"The fox knows many things, but the Hedgehog knows one big thing"
Archilochus, a Greek Poet 480 B.C.

Since 1972, Hedgehog's single focus has been the acquisition, rehabilitation, leasing and management of older, often historic properties. Over the years, we have completed a number of projects that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or are within a National Register Historic Districts. Our properties include the Civil War Era Farren's Stable renovated in 1978 and located in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill Historic District. Farren's Stable houses The Washington Athletic Club and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group; Raleigh's Mary Elizabeth Hospital was built in 1918 and has a colorful history. It is under consideration for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The former hospital complex has been converted to office space and has served as Headquarters for The North Carolina Partnership for Children; Smart Start, since 2000. Pilot Mill is Raleigh's oldest surviving textile mill. It began operation in 1894 and at one time employed more than 500 workers. In 2003, we completed the rehabilitation of the last of three main buildings at Pilot Mill. The buildings house a number of professional firms and the Raleigh Charter High School. In 2008, we will begin the rehabilitation of the River Mill at Glencoe, an early water powered textile mill that began operation in 1880. The Mill is situated on the banks of the Haw River and adjoins the Glencoe Mill Village, an intact 19th Century village of homes that have been renovated over the last decade.  

MISSION

Our mission is to recycle obsolete buildings by adapting them to meet the current needs of creative people, their interests, businesses and professions. Our business centers on developing and nurturing stable, long-term business relationships with our tenants, employees and professional associates. To achieve our mission, we undertake only that which we can do well and by so doing strive to distinguish ourselves by exceeding the expectations of our partners and associates. To that end, we manage and maintain only our own properties.  

STAFF

Frank Gailor manages acquisition and development of properties. His background is in finance and law. He previously served as chairman and CEO of a financial institution holding company and before moving to Raleigh was a partner in a Washington, D.C. law firm. He has a JD (with honors) from George Washington University and an MPA (with distinction) from Syracuse University. Frank serves or has served on the Boards of Directors of Preservation North Carolina, The Downtown Raleigh Development Corporation, Wake Medical Health and Hospital System. Frank and his wife, Carole, have four children, six grandchildren, four dogs and two cats.  

Jocelyn Wells manages tenant relationships and properties. Prior to joining us, Jocelyn was a firm administrator and paralegal.   Jocelyn has an MBA from Meredith College and a BA from North Carolina State. Jocelyn and her husband, Chip, and their two children live in the second of two homes they have restored in the Oakwood Historic District. Jocelyn is Frank's daughter.

Laura Treadway manages financial operations. Laura was raised in Midland Texas and has a business degree from the University of Texas. She is married and has two sons. Laura and her husband, Troy, enjoy touring on their Harley.

Jane Thompson manages the office, assists with tenant services and bookkeeping. Jane attended Kent State University. She is married and has an extended family of cats, and is very active in animal welfare and feral cat rescue.

Carrie Ehrfurth is our historic preservation specialist. She works with other staff members, prospective tenants and outside professionals to develop plans for the properties. Carrie has a MA from Penn State and a graduate degree in Historic Preservation UNC Greensboro. Her BA is from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Carrie and her fiancé, Dave, are avid frisbee golfers.

Tomas Kalous manages property repair and maintenance. Tomas is a native of the Czech Republic and has lived and worked in Raleigh for a decade. Tomas recently completed specialized training in HVAC maintenance and repair at Wake Tech.   

Reggie Gillette specializes in painting and general repairs. He was raised in New Bern. He is taking classes in Electrical Repair at Wake Tech.

Roman Solcany is a master mechanic and jack of all trades. Roman is also a native of the Czech Republic. Roman and his wife, Erica, have two children.

Amos B. Labrador advises on security issues.

Edgar the Office Cat joined the company in the Fall of 2006. He needed an assistant, Cleo was brought in to help.

Cleo