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The Stebnitz Legacy Three Generations of Excellence
Founded in 1972 by Stan Stebnitz, our company began with a focus on general carpentry and small additions. By 1986, Stan’s sons—Dave, Gary, and Dan—had purchased the business, expanding our service offerings and solidifying our reputation for quality. In 2008, the tradition of family ownership continued when Dave’s son, Chris Stebnitz, became the third-generation owner. Today, operating from our headquarters in Elkhorn, WI, we combine old-school craftsmanship with 21st-century technology. While we utilize modern tools like 3D design and virtual walkthroughs to enhance your experience, our core principles remain unchanged: always do what’s right, serve others as you expect to be served, and never walk away from a project.
Our Journey
Our Commitment to Craftsmanship A legacy built on trust and skill.
For half a century, we have honed our craft, evolved with the industry, and remained steadfast in our core values.
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Generations of Leadership: Founded by Chris’ grandfather, expanded by his father and uncles, and now led by Chris Stebnitz, our family’s dedication to quality spans decades.
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Community Focused: From sponsoring local events to supporting non-profits, we believe in giving back to the people and organizations in our community who have supported us.
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Award-Winning Service: Recognized locally and nationally for customer satisfaction and design excellence, including multiple GuildQuality Service Excellence Awards.
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Investing in People: Our team is our greatest asset. We prioritize training, safety, and career development to ensure the highest level of expertise on every job site.
50th Anniversary Testimonials
We were extremely excited and proud to celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2022, with our family, friends, clients, and industry partners. We’ve included the many messages of congratulations and support they sent us.
Gary Stebnitz
Owner 1986 - 2006
So many great memories, Gary. Thanks for all you’ve done to support the growth of the company early on and setting the table for us to build a team to carry that forward for many years.
Chris Stebnitz
President of Stebnitz Builders
Fifty years and thousands of clients later, we remain committed to Perfecting the Art of Listening while creating beautiful living spaces and memorable remodeling experiences for homeowners across Walworth County. Keep an eye out for upcoming messages from friends that are celebrating with us!
Victoria Downing
President of Remodelers Advantage
Victoria Downing, President of Remodelers Advantage Inc, offers her unique perspective of what it means for Stebnitz Builders to celebrate 50 years. Stebnitz Builders has been a member of RA since 1995, learning from other successful remodeling business owners across the country. RA facilitates “Roundtables,” a world-class peer advisory program that brings together smart, motivated, remodeling professionals, to help one another grow. Stebnitz Builders is a founding member of the Mentor 2 Roundtable, consisting primarily of companies who had shown mastery of their business and an interest in higher-level understanding.
Dennis Carnes
CFO of Keefe Real Estate
Our friends say the nicest things … Dennis Carnes, CFO with Keefe & Associates, took a minute to congratulate us on our 50th Anniversary and reflected back on the many ways Stebnitz Builders has had an impact on the community.
Larry and Cathy Bray
Client since 2014
Larry and Cathy Bray took a minute to send their congratulations to us for 50 years and to reflect on the great experience they had remodeling their kitchen. Thanks for the kind words, guys. We love working with family, too!
Jason Tadlock
Elkhorn Area School District Administrator
While we enjoyed being their contractor of choice for the last 10 years or so, we’ve also had the pleasure of working alongside the Elkhorn Area School District as a volunteer for all kinds of educational and sporting events. The memories we’ve made with teachers and students during that time, will last forever. Thanks for the kind words, Jason!
Kent Gebauer
Home Lumber
Kent Gebauer has been our right-hand man when it comes to building products. Ensuring our clients have all the information on options available, providing us all the necessary information for proper installation, and directing all the right products to the right jobsite, every day, Kent has been there. Thanks for all you do to make our clients, our teams, and our projects successful, Kent!
Barney Brugger
Remodeling Consultant 2013-2022
We had a wonderful time working alongside a true professional like Barney. For 10 years (2013-2022), Barney reshaped the role of Remodeling Consultant by combining his deep technical expertise with a sharp focus on client relationships, creating amazing spaces and exceptional experiences for so many clients. We appreciate the kind words and for all you’ve done to create raving fans of Stebnitz Builders.
Michael and Donna Capposerre
Clients since 2018
Mike and Donna Capposerre have been clients of Stebnitz Builders for several years. We’ve completed numerous projects for them and enjoyed working with them both, every time. Mike has quite the personality. His laugh is infectious! Listen for it the next time you’re at the Walgreens in Elkhorn. Chances are pretty good you’ll hear it.
Thanks for the kind words!! We look forward to the next project!
Luke and Becki Kuchenberg
Clients since 2020
Becki and Luke Kuchenberg, with FORM Wealth Management, sent us this wonderful message, describing what it was like working with Stebnitz Builders to design and build their new kitchen and living space. They also provide a great perspective on what it means to partner with a company celebrating their 50th year in business. Thank you, Becki and Luke, for your kind words! We are lucky to have so many amazing clients, like yourself, we get to work with!
Dave Stebnitz
Son, Father, and Grandfather Serving Stebnitz Builders
Dave Stebnitz reflects on his time with his brothers, Dan and Gary, purchasing their father’s company and building it in to a resource serving so many more homeowners around Walworth County for twenty years. Thanks for the insight and for the kind words, Dad!
Dan Stebnitz
Estimator and Owner 1986-2008
Great memories, Dan! Thanks for sharing and thanks for being there, every step of the way, as this company has grown – 50 years in the making.
Paul Winans
Peer Mentor, Remodelers Advantage
I couldn’t think of a better person to lend perspective on what this celebration means. As a successful remodeler and an even more successful mentor with Remodelers Advantage, Paul has been an integral part in my growth and the growth of the company.
Thank you for all you’ve done along our journey, Sensei.
Tim Faller
Senior Consultant and "Master of Production" - Remodeler's Advantage
Tim Faller, Senior Consultant and “Master of Production” with Remodelers Advantage Inc, offers his unique perspective of what it means for Stebnitz Builders to celebrate 50 years. Stebnitz Builders has been a member of RA since 1995, learning from other successful remodeling business owners across the country. RA facilitates “Roundtables,” a world-class peer advisory program that brings together smart, motivated, remodeling professionals, to help one another grow.
Eli and Char Nieuwenhuis
Owners Nieuwenhuis Bros Disposal Services
Char and Eli Nieuwenhuis and the entire Nieuwenhuis company have been a big part of Stebnitz Builders and the lives of the three brothers, Dan, Gary and Dave Stebnitz. From high school friendships, to civic volunteering, to Dave helping Eli reach a goal by selling his home to Eli, the close-knit relationship we’ve had between companies has been a long a storied one. Thank you for the kind words, the many years of friendship and your constant and continued company support. You guys are the best!
Tammy Dunn
Executive Director of the United Way of Walworth County
Thank you for the kind words, Tammy. We are proud of our third-generation story involving Stebnitz Builders but also LOVE our “generational story” with the United Way. I know my mom, Barb Stebnitz is extremely proud of the work we’ve continued to do, following in the footsteps her mother (my grandmother), Eleanor Packard, made over 50 years ago! Thanks, Tammy!
Brian and Judy Buzzell
Clients of Stebnitz Builders
We caught up with our friends, and past clients, Brian and Judy Buzzell to discuss their experiences working with Stebnitz Builders to completely renovate their Delavan home. While the project may have been several years ago (2008), the memories of a great experience are still fresh in their minds.
Larry Ockelmann
Client and Retired Remodeling Consultant
Larry Ockelmann sent us this message and we couldn’t be happier. Not only were he and his wife, Barbara, clients of Stebnitz Builders, but they are dear friends. Larry also became a Remodeling Consultant with us for several years. He used his experience as a VP with Sears to push me and our team to reach for goals we never thought possible. Thanks for the friendship, your guidance and the kind words, Larry! Can’t imagine where we’d be today without them.
Sara Nichols
Executive Director, Open Arms Free Clinic, Inc.
Executive Director, Sara Nichols, sent us this nice note of congratulations and to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Stebnitz Builders has been an avid supporter of Open Arms, providing free medical and dental care to the essential workers and their families in Walworth County. Opened in 2012, OAFC is the first free clinic in Walworth County serving low-income and uninsured people of all ages with primary medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, lab and pharmaceutical assistance.
Chris Egner
Owner, Chris Egner
Great business relationships are key to not only ensuring our projects are a success from start to finish, but also that our clients have a wonderful experience throughout the process. Chris Egner is one of those partners that allow us to provide both a successful project and a memorable experience. Thanks for the kind words, Chris!
Peggy Helgeson
Distinctive Designs by Peggy
We have a long and great relationship with Peggy, not only as a trusted trade partner and designer with Distinctive Designs by Peggy, but the brothers actually hired Peggy (her first job in the industry) to work with the cabinet/ countertop business they founded – Kustom Kitchen Designs. Peggy found her calling in this industry and studied hard to become a great designer and partner for our clients. Her dedication to creating that relationship with our clients remains strong today. Thanks for the kind words and all you do to help us create raving fans, Peggy!
Randy Schnick
Retired, Owner Schnick Electric
Randy has the distinction of knowing Stebnitz Builders the longest, having started his own business right about the same time as the brothers purchased the company from their father. Randy and Schnick Electric were great partners with us in hundreds (if not thousands) of projects we completed. Thank you for the friendship and the support over those years together, Randy!
Steve Uppling
Owner, Mad Mosaics
Thank you for the shout-out, Steve. We truly appreciate the commitment you have to our goal as a company – being the very best listeners and providing unique solutions to wonderful homeowners. The service you provide our clients is crazy-good and the detailing you have for the tile work you perform is amazing. Keep up the great work. We look forward to another four years (and more) of exceptional teamwork and tilework. Thanks for the continued praises you sing for Stebnitz Builders.
Patricia Bladow
Executive Officer, Lakeland Builders Association
Thank you to Patricia Bladow, Executive Officer for the Lakeland Builders Association, for her kind words and reflection on our involvement in the leadership roles with LBA over the last 25 years. The LBA has been not only a great resource for homeowners across the county, but it has helped so many of the colleagues we work alongside in the industry reach greater personal and professional levels. Thanks Pat!
Build Your Career with Us
Join a team that values character and craftsmanship.
We are always looking for dedicated carpenters and remodeling professionals who take pride in their work, are committed to the goals of their teammates and the company and who value the community we live and work in. If you want to grow your skills in a supportive, family-oriented culture, we want to hear from you.