We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on the 95 members who earned their NARI certifications after passing the December 2025 exams. Their achievements don’t just strengthen their own careers—they elevate the entire remodeling industry. Let’s give a big round of applause to this outstanding group of professionals!
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✨ Certified Remodeler (CR)
• Jill Hayes, CR - New York Sash, Whitesboro, NY
• Zac McMakin , CR - Asheville Home Remodel, Asheville, NC
• Kyle Mea, CR - Mea Remake It LLC, Conway, SC
• Bill Rogers, CR - Bella Vista Company, Dallas, TX
• Whitney Simons, CR, CRD - Northwood Construction, Inc., Sterling, VA
• Ryan Stewart , CR - Stewart & Co. Construction, Austin, TX
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🛠 Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
• Frank La Capria, CKBR - Tile Craft, Staten Island, NY
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✨ Certified Remodeling Designer (CRD)
• Catherine Akins, CRD - TraVek, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
• Eric Aldrete, CRD - CS CROSS LLC, San Antonio, TX
• Anna Allen, CRD - Anna Allen Interiors LLC, Prior Lake, MN
• David Allen, CKBR, CRD, CRPM, CLC - TraVek, Inc., Gilbert, AZ
• Cindy Atchley, CRD - TraVek, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
• Jody Brandemuehl, CRD - Rocha Construction, LLC, Elkhorn, WI
• Robin Braun, CRD - GMH Construction, Inc., Waukesha, WI
• Devin Decker, CRD - Dwelling Artistry LLC, Madison, WI
• Don Dvorak, CRD - TraVek, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
• Diana Dyachuk, CRD - Keselman Construction Group, Bedford Heights, OH
• Amber Ellison, CRD - MN Fine Homes & Remodeling, Elk River, MN
• John Foley, CRD - Beckman Builders, LLC, Windsor, WI
• Tiffany Gabrel, CRD - DiFabion Remodeling, Inc., Indian Trail, NC
• Lauren Givens, CRD - Residential Designed Solutions, Columbus, OH
• James Gordon, CRD, CRPM - Swank Builders Inc., Goodrich, MI
• Paul Hamtil, CR, CRD - Hamtil Construction, LLC, Saint Louis, MO
• Maria Harris CRD, UDCP - BRYJO Roofing & Remodeling, Plano, TX
• Rylee Henderer, CRD, UDCP - Henderer Design + Build, Corvallis, OR
• Heidi Hilsenbeck, CRD - Platinum Renovations, Pewaukee, WI
• Meg Hoffmaster, CRD - DiFabion Remodeling, Inc., Indian Trail, NC
• Jennifer Holloway, CKBR, CRD - Blackline Renovations, Dallas, TX
• Wade Johnson, CRD - Ardan Construction LLC, Scottsdale, AZ
• Eric Koho, CRD - TraVek, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
• Dejah Leger, CRD - Carlisle Classic Homes, Seattle, WA
• Revati Locke, CRD - HomeSource Real Estate & Construction, Asheville, NC
• Kellie Lyon, CRD - CS CROSS LLC, San Antonio, TX
• Audrey McGlinn, CRD - GMH Construction, Inc., Waukesha, WI
• Laela Moghaddam CRD, UDCP - Venture Builders Inc., Harrisonburg, VA
• Miranda Norin, CRD - Pat Scales Remodeling, Columbus, OH
• Takako Oe, CRD - Morey Construction, Inc., Signal Hill, CA
• Hannah Patrick, CRD - DiFabion Remodeling, Inc., Indian Trail, NC
• Danielle Polcar, CRD - Carey Bros. Remodeling, Brentwood, CA
• Malory Prucha, CRD - Bob Anderson Builders, Inc., Wales, WI
• Allison Rodriquez, CRD - Delta Remodeling, Deerfield, WI
• Jordan Suglio, CRD - Keselman Construction Group, Bedford Heights, OH
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📋 Certified Remodeler Project Manager (CRPM)
From coast to coast, these leaders bring precision and professionalism to every project:
• Alejandro Basora, CRPM - CS CROSS LLC, San Antonio, TX
• Paul Bassett, CRPM - Dana King Design Build Remodeling, Olivette, MO
• John Baynes, CRPM - Custom Built Design & Remodeling, Okemos, MI
• Justin Blair, CRPM - Westring Construction, LLC, Madison, WI
• Tom Borgstrom, CRPM - Homecare Remodeling, Bloomington, MN
• Alexander Bouchard, CRPM - Mullis Construction Group LLC, Belmont, NC
• Megan Clark, CRPM - The Zeman Company, Columbus, OH
• Mike Daidone, CRPM - Alloy Architecture and Construction LLC, Charlottesville, VA
• David Defever, CRPM - Custom Built Design & Remodeling, Okemos, MI
• Barbara Ferro, CRPM - All Service Specialists, Monona, WI
• Daniel Frost, CRPM - Revive Design and Renovation, Tampa, FL
• Cameron Golden, CRPM – HomeVantage, Cumming, GA
• Nic Hauser, CRPM - Heartland Building & Design, Madison, WI
• Nathaniel Large, CRPM - Aslan Design & Build, Sellersville, PA
• Chris Lomeli, CRPM - Gennaro Contracting LLC, Shelton, WA
• Daniel Nechitaylo, CRPM - Tenax Construction Inc., Sacramento, CA
• Alex Secki, CRPM - MUSE Residential, Inc., Concord, NC
• George Shafazand, CRPM - Elevated Edge Construction, San Jose, CA
• Cristian Valera, CRPM - BJG Construction, Hollister, CA
• Cody Van Holland, CRPM - Classic Homeworks, Denver, CO
• Breanna Vigueras, CRPM - BAB Design Build, Wales, WI
• Doyle Wellman, CRPM - Bartlett Construction Management, Inc., Tarpon Springs, FL
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🔨 Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)
• Jeremy Biedzynski, CLC - Apter Remodeling/Craftsman, Annapolis, MD
• Orlin Dubon Caballero, CLC - Harrell Design + Build, Mountain View, CA
• Domenic Calnan, CLC - Archambault Construction, Inc., Taunton, MA
• Reuben Dowell, CLC - GMH Construction, Inc., Waukesha, WI
• Mark Gallo, CLC - Chads Design Build, Madison, WI
• Armando Gonzales, CLC - Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc., Cabin John, MD
• Ryan Huff, CLC - Blue Ridge Design Build Company, Blacksburg, VA
• Sean Kuntz, CLC - Coors Home Builders Inc., Lafayette, IN
• Samuel Laguna, CLC - Morse Custom Homes & Remodeling, Davis, CA
• Damian Maruca, CKBR, CLC, UDCP - DAC Remodeling, Inc., Hilmar, CA
• William Morris, CLC - Timber Innovations LLC, Menasha, WI
• Brent Rose, CLC - Watermark Builders Inc., Newark, CA
• Christopher Smith, CLC - Nutmeg Building & Remodeling, LLC, Ledyard, CT
• Robert Taylor, CLC - Nutmeg Building & Remodeling, LLC, Ledyard, CT
• Matthew Van Helden, CLC - Agate & Co. Builders, Holtsville, NY
• Clovis Ward, CLC - DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Lubbock, Lubbock, TX
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♿ Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP)
These professionals are shaping the future of remodeling by ensuring spaces are functional, accessible, and beautiful for everyone:
• Carissa Ambers, CRD, UDCP - Castile Kitchen & Bath, Eugene, OR
• Paula Collie, UDCP - Ziebart Construction, Lake Oswego, OR
• Rawan Hill, CRD, UDCP - Edgework Design Build, Minneapolis, MN
• George Markoutsas, UDCP - Ablaze Design Group, Highwood, IL
• Bradie Linn McCoole, UDCP - Van Cleave Construction, Saint Joseph, MO
• Stacey Miller, UDCP - Ziebart Construction, Lake Oswego, OR
• Khristina Orbock, UDCP - KKO Design Consulting, LLC, Cedar Park, TX
• Mariko Peters, CRD, UDCP - Castile Kitchen & Bath, Eugene, OR
• Cyle Pool, UDCP - D&W Home Solutions, LLC, Radnor, OH
• Lilly Purves, UDCP - Morse Custom Homes & Remodeling, Davis, CA
• Heather Scannell, UDCP - Contract Furnishings Mart, Clackamas, OR
• Ingrid Shoemaker, UDCP - Ingo Design Studio, Portland, OR
• Meghan Thorne, UDCP - Morse Custom Homes & Remodeling, Davis, CA
• Jackie Valentine, UDCP - Next Stage Design + Build, San Jose, CA
• Heather Young, UDCP - Contract Furnishings Mart, Clackamas, OR
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🌟 Why Certification Matters
Earning a NARI certification is more than passing a test—it’s about proving you have the knowledge, skills, and integrity to meet the industry’s highest standards. For homeowners, it’s a powerful reassurance. For professionals, it’s a career-defining milestone.
Congratulations again to all of December’s newly certified members! Your hard work inspires us all and sets the standard for excellence in remodeling.
➡️ Ready to take your career to the next level? Explore NARI’s certification programs here.
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