John Wood

Origin co-founder John Wood has worked in the construction industry for 30 years, starting as a carpenter’s assistant during high school. While studying architecture and economics at the University of Florida, John founded the Renaissance Contracting Group and focused on construction projects for small Gainesville-area businesses.

In 2002, John founded what is currently ORIGIN Construction that initially specialized in building ultra-high-end interior construction projects, often with complicated designs and logistics. Under John’s leadership, the company grew to become one of Florida’s largest and most active independent general contractors, with a portfolio of projects that included commercial offices, retail outlets, restaurants, health and education facilities on behalf of the world’s most recognizable brands.

Under the ORIGIN banner, John and his partner AJ Mueller lead a team of more than75 employees throughout the state of Florida who provide all facets of general contracting services on behalf of commercial property owners and tenants. From $50+ million ground-up developments to transformative renovations, ORIGIN is behind some of Florida’s largest and most impactful construction projects. Current and past clients include Viacom, Facebook, Porsche, Pipeline Workspaces, Prada, Shutts, and more.

As a respected member of the South Florida business community, John is active in multiple philanthropic projects. He has a passion for adventure travel (summiting both Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Rainier), sailing, power boating, the ocean, and architecture. John lives on Miami Beach with his wife and their three children.