Meet the innovation behind the Coach House name. Kate Schley is the owner and originator of the concept behind Coach House Homes. A wife and mother of three, Kate started Coach House Homes because of an inner desire to be an open and honest contractor. She brings her knowledge and expertise to homeowners in a transparent and educational format.   Starting her Design Build career back in 2003, Kate has worked on projects from designing whole house interiors of Luxury Spec Homes in Las Vegas to managing complete hotel renovations, building out spas and restaurants, as well as developing home renovations and additions. Since 2012, Kate has been consulting homeowners in the Milwaukee area on projects from kitchen and bath remodels, additions, complete house remodels and custom homes. Through her years of experience, Kate saw a need for providing homeowners with a personalized and caring approach to homebuilding and remodeling.   When Kate isn't working, she loves spending time with her family, often juggling her kids' activities and social schedules. In her free time, she enjoys boating, traveling, and playing sand volleyball.

Leslie is our Director of Finance who works with you on all financial items in each phase of your project. Leslie has a background in finance and uses her thoroughness to ensure your project remains on budget and schedule. She relishes learning and is always seeking opportunities to expand her industry knowledge to help inform others. Renovating a home is such a rewarding investment and she feels honored to guide clients throughout the process. Leslie finds joy in being able to work with all the different people involved in each project. From the clients to sub-contractors and various vendors. When Leslie isn’t working, she enjoys spending time outdoors, playing volleyball and going on adventures with her son.

AJ is one of our Project Managers at Coach House Homes. He plans and oversees the on-site production process of your project from start to finish. AJ uses his experience in project management to build trust with you and ensure your project runs smoothly. He loves getting to know clients and building relationships when working on projects. When AJ isn’t working, he is an outdoors enthusiast. He loves hunting, playing sports and sharing his passions with his children.

Shelly is the Development Manager here at Coach House Homes. She uses her years of knowledge and experience in the construction industry to help guide you through the development phases of your project. She finds joy in working collaboratively with various team members within Coach House and the many sub-contractors we’ve grown to consider part of our team. Shelly loves building relationships with clients and seeing their excitement once their projects are complete. Outside of the office you will find Shelly watching live music, dancing, or traveling.

Erin is our Creative Design Coordinator who works with you through the development phase of your project by helping with material and finish selections as well as subcontractor coordination. She has a background in Interior Design and Marketing and has a passion for high end finishes and design with character. Erin finds the most joy in helping clients see their design dreams become reality. When Erin is not at the office, she loves exploring new restaurants, reading, and golfing.

Dustin is one of our Project Managers who is a jack of all trades and brings a wealth of life experience to our team. He oversees the day-to-day construction activities on your project, ensuring the quality of work meets the Coach House Homes standards. He thrives on building relationships and trust with our clients, making sure all expectations are met. In his free time Dustin loves working in his shop on various engraving projects, hunting and working on his house.

Jim is one of our Project Managers who brings 17 years of experience in contractor sales and customer service within the home improvement industry, and 8 years in commercial property management and remodeling to the team. Jim is passionate about witnessing the transformation of a remodel from start to finish and the joy it brings to clients once their vision becomes a reality. His goal is to make the building process as smooth and efficient as possible, ensuring minimal disruption while we enhance your living space. Outside of work, Jim enjoys golfing and traveling with his family, always seeking new adventures and experiences.

Celeste is our Project Account Manager who handles all the invoicing for our clients, reconciliation of projects, and general account management.  She has a background in accounting and business management and loves developing processes that make for efficient operations.  She is enthusiastic about being part of a team who values financial transparency with the clients and gives them an open book experience that allows them to make educated decisions and achieve a beautiful outcome.  In her free time she enjoys camping, gardening, playing sports with her kids, and spending time with family.