his father, Richard Wilson of Georgetown. He learned everything from his father including hard work, family value and a strong love of faith. Dave’s hard work ethic and determination was instilled in him at a very young age.
In 1997, Dave branched off from his family’s business and started Coastal Homes & Design formally known as Wilson Contracting Inc. Over the last 3 decades Dave has grew a strong, stable and growing company that has been built on reputation. From custom homes, renovations, commercial jobs and insurance damage jobs Dave has continued to build a “recession proof” business.
In 2009, with the record growing water table levels throughout Kent and Sussex Counties; Dave discovered a service that was needed. He started Delaware Crawl Space Company, his 2nd company. Now nearly 20 years old, Delaware Crawl Space Company focuses on water management, structural and overall health of residential and commercial crawlspaces throughout Delaware. Dave’s discovery has led to nearly 500 annual maintenance contracts and over 1000 treated crawl spaces throughout Delaware and Maryland.
Dave’s love for investing and growing his businesses in the community did not stop with Coastal Homes and Delaware Crawl Space. In 2024 he invested, partnered and purchased  DryTek Crawl Space Solutions with business partner K.C Conaway & in 2025 formed Shore Built Construction, a pole building company, with business partner Darren Short. With a total of 4 successful companies under his belt, Dave is always looking for the next step on how he can make an impact in his community.
Dave has been married to the love of his life Angel Wilson for 29 years and has 2 children Chloe and Chase and they all reside in Lewes, Delaware.

At Coastal Homes & Design, we are beyond proud of the fact that every member of our team—including subcontractors, suppliers, and carpenters—have been involved in every project that we do… most of them being involved for the last 20 years! When you choose Coastal Homes & Design, you’re choosing to work with a family who has worked together and trusts each other to care for each project as if it was their own.

Over the last two decades, our dedicated team has worked on a plethora of projects. From custom homes, kitchen renovations, and office spaces to schools and churches, we’ve done it all. Our experience, reputation, and—most importantly—our team is what makes Coastal Homes & Design the ultimate choice for your next project!

Our Team

Angel Wilson

Designer & Office Management

Angel’s initial career started with her being a NICU nurse in the medical field and is a graduate from the nursing school of Beebe in Lewes, Delaware. Angel has been the glue to Coastal Homes & Design since its inception and is the one that keeps everyone in line and focused on excellence.
She has been David’s wife for over 2 decades and was the one who had the vision to grow the family companies to the next level. Her dream of creating a design center for clients rapidly grew into reality in 2019 with the concept of a new construction division that would be a “one-stop-shop” for anyone looking to build their dream home. David and Angel wanted to rebrand their successful company and involve their children, Chloe and Chase Wilson. With Chase working in the field and learning construction the way his Dad and Grandfather did and Chloe learning the trade of interior design.
Angel continues to play a daily role in the everyday operations in Coastal Homes & Design and remains a constant support for the entire team.

John R. Ennis (J.R.)

VP of Operations and Client Management

J.R. is a lifelong resident of Sussex County Delaware and a graduate from Virginia Wesleyan University in Virgnia Beach, VA. In school, J.R. studied international business, communications and the language of Spanish. After graduation, J.R. joined the Delaware Economic Development Office focusing on business growth and started a farmers’ market in Northern Delaware available to residents who wanted to grow and sell their products weekly. In 2012, his experience grew for communication and business when he joined the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce as its Director of Marketing and Operations. For 5 years, J.R worked directly with local businesses and assisted in their growth through creation of marketing programs and business plans. He also organized and led The Leadership Central Delaware Program, a 12- month program created to bring representatives from all thriving industries in Delaware together to gain networking opportunities and sharpen leadership skills.
It wasn’t until 2016 that J.R. switched up everything and joined a local family building company and began learning the intricate process of building. J.R. worked directly with clients throughout the process of their build to ensure their experience was top-notch. He managed the selection process and assisted in the project management.
Continuing his passion for marketing, communications and the building process; the opportunity to work with his own family became an option. On September 30th 2019, Coastal Homes and Design hired its first major leadership role, J.R. Ennis. Being family, it was a instant good fit. Currently, J.R. handles the everyday operations and client management at Coastal Homes & Design.

Chloe Wilson

Designer

Growing up, Chloe was inspired by watching her father build homes with thoughtfulness and integrity. His approach to creating functional yet beautiful spaces sparked a lifelong passion in her for design. It was through these formative years that Chloe developed a deep appreciation for the art of crafting spaces that were not only aesthetically pleasing but also purposeful and enduring.

After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Marketing, Chloe combined her creative passion with strong communication and business skills.

At the heart of Chloe’s design philosophy is the belief that truly timeless interiors are rooted in the lives of the people they’re created for. She designs spaces that are not only beautiful, but deeply functional and reflective of her clients' daily rhythms, values, and stories.

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Ryan McNamire

Lead Carpenter

Ryan is an extremely talented and skilled carpenter. He has been with Coastal Home & Design for over a decade and is part of our family. He is typically the calmest on any job site and just doesn’t panic….he finds solutions. After working side-by-side with our builder for years it is safe to say Ryan learned from the best.

Chase Wilson

Carpenter

Chase Wilson is one of the hardest working on our team. His work ethic and determination is easily passed down from his father (our builder). His attention to detail and ability to learn is contagious to others. Chase chose to come work for the family companies out of high school because he wanted to be like his father. We look forward to Chase's bright future!

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Ruby Wilson

Director of First Impressions

Ruby is the first to greet you at our office and design center. Don't let abrupt bark fool you as she is our alarm as well. She can be seen sleeping in her bed or out and about running errands with her mama. She is kindest and sweetest addition to our team!