Our People Make the Difference
Our team members are both highly skilled and highly professional; great people who do great work. So read on, and get to know the people who can help bring your next home remodeling project to life.
Robert Schwerdt
Founder & CEO
Rob is CEO and Founder of Pittsburgh Remodeling Company. His journey into this position started with a love for working with his hands, nurtured in a high school shop class. After studying Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, Rob worked as a carpenter for a remodeling contractor in the Philadelphia suburbs.
ROBERT’S PROJECTS
RENEE SCHWERDT
General Counsel
After spending nearly five years as a commercial litigation attorney, Renee is enjoying her role as General Counsel for PRC.
RYAN MCKENNA
Business Manager
Ryan serves as Business Manager for PRC. A Pittsburgh native and University of Pittsburgh graduate, he also holds an MBA from Robert Morris University.
SOPHIA VAN GORDER
Designer
Sophia’s favorite part of her job is helping clients realize and articulate their vision, and then helping them bringing that vision to life.
NATE FERRELL
Project Manager
As Project Manager, Nate plays an integral role in the success of each and every one of our projects.
JUSTIN KNEPSHIELD
Lead Carpenter
Justin brings over 15 years of experience to his skillful work with PRC. He enjoys all aspects of remodeling, as long as his fear of heights is not an issue.
JUSTIN’S PROJECTS
Chris Wege
Lead Carpenter
Chris has been in the industry for over 25 years. He likes learning about new products and techniques in construction, and values working for a company that stays on top of industry trends.
CHRIS’S PROJECTS
Tom Feeney
Lead Carpenter
Tom has been with PRC since October 2013, and has been working in the field for 15 years. He is a well-rounded carpenter with expertise in cabinetry and electrical wiring.
TOM’S PROJECTS
TOM ROTHRAUFF
Lead Carpenter
“Classic Tom,” a Pittsburgh native, has an impressive 35 years of remodeling and carpentry experience under his belt.
JASON REEL
Carpenter
Jason has been with PRC for four years since moving to Pittsburgh from Virginia.
JASON’S PROJECTS
JEREMY ALTHOUSE
Carpenter
Jeremy has been with PRC for five years, and enjoys being a part of the company because of the awesome team he is able to work with and learn from.
SHANNON FINK
Carpenter
Shannon attended Chatham University for technical theater and studio arts. Through her work building sets and working on her own home, she found a love for carpentry and remodeling.
HEIDI ALLEN
Carpenter
Heidi is a native of Morgantown, WV and a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Packaging Science and a Minor in Mechanical Engineering.
CHRIS GARTRELL
Carpenter
Gartrell is the 4th in our Chris Collection. His background is in the concrete precast industry.
Chris Deely
Carpenter
Deely began working with PRC in 2015. Prior to that he spent several years in Colorado doing trim carpentry, which is his favorite phase of work.