Professional Remodeler 40 Under 40: Michael Winn

Michael Winn, 39
President, Winn Design & Remodeling
Fairfax, Va.

EDUCATION
B.A., International Studies & Economics, George Mason University

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
CGR, CR, CRC, GCP, Pursuing LEED AP Homes certification

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Named to Inc. 5000’s list of fastest
growing companies
• Multiple local and national design awards

EXTRACURRICULAR
• Member, NAHB, NARI, NKBA, USGBC and Efficiency First
• Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together

OFF THE CLOCK
Hobbies: Mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, scuba diving and spending time with my kids
Favorite movies: A tossup between “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Swingers.” “Both have great lines … highly quotable.”
Favorite food: A perfectly cooked steak paired with a great wine.  Second choice would be a juicy cheeseburger with all the toppings and an ice cold beer!
Favorite vacation spot: Bar Harbor, Maine.  “Nice pace of life, beautiful surroundings, great weather, good food and lot’s of outdoor activities.”
 
SECRET LIFE
“I’m a pretty good cartoonist! I used to illustrate for several newspapers when I was in college.”
Was a Foreign Trade Specialist at the International Trade Administration and has degrees in both Economics and Political Science.