Ron C. - Owner, Design, and Sales

Time with Company:   Since 1992
       
Military Service:   41/2 years USAF Law Enforcement Specialist
       
Education:   High school, vocational building trades, Electrical trade seminars
       
Certifications:   Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) through NARI, Licensed electrical contractor (1998-Current), Licensed general contractor in Highland Park and Evanston (1995/96-Current), Certified Pella Installer, Certified Generac Installer
       
Publications:   "Crain's Chicago Business"
"Remodeling Magazine"
"Qualified Remodeler"
"Chicago Sun Times"
"Chicago Tribune "
     
Radio:   Guest on the Townstone Financial show on WCKG 105.9 FM
Guest host on Lou Manfredini's "Mr. Fix it" show on WGN 720 AM
Co-Host on Ron & Tim's House Talk on WNDZ 750 AM
       
Television:   HGTV shows that can be viewed in our video section:
Before and After segment
New Spaces episode
       
Time in Remodeling/ Construction Business:  
20 years
       
Hobbies/Interests:   Family time, cars, motorcycles, and fixing things
       
Other:   Glenview youth baseball coach/manager (1999-2003)
Executive round tables 1998-2002
NARI Board of Directors 2003-Current
NARI Education Committee 2001-Current
NARI Education Committee Chair Current
NARI Second Vice President 2004 - 2005
NARI First Vice President 2005 - 2006
NARI Presenter of the Remodeling Today Program
Recipient of the Carlton M. Bergere, CRA Award
Bertch Custom Cabinetry Seminars Yearly
Wellborn Forest Cabinetry Seminars Yearly
Legacy Cabinetry Seminars Yearly

Member of the remodeling magazine reader panel.

Company Advisory Board Member Since 2002

Lance W. - Sales and Production

Time with Company:   Since 2002
     
Education:   High school, 1 year of college, 1 year vocational, trade shows and seminars relating to remodeling industry
     
Certifications:   Certified Remodeler (CR) through NARI
     
Time in Remodeling/
Construction Business:
 
28 years
     
Hobbies/Interests:   Fishing, hiking, biking, my kids, and my dogs
     
Other:   Bertch Custom Cabinetry Seminars Yearly
Wellborn Forest Cabinetry Seminars Yearly
Legacy Cabinetry Seminars Yearly

Company Advisory Board Member Since 2002

Diane C. - Operations Manager

Time with Company:   Since 1992
     
Education:   High school diploma, some college
     
Time in Remodeling/
Construction Business:
 
25 years
     
Hobbies/Interests:   Shopping, Travel, working with children

Carl B. - Lead Carpenter / Electrician

Time with Company:   Since 1992
     
Education:   Elmhurst College - Bachelor of Science degree, Certified Lead Carpenter class and instructor, lead carpenter power meeting 2001 by Remodelers Advantage in Anapolis, lead Abatement seminar, trade shows, NARI dinner meetings, Juno lighting
     
Certifications:   Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) from NARI
     
Time in Remodeling/
Construction Business:
 
15 years
     
Hobbies/Interests:   Birds, biking, and motorcycles
     
Other:   Certified lead carpenter instructor for NARI
Company Advisory Board Member Since 2002

Bill J. - Lead Carpenter / Electrician

Time with Company:   Since 1993
     
Education:   High school, trade shows and seminars relating to remodeling industry, Institute of Economic Technology analysis of the 2002 NEC, International Association of Electrical Inspectors 2002 National Electrical Inspector Code analysis of changes, Generac Power systems certification, lead carpenter power meeting 2001 by Remodelers Advantage in Anapolis
     
Certifications:   Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) from NARI
     
Time in Remodeling/
Construction Business:
 
22 years
     
Hobbies/Interests:   Boating, and snowmobiling

Company Advisory Board Member Since 2002

Bobby S. - Lead Carpenter / Electrician

Time with Company:   Since 1993
     
Military Service:   4 years US ARMY
     
Education:   Bachelor of Science degree, trade school for drafting and carpentry, 4 years in the Army, trade shows and seminars relating to the remodeling industry, Generac Power systems certification
     
Certifications:   Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) from NARI, Pella certified
     
Time in Remodeling/
Construction Business:
 
27 years
     
Hobbies/Interests:   Fishing, and camping
Company Advisory Board Member Since 2002

Will K. - Carpenter

Time with Company:   Since 2001
     
Education:   High school, trade shows and seminars relating to the remodeling industry
     
Certifications:   Carpentry safety school NARIGC
     
Time in Remodeling/
Construction Business:
 
5 years
     
Hobbies/Interests:   Camping, and backpacking

Eric B. - Carpenter

Time with Company:   Since 2002
     
Military Service:   4 years US ARMY
     
Education:   High School, trade shows and seminars relating to the remodeling industry, 4 years in the Army
     
Certifications:   Carpenter, safety class through NARIGC
     
Time in Remodeling/
Construction Business:
 
11 years