Our Team

Our people make it happen and they smile while doing so

Justin Kolic

Owner

Founded the company in 2013

Enjoys facilitating the remodeling process for our clients, as well as building relationships in the process. Enjoys planning and working through every detail of the project until it is completed.

Loves spending time with his wife, two daughters, son, and dog Bruno.

Enjoys playing basketball and working out in his free time.

David Kolic

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 currently a children’s pastor at his family church.

Nolan Sandberg

Lead Carpenter

 

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.
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Joe Ewald

Lead Carpenter

Joined the team in 2021

Enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters and their dogs.

Joe is the first 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. 

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Cristy Lindemann

Project Manager + Pre-Construction Manager

Joined the team in 2021

Has over 20 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.

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Andrew Dorrough

Carpenter

Joined the team in 2021

Went through the Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program.

He is from California, and still getting accustomed to Michigan Winters.

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Josh Webber

Master HVAC Technician + Carpenter

Joined the team in 2022

Has over 18 years of HVAC experience. He holds a Master Mechanical License.

Loves spending time with his wife and two sons. He is often at his sons’ baseball and basketball games

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Ben Lutzeier

Production Manager

Joined the team in 2022

Has over 20 years of experience in the construction and remodeling industry including building custom homes.

Loves spending time with his wife and two sons. He is often at his son’s baseball and basketball games

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Maria Green

Architect + Interior Designer

Joined the team in 2022

As a licensed architect, Maria has been able to work on multiple types of projects which gives her a unique perspective.

She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, and dog. You might find her at one of her kids soccer games

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Nick Mulholland

Carpenter

Joined the team in 2023

He moved here from South Carolina. He has a lot of previous experience in interior door and trim installation.

He is engaged to be married.

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Alex LeFort

Apprentice Carpenter

Joined the team in 2023

He went through the Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program in high school. He joined the team right after he graduated.

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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.

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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 2016 (Basement Remodel). He has an insightful view what it is like to live through a remodeling project, and understand how important of a role communication plays.

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Nick Stearns

Carpenter

Joined the team in 2023

Previously ran his own construction business. He was a student of the Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program.

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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.

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Phil Brooks

Part-time Master Finish Carpenter

Join the team in 2018

He worked as a Lead Carpenter for 5 years with us before he decided to retire. After retiring, he missed us so much he decided to come back part-time 🙂

Anyone who has worked with Phil, has been able to sponge some knowledge off of him as he has so much experience to share. He has been a huge blessing to our team.

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Ben Trapp

Shop Laborer 

Join the team in 2024

He keeps our warehouse and shop space clean and organized.

He is currently enrolled at EMU finishing up his degree.

Ed Lipke

Painter

Join the team in 2024

He has over 10 years experience painting, including running his own business.

He was also previously a middle school teacher for 14 years.

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This could be YOU!

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Join the team in 2025

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.

Hey, get in touch!

We are open for new projects.

info@annarborremodeling.com