NARI is excited to congratulate the 111 remodeling professionals who earned their NARI certifications during the May 2026 exam period! These accomplished individuals now join the elite ranks of NARI Certified Professionals who hold the remodeling industry’s most respected and sought-after credentials.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. The May 2026 exam period marked a historic milestone for the Association, producing the largest class of newly certified professionals in NARI’s history. This record-breaking achievement underscores the growing recognition of NARI certifications as the gold standard for excellence, expertise, and professionalism in the remodeling industry.
Congratulations to our newly certified professionals for taking the initiative to further their education, expand their skill set, validate their professionalism and elevate the future of the remodeling profession!
Certified Remodeler (CR)
Diego Rodriguez, CR - D&R Custom Remodeling LLC
Erica Womeldorf, CR, CRPM - Restoration 1 of Austin
Gabe Schmidt, CR - Callen
Greg Sparks, CR - Innovative Construction
Jacob Urrea, CR - Inner Magic Kitchen & Bath
Jeremy Steinruck, CR - Miller & Steinruck, Inc. dba Axis Construction
Mark Walmer, CR - DG Remodeling, Div. of David & Goliath Builders
Michael James, CR - Michael James Remodeling
Nick Metke, CR - Metke Remodeling & Luxury Homes
Norberto Brown, CR - Img180 Construction Company
Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA)
Jonathan Kelly, CRA - Fireplace & BarBQ Center
Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
Anna Drost, CKBR - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Collin McKenzie, CKBR - Pro Fix
David Hilt, CKBR, CRPM - Story Hill Renovations LLC
Emily Frame, CKBR - TexMod Homes, LLC
Emily Kaczmarek, CKBR - Refined & Co.
Gustavo Ferreira, CKBR - Gus Skyy Home Improvement
Levi Morgan, CKBR - Gladius Construction & Design
Phyllis Michaels, CKBR - Bluestone Contractors
Rick Lajeunesse, CKBR - The Kitchen & Bath Co
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)
Adam Clement, CLC - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Adam Kruschke, CLC - Kelmann Corporation
Alex Held, CLC - Bellweather Design-Build
Bryan Perlak, CLC - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Caleb Anderson, CLC - DAC Remodeling, Inc.
Cameron Bergen, CLC - Milwaukee Community Crossroads
Carson Turner, CLC - BT3 Renovations, LLC
Cory Heiler, CLC - Bellweather Design-Build
Davis Melendez, CLC - Massey Remodel + Design
Eric Gremonprez, CLC - Milwaukee Community Crossroads
Finnian Osborne, CLC - Bellweather Design-Build
Jeffrey Stringfield, CLC - Karlovec & Co., Inc. dba: Karlovec & Company Design/Build Remodel
John DiCocco, CLC - Bellweather Design-Build
Johnathon Peters, CLC - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Joshua Skelton, CLC - Miller & Steinruck, Inc. dba Axis Construction
Logan Oleary, CLC - Property ReVision
Luis Rodriguez, CLC - HDR Remodeling, Inc.
Patrick Kilbride, CLC - Platt Builders, Inc.
Timothy Arroyo, CLC - 1818 Builders LLC
Tyler Kuemper, CLC - Becker Building & Remodeling, Inc.
Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM)
Andrew Dillow, CRPM - Property ReVision
Andrew Meaders, CRPM - Miller & Steinruck, Inc. dba Axis Construction
Brian Jarry, CRPM - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Brian Thompson, CRPM - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Caleb Stewart, CRPM - North Georgia Design Build, LLC
Cameron Lovett, CRPM - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Eric Kowalczyk, CRPM - Property ReVision
Gene Kiecker, CRPM - White Crane Construction
Jack Daigle, CRPM - Bradford Construction Management
James Reynolds, CRPM - North Georgia Design Build, LLC
Jason Schafer, CRPM - Property ReVision
Jeremy Dion, CRPM - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Jeremy Hale, CRPM - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Jose Santiago, CRPM - LBK Design Build
Joshua Dudek, CRPM - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Kyle Robey, CRPM - Volpe Enterprises, Inc.
Kyle Thompson, CRPM - Design Group Three, LLC
Mark Leary, CRPM - Synecti Corp. dba Southcoast Kitchen Designs
Mehmet Keles, CRPM - Kitchen and Bath Shop
Orlando Acevedo, CRPM - Milwaukee Community Crossroads
Richard Hinz, CRPM - Property ReVision
Ronald Middlebrooks, CRPM - Sage Custom Contracting, Inc.
Stuart Burrows, CRPM - Metke Remodeling & Luxury Homes
Timothy Fuller, CRPM - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Tom Edens, CRPM - The Kitchen & Bath Co
Tran Truong, CKBR, CRD, CRPM - Northwood Construction, Inc.
Travis Henault, CRPM - CORE Remodeling Services, Inc.
Victor Pena, CRPM - Revive Kitchen and Bath
Zach Lampert, CRPM - Oak Creek Plumbing Kitchens & Baths
Zachary Sternwalker, CRPM - HiveMind, LLC
Certified Remodeling Designer (CRD)
Adrienne Hart, CRD - Modascapes Interior Design
Alan Vieu, CRD - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Alexandria Gabaldon, CRD - Modascapes Interior Design
Amber Bolin, CRD - Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Ana Baker, CRD - Custom One Renovation
Ann Gaeta, CRD, UDCP - RJ Builders, Inc.
Brett Swank, CR, CRD, CRPM, CLC, UDCP - Swank Builders Inc.
Brianna Nadeau, CRD - The Kitchen & Bath Co
Bridget Briggs, CKBR, CRD - Urban Herriges & Sons, Inc.
David Moore, CKBR, CRD, UDCP - Structures Inc.
Dima Matiukhin, CRD - Keselman Construction Group
Hannah Whitten, CRD - Modascapes Interior Design
Henry Nissani, CRD - Harrell Design + Build
Jason (J.) Johnson, CRD - AFR Construction
Josh Bishop, CRD - Joshua Michael Consulting LLC
Katie Willis, CRD - Prendergast Construction
Keith Morrison, MCR, CRD - Morrison Building & Remodeling, Inc.
Kevin McKibben, CRD - Apter Remodeling/Craftsman
Kevin Viveiros, CRD - Synecti Corp. dba Southcoast Kitchen Designs
Kristy Salewsky, CRD - nan
Lauren Beaven, CRD - Dana King Design Build Remodeling
Matt Riemer, CRD - Foremost Builders, LLC
Michelle Kennedy, CRD - Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Ryan Irizarry, CRD - Window World of Western Massachusetts
Samantha Crosse, CRD - White Crane Construction
Samantha Ferris, CRD - J. S. Brown Company, Inc.
Tera Harmon, CRD - Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Travis Laminack, CRD - Shawn M. Cowdin Construction, LLC
Yuly Peña Castro, CRD - Castro Home Pro
Zach Degnan, CRD, UDCP - Degnan Design-Build-Remodel
Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP)
Cynthia Murphy, CKBR, UDCP - Murphy's Design LLC
Danielle Maddison, CRD, UDCP - Callen
Eric O'Keefe, UDCP - Heartwood Craft
Erika Serrato, UDCP - New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath
Frank Kent, UDCP - Quality Home Concepts, LLC
Jeremy Biedzynski, CLC, UDCP - Apter Remodeling/Craftsman
Kent Tsui, MCR, CRPM, UDCP - Quality Cut Design Remodel
Kimberly Mejia, UDCP - Custom Design & Construction
Laura-Anne Tiscornia, UDCP - Iron Fish Construction
Lisa Wells, UDCP - Cederberg Kitchens & Renovations
Roy Faust, UDCP - New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath
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 powerful reassurance that their project is in capable hands. For remodeling professionals, it’s a career-defining milestone.
Congratulations again to NARI’s newly certified professionals! Your accomplishment sets the standard for excellence and inspires the remodeling industry.
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