NARI Certification is the recognition of a remodeling professional who has undergone extensive screening by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, demonstrated commitment to professional conduct, participated in intensive studies on a broad range of critical industry issues and successfully completed a comprehensive written exam.
Individuals who are NARI Certified have met the following requirements:
A minimum of five years continuous full-time employment in the remodeling industry.
Acceptable review by the NARI Certification Board based on the individual’s hands-on experience, industry training, continuing education, technical skills, business management practices, and association and community service.
Adherence to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the remodeling functions directly related to a particular certification designation.
Satisfactory completion of a written examination covering the fundamentals of remodeling.
Compliance with annual continuing education requirements.
All NARI Certifications require high standards of performance, professionalism and high ethical standards. Only experienced and dedicated industry professionals are able to earn the distinction of calling themselves a NARI Certified Professional. NARI Milwaukee is proud to say that the best and brightest individuals in the remodeling industry of Southeastern Wisconsin are members of this chapter.
2nd Life Home Repair & Remodeling Services, LLC Anthony Graham, CLC
AB&K Tracy Grosspietsch, CKBR, UDCP Jessica Patrick, CKBR
Advantage Design + Remodel Andy Schafer, MCKBR, CKBR, CLC Gregory Wade, CR Jason Dellar, CRPM Randy Lewis, CR, CRPM Bryan Brisky, UDCP
Access Elevator, Inc. Jon Tevz, UDCP Charles Lubner, UDCP
Allrite Home & Remodeling, Inc. Randy Miller, CR Jordan Miller, CRS
B & E General Contractors, Inc. Mark Brick, MCR, CR, UDCP
Bartelme Builders, Inc. Richard Gemoll, CLC James Bartelme, Jr, CR
Big Fish Contracting Kristen Greene, CKBR
Brillo Home Improvements, Inc. Melissa Bovee, CKBR Guy Lipovsek, CKBR, UDCP James Zaja, CLC Juel A Scherf, CR Robert Quigley, CR, UDCP
Burback Builders, LLC Joe Kazmierczak, CR, CRPM
Callen Construction, Inc. Derek Harcus, CLC Joshua Salapat, CLC Mike Strayer, CLC Robert Pavlick, CLC Ryan Rieck, CLC Christopher Wittmann, CR Lance Dahl, CR Michael J. Wood, CR Paulette Sodemann, CKBR
Carmel Builders, Inc. Arthur Cartes, CLC Kathryn Schley, CR Louis Weiher, CR David Freigang, CR Drayton Buckner, CR Joe Weiher, CKBR
Connor Remodeling & Design, Inc. Kenneth Steven Connor, CR Kevin Connor, CR, CLC
COR Improvements Rachael Miller, CRPM, UDCP Rick Miller, CLC Mackenzie Osvatic, CLC
Cor Renovations, LLC Cory A. White, CR, CRPM, CLC
Creative Construction of Wisconsin, Inc. Bingo Emmons, MCR, CR, CRPM, UDCP Zachary Emmons, CRS, CRPM David Hoffman, CRPM Brian Kozak, CRPM
Design Group Three, Inc. Matthew Krier, GCP Adam J Schwai, CR Jeffrey D. Brady, CR Jeremia Johnson, CRPM
Design Tech Remodeling Kevin Latsch, CR
DG Remodeling, Div. of David & Goliath Builders Sharon Volz, CKBR, UDCP
Diane Nelson Interiors, LLC Diane Nelson, CRPM
Dimension Design, Build, Remodel, Inc. David Kallie, CR
Feia Construction Susie Feia, CKBR, UDCP
Four Seasons Sunrooms/Chris Egner Design-Build-Remodel Chris Egner, MCR, CR, CKBR, CRPM, UDCP
GMH Construction, Inc. Dane Perkins, CKBR Greg Perkins, CR
J & J Contractors I, LLC John O. Meiners, MCR, CR, CKBR, CRPM Brian Zimny, CRPM
jdj lifestyle design remodel ltd. Perry Szpek, CKBR Dan Klappa, MCR, CR, UDCP
Kelmann Restoration Adam Buss, CR
Kerzner Remodeling & Construction Nick Kerzner, MCR, MCKBR, CR, CKBR
Klassen Remodeling & Design Ron Klassen, CKBR
KP Carpentry Ken Polewski, CKBR
KS Remodelers, Inc. Ken P. Skowronski, CR
L. H. Krueger & Sons, Inc. Leah Bitar, CRS
Lemel Homes, Inc. Lawrence Todd DeLonge, CRPM
Lion Tree Group Ben Lindberg, CR Burt Cavanaugh, CR
Milestone Plumbing, Inc. Jessie Cannizzaro, CRPM, UDCP
Millard Construction Services, LLC Chad Millard, CKBR
NARI Milwaukee Diane Welhouse, CKBR
Nehmey Construction, Inc. John Nehmey, CR, UDCP
Oak Creek Plumbing Kitchens & Baths Jim Kryzanek, CR, CKBR Daniel Callies, CR, UDCP
Owner Assisted Remodeling by Renovations Group, Inc. Bryan Ward, CKBR Richard Ripple, CLC Tony Rink, CR
Parkland Electric, Inc. Dennis Dockter, CRS
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of SE WI John Witek, CRPM
Pekel Construction & Remodeling, Inc. David R. Pekel, MCR, CR, UDCP, CAPS Mona Pekel, UDCP
Phantom Creek Builders, LLC Tom Zastrow, CR
Preferred-Your Window and Door Source Michael McIntosh, CR Patrick McIntosh, CR
Premier Floors Andy Braun, CR
QRS Group Jacob Ruiz, CKBR, CLC Luis A. Ruiz, CR
Refined Renovations Andrew Schade, CLC Dalton Riner, CLC Matthew Jahns, CR
Renovations Group, Inc. Richard Ripple, CLC Bryan Ward, CKBR
Renew View Custom Trim James Houghtaling, CR
S & E Insulation Randy Miller, CR
S. J. Janis Company, Inc. Joseph J Klein, CKBR, UDCP Gary Sannes, CR James Pitzen, CR Nathan Wachtl, CR, UDCP
ServiceMaster Recovery Services Susan Scifo, MCR, CR, CRPM
Stebnitz Builders, Inc. Kevin Anundson, MCR, CR, CKBR
Story Hill Renovations LLC Jack Golatke, CR Thomas Mainville, CR, UDCP David Deblitz, CLC, CRPM
Sturgeon Interiors, Ltd. Betsy Hoke, CR
The Cabinet Maker, LLC John Phillips, CR
The Tub Doctors Vickie True, UDCP
Urban Herriges & Sons, Inc. Julie Herriges, CKBR, CR Joseph Herriges, CLC, CR Robert Herriges, CR
Winters Group, LLC Michael Schulz, CLC
Your Home Plan-It, LLC. Richard DuPrey, CR
MCR (Master Certified Remodeler): The MCR designation recognizes a professional remodeler who has demonstrated commitment to the remodeling industry through support of their local NARI Chapter, NARI National, and/or their local community. The MCR identifies Certified Remodelers who have withstood the test of time, continue to be successful within the industry and have agreed to uphold the NARI Code of Ethics. GCP (Green Certified Professional): The GCP designation denotes professionals who distinguish themselves through work that promotes the highest standards in green design and remodeling.
CR (Certified Remodeler): The CR designation denotes a professional remodeler who provides a full range of residential and/or commercial remodeling services. These individuals must possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of business management and technical skill areas.
Certified Remodeler Associates (CRAs): CRAs actively support the remodeling industry in professions such as architects, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants.
CRS (Certified Remodeler Specialist): The CRS designation denotes professional remodelers who focus on a specific type of work and serve the needs of homeowners interested in their area of technical expertise such as concrete or masonry, electrical, insulation, mechanical systems, plumbing, roofing or siding work.
CKBR (Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler): The CKBR designation denotes professionals who own, or have been employed by, a company that is actively involved in the remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms. To become a CKBR, the individual must have a minimum of five years of continuous service in the remodeling industry and conduct a minimum of four kitchen or bathroom remodels per year.
UDCP (Universal Design Certified Professional): The UDCP designation denotes professionals who distinguish themselves through work that promotes the highest standards in universal design and remodeling.
CRPMs (Certified Remodeling Project Managers): CRPMs are the field personnel who oversee every aspect of the project: customer satisfaction, personnel management, administration, etc. while working on the project or projects.
CLC (Certified Lead Carpenter): The CLC designation denotes professionals who are hands-on field personnel and oversee every aspect of a project. This includes personnel management, job safety, and administration during production of the project to ensure customer satisfaction. Certified Lead Carpenters are given a different written exam specific to their role as the hands-on remodeling expert.