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OUR CORE VALUES:
BE GREAT AT WHAT YOU DO.
TREAT EVERYONE WELL.
POSITIVE ENERGY.
FANATICAL ABOUT THE DETAILS.
DO THE RIGHT THING.
We build custom homes for our clients – on their land, using their financing. We have no debt; our business is secure. We know we are a different kind of home builder, and we like it that way. We think you will like working with us too!
We believe that building your dream home is one of the most incredible experiences of your life, and we are honored to be a part of it.
Meet the Team
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RICH Kogelschatz
CEO
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Dark Chocolate, Potato Chips, Ice Cream…..oh, you said only one. Oops!
Where is your favorite place to be?
Cindy and I just built a new house, so I will say my house. But, a location, would be northern Michigan with my wife and kids
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
I would be Secretary of State and solve the world’s problems.
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Cindy Kogelschatz
COO
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Take 5 candy bars
Where is your favorite place to be?
Home. I have a great Heartland Builders home!
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Open a catering business with my husband Rich.
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Steve VanVliet
Operations Manager
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Sports, like playing and watching all kinds of different sports
Where is your favorite place to be?
Brother & Sister in laws cottage in Baldwin with family
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Something in the sports industry
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Jen Clements
Interior Designer
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Hot and fresh pizza. Every. Time.
Where is your favorite place to be?
Home- nothing beats home.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
I would open a dog treat bakery and storefront.
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JULIE KNUDSTRUP
Estimator
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Easy. Cheeze-its.
Where is your favorite place to be?
I’m going to go with Pictured Rocks, although there are so many places I love to visit and explore.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
As much as I love pricing your home, I would also enjoy drawing/designing it. I love architectural design and site planning.
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JOSH MIDDLETON
Project Manager
What is one thing you cannot resist?
salted caramel ice cream (it’s kind of a problem)
Where is your favorite place to be?
just about any forest, really
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Permaculture Landscape Design/Consulting
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BECKY WISEMAN
Bookkeeper
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Better Made – Strawberry Licorice
Where is your favorite place to be?
Our Tiki Oasis
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
International Travel Consultant
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Sarah Medina
Sales and Marketing Manager
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Afternoon Starbucks
Where is your favorite place to be?
Anywhere with my husband (hopefully there are snacks there too)
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
This is my dream job!
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Lauren Kas
Interior Designer
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Ice cream. All day. Everyday.
Where is your favorite place to be?
Anywhere in the sunshine.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Nothing – I’m living the dream!
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Brian Smith
Architectural Designer
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Coconut cream pie and a Star Wars movie marathon. If I didn’t know you and you came up to me and said, “Let’s watch all the Star Wars movies and eat pie!” you would be my new best friend.
Where is your favorite place to be?
On the water or on a sunny beach with my family.
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
If I weren’t doing this, I would have been an Architecture teacher or teaching Architectural history. It’s been in my blood since middle school.
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Adam Kogelschatz
CFO/Estimator
What is one thing you cannot resist?
A big cheeseburger!
Where is your favorite place to be?
Exploring somewhere new with my wife, Emily
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
I would be a concert pianist!
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Jeremy Zolen
Warranty Technician and Assistant Project Manager
What is one thing you cannot resist?
A good comedy movie
Where is your favorite place to be?
Home with my wife and son, or exploring new places
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
I’d be a fire watcher somewhere in the mountains
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Chad Davis
Estimator
What is one thing you cannot resist?
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Where is your favorite place to be?
Anywhere in the forest or mountains, ideally Montana
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
Traveling the world building mountain bike trails