Meet The CQC Home Team
Behind every successful remodel is a team committed to getting the details right from the very beginning
Meet The Team
The People Behind The ProcessAnd The Homes We Help Transform
Every successful remodeling project is the result of talented people working together toward a common goal. Behind every design, recommendation, and construction milestone is a team committed to helping homeowners feel confident throughout the journey. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, our designers, project managers, craftsmen, and support staff work closely together to create a remodeling experience that feels organized, collaborative, and centered around the people we serve.
While every member of our team brings a unique background and expertise, we share the same commitment to communication, accountability, and doing what’s right for the homeowner. Get to know the people who help bring CQC Home projects to life and who work every day to create spaces that feel more connected to the way our clients live.
The People Behind The Work
The People Who BringEvery Project To Life
Ken Combs
Owner / CEO
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At the heart of everything I do are my loved ones, my business, the values I hold dear, and the pursuit of personal success. Family is my anchor, fulfilling that intrinsic need to care for and support others. Here at CQC Home, we take that family vibe to the next level, creating opportunities for jobs, training, and a real sense of achievement and growth within our tight-knit team.
Durham, my hometown, is more than just where I’m from—it’s woven into the fabric of who I am. The diverse, warm, and generous community, along with the endless opportunities it offers, are deeply ingrained in my story. I’m committed to giving back, sponsoring activities that make our community even more vibrant. It’s about investing in the place that’s shaped me and contributing to its ongoing story. Together, we’re building something special. “Trust is just ONE thing we build well.”
Daryl Mejeur
Chief Operations Officer
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I am very excited to be a part of the CQC team and thoroughly enjoy working with all of the departments on the different phases of our projects. I started my career in the construction industry over 20 years ago as a laborer, and as my knowledge grew, I progressed through different management positions eventually landing in operations.
Shawn Nordstrud
Director Of Construction
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I am incredibly humbled to be a part of the exceptional team at CQC Home, where our unwavering commitment to prioritizing our clients sets us apart. My journey with CQC began in 2017 when I joined as a carpenter. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of evolving within the company, and today, I proudly hold the position of Director of Construction.
Originating from the Midwest, I made North Carolina my home in 2002, with Raleigh Durham capturing my heart. This vibrant community has been the perfect backdrop to raise my family, and the warmth of its people has made every day special. Exploring the diverse landscapes and neighboring areas is a family passion, adding to the richness of our experiences.
With over 35 years in the industry, my love for craftsmanship and dedication to quality construction remain as strong as ever. Although most of my projects now take place within the walls of my own home, I find immense joy and satisfaction in leading my team. The transformations we bring to our clients’ spaces are a constant reminder of the impact thoughtful construction can have on people’s lives.
Grant Lunsford
Design Director
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I am a lifetime native of Raleigh, North Carolina. This is where I met my wife of 20+ years and settled down to start a family with two wonderful children. I spent 17 years with a nationwide furniture retailer managing design teams and honing my skills in management and customer relations.
Developing people and teams has always been my strong suit and I took this into the real estate industry by obtaining a real estate license, assembling a team of skilled trades, and starting my own home renovation business after my career in furniture. Throughout my career in construction I have worked with commercial construction contractors as well as holding the Director of Operations position for a local real estate investing firm where I renovated, flipped and sold properties across North and South Carolina.
I am excited to bring my skills and experience to CQC Home to lead an already successful, and talented team of designers, architects and draftsmen. In my free time you can find me cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes with my family, in the gym, on the Jiu Jitsu mats or behind a camera wandering through nature.
Tommy Lunceford
Senior Project Director
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Matthew Brozey
Project Director
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Whit Winslow
Project Director
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Taylor England
Marketing Manager
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I am a passionate marketing professional who thrives on bringing brands to life through creativity, strategy, and authentic storytelling. With over 12 years of experience spanning both agency and in-house roles, I’ve developed a knack for crafting campaigns that truly connect with audiences and drive meaningful growth. I love digging into the details, finding innovative ways to solve problems, and building strong relationships along the way.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, exploring crafting projects, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.
Annette Rushin
Human Recourses
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With a SHRM-SCP, I serve as a human resources (HR) leader with over 25 years of experience, specializing in full lifecycle recruiting strategies and processes. As the head of HR management at Builders Breakthrough Advisory (BBA), I work closely with clients to attract, evaluate, onboard, and manage top talent, ensuring that every aspect of the staffing and HR process aligns with their mission, culture, business goals, and strategies.
I oversee key HR functions, including compensation (benefits, training, learning, coaching, and development), HR data analytics, succession planning, employee relations, HR technology implementation (such as applicant tracking systems), performance administration, compliance, onboarding and out-processing, budgeting, and HR strategic advisory.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North Carolina Wesleyan College and hold a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources® (SCPHR®) certification (SHRM-SCP) and am a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Lawrence Aucoin
Senior Project Manager
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As a carpenter and job site foreman, I get the pleasure of improving my carpentry skills as well as being hands-on in every aspect of every build! Excellent customer service is what I strive for on a day-to-day basis.
Renovating homes for myself and for clients over the last 12years has proven that communication is the key to success in any aspect of a build.
I now have the pleasure of teaching that to my 6 year old son who wants to know every part of a renovation.
Rick Freeman
Project Manager
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Rick brings more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, along with a deep passion for craftsmanship and problem-solving. A licensed General Contractor, he began his career with a turnkey builder, working hands-on from the ground up and gaining a comprehensive understanding of every phase of the building process.
Rick specializes in interior trim, decks and screened porches, cabinet design and installation, window and door installation, and painting. After owning and operating a small renovation company for nine years, he moved into construction management, where he has spent more than a decade leading projects with precision, care, and attention to detail.
What Rick enjoys most about renovation is the challenge—taking something old, navigating its unique complexities, and transforming it into a space that reflects a homeowner’s vision. For him, the most rewarding part of the job is seeing that vision come to life.
Outside of work, Rick has been married for 20 years and is the proud father of three boys and a grandfather to one granddaughter. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the mountains with his wife on their Harley and working on his hot rods.
Nathan Nordstrud
Project Manager
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Devin Baumgart
Project Manager
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Kelly Bidwell
Principle Designer
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I was born and raised in Kensington Connecticut but knew I belonged in North Carolina from the age of 12. I moved to Angier, North Carolina in the spring of 2001 after a short time living in Pennsylvania. After living in Angier briefly, I moved to Raleigh and ultimately bought a house in Northern Durham County with my family. I received my degree and certification in Computer Aided Drafting Design Engineering Technology while living in Connecticut as well as the Nurserymen’s Association Certification. I have worked as a kitchen and bath designer, interior and exterior designer, landscape designer and have installed kitchens all over the country. I finally landed in residential remodeling here at CQC Home.
I have worked for and with CQC Home since 2013 and there is no better place to work. I absolutely love designing clients’ dreams and enjoy seeing their faces when the renders I have created come alive better than the drawings they had already fallen in love with. I really enjoy helping clients figure out what they like and how to improve their lives through their most valued asset…their home. When you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work!
Jenna Stephens
Designer
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As a native North Carolinian, I was raised in the outskirts of Charlotte and grew up doing anything and everything artistic. This love for art and design is what initially drew me to interior design so I moved to Raleigh where I attended Meredith College. When I graduated with a B.S. in Interior Design, I decided to stay after falling in love with the Raleigh area. Getting to be creative with all the different styles is one of my favorite things about my job along with making others’ dream homes a reality! I am thrilled that I get to be part of the CQC team and work with clients from all over the triangle.
When I’m not working you can find me either reading a good book or traveling with friends and family. Exploring new places is one of my favorite things to do. I would love to one day travel through all of Eastern Europe to experience all the different cultures, landscapes, & architecture (of course!)
Hannah Van Der Noord
Designer
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Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, I’ve always had a deep love for my home state and a passion for design and architecture. From a young age, I was drawn to the creativity and impact of bringing people’s ideas and visions to life through thoughtful design.
While earning my Associate’s degree through a hybrid design and architecture program in Charlotte, I sought out multiple internships that gave me valuable hands-on experience beyond the classroom. After graduation, I worked full-time in the industry before relocating to Raleigh; a new city to explore while staying close to the place and people I love.
I’m excited to be part of a talented and experienced team, and I’m passionate about helping clients create effective, creative, and functional spaces. I believe great design should be both purposeful and fun, and I bring that mindset into every project.
Outside of work, I love traveling, finding new adventures, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Sophie Hansen
Designer
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As a proud North Carolina native from Garner, I have always been passionate about creating beautiful, functional spaces that reflect each client’s unique style and needs. I earned my degree in Interior Architecture from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and I’m thrilled to be part of the talented team at CQC.
My passion for design began early through experiences visiting commercial construction job sites with my Dad. I was always fascinated by the behind-the-scenes process of how spaces come together from concept to completion, and those experiences ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in Interior Design.
With a diverse design background and a strong artistic eye, I enjoy guiding clients through the design process and transforming their ideas into thoughtfully designed spaces that feel both personal and functional.
Outside of work, I am also a watercolor artist specializing in painting homes, landscapes, and classic cars. In my free time, I enjoy live music, attending concerts and sporting events, and spending time outdoors.
John Farmer
Carpenter
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I am a native of Tennessee, where I was surrounded by country lands and farms and where I found a passion for building things early in life. I moved from Tennessee about 40 years ago and made my home in Durham. I enjoy working with my hands and have been in the carpentry business for at least 40 years now, woodworking came naturally.
I enjoy building, creating, and designing different projects, and working with CQC Home I can participate in it all. I take my time in everything I do, and I pay special attention to detail. I am a family man at heart and have been married to my beautiful wife for many years. We have three kids and nine wonderful grandkids that I try to spend time with as much as possible.
I enjoy spending time with my family and on my time off I try to get as much quality time as I can. When I am not working or spending time with my family, I do enjoy working in my garden and fishing. I must say working at CQC Home has been the most rewarding job and I enjoy developing good client relationships to build trust, with honesty and commitment. My hope is that through my carpentry, I can build something for our clients to cherish for years to come.
Michael Dean
Carpenter
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I’m very proud of my family and where I am in life despite what I’ve been through. My uniqueness is overcoming any situation I run into and never giving up.
A special experience that involved work was being part of a job that had a tight deadline and a successful finish.
Even when I leave work I feel the need to work at home around the house most days too before it gets dark.
I’m a hard worker. I enjoy my job and I look forward to advancement and many years to come working for CQC.
Justin Johnson
Draftsman
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Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, I have had the pleasure of spending my time in Durham, NC since 2013. While in high school, I discovered architectural engineering through its engineering club. From there, I studied Architectural Engineering Technology at the University of Hartford and completed my Associate’s degree at Durham Tech.
Though my architectural path may not have been linear, I have found myself in very enriching opportunities within the industry that have strengthened my knowledge of design along the way. I have been fortunate to work within the architectural products industry as well as under licensed architects and have since experienced architecture from a production and design perspective. All of these experiences have led me to CQC Home where I am gaining and implementing my design-construction knowledge.
At CQC Home, I work alongside very skilled and experienced professionals and hope to continue my education within architecture so that I can serve my community as I mature. My goal at CQC Home is to design welcoming and inspiring spaces that give clients confidence in their remodeling dreams.
Liam Roberts
Draftsman
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Originally born in Santa Barbara, California, I was surrounded by red-tile clay roofs and salty ocean weather. After spending my childhood in the beautiful high desert of New Mexico, I gained an appreciation for Adobe style homes and construction methods that had exceptional sustainability, high thermal efficiency, and durability in arid climates. By early adulthood, I realized my connection to where I lived was not only tied to the people most important to me, but also the spaces we occupied and the ways we used them. This led to me traveling to the dense concrete jungle of New York City, and the boroughs surrounding it, to study the Pratt Institute School of Architecture. The differences in scale and infrastructure was humbling, as well as working with international students and professors from around the world. My experiences gave me perspective and inspired me to understand how to shape spaces into places that we all occupy. I would go onto get a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management (CM), designed for students interested in the technical aspects of managing a construction project from inception to completion.
One of the ways I interact with the build environment is by being physically active. I love to skateboard, explore, and travel. I like to try local food, beer, and music. I find balance by spending time off hiking trails and snowboarding down fresh powdered slopes. I work hard to have these moments, and the tools needed to design and build often include the software and technology I have available. I strive to master these systems so that can I produce and create at a high level.
I am looking forward to my time with CQC, striving to create beautiful projects for the clients in the Triangle Area, and finding the time to travel to visit family and friends all over the country and abroad.
Marbelys Zamora
Estimator
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I was born in Venezuela and spent many years living in Colombia, so I proudly consider both countries a part of who I am. From a young age, I was deeply passionate about construction and design, which led me to get an associate’s degree in civil construction and later a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
After developing my career in Venezuela and Colombia, my husband and I made the decision to move to the United States with our two wonderful children to continue growing both personally and professionally in this incredible country.
Today, I feel truly fortunate to be part of CQC Home, collaborating with such a talented and experienced team to bring meaningful projects to life. Outside of work, I cherish time with my family, and in my free moments, you’ll often find me immersed in a good book or sketching.
Daniela Morales
Estimator
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Raised just outside the Triangle area, my passion for construction and design began as a teen watching my parents renovate their 1930s home. This interest led me to Western Carolina University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. In college, I participated and organized student volunteers for Habitat for Humanity build days through the Construction Management Club, a role that allowed me to give back to the community. My career has spanned roles in project controls within commercial and industrial construction, and I’m excited to bring my experience full circle by working on residential projects.
As an estimator at CQC Home, I work with our design team and trade partners during the design phase to provide accurate pricing for our clients before they embark on their remodeling journey. The reward of seeing new spaces come to life for families is truly fulfilling.
I’m proud to be part of the CQC Home team, collaborating with talented and caring individuals who share my dedication to excellence. Outside of work, I enjoy backpacking, LEGO building, and spending quality time with friends and family. And of course, spoiling my furry companions!
Subhadra Auman
Estimator
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I was born and raised in Hillsborough, NC and moved to London, UK as a teenager. I studied architecture at the University of Portsmouth (UK) and then went on to work in London, Cambridge and Spain. Working and studying in Europe was a valuable opportunity to develop my architectural knowledge and advance my career in construction.
Last year I made the decision to move back to my home state, North Carolina. I joined CQC Home as an estimator and I am so excited to work with the team! It feels great to return to my roots and use my skill set to serve CQC Home and the Triangle area.
In my free time I love to sew, travel and spend time with friends and family.
Grey Ferguson
Client Service Coordinator
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I was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana but have called North Carolina home since 1998. For 30 years, I worked alongside my husband in the food industry. From restaurants to our own catering company to starting local favorite Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken. When my husband passed in 2022, I decided to leave the food scene and use my customer service skills elsewhere.
Becoming Client Services Coordinator at CQC Home has been a great blessing for me and the CQC Team. From the company culture to the outstanding clients, working and learning about the industry from such a highly respected company has been a dream come true for me!
Kim Fink
Bookkeeper
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The People Behind The Projects Would Love To Meet You
Every remodeling project begins with people. The homeowners placing their trust in us, the team members guiding the process, and the relationships that make great outcomes possible. If you’re considering a project for your home, we’d love the opportunity to learn more about your goals, answer your questions, and introduce you to the team that will help bring your vision to life. The first step is simply a conversation about where you are today and where you’d like your home to go next.