Rick Devrye

Prior to starting DeVrye Renovations in 1990, I had worked for another renovation contractor that would only deliver mediocre work.  Seeing the poor results and the frequent confrontations that arose from “good enough” work, I vowed to deliver both a better product and better service for my customers. In order to accomplish this, I have assembled a team of tradesmen that arrive at your home with a toolbox full of competency, skill, commitment, creativity, diligence, and dedication. When they pack up at the end of a productive day, they take with them a sense of accomplishment and leave behind a happy homeowner and a job well done.

I am both proud of and blessed by the great crew of guys that work for our company. All of our crew members have been with us for many years and each of them care a lot about how they can deliver a great experience for our customers. Here’s a little introduction to our team members.

Ryan Fitton

I have always enjoyed working with my hands.  Bringing a project from the initial stages and right to final walk through inspection gives me a true sense of pride. I consider customer satisfaction as my most important priority. I love to see that certain look of appreciation on my customer’s face when the results have exceeded their expectations. I love coaching my boys in hockey and playing hockey during the winter and slo-pitch in the summer. My family loves to go camping – I think nothing beats the outdoors.

David Szasz

I get a sense of accomplishment when our customers are truly happy with their project and express how much they look forward to using the space.  I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to the details, so I appreciate the fact that the company I work for wants me to do the best job possible. I most enjoy spending time with my wife and 3 children playing, reading, and exploring.

Scott Karn

I love it when a customer comes home after our first day of work on their home renovation project, and they breathe a great sigh of relief!   I think that it's at that moment that they realized that they've made a good choice in choosing DeVrye, and are relieved that they are now able to relax and enjoy the exciting process.  I've heard that some contractors hide their levels and squares at the end of their workday, for fear that their lack of care would be discovered.  I like to leave them out.  Go ahead and check – you’re sure to be pleasantly surprised!  The loves of my life are my wife and two young children.  I also enjoy music, and have been known to serenade customers from their basements!

Mark Bowman

I really enjoy all aspects of my job.  When a job is finished, I love seeing the look on the customer’s face, seeing their new basement just how they envisioned it, and having it finished on time and without any problems.  I love my wife, music [I’m a drummer] and most sports – especially hockey.

Marlon Jacobson

I’ve been working along with the DeVrye team since 2004 as the drywall finisher (aka “tapeworm”).  Although this type of work is known for its dust and tedious attention to detail, I make every attempt to keep a clean work environment. I have been working as a drywall taper for 16 years and take great pride in doing my very best work at whatever job lies ahead of me.  I’m married with 3 daughters, and when I’m not at work, I’m doing what I enjoy most – spending time with my family.

Future Team Members

We continually support the growth and education of future tradesmen through our  “carpenter helpers” training program.