Elliott's passion for construction began early, during the historic restoration of his family’s farmhouse—Black Oak Farm—in Loudoun County, Virginia. That formative experience sparked a lifelong fascination with the art and science of building.​

An early passion for building evolved into a purpose-driven career: creating beautifully crafted spaces built to last—while continually raising the bar on performance.​

Elliott earned his Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from Virginia Tech, where he developed the technical and project management expertise required to lead complex construction efforts.

At MEB Inc., a commercial general contractor, Elliott managed complex construction projects and developed the systems that became the foundation of his first company, LVA Properties LLC. Founded in 2014, LVA focused on custom residential construction and historic renovations, and was acquired by a multifamily investment firm four years later.

In 2019, Elliott founded Black Oak Construction, a boutique building firm inspired by its roots and dedicated to the local community. Black Oak represents Elliott’s life’s work—an expression of his enduring commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and performance. He leads the firm with the same philosophy that shaped his earliest projects: create high-quality, lasting work and continuously raise the bar on performance.​

Elliott is a NASCLA-Certified Contractor, holds Class A Residential & Commercial Licenses in multiple states, is OSHA 30 Certified, and is a licensed Virginia real estate agent.