Justin Kolic
Owner
Founded the company in 2013
Enjoys facilitating the remodeling process for our clients, as well as building relationships in the process.
Loves spending time with his wife, two daughters, son, and dog Bruno.
Enjoys playing basketball and working out in his free time.
David Kolic
Trainer + Carpenter
Joined the team in 2013
Enjoys working out, playing basketball, and creating one of a kind woodworking products.
Loves spending time with his wife and their son and daughter
He is also currently a children’s minister at his family church.
Nolan Sandberg
Project Manager
Joined the team in 2019
Brings precision and creativity from his background in engineering and landscape architecture to managing remodeling projects.
Loves exploring other countries, trying new foods, and spending time outdoors with his wife and two boys.
Enjoys blacksmithing, reading, and beekeeping in his free time.
Joe Ewald
Lead Carpenter
Joined the team in 2021
Enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters and their dogs.
Joe is the first past client of AAR to join the team. AAR did an extensive first floor renovation for the Ewald’s in 2018. Joe previously was an athletic trainer for a local high school for over 14 years.
Cristy Lindemann
Pre-Construction Manager
Joined the team in 2021
Has over 25 years of construction and remodeling experience. She has a passion for education and excellence.
She previously led the local Community College Construction Management and Technology Program. Fun fact – Cristy was actually Justin’s instructor when he attended WCC.
Nick Mulholland
Lead Carpenter
Joined the team in 2023
He moved here from South Carolina, but is originally from Maryland. He has a lot of previous experience in interior door and trim installation.
He enjoys spending time with his wife, and their dog and two cats.
James Kolic
Painter
Joined the team in 2023
He has over 10 years of painting experience, as well as almost a decade in excavation work.
He enjoys spending time with his daughter and son, as well as going fishing.
Dan Bukowski
Estimator
Joined the team in 2023
Has over 15 years of experience in the corporate world of mortgages and banking.
He was a client of AAR in 2018 (1st Floor Remodel) and also in 2016 (Basement Remodel). He has an insightful view what it is like to live through a remodeling project, and understands how important of a role communication plays.
Mark Schiller
Lead Carpenter
Joined the team in 2024
Previously ran his own construction company. He has over 20 years of remodeling and construction experience.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. They enjoy being on the lake and snowmobiling.
Leia LaPensee
Designer
Joined the team in 2025
She has 8 years of industry experience and loves tailoring designs to fit the needs of the family or individual she’s designing for.
Outside the studio she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and kids, reading, and listening to live music.
Jason Pace
Lead Carpenter
Joined the team in 2026
He has over 12 years of carpentry and project management experience. He excels at building relationships and understanding client wants and needs.
He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends especially boating, fishing, grilling or just sitting around the fire pit listening to music
Zach Bannon
Carpenter
Joined the team in 2027
This could be you!
Role?
Join the team in 2027
It is common for you to smile often throughout the day. You are someone who is humble, hungry, and smart. You are a self-starter. You like working on a team. You strive for perfection. You may or may not have past experience in remodeling. You believe in going above and beyond to deliver the best possible experience for clients