Know That You'll Be In Good Hands.

Our goal is to wow you with a plan that has been designed for your life. You can trust that with our team, your end result will be a space that is beautiful, on time, and on budget, as we work hard to provide you the very best service. We work hard to ensure that every project is completed to your utmost satisfaction, and with as little disruption to your lives as possible.

96% of our customers are likely to recommend our services to a friend. We’re pretty proud. We work hard for that number. That means 96% of our customers agree that they enjoy our process, they feel safe with us in their homes, and they are satisfied with the quality of our work.

Please, take a look at our independent reviews with Guild Quality. You will find that 96% of our customers are satisfied with our communication, and 98% felt we were professional and organized.

“Working with Degnan Design Build Remodel made our dreams into a reality. In a project of this magnitude, there will always be bumps along the way - especially during Covid, but Degnan’s team was responsive, thoughtful, and hard working throughout. ”
— John and Amy Stone, DeForest WI
 
 
 

Abe Degnan - President, CGR, CGB, CAPS

Abe is president, visionary designer, and leader of the team. He also manages day-to-day business operations. Abe is passionate about leadership, community service, and his family. A proud father of 6 kids, he’d love to share his family’s passion for orphan hosting and adoption! You can read all about it right here!

Working Genius Style: Galvanizing & Enablement, the Enthusiastic Encourager
DISC Profile: Icd/is, the Coach
Meyers-Briggs: ESTJ-A, the Executive, Sentinel
Enneagram: 1-3-8: The Reformer, Achiever, and Challenger

“My goal is to ensure that my team completes your project on time, on budget, and more beautiful than you could have imagined.”
— Abe
 
 
 

Brian Teasdale - Client Relationship Specialist

Brian has an ear eager to listen and brings years of people skills to the team. His role is to help you decide if we're the company you want to work with and then stick by your side throughout the entire process. One of the first people you talk to at Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, Brian will guide you through, alongside the designers and carpenters, to the very end!

Joining us in his second career, you might be interested to learn that Brian worked in policing for many years, rising even to the level of Interim Police Chief of Sun Prairie before choosing his new path. Brian tells you about it all here!

Working Genius Style: Wonder & Enablement, the Idealistic Supporter
DISC Profile: CS/SC, the Formalist.

 
 
 

Dave Duewel - Senior Designer

Dave found his love for Architecture at a young age when he discovered that most of his toys involved the concept of building. He discovered his true passion when he entered the Custom Residential Design market. It is here that he really dove into the design process with the intent of making each project just what the homeowner envisioned to enhance their lifestyle. His detail oriented approach is a welcomed addition to the Degnan design team.

Dave leads the Design Team, and is in charge of shepherding our clients through the Design & Preconstruction process. Dave shares some fun hobbies and passions in his interview - Click here to get to know Dave.

Working Genius Style: Enablement & Tenacity, the Loyal Finisher
DISC Profile: CSi/Sic, the Harmonizer

“No matter what the budget, it is all in the attention to detail.”
— Dave
 
 
 

David Luecht - Production Manager, MPM

David joins the Degnan team with decades of experience both in the field and as a project manager. As the father of four children (3 grown and 2 married), David knows that with a little help, the spaces in the home that worked in the past can transition perfectly for future living.

With a MS in Project Management and a track record of exceptional customer service, David looks forward to assisting Degnan clients as they turn the home they like into the home they love. Meet David in this interview.

Working Genius Style: Invention & Galvanizing, the Evangelizing Innovator
DISC Profile: Isc/DI, the Dynamo
Enneagram: 3-8-7, The Achiever, Challenger, and Enthusiast

“From concept to key, we will work to make the experience of remodeling your home extraordinary in every way.”
— David
 
 
 

Morgan McMahon - Designer

Morgan joined the team in while she was still in the design program at Madison College. Now a graduate, she’s a full time part of our team. Let’s meet her!

Working Genius Style: Tenacity & Discernment, the Judicious Accomplisher
DISC Profile: Id/SI, the Coach

 
 
 

Zach Degnan - Designer

While working on a double degree at Madison College, Zach Degnan first completed the the 2-year Youth Apprenticeship program, exploring both carpentry and design. With a familiar last name, you might recognize that Zach is the 3rd generation of the Degnan family involved at Degnan Design-Build-Remodel. Get to know Zach by clicking here.

Working Genius Style: Wonder & Enablement, the Idealistic Supporter
DISC Profile: CS/Csi, the Technician

 
 
 

Amy Volkmann - Office Manager, MBA

As Office Manager, Amy helps keep the world turning at Degnan Design-Build-Remodel. Amy also worked in municipal government, and her experience and skills are a huge asset to the Degnan team.

Amy has really interesting hobbies and NARI awards. You’ll want to read this!

Working Genius Style: Discernment & Enablement, the Insightful Collaborator
DISC Profile: IS/I, the Networker

“I’m proud that what I do keeps the company on track so that we serve our clients well and important goals are met.”
— Amy
 
 
 

PJ Ender - Lead Carpenter, CLC, CRPM

Thanks to working his way through college, PJ's expertise goes well beyond carpentry. With experience in commercial construction, he learned framing, roofing, siding, and even owned his own company. This expertise is what led him to become a Lead Carpenter for Degnan Design-Build-Remodel. Seeking the best service for our clients, PJ has earned the Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) and Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM) designations from NARI. PJ loves to travel, and he shares some of those experiences here.

Working Genius Style: Wonder & Tenacity, the Careful Implementer
DISC Profile: Sd/SC, the Formalist
Meyers-Briggs: ISTP-A, the Virtuoso, Explorer, with Confident Individualism

“I like tearing down the walls and opening up confined spaces. When the client sees the new open space for the first time, or light reaches new spots in their home, their eyes light up and they say “Wow!” When they smile, I smile.”
— PJ
 
 
 

Kelly Lawton - Lead Carpenter, CRPM, CLC

Kelly’s original background is in sales and marketing and he spent almost 25 years working in retail marketing and sales management, before making a career change in 2017. He's a dedicated team player who takes a lot of pride in his work, and an expert manager learning the full role of Lead Carpenter.

Kelly is passionate about carpentry, craftsmanship, and client relationships. As part of the team, Kelly has earned the Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM) from NARI. Kelly shares some personal thoughts here!

Working Genius Style: Enablement & Tenacity, the Loyal Finisher
DISC Profile: ISc/S, the Planner

 
 
 

Jon Edwards - Lead Carpenter, CLC

Jon has worked in residential remodeling and new home construction for over a decade. Skilled and ready to take on any project needed, you might find Jon on his own jobsite or working with Kelly and PJ. Outside of work, you’re likely to find Jon and his family at Focus Church - learn about his involvement and life here!

Working Genius Style: Discernment & Enablement, the Insightful Collaborator
DISC Profile: CIs/Sc, the Planner

 
 
 

Matt Young, Remodeling Carpenter

After a career at Trek Bicycle culminating at a Product Manager role, Matt decided to leave the corporate world to do the hands-on remodeling work that he enjoyed with his dad when he was younger. Matt bought a fixer-upper and then moved into remodeling as a career. Hear more about that here!

Working Genius Style: Wonder & Tenacity, the Careful Implementer

DISC Profile: SCI/Cs, the Formalist

 
 

Ruslans Kozlovskis - Remodeling Carpenter

Ruslans learned his carpentry skills at Madison College, got some on-the-job experience, and then joined the Degnan Design-Build-Remodel team. He has a cool connection to the Degnan family, too: He knew the Degnan's Latvian kids before they were adopted, and his American family helped inspire the Degnan's adoption. He has an interesting obsession and he reveals it in his interview here!

Working Genius Style: Discernment & Enablement, the Insightful Collaborator
DISC Profile: CIs/Cs, the Formalist

 
 

About the Working Genius, DISC, Meyers-Briggs and Enneagram:

At Degnan Design-Build-Remodel, we think that communication and Company Culture are a pretty big deal. Therefore it’s important to be able to understand each other and communicate effectively. One of the ways we do this is by examining different personality assessments.

The two we use for everyone in the company are The Six Types of Working Genius created by author Patrick Lencioni, as well as the DISC. You might relate to the adjectives used in the above list, and you can see how the the styles and profiles complement each other and fulfill the various needs of the roles in our company. If you want to know more, be sure to ask when you book an appointment with us!

 
 
 
“We were most impressed with Dave’s work on layout, attention to detail, and ability to make selections in line with our overall vision.”
— Adam & Brittany, Madison WI
“We had never done a major remodeling project before. We didn’t know the timeline or anything and they were very good explaining how it would work and explained why they were doing it as they were doing it. Degnan was wonderful to work with and brought our vision to life!”
— Amber & Eric, Madison WI