www.advancedkitchens.com An award-winning design/build firm, Advanced Kitchens offers turnkey services for complete home renovations. The Advanced Kitchens team is comprised of seasoned professionals who understand the value of customer service, communication and accountability to the client. The care we take to listen and understand your vision for your new space, our ability to move forward in a timely manner, and our use of only the finest products and materials guarantees impeccable quality. The company cultivates craftsmanship, relying on qualified professionals, many with esteemed credentials, to make dreams happen. Advanced Kitchens was established in 1995. Led by Ed Cholfin, Advanced Kitchens is a family-owned business and a leader in the design/build home renovation industry. Today, as a full-service design/build firm, Advanced Kitchens’ innovative design concepts, high standards and dedication to superior customer service have placed it among an elite group of design/build companies.

Ed Cholfin: As the driving force and visionary behind the company, Ed brings to the table a client-centric focus that sets the bar high for Advanced Kitchens’ employees. As an expert in his field, Ed helps customers see new possibilities for their homes from the very first time he meets with them. In 2008 Ed acquired his certification as an "Aging In Place Specialist," known in the industry as CAPS. With his more than 13 years of construction and design experience his true specialty is the remodeling projects that require the detailed knowledge of building construction as well as the creative style and inspiration of design. Ed also oversees the project management team as well as coordinates scheduling amongst all the departments.

Emily Smith: Emily is often the first person new clients will come in contact with when visiting or calling the office. She assists clients in defining their needs and remains as a contact for them throughout the process and even after the job is over. A detail-oriented and personable professional she is responsible for the company’s marketing efforts, design/selection consulting, and event planning.

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www.DennisAllenAssociates.com Allen Associates specializes in commercial construction, green building, and new residential construction, additions, and remodels for the Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley, and Ventura County areas. Founded as a small construction company in 1983, we now have a staff of over 70 employees.

Not only do we specialize in green building, we incorporate this philosophy into every aspect of our company. Our office showcases the same environmentally sensitive products we recommend to our clients and is powered by a 5 kW solar system. Our company has won local and national awards for our design and construction excellence.

Dennis Allen – President Dennis began his career in building 35 years ago because of a passionate interest in solar energy and a desire to use resources more sensibly. Since then, he has become a nationally recognized authority on environmentally friendly building practices. For over 30 years he has taught courses on sustainable design and construction through University of California Extension Program and at the Santa Barbara Community College Adult Education Program. He has spoken before the Advisory Board of the Joint Center on Housing Studies at Harvard University, the national Remodelers Guild, and a variety of community groups on green building issues. His commentaries on sustainable solutions to environmental and social problems have been published locally, regionally, and nationally.

Bryan Henson – Associate Bryan completed his graduate work at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at UCSB. Prior to coming to Allen Associates in 2006, Bryan worked as a general manager for a construction franchise company in northern California. Bryan is interested in combining his experience as a builder with his understanding of environmental systems to build beautiful, healthy, and environmentally sensitive homes.

Since joining Allen Associates, Bryan has specialized in both large remodels and new construction. He is currently building a new 2,300 sq. ft. home in Montecito using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) - a very energy efficient and cost effective building material.

Karen Feeney – Green Resources Manager Originally from the Bay Area, Karen fell in love with Santa Barbara after attending UC Santa Barbara. Her career has evolved from her early days as a Land Use Planner for Santa Barbara County, to two decades with the Community Environmental Council, to her current position as Green Resources Manager for the pioneering green building contractor, Allen Associates. In this position, Karen coordinates all green building training, public outreach, and marketing activities for the company. She also keeps the company update to date on new developments in the green building arena.

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www.brookspainting.com At Brooks Painting, Inc. we value superior customer service. Through relentless dedication to craftsmanship, our goal is to attract lifetime relationships. For the past 12 years we have been serving the counties of Yolo, Solano and Sacramento and have built a solid reputation by providing excellent painting services to our customers. Brooks Painting is the largest custom painting contractor in the Davis/Woodland area, specializing in interior and exterior residential painting as well as commercial painting projects and specialty paint finishes. Whether it's one experienced painter to paint the front door of your house, or a crew of 20 to paint your large commercial project, we take pride in knowing we can meet all your needs and exceed your expectations. We offer free estimates, color consultations, and always our written guarantee.

Jeremy Brooks: I grew up in El Sobrante and Kingsburg, CA and now live in Davis CA with my wife and three kids. I received my Bachelor's degree from UC Davis. I founded Brooks Painting in 1997 and seeing our company develop into what it is today, I am truly proud of the people I get to work with on a daily basis. My favorite part of my job is helping others to develop their skills so that they can do new things in the company.

Christina Juneau: I grew up in Nevada City, CA and after a 6-year stint in Nashville, TN, now live in Sacramento CA. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree from Chico State University. I have been with Brooks Painting Inc. since October of 2003. As Business Manager I deal with a lot of numbers and paperwork but I also enjoy the opportunity to work with our customers.

Destiny Holcrow: I grew up in Davis and I attended Sacramento City College. I have been with Brooks Painting Inc. since January of 2007. On a day to day basis I get to work with all our wonderful customers to help schedule jobs, set up appointments, pick paint colors and help answer questions. My favorite part of my job is all the fun events we get to do as a company. We have so much fun!

www.capizzihome.com Capizzi Home Improvement was established in 1976. We are a complete interior and exterior remodeling and restoration company. We are a family owned and operated company dedicated to the highest quality of service for our customers. We pride ourselves as a company that sets standards rather than following them while also maintaining the highest business ethics. We conduct our business professionally and honestly with integrity and compassion for its employees and customers. Our mission has always remained the same, to serve the needs or our community with quality service and excellence; we accomplish this by always providing the best materials, workmanship, and courteous service that our customers deserve. We offer a complete service from design to completion. Mr.

Thomas Capizzi, Jr. is President of Capizzi Home Improvement, a home improvement company on Cape Cod, MA that has been in business since 1976. Mr. Capizzi has built the business into the area’s leading home improvement company, which is currently thriving under his leadership, along with a team of professionals, and dominating the local market in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

www.carnemark.com CARNEMARK creates design/build solutions that flow—meeting practical needs in contemporary life through a client-responsive and environmentally sensitive process. Since 1987, Washington, DC-area clients have enjoyed the award-winning combination of function and beauty we’ve helped bring home.

www.danielsremodeling.com Daniels Design and Remodeling has been creating award winning remodeling projects in the Northern Virginia area for over 10 years. We are dedicated to carefully listening to our customer needs and dreams, designing and building a project that exceeds expectations. From our years of experience we have crafted a process that carefully and artfully guides our clients through the design and construction process. Daniels Design and Remodeling is founded on providing outstanding customer satisfaction, delivering dreams on time and on budget.

Our company’s goal is to deliver exactly what our clients wants. This dedication runs through every individual on the Daniels Design and Remodeling team. We take great pride in attracting and retaining the best craftsmen’s in our industry. Our clients can always count on a superior experience, clean job site, and “know how” to make the remodeling process as smooth as possible. We are very proud to be voted “The Top 25 Best Remodeling Company to Work for” by the Professional Remodeling.

www.gdsconst.com Deimler & Sons is a second generation family business that was established by Gary and Nancy Deimler in 1975. The company slowly grew as their reputation for quality work was spread around the community. In 1994 when Craig Deimler joined the company, he put the company on an aggressive growth plan. In 2000 when Design/Build was made legal for contractors in Pennsylvania, they were one of the first to introduce this concept to the area. Deimler & Sons is known for providing high quality design and construction services that are customized for the clients’ needs and vision. The company continues to grow in order to allow advancement opportunities for all of its employees.

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www.energyswingwindows.com Energy Swing Windows was founded on the principle that there was a better way to serve the needs of homeowners who are looking for ways to solve their window and door problems.

Energy Swing is a “Clearly Different” kind or home improvement company. From its educationally based marketing efforts, to its consultative selling approach, to its unique patented products, to its own manufacturing operation, to its employee installers, to its lifetime relationship with its clients, Energy Swing stands alone. Energy Swing works very hard to communicate with and train all its employees to assure that they understand the company vision to make them aware that the best way to achieve their individual goals and the goals of the company is to serve the client.

Steve Rennekamp has been in the home improvement business for 40 years. He took his engineering degree from New York University and his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh along this experience and founded a company built on serving its clients. He is a past recipient of “Outstanding Member” awards from both AAMA and CCN. Steve and his wife, Elizabeth have three children and seven grandchildren.

Don Darragh, a graduate of John Carroll University, has grown up in the home improvement business. In the fifteen years since graduate he has build on this foundation by finding ways to provide value to his clients. He is always striving to grow and pass this understanding and experience onto those around him. Even though his business card reads VP, Sales, it should read VP, Client Value. Don is the very proud father of Cole and Paul and is very involved in all their activities.

www.feinmann.com From listening to our clients over the past 20 years, we’ve learned what matters most when it comes to making major home improvements— thoughtful and beautiful design, a well-articulated process, superb craftsmanship, responsive service, and the best value for the cost. That’s why we’ve built a complete range of in-house services around exactly these requirements. And even after your project is complete, we’re committed to enhancing our relationship through ongoing education in emerging areas such as green design, acting as a sound board for design and remodeling issues, and helping to address your hands-on maintenance needs.

Tammy Russo has been with the firm since 1993, and has more than 20 years of experience in all facets of construction. Her unflappable attitude and ability to anticipate client's needs embodies the philosophy of the company. As the main liaison between clients and carpenters, Tammy keeps subcontractors and crews calm while making clients feel well cared for. When she is not nurturing others, Tammy cultivates her garden which boasts flowers as well as welded sculptures and other original works of art, including a cast-off toilet that Tammy reclaimed and turned into a planter.

Peter Feinmann: From the beginning, in Peter's home in 1987, Feinmann has grown into a multi-million dollar, award-winning firm, with a staff of 20+. A leader among a new generation of design and build professionals, Peter is a nationally recognized writer and sought-after speaker in the design/build industry. He is the recipient of numerous local and national awards, including the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's (NARI) Contractor of the Year Award and Remodeling Magazine's 2006 Remodeler of the Year. Thoughtful management practices, honest communication, a team approach to every project and Peter's emphasis on client satisfaction is why his company continues to be one of the most highly-regarded design/build firms in the industry today.

www.harthbuilders.com We are a family owned father-son design-build remodeling firm with over 30 years of experience in Bucks and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania. We are nationally recognized and our designs and projects are award winning. We love what we do and it is reflected in the projects we design and build. From architects and designers to carpenters and construction artisans, we're committed to turning your family's ideas, personalities, and dreams into a house that becomes a home with heart.

We work with professional couples that have houses that are too small for their families or are embarrassed to have family over. They are frustrated with the poor design of their home. They may be considering selling their house or moving, but they’re not sure they can replace the lot size and school system where they are currently located.

www.labargerealestate.com LaBarge Homes is a general contracting business specializing in custom homes. We have been providing high quality, green building and hurricane resistant construction since 1996. We are proud of the niche we have created in building relationships with our clients to serve all of their property needs, through engineering, real estate, property management and concierge services.

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www.landisconstruction.com Christopher and Ethan Landis formed Landis Construction Corporation and Landis Group Architects seventeen years ago to meet the growing needs of families living in established urban neighborhoods within the Washington Metropolitan area. Our integrated process from design through construction ensures continuity of vision, quality and professionalism. In recent years, we have adopted many Brothers Green practices within design and construction in an effort to advance a companywide commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. Good design and construction is not only green, but improves people’s lives.

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www.marrokal.com Marrokal Construction has been dedicated to providing the utmost in quality, service, and integrity in home remodeling in the San Diego area since 1981. Our design/build services include whole house remodels, kitchen remodels, master bedroom remodels, bathroom remodels, family room and second story additions, and outdoor living spaces.

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www.morseremodeling.com The mission of Morse Remodeling... is to provide the highest standard of craftsmanship and customer service in the design-build industry. We are locally owned, and dedicate ourselves to making the design-build process as effortless and rewarding as possible. It is this dedication to excellence, thoughtfulness, and customer satisfaction that has made us a leader in the remodeling and new home construction business.

www.ohiostatewaterproofing.com Ohio State Waterproofing has provided quality service with over 80,000 successful waterproofing and foundation repair installations and satisfied customers since our inception in 1978. Ohio State Waterproofing’s philosophy for success is to provide honest, courteous, and guaranteed service to every customer. Our reputation reflects this. Our well trained waterproofing technicians are dedicated to complete customer satisfaction. This is achieved through a fast, efficient process as well as team work throughout this organization. You will always find a friendly representative willing to meet your needs at Ohio State Waterproofing.

www.plumbingmd.com Plumbing M.D. Inc., DBA Plumbing Doctor is a plumbing service and repair specialty company that also offers sewer and drain cleaning. The company has a proven, profitable, turnkey system for getting and keeping customers. This system is now available as a franchise opportunity. The premium branding includes immediately recognizable trucks, name, logo and top of mind awareness. We bring to the consumer fully trained, certified technicians, on time appointments, fully stocked service trucks, up-front menu pricing for every task and an opportunity for the consumer to participate in our exclusive Customer Care Program which gives them discounts, free inspections and priority scheduling. This business model has differentiated us from everybody else in the market. We have been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the area by the Sacramento Business Journal, the East Bay Business Times and most recently by Inc. 5,000. We have been featured in the Reeves Journal,(a trade publication) and were on the magazine’s cover.

Michael Farias the founder entered the plumbing industry as an 18 year old laborer. He acquired his State Contractors license at the age of 24. For nearly a decade he was completely out of the industry as he chose a career path into the ministry. In 1992 he founded Plumbing Doctor with a vision for developing a brand and system not only to consumers but also to other plumbers via the franchise model.

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www.riggsconstruction.com Located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood, Riggs Construction & Design has developed a tradition of outstanding service and client satisfaction since 1959. We are a full service design/remodeling firm that begins with your first inquiry and continues until the end of your project…and beyond. We are committed to the highest quality of design and craftsmanship in our work, be it a bath remodel or a whole hose renovation with multiple additions. Our experience and teamwork has brought clients back to us time and time again.

Tom Riggs, President/Owner 1968 Tom has worked in the construction industry since the age of 15. He has worked as a laborer, stonemason’s assistant, cabinetmaker, apprentice carpenter, carpenter, general foreman and supervisor. In 1981, he took over the day-to-day operations of Riggs Construction and became the owner in 1985. Tom is involved in many organizations in his lifelong community of Kirkwood including Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, his church and Kirkwood Community Mentors at Keysor Elementary School since 1992. His continuing education has achieved him the Certified Graduate Remodelers status, as well as dozens of certifications in business management and finance, OSHA safety compliance and business law. He was recently invited to become a member of the “Mentor” group of the Remodelers Advantage nationwide peer group. That invitation is the goal of all 175 members of the group because it signifies a level of achievement enabling one to become a teacher and mentor to their peers.

Amie Riggs Swarts, Vice-President/Sales & Marketing Manager 1996 Since Amie has been with Riggs, she has been successful in many roles within the company including: pioneering the selections coordinator and cabinetry design positions, which she created by observing the needs of our clients. In 2002, Amie moved in to a remodeling sales position, and then in 2004, accepted the position as sales manager. In addition to her responsibilities as sales manager, Amie is also our marketing director.

Amie and husband, Jim, became parents for the first time this year. Their son, Kelly, "is the best thing that has ever happened to me!" says Amie.

Bill Riggs, Vice-President/Sales Professional 1997 Bill began his career in the family business as a laborer during the summers while attending high school. It was during that time he discovered he enjoyed the construction industry. Immediately after high school, Bill joined the Carpenters Union and began his apprenticeship. Over the next four years of his apprenticeship, it was apparent that Bill’s abilities and creativity were well suited for the intricate craftsmanship of finish carpentry. He excelled as a finish carpenter and Project Manager, specializing in interior renovations and jobs that take that “special touch”. Currently, Bill is working as a design/sales professional for the company. “I enjoy the beginning of the process with our clients; very different from being in the field where I was working toward the completion of a project.”

Outside of the business, Bill enjoys working on the many volunteer projects he has coordinated and/or built in our community. He spends his free time with his family; sons Jacob and Evan keep him and his wife, Jenny, very busy.

Brett Randoll, Project Manager 1992 Brett came to Riggs as a second term apprentice carpenter after completing two years at Ranken Technical College and two years of drafting at Kaskaskia College. Brett acquired a “taste” for the construction industry working for his future father-in-law’s construction company during summers and on weekends. This experience solidified Brett’s decision to pursue carpentry as his career choice. While at Ranken, Brett took 1st place at the Regional V.I.C.A. (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) competition and 2nd place at the State level. This honor recognizes his outstanding abilities.

Brett’s passions outside of work include his volunteer work with Rebuilding Together and time with his wife and their three little ones.

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www.stebnitzbuilders.com We are a nationally recognized and award-winning remodeling firm based in Delavan, Wisconsin. We provide kitchen and bath remodeling, additions and whole-house renovations in and around Walworth County and southeastern Wisconsin. Stebnitz Builders, Inc. and was founded in 1972 by Stan Stebnitz and purchased by his sons, Dave, Gary and Dan Stebnitz, in 1985. Stebnitz Builders continued the tradition of family ownership through a third generation as Chris Stebnitz, Dave's son, became an owner in 2005.

Always Improving

In the interest of always improving our services, Stebnitz Builders embarked on an extensive self-discovery project in early 2004. We wanted to know exactly how our clients, consumers, vendors, trade contractors and associates perceived us. After months of research, a few things became clear. First, there is an overwhelming satisfaction with our work. Second, if we focused on continually improving our already strong listening skills, we could be even better. To facilitate the improvement of our listening skills, we have developed a formal methodology we call Procedural Listening. It's one of the things that make Stebnitz Builders unique.

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www.steveklein.com The Klein Companies consist of Steve Klein Custom Builder, Steve Klein Signature Homes, Landmark Residential Development, and Landmark Residential Holdings

• Steve Klein Custom Builder is a Design / Build custom home provider
• Steve Klein Signature Homes provides pre-designed, pre-engineered homes with allowable levels of customization in lower price ranges than our custom company.
• Landmark Residential Development acquires raw land, provides landplaning, engineering, entitlements, and constructs residential developments for our two building companies to sell home-sites with homes to our clients.
• Landmark Residential Holdings is a small company that holds real estate investments longer term.
• Steve Klein is owner / manager of these companies
• Each company is a separate corporation for protection of assets from one business to another. (I.e.: a potential lawsuit from a homeowner would only apply to the assets of the building company who built their home and not other companies such as the development company)

Lesley Smejkal – Controller: Lesley came to us with previous experience as a staff accountant in a large $600M annual company with experience in retail, land, facilities, trucking, inventory etc…. She is a Texas A&M accounting graduate, married and mother of two. Solid as a Rock. Rather quiet, but extremely strong, proficient and dedicated individual.

Larry Kocian, South Texas Division Manager: Larry was my second hire when I started the original SKCB. Hire #1 retired. Larry has been with me for 19+ years. He is an “old school builder” and would rather be in the field than in the office. He was a self employed trim and cabinet builder prior to becoming a superintendent, then VP of Construction, and now manages the whole South Texas operation.

Melissa Parks, Office Manager: Melissa started here right out of high school as a receptionist. She later married, had children and continued to accept any challenge presented her at work. She very capably handles all office management, insurance compliance / audits, payroll, oversees customer care, assists Larry with any tasks in construction management, handles my personal bills, insurance, coordinates all contracts, construction loans, surveys, title companies, insurance and other items associated with completing and closing each home we build. She is a petite woman with energizer bunny batteries. I trust her with anything and she is unafraid to handle anything.

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www.shamrockcompanies.net The Shamrock Companies, Inc. is a full service marketing communications and project management company headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, with locations across the United States.

At Shamrock, we embrace entrepreneurial enthusiasm. Our growth over the years stems from that entrepreneurial drive: Led by Shamrock team members—not merely by executive management—our capabilities have diversified to include marketing/creative, print, business communications, IT services, multimedia, ecommerce solutions, promotional products and fulfillment services.

We challenge our people to consistently meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, ranging from small, non-profits to Fortune 500 companies: Our clients lean on Shamrock to manage marketing and communications efforts, from individual tasks to full supply chain programs. We always draw from our internal and external network of resources to deliver bottom-line value.

Shamrock measures our success by the growth and advancement of our employees, and the satisfaction and loyalty of our clients.

www.tcsidingprofessionals.com Twin Cities Siding Professionals is a home remodeling company in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area that specializes in the installation of James Hardie siding. We also do windows, roofing, decks, and gutters. We are customer focused and employee driven. We are particularly proud to be the very first certified Hardie Artisan contractor in the entire United States. Our focus is on delivering projects in compliance with manufacturer’s written guidelines. We offer only the highest quality materials and the highest level of customer service, which enables us to exceed our customer’s expectations.

Nancy Herring’s position with our company is Production Manager. Nancy brings over 20 years of management experience to our company. Her main strength is the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects seamlessly. She took these duties over for Kristen in August of 2006 and has done an exemplary job.

Nate Gohl is our Senior Field Supervisor. Nate is extraordinarily talented in human resources and in communicating effectively with a wide range of people. He is particularly adept at judging siding talent and has taken over hiring duties from Terry. Nate has risen through the rates at a meteoric rate and we are thankful to have him.

Ann Merino is our Office Manager and has been with us since February of 2004. Ann is the voice of our company. She has an amazing rapport with all types of people and is adored by many of our customers. She does an excellent job managing the administrative portion of our business.

www.westsideremodeling.com We pride ourselves in our Design-Build process which gives you the results you envisioned within the budget you anticipated. With customer satisfaction our #1 priority, we've developed a system of "low impact remodeling" to ensure for you the best possible remodeling experience. And, of course, we deliver the highest quality design and craftsmanship available in the Valley.