Vanessa Moody-Laird, Bookkeeper & Office Manager at SummerHouse Outdoor Structures

Vanessa Moody-Laird

Bookkeeper and office manager

Vanessa Moody-Laird holds an A.S. degree in Business, a B.S. degree in Human Services, and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education. Throughout her career and personal life as a wife and mother, she has always thrived behind the scenes, making things happen for others. She believes the only thing better than helping people is collaborating with friends to do it. As a key member of SummerHouse Outdoor Structures, Vanessa is passionate about turning outdoor oasis dreams into reality and is grateful to be part of a team dedicated to excellence. 

Vanessa's Quick Facts


  • Current Location: Charleston, South Carolina
  • Family/Kids/Pets: 3 grown-ish boys - one that’s a musician, one that’s a ballet dancer, & one that’s a tap dancer; Husband - Michael; Rescue Pup - Luke the Wonder Dog
  • Hobbies & Interests: Live music, ballet, theatre, tap dance, travel, & watching my kids perform 
  • Top 3 Favorite Musicians: Jump Little Children, Slow Runner, Guster
  • Always Up for Talking About: My boys, music, dance, & theatre
  • On a Saturday, You’ll Find Me: At the theatre for a concert, a theatrical production, or a dance production
  • If I Were a Sirius XM Radio Station, I’d Be: Channel 35 – XMU Indie Station
  • Favorite Live Concert: Tie between the Beastie Boys – Lollapalooza Tour 1995 (Atlanta, GA) and Chuck Berry - 1987 (Macon, GA)
  • Weird Fact: I was a dancer for many years and I taught belly dance classes until I was 6 months pregnant with my second son.