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OUR TEAM:
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Carmel Builders Award Winning Team of experienced, highly skilled professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with a truly stress free, enjoyable remodeling experience. Our employees hold a variety of certifications and are committed to ongoing education demonstrating their commitment to excellence and professionalism. We’re pleased that so many of our clients tell us how much they enjoy having the Carmel team in their homes.
We invite you to take a moment to learn more about what the Carmel team brings to your remodeling project… and their communities!
“The usual stress connected with a remodeling project was totally absent because of the measure of TRUST I had in Carmel Builders. … They not only care about what they lay their hands to, but they care about the customer, and they care about each other.”
Jeanne L. Menomonee Falls
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 Tom
Weiher
Tom’s remodeling career was inspired by his father who ran a remodeling business out of the family home after retiring as an engineer. In 1979, Tom founded Carmel Builders, as a sole proprietor. Carmel Builders gradually grew and is now recognized as one of the most respected Design Build Remodel firms in the area.
Since the company joined Milwaukee NARI in 1988, Tom has been an active member, serving on numerous committees. In 2003, he was elected to sit on the Board of Directors. He served as Vice President from 2006 though 2008 and in January of 2009, Tom became Milwaukee NARI’s President.
Over the years Tom has been frequently invited to speak at local area colleges and high schools and for five consecutive years he has been recognized by Milwaukee NARI with personal achievement awards for his professionalism, commitment and integrity. In 2006 he received national recognition as recipient of the distinguished Harold Hammerman Spirit of Education National Contractor of the Year Award.
Tom believes balance in life is important and is an active member of his community, contributing time and talent in a myriad of ways. He has always made time for family which includes his wife and partner in business, Barbara, oldest son, Louis who is also a business partner, other adult children, Ben, Mary (her husband, Scott), Christina and Joe. Tom’s favorite little buddy is grandson, Zachary - soon to be three! Soon he hopes to have Zach join him in his favorite pastime and passion – fishing! When time permits, you’re sure to find Tom in his boat on the water with several fishing rods over the side! 
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 Barbara Weiher
Although, integrally involved with Carmel Builders since its inception, Barbara officially joined Carmel Builders as a full time member of the team late in 2002. After 17 years in Financial Services, moving into the family business was a quite a change – but since making the decision she has never looked back.
As the company’s Marketing Director and COO, she’s played a major role in Carmel Builders’ branding campaign. She oversees Carmel Builders’ marketing plan as well as daily office operations. A “people person”, she makes it a point to get to know as many clients as possible and considers many clients her friends.
Barbara has a passion for outdoor activities of any kind but especially enjoys hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter.
Singing is an avocation for her, and was actually her profession for years before she met Tom, married and started their family. Through the years she continued to sing, professionally with bands, in her church and for community events. Her band, Scotch & Soda plays regularly at the Fox and Hounds as well as for corporate parties and community festivals. She is delighted to say that her family is among her biggest fans!
She shares the joy of grandchildren with Tom! Zachary is a source of constant joy to her and she is looking forward to grandchild #2 in May! 
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 Louis
Weiher
Certified
Remodeler
Louis joined the
Carmel Builders team in 2003. With his background
in project management, he believes in attention
to detail and focus on the little things that
turn a simple idea into your dream remodeling
project. He is our “solution specialist”
dedicated to helping our clients’
make informed and excited decisions, and recently
earned his CR title.
Louis is an avid sports fan and is especially fanatic about the Packers (of course) Milwaukee Panthers basketball, and World Cup Soccer. He spends his time away from the office pursing many activities, including golf, fishing, ballroom dancing, hiking and taking abuse as a youth soccer referee. 
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 Ann
Weninger
Staff Designer
Ann Weninger, our
staff designer and one of our salespeople, has
10 years of experience in residential remodeling
design.
She prides herself
on the innovative solutions she devises for clients’
living spaces. She often arrives at these by turning
a project “inside out” in her head
and on paper.
Ann has worked as
a design consultant and in retail kitchen and
bath showrooms, so she brings a breadth of expertise
and product knowledge to our customers. She combines
her design creativity, construction and product
knowledge and understanding of cost to create
projects that meet customers’ needs and
enhance the value of their homes.
Before entering the
design business, Ann was a public relations professional.
Her communication skills serve her equally well
in remodeling.
When she’s
not working Ann can be found planning projects
for her own home in Shorewood. In nice weather
she prefers to be outdoors gardening, exploring
a park or simply relaxing in the shade.
In June 2009 Ann
expects to earn her NARI Certified Remodeling
(CR) designation.
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 Joe Martin
Master Carpenter
Our customers can
rest easy with Joe on the job. A master carpenter,
Joe oversees individual projects and ensures quality
control. One of our most seasoned employees, Joe
joined Carmel Builders as a lead carpenter in
1988. He brought on board second-generation experience
with custom building and remodeling.
Joe enjoys “working with our diverse clients to fulfill their best expectations and final results.” Every day brings a new challenge for him. “This is not just a job, it’s a vocation. I just love it. I want our customers to be completely happy with our work.” Our many repeat customers will attest to Joe’s unfailing dedication and passion for doing things right!
Joe’s many interests include a passion for the outdoors; as fisherman, hunter, and Inland/Great Lakes trapper education instructor for the state of Wisconsin. Joe has served his community as a scoutmaster for over 20 years, a first responder and as a 28 year veteran volunteer firefighter. The father of two sons and two daughters, he also has five beautiful grandchildren! 
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 Brian Jordan
Certified Lead Carpenter
Brian’s commitment to excellence is evident with every project he works on. A loyal team member since 1987, he consistently demonstrates to clients the values of Carmel Builders: integrity, respect, professionalism and top quality workmanship.
The same values are reflected in how Brian spends his time outside of the office as an EMT, volunteer firefighter (19 years), part-time police officer and devoted father of 4. An Eagle Scout, Brian was assistant scoutmaster for several years and is the current assistant pack master for his stepson’s scout pack. His work with youth also includes assisting the Campbellsport Wresting Club with practices and their annual tournament. A true sportsman, Brian is a member of the Ashford Sportsman Club, the Wisconsin Trapper’s Association and Walleyes for Tomorrow. 
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 Art Cartes
Certified Lead Carpenter
Art has more than 15 years of experience as a carpenter. When he joined Carmel Builders in 2001, we soon recognized his innate ability to make our clients feel comfortable. He exudes confidence, efficiency and professionalism. It’s no surprise that Art says problem solving is one of things he enjoys most about his work. He patiently evaluates challenges and offers solid solutions. Art is our safety officer, and is currently sharing his knowledge with others as a NARI safety class instructor.
Art enjoys traveling with his wife; especially out west where they can hike mountain trails and revel in nature. Every opportunity he has will take him outdoors fishing or hunting with his teenage nephews. Giving back to the community, Art works on restoring the habitat for wildlife and leading field trips for children as a member of Wings Over Wisconsin, a conservation organization. He is affiliated with the German Shorthair Club of WI assisting the organization with hunt tests and their annual dog show. In fact, his own two German Shorthairs accompany him on hunting trips. 
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 Alex
Peters
Student/Apprentice
Alex
has
known
Tom
and
Barbara
Weiher
for
most
of
his
life.
During
summer
breaks
while
in
high
school,
he
worked
with
the
Carmel
Team.
In
2005,
after
graduating,
he
joined
the
ranks
as a
full-time
employee.
Alex
will
take
time
off
in
September
2006
when
he
becomes
a
full
time
student
in
the
carpentry
program
at
Waukesha
County
Technical
College.
After
completing
the
year
long
course
he
will
rejoin
Carmel
Builders
and
enter
the
Associated
Builders
and
Contractors
(ABC)
apprenticeship
program.
Our
team
appreciates
Alex’s
hard
work
ethic
and
eagerness
to
learn.
Away
from
work,
Alex
is a
dedicated
fisherman
and
sports
enthusiast.
You
can
also
find
Alex
working
hard
coaching
his
brother’s
basketball
team.
Alex
is
committed,
and
shows
tremendous
passion
for
all
of
his
interests. 
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 Linda
Kons
Office Manager
Joining Carmel Builders
in 2004, Linda is the newest member of our office
team. She brings a wide range of experiences from
teaching, working with engineers, marketing and
working with non-profits, as well as community
leadership roles. Linda is enjoying being a first
time Grandmother and awaiting the arrival of her
second and third grandchildren in the spring of
2006.
Carmel Builders is
currently remodeling the Kons’ kitchen.
They are thrilled with the transformation and
are very comfortable leaving their home in the
skilled hands of the Carmel Builders team. 
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OUR STORY | OUR MISSION | OUR PROCESS | OUR TEAM | CARMEL BUILDERS DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTION
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