The Expert Design & Construction Team
Harry Headrick – Founder / President
As Founder and President of Expert Design & Construction, Harry
is the driving force behind Expert’s unparalleled quality service
and professionalism. He, and his brother Jeff, literally grew up in
one constant residential remodel. Many people are now familiar with
residential “flipping” or the industry of finding a run
down or otherwise de-valued house, fixing it and selling the Sacramento Remodeling Home at
a profit. Such cable TV shows as The Real Deal and Flip that House chronicle
the up and down adventures of investors and contractors. Harry’s
father who was in real estate for thirty years moved the family to
nineteen different houses in eighteen years. The adventure occurred
long before the widespread term “flipping” was probably
coined. Each house had a different level of repair necessary and presented
a new opportunity for Harry and his brother Jeff to learn residential
construction. Harry started painting rooms at age eight, and steadily
gained a wider exposure to an industry he has grown to love.
After several years in the Carpenter’s Union, running large
crews on commercial projects, Harry wanted a new challenge and a return
to residential projects. He explains his return to residential by saying, “The
problem with commercial projects is that six months after you pour
your heart into a project, they turn it into a Starbuck’s.
With residential remodels, you have the chance to create something
that is loved and valued for generations.”
Harry is particularly proud of his membership in the National Association
of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and his Certified Remodeler
(CR) and Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) designations.
In his spare time, Harry loves to golf, but admittedly is a much better
builder! The only thing Harry loves more than his work is his family – Jennifer
(his unbelievable patient and supportive wife) and their two beautiful
children, Natalie and Jack.
Jennifer Headrick - Account Manager
Jennifer wanted the title “Remodeling Home Show Specialist” but she does much more than that. Jennifer is Expert’s resident bean counter. She makes sure invoices are sent and the bills are paid (along with making sure the t’s are crossed and the i’s are dotted). She’s always available to answer any questions about billing, allowances and pricing. Jennifer loves to work at EDC’s booth throughout the year at all the Sacramento remodeling Home shows. Come on out and say, “Hi” at the next show!
Jeff Headrick – General Manager
Jeff and Harry have been a team their whole lives. Though he may
look like Harry, the two couldn’t have more different personalities.
Jeff’s laser focus and fanatical attention to even the smallest
details made him Expert’s most requested foreman and uniquely
qualified to oversee the entire production department. Jeff is a leader
and an organizer who instills confidence in our employees, sub-contractors
and clients through both his words and his actions. When Harry first
started the company, Jeff left an established Union Foreman position
to help build the company we have today
Lori Gross, ASID – Chief
Designer
Lori has been designing memorable and well loved remodels for over ten
years since completing her design degree. Before joining the Expert
Design & Construction family, Lori worked for a private design
firm in Los Gatos, California completing beautiful projects all throughout
the Bay Area. Although supremely talented in all aspects of design,
Lori’s greatest strength is her ability to ascertain the most
efficient use of space for each project. Rather than adding square
footage (and increased cost) for the sake of square footage she strives
to utilize a space in the most efficient way possible. Effective space
planning is the difference between a hand me down coat and a custom
tailored suit jacket. Let Lori tailor design your dream Sacramento remodel today.
Ernie Sanchez - Superintendent
With over 20 years of experience in the industry as a kitchen and bathroom designer, as well as being a licensed general contractor, Ernie, CKD, CBD, CKBR is able to oversee each project so that it is tailored to meet his client’s personal needs. It is his goal when designing for a client that each project is unique and no two projects ever look alike. “I have no design trademark or “particular style” when I am creating a new space, and I am extremely pleased with that,” says Ernie. Clients who have hired Ernie are educated and have taken the time to research what he has to offer, knowing that his professional experience is important to consider when making this type of investment in their Sacramento Remodeling Home. Ernie’s philosophy is simple; he does what it takes to get the job done right, within a reasonable time and with a realistic investment from his clients.
Nicole Marum - Designer
Nicole has been working in Sacramento’s residential design community since graduating with an Interior Design degree from Sacramento State University in 2003. She spent several years working for Ernie Sanchez and architect Ted Smith on several projects throughout the area, including homes featured in the East Sacramento home tour. Nicole honed her material selection and creative space planning skills during a short stint working for a residential property developer in San Francisco during 2007, but ultimately decided that she loved Sacramento and returned to work with Ernie Sanchez once more. She ended up following Ernie to Expert Design, and couldn’t be happier to be a part of the team!
Matt Karnatz
If EDC had a yearbook, Matt would be voted “Most Popular” every year. Not the glad handing, smiley, “everyone’s my buddy” popular from high school. Matt is the “put your head down, work like a dog and do it just right every time” kinda guy. Originally from Eureka via Napa via Ohio, we were very fortunate to bring Matt on board in 2006, and he has been part of our family ever since. Matt’s experiences as a contractor in Ohio qualify him far beyond an everyday carpenter. Matt understands all of the factors that determine a successful project and he brings his craftsmanship and even temperament to each client, creating homes we are all proud of.
Taffy Soper – Project Coordinator
When you call our office, the friendly voice you will most likely hear is that of Taffy Soper, our Project Coordinator and Harry’s sister. As the “glue” of the Production Department, Taffy works hard to keep our various systems running smoothly. She double checks the schedules, makes sure all the orders have been placed, follows up with vendors, suppliers and sub-contractors and tracks the change orders, punch lists, and job walk action forms. Harry tried for three years to get Taffy to move to the Sacramento area and lend her 12 years of bookkeeping experience and organizational skills to further the company. The opportunity finally presented itself in 2005, and she has been a star member of the team ever since. No matter how complicated the situation, Taffy is always the calm, helpful voice on the other end of the line, ready to address any administrative issue.
Nikki Franks – Administrative Assistant
Nikki, the youngest member of the team, helps in all departments (it stinks to be the new guy), but focuses on phones, files, and follow up. Nikki’s positive attitude and enthusiastic nature ensure that if she doesn’t know the answer to a customer’s question, she will find out who does.
| What do our customers have to say? |
“Thank you for your high quality
work, meticulous cleanup and friendly team.”
– Frank & Denise |
