Katie Ostreko
Quality Edge

For many years, Katie has worked at the intersection of product design and brand marketing. Today, as the VP of Sales and Marketing at Quality Edge, she oversees a range of industry-shifting products and helps tell their stories to the world.

Hannah Jansma
Homeowner, @hannahtyler_home

An avid writer and home design enthusiast, Hannah helps homeowners tackle projects, personalize their space, and love their home. Along with her husband, Tyler, she has been documenting their most recent project—building their family home from the ground up on the Michigan lakeshore.

Phil Wakeling, PhD
Senior Metallurgical Engineering Consultant

Ever since earning his PhD in Astrophysics, Phil’s illustrious career has taken him across the nation where he’s worked at leading companies in the areas of metals, aerospace, and aluminum.

Emily McAllister
Realtor, Keller Williams

A Realtor from Greenville, NC, Emily shares her expertise on a wide range of topics, including the real estate market, the economy, and housing trends.

Kerry Rowe
Kerry Rowe Design

With over 25 years of design and development experience, Kerry helps customers find their voice in the complex world of CMF (color, material, and finish) design. Her business—Kerry Rowe Design—is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mitchell Parker
Houzz

Mitchell Parker is the senior editor at Houzz, the leading online platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish.

Michelle Bjorum
Home Joy Studio

Michelle’s passion is creating interiors that spark joy in the individuals and families who live in them. She runs Home Joy Studio, a consultative interior design studio based in Grandville, Michigan.

Bev Thiel
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

Bev is a non-profit organizational leader with over thirty years of experience. She leads an exceptional team committed to providing a safe, decent place for those to call home.

Nick Grzechowiak
Family Handyman

Nick is the Chief Content Officer of Family Handyman, one of the largest home improvement media outlets in the United States. He leads a team of builders, editors and content creators based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Jennifer Ascani
Homeowner, @pinecrest.point.aframe

Jennifer and her family live in East Lansing, Michigan. They’ve been documenting their Pinecrest Point A-frame home building journey on Instagram.

Herman Hanko
Trubuilt Builders

Herman works with homeowners to bring their dream home to life. He takes pride in having a hands-on customer-centric approach, guiding clients through the complex building process.

Drew Terwee
Scott Christopher Homes

Drew is a passionate craftsman, customizing exceptional homes. He’s been doing so for over 35 years, bringing out the best aesthetics and performance in everything he makes.

Lindsey & Adam Kerr
Homeowners, @the.kerr.home

Lindsey and Adam—along with their three kids and two golden retrievers—recently moved to Layton, Utah. Passionate about their home, they’ve been documenting their home renovation journey.

Kiki Redhead
Sherwin-Williams®

As the leader for color trends forecasting at Sherwin-Williams®, Kiki is sought-after for her trend forecasting methodology, implementation, and distillation of mega, macro, and micro trends.

Tyler & Corbin Prince
Prince Motors

As second-generation owners of their family run business, Tyler and Corbin help give customers in West Michigan a hassle-free car-buying experience. They focus on service, reliability and quality with every purchase.

Scott Rasmussen
Quality Edge

Scott’s entire career has been spent in the building products industry. This includes his time at Quality Edge, leading record growth and industry-changing product innovation with a passion for people, design and making homes look amazing.