At Down East Preservation, we take immense pride in the work we do. Our team comes together as each individual brings their unique talents and ideas to the table.

Meet our Founder

Dawson Tyler

Dawson founded Down East Preservation in 2015, fulfilling his dream of preserving and restoring the history he cares so deeply about. Today, Dawson is busier than ever continuing to build a growing team of construction and restoration specialists.

Every day is different when you work at Down East Preservation…we always have challenges, but we figure them out because we have a great team.
  • Joe Youmans Down East Woodworks

    JOE YOUMANS

    Down East Woodworks Manager

    Joe joined the DEP team in August of 2020. He is true definition of a leader, as he teaches his team skills through the passion he has for his work. He leaves no detail incomplete and takes pride in his finished product while restoring historical elements of a structure.

  • Gary Heginbotham DEP

    GARY HEGINBOTHAM

    Down East Properties Manager

    Gary joined the Down East Preservation team in 2022 with a lifelong background in construction. His management skills are driven with a passion for doing it right – bringing projects to completion on time and on budget. His knowledge, experience, and talent lay the foundation for the custom homes built with Down East Properties.

I go to work every day working with the history I love and the people I love. We really are making a difference in Edenton.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER