Professional Remodeler's Forty Under 40 Class of 2012

The 40 young AEC professionals featured represent the Class of 2012 in Professional Remodeler’s “40 Under 40” competition.

They were chosen from nearly 100 applicants to join the 40 previous recipients of this honor, dating back to last year. They are diverse in their professional and personal interests, as well as in their service to professional societies and charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.

Professional Remodeler is proud to present the industry’s next generation of leaders.

Jamie Hsu, 36
President, Lakeville Homes, Bellevue, Wash.

EDUCATION

• BS, Architectural Studies, Washington State University
• BArch, Washington State University

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• April 2012 NAHB Remodeler of the Month.
• Co-chaired relaunch of Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBA K/S) Professional Women in Building Council, increasing membership by 500% the first year—the only council with a growing membership. The council’s work acknowledged by NAHB’s Council of the Year in 2009.
• Helping change the perception of the remodeler in a positive manner. “A remodeler is professional, well-spoken, and worthy of respect. Gone is the perception of the fly-by-night guy with a truck who is unreliable and has no accountability.”

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Vice chair, MBA K/S Remodelers Council.
• Head, MBA K/S Community Outreach committee responsible for building ADA-accessible ramps, organized clothing drives for women, and yard clean-up projects for local non-profit group.
• Team co-captain, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Washington’s Annual Walk.

OFF THE CLOCK

• Can’t live without: Family and friends.
• Favorite hobbies: Photography, gardening, traveling, and reading.
• Favorite vacation spot: Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop, Wash.

SECRET LIFE

• Used to be a wedding planner.
• Parents met in architecture school in Hong Kong. “My father used to do my mother’s homework.”

Matt Hullander, 39
President/owner, Hullco Exteriors, Chattanooga, Tenn.

EDUCATION

• Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Business Management

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Second-generation business owner that has “worn every hat in the company.”
• Grew business over 100% in five years through developing sales, production, and other systems and practices to help with the success of the business. “The systems are the solution.”
• Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, 2011.
• BBB Torch Award Winner, 2009.

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity.
• Started the Hullco Heritage, a two-day charity event benefiting the Hunter Worely Foundation and The First Tee.
• Chairman, Hamilton County, Tenn. Zoning Appeals Board.
• Hosts “HouseChatt,” a local TV and radio show on remodeling.

OFF THE CLOCK

• Hobbies: Friends, golf, boating, and travel.
• Favorite foods: Anything smoked on a green egg, and peanut butter.
• Favorite vacation spot: The beaches of Sandestin, Fla.

SECRET LIFE

• Has lived on London Lane in Apison, Tenn., for his entire life even after tornadoes destroyed much of the property in 2011.
• World’s fastest three-finger typist. 

Scott Frankel, 31
Vice president, operations, Frankel Building, Houston

EDUCATION

• BA, University of Texas at Austin

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

• NAHB GMB
• NAHB MCGP
• CGP

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• One of the first two registered Certified Master Green Professionals in the U.S., the first in Texas.
• Led initiative that ensures every custom home constructed by Frankel Building participate in the USGBC’s LEED for Homes program.
• Business received 2011 GHBA Custom Builder of the Year.
• Recognized as a Green Hero by the USGBC Texas Gulf Coast chapter.
• Dedicated sustainability activist for residential construction in the Houston area. “I am in my 30s. I should be building homes that will outlive me.”

OFF THE CLOCK

• Can’t live without: iPhone.
• Favorite vacation spot: South Texas.

SECRET LIFE

• Likes to hang out with his dog Rue, which he’s had since sophomore year in college.

Nick Castjohn, 35
President, Renovate Inc., Kenner, La. 

EDUCATION

• BBA, Texas A&M
• MBA, Tulane University

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

• NAHB, GMB
• Louisiana Licensed Insurance Adjuster.
• Certified Dispute Resolution Mediator and Arbitrator.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Growth of family renovation business has increased 85% in the last three years.
• Proud of the creating, building, and maintaining relationships with friends, family, and peers.

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Instructor for NAHB class curriculum.
• Volunteers as an independent arbitration guide for the local Better Business Bureau.

OFF THE CLOCK

• Favorite hobbies: Texas A&M football, reading.
• Favorite food: Good BBQ.
• Favorite vacation spot: Jackson, Wyo.

SECRET LIFE

• Applied for “The Apprentice, Season 2.” Received callback for additional interviews but did not make final cut.
• Cousin was in charge of rebuilding the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.

David Caldwell, Jr., 38
Vice president, Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders and Remodelers, North Kingston, R.I.

EDUCATION

• BA, Political Science, University of Rhode Island
• MA, Political Science, Columbia University
• MBA, University of California, Irvine

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Overseen remodel of 1952 ranch-style home that was certified by Energy Star, DOE Builder’s Challenge, LEED for Homes, and National Green Building Standard. The first remodeling project in New England to receive all four designations.
• Served as PM for 18-month restoration of 5,000-sf home that required an entire structural overhaul.
• Regularly consults with NAHB, USGBC and members of Congress on legislation and policies related to building and remodeling industry.

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Executive committee, Rhode Island Association Board of Directors.
• Board of directors, HousingWorks Rhode Island; Rhode Island Builders Association; Builders Helping Heroes.
• Residential green building advocate and co-chair of advocacy committee, Rhode Island Green Building Council.

OFF THE CLOCK

• Can’t live without: My wife and ESPN.
• Hobbies: Gardening, raising pure bred English Mastiffs, rugby.
• Favorite food: Sushi.

SECRET LIFE

• Commissioned office, USMC 1998-2006, part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.