The NARI Certification Program establishes professional standards for the remodeling industry. Certification is credibility. It is a testimonial of a contractor's commitment to the industry and his or her profession. To obtain the Certified Remodeler (CR) designation or the Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler designation (CKBR), remodeling contractors must have a minimum of 5 years continuous service in the remodeling industry, and must study for several months before completing a grueling, eight-hour exam. The exam focuses on both construction and business practices.
The CR/CKBR designation is a mark of dedication to the industry and a contractor's continuing quest for knowledge. Today's consumers are better educated. They insist that the person they invite into their home--that they invite to literally change their home--have more than just a few years of experience. The CR designation is assurance that the consumer is choosing a professional with years of experience, dedication to ongoing training and a commitment to ethical conduct.
The following Kansas City NARI members have obtained the MCR, CR, CKBR, CRS, GCP and/or UCDP designations (effective 1/1/13):
| John Roach, MCR, CKBR | Roach Brothers Construction Inc. |
| Mike Dodd, MCR, CKBR, GCP | LifeWise Renovations |
| Debby Allmon, CR, UDCP | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Steve Atkins, CR, UDCP | Country Club Builders |
| Scott Baldwin, CR | AAS Restoration, Inc |
| Scott Balentine, CR, CLC | Lifestyles Custom Homes & Remodeling, Inc. |
| Bill Brackmann, CR | Brackmann Construction, Inc. |
| Mike Brackmann, GCP | Brackmann Construction, Inc. |
| Mike Brocato, CR, CKBR, CGR | City Wide Remodelers, Inc. |
| Dennis Clark, CRA | Pacific Mutual Door & Window Co. |
| Charles Copeland, CKBR | CMC Remodeling, Inc. |
| Rob Dagley, CR | ALH Home Renovations, LLC |
| Dick DeVuyst, CR | Outdoor Environments, Inc. |
| Al Felman, CKBR | Mission Kitchen and Bath |
| Wendall Gartman, GCP | Brown Restoration, Inc. |
| Eric Gentry, CR | Eric Gentry Home Remodeling |
| Allen Harris, CR | ALH Home Renovations, LLC |
| Greg Heiman, CR | Heiman Development Co., Inc. |
| Mark Heinze, CR | Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc. |
| Gayle Jagoda, CKBR | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Scott Kelley, CR, GCP | Earthway Enterprises LLC. |
| Donna Kirsopp, CKBR | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Jason Leonard, CR | JML Contracting |
| Jim Luke, CR | Jim Luke Construction |
| Megan Lynch, GCP | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Mike Marusak, CKBR | CabinetReface Kitchens & Bathrooms |
| Brooks May, CR | Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc. |
| Rose Middleton, CKBR | RARE Construction, Inc. |
| Pat Muller, CR, GCP | Scovell Wolfe & Assoc. |
| Mike O'Connell, CRS, GCP | Hayes Insulation |
| Chris Peterson, CR | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Mike Pottinger, CR | Renovations, Etc. LLC |
| Tim Quinn, CR | Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc. |
| Henry Ramirez, CR | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Jake Schloegel, CR | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Brad Scott, CR, CLC | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Terry Skilling, CR | Rhino Builders, Inc. |
| Kim Stevermer, CR, CKBR | Stevermer Company, Inc. |
| Stephen Storts, CR | AAS Restoration, Inc. |
| Pat Strand, CR | Total Home |
| Dan Thorman, CR | Renovation and Restoration Specialists |
| Kevin Transue, CR, GCP | CHC Creative Remodeling |
| John Wolfe, CR, UDCP | Scovell Wolfe & Assoc. |
| Mike Wondra, CR | Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc. |
This national certification program was designed exclusively for lead carpenters who are skilled and knowledgeable in the technical, hands-on aspects of their work, but who also have demonstrated skill and knowledge in project management, supervision and customer service.
| Scott Balentine, CR, CLC | Lifestyles Custom Homes & Remodeling, Inc. |
| Tim Brandt, CLC | CHC Creative Remodeling |
| Brent Breedlove, CLC | H & R Construction LLC |
| Doug Drury, CLC | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Daryl Hediger, CLC | Scovell Wolfe & Assoc. |
| Ted Kincaid, CLC | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Mike Melichar, CLC | Andersen Windows/All - Weather Windows, Doors & Siding |
| Brad Scott, CR, CLC | Schloegel Design Remodel |
| Ken Springer, CLC | KS Services |
| Richard Stevermer, CLC | Stevermer Company, Inc. |
| John Vandenberg, CLC | Andersen Windows/All - Weather Windows, Doors & Siding |
| John Walker, CLC | AAS Restoration, Inc. |
| Henry Wallraff, CLC | Mission Kitchen and Bath |
For an up-to-date listing of all Kansas City contractors with the CR, CRA, CRS or CLC designation, please call 913-362-8833.