Certified Builders Measure Up
Meet our newest Certified Builders by Bailee Wicks Communications Manager
Traci Tenhulzen began her career in the building industry as owner and manager of a safety training and consultation company, Safety Resource, from 1998 to 2007. At that time, Tenhulzen’s company was the only nationally certified womanowned business in the Northwest. After having her son, Matthew, Traci sold Safety Resource and started a new journey with her husband, Mike. They now run Tenhulzen Residential, a design/build residential remodeling firm in
Woodinville. The company has won the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE), Award twice. A member of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties since 1998, Tenhulzen plans to lead as president in 2023. Tenhulzen’s achievements go beyond the building industry. She climbed Mount Rainier to Columbia Crest, the true summit, twice and was a rafting guide for 16 years with NW River Riders. In 2020, Tenhulzen completed her Master’s Degree in Business and Human Resources from Southern New Hampshire University with honors.
Justin Schuder and his wife Mandy founded J&M Remodel in 2008. Having a vast knowledge of all things building and mechanical, Schuder knew the trades were a fit from an early age. While attending Washington State University, he took side jobs working with his hands, while majoring in Business and later, Hotel and Restaurant Management. This forward-facing skill set enabled Schuder to bring a friendly, customer serviceoriented, aspect to his work in the trades.
incorporating, J&M Remodel hired its first employee. Fast forward to today: they have a crew of 15 full-time employees they say are “truly part of the family.”
Starting small, with Justin in the field and Mandy in the office, J&M hit the streets of their West Seattle neighborhood handing out flyers and offering the services of their new company to neighbors. Quickly the calls came in, and within a few months of
While they pour a lot into J & M Remodel, Justin and Mandy live an active lifestyle with their school-age children, including travel, boating and skiing, when not running to and from various sports and activities.
The focus of J & M Remodel has shifted over the years to large, whole home renovation projects, often brought to them through their network of trusted architects and designers. J & M has received awards from both the Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish Counties and BIAW for excellence in remodeling. They are excited about becoming a BIAW Certified Builder, as they continue to stay educated and on top of current and upcoming building trends and practices within the industry.
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