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Meet the Team
Drew Helm, NAR
Executive Director
With a background in banking and finance, primarily focused on real estate, Drew leads Haven’s financial operations as well as client relationships, project management, and real estate activities for the organization. Drew is passionate about bringing finance and real estate to the under-served population in a way that fosters change in individuals, businesses, and communities.
Zach Sunderland, AIA, NCGC
Executive Director
As a licensed Architect and General Contractor, Zach leads Haven’s design and construction teams and manages overall operations and visioning for the firm at large. With an extensive background in the architecture and construction industry, he has worked on projects at every scale within multiple sectors. Zach is passionate about working alongside communities to create exceptional places to live, work, and play where each individual can flourish.
Kristen Kato
Operations Manager
Kristen came to Haven after a long career as a project and operations manager in the tech world. She leads Haven’s operations, supporting the team in streamlining and managing processes for everything from compliance to finance to subcontractor engagement. She loves helping Haven’s clients achieve their goals, whether that’s a kitchen renovation or a multi-family affordable housing complex, and she’s passionate about supporting small business owners in the local construction industry.
Staci Rodriguez
Construction Project Manager
Staci is a self-directed, collaborative, and highly skilled professional comfortable in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and performance impact the bottom line. Organized and analytical, she provides comprehensive administrative support while managing general accounting and bookkeeping. Staci is also dedicated to integrity and transparency and is committed to maintaining a collaborative and productive relationship with co-workers and customers.
Nina Jurac
Construction Project Manager
Nina has several years of experience within the Custom Luxury Home industry. Her keen eye for detail and strong organizational and communication skills have been a key component of her success as a Project Manager. She is passionate about all aspects within the construction industry, most particularly the design phase.
Sandy Stollenwerk
Construction Project Manager
Sandy has 15 years experience in the residential construction industry. She started off her career flipping houses and now enjoys being part of the building process from start to finish as a Project Manager. She is passionate about helping homeowners visualize their project and working together to make it a reality.
John Durkee, Associate AIA
Architectural Designer
John Durkee is an inventor. He grew up sketching Seussian waffle-makers, damming streams, and has filed 16 patents to date. Durk received a classical education from the monks of St. Anselm’s Abbey, earned a BS in Architectural Engineering from CU Boulder, and an MArch from the NCSU College of Design. Durk is Haven’s ‘Sustainability Champion’, and applies his technical skills to quantifying and auditing Haven’s impact on the environment. Durk is deeply happy with architecture, since every project is a unique expression of its occupants and place.
Monique Kowalik
Project Architect
Monique is a licensed architect bringing enthusiasm and curiosity to her projects at every stage of design and delivery. She has a broad range of experience in project types and sizes, and she enjoys working collaboratively to develop aspirational solutions that improve our communities.
Tyler Young
Architectural Designer
Tyler is an architectural designer with experience in both residential and community-centered projects. Recently relocating to the Research Triangle from Massachusetts, he holds a B.S. in Architecture from Keene State College and an M.Arch from UMASS Amherst. Tyler is passionate about integrating aesthetics with functional design, and he is dedicated to creating impactful spaces for his clients. He aims to incorporate sustainable design solutions into every project, striving for a meaningful and mission-driven career with Haven Design Build.
Alex Mott
Site Supervisor
Alex has a wide variety of construction experience, from rebuilding hurricane-damaged homes in the Caribbean to working as a carpenter for high-end contractors here in Durham, NC. He has a passion for energy-efficient and sustainable construction technologies, and he hopes to apply what he has learned to provide quality, affordable housing to communities in need here in the city. He has a wife and two dogs, and he lives in a tiny house of his own in North Durham.
Craig Wright
Site Supervisor
Craig is experienced in residential rehabs, from project management to working on structural repairs in crawlspaces. He is enthusiastic about creating productive, healthy job-sites where clients, management, vendors, and subcontractors can achieve a high-quality product while thriving in their professions.
Max Gill
Site Supervisor
Max is a North Carolina native and licensed general contractor with experience in residential new construction and remodeling. Whether it’s remodeling or new construction, Max is dedicated to creating spaces that people want to spend time in and call home. He enjoys the challenges and opportunities construction brings and strives to consistently deliver high-quality results on every project.
