Our Team
Ken & Kathy
Co-founders
Ken and Kathy Spears have been part of Ken Spears Construction since the doors first opened 45 years ago. Their favorite Ken Spears Construction memories include talking to people on the phone and thinking about all the wonderful people they have met. The things they enjoy most about helping people transform their homes include seeing the finished 'after' photos and creating a safer and user-friendly space. Kathy's hobbies include knitting and sewing, reading mystery novels, and cooking. Ken's hobbies include lawn work, and working in his shop.
Greg
President
Greg is the President as well as the production coordinator and loves helping others. Some of his favorite Ken Spears Construction memories include all of the different people he’s gotten to work with throughout the years. His favorite spaces to renovate are kitchens and exterior spaces, he loves Seinfeld, food from the grill, listening to Ted Talks, and some of his favorite hobbies include spending time with his wife and daughter, being on/in the water, and golf.
Marianne Carlson
Project Designer
Marianne Carlson joins the Ken Spears Construction team as a Project Consultant. Her education at Purdue University with a B.A. in Interior Design equips her nicely to help incorporate function and design. She is a long-time resident of Sycamore. Her favorite memory of Ken Spears Construction is as a client where she experienced a bathroom remodel so that she understands the project from both sides. Her favorite pastimes are watching Friends, playing games, and teaching her dog new tricks. Her favorite food is barbecue, and her hobbies are traveling, spending quality time with family and, visiting estate sales in search of records to add to her vinyl collection.
Elizabeth Metcalf
What do you enjoy most about helping clients transform their homes?
I love hearing all the positive things clients have to say about their new space once it’s complete.
Favorite off time activities:
I love golfing, working on my house, taking long walks with my husband and pug, and selling real estate.
Favorite Book/Podcast:
Real estate and science podcasts, true crime books
Must-Watch TV Show:
The Office, Seinfeld, and any documentary
Gail Deckman | Administrative Assistant
What do you enjoy most about helping clients transform their homes?
I’m on the front end of the process, taking the client’s phone calls and hearing about their remodeling plans. It’s rewarding to see their plans become a reality and hear how happy they are with the transformation of their space(s).
Favorite off time activities:
I love taking scenic drives and walks, being with family and friends, doing artwork, and playing with my two cats.
Must-Watch TV Show:
Home remodeling shows
Aaron Rushing | Production Manager
What do you enjoy most about helping clients transform their homes?
Seeing the finished product and the joy you see the clients express upon completion.
Favorite off time activities:
Golf / Boating
Favorite Book/Podcast:
The Count of Monte Cristo
Must-Watch TV Show:
Blacklist
Favorite food to make:
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
What is your favorite type of project to work on:
Large entire home remodels that incorporate new designs into an existing space without sacrificing the original charm and characteristics of the original home.
Experience/education/etc:
30 years of experience in the Residential & Commercial remodeling industry.
Ken Kralik
What is your favorite memory working at Ken Spears Construction?
July team outing
Favorite space to renovate:
Bathroom
Must-Watch TV Show:
Yellowstone
Favorite Band/ Artist:
The Band
What do you enjoy most about helping clients transform their homes?
The wonder on their face
Favorite Book/Podcast:
The Stand
Favorite Food to make:
Salmon on the grill
Favorite off time activities:
Bonfires and family
Kitchen Design Guide for Your Kane or DeKalb County Remodel
This eBook was written to help guide you through the process of remodeling your kitchen by helping you understand your style, and how to communicate this style to your designer and your remodeling team.
