About White Oak
Throughout history, the oak tree has represented strength and stability. Known for its beauty, durability, and ease of use, the wood of the white oak provides exceptional value to builders the world over. At White Oak Residential Design, we strive to bring these qualities to each of our projects. Our goal is to help our clients make their ideal homes a reality through beautiful, functional, and timeless designs. The White Oak name has also been a part of the fabric of the Greensboro community for over a century, dating back to the opening of the Cone Mills White Oak denim plant in 1905. We are proud of our city and our state, and we aim to enhance them both through our work and our support of the broader community.
Our Team
Jesse Arnett
Jesse Arnett established White Oak Residential Design in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 2016. He graduated from Page High School, and then from North Carolina State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture. After serving in youth ministry for five years, he returned to the design field in 2011. Working for a highly regarded local home builder, Jesse gained valuable, practical experience in construction management and estimating, in addition to his design work. He has designed dozens of projects around the state, ranging from single-room renovations to large additions and new custom homes.
Jesse serves on the City of Greensboro’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Trustees for the Preservation Greensboro Development Fund.
Hunter Arnett
Hunter Austin Arnett joined White Oak in 2017. A graduate of Page High School and North Carolina State University, Hunter focuses on customer relations and collaborates with our local building partners and community organizations. Hunter brings years of experience working in a diverse group of professional and volunteer organizations to her position at White Oak. Currently, she is involved in the Greensboro homeschool community and is on the Board of Directors for Green Valley Swim & Tennis Club.
Lindsay Key
Lindsay Key joined the White Oak team in 2021 as a designer. Lindsay grew up in Greensboro, attending Grimsley High School, before heading south to Florida State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. She began her design career working for a residential design firm near Lake Norman before starting her family and moving back to her hometown. In addition to design work, Lindsay manages White Oak’s project photography. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys volunteering at her children’s school and spending time with family and friends.
Rachel Dominico
Rachel Dominico joined the White Oak team in October 2021 as the Marketing Director. Rachel grew up in Winston-Salem before heading to North Carolina State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Public Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Before joining White Oak, Rachel spent the majority of her career in the communications and marketing space working in non-profits, municipal government, healthcare, and technology startups. Rachel lives in Raleigh with her husband and two children cheering on the Wolfpack.