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MEET THE TEAM

Meet The Team

A fifth-generation Arroyo Grande local, Nate co-founded SLObispo Remodelers with Manuel Sousa. He has a diverse background in Christian education, ministry, and mission work, combined with over six years of journeyman-level experience in residential construction. Nate is passionate about building both homes and relationships. He and his wife Kate are raising their four children here in the community.

CO-OWNER & LEAD ESTIMATOR

NATE RUNELS

A fifth-generation Arroyo Grande local, Nate co-founded SLObispo Remodelers with Manuel Sousa. He has a diverse background in Christian education, ministry, and mission work, combined with over six years of journeyman-level experience in residential construction. Nate is passionate about building both homes and relationships. He and his wife Kate are raising their four children here in the community.

CO-OWNER & LEAD ESTIMATOR

NATE RUNELS

With over 40 years of hands-on construction experience, Manuel is a master of the trades known for solving complex challenges with skill and precision. A lifelong general contractor, he leads custom home builds, remodels, and crew training to ensure quality craftsmanship. Having lived in Half Moon Bay and now San Luis Obispo County with his wife and daughter, Manuel is originally from the Azores Islands off the coast of Portugal.

CO-OWNER & MASTER BUILDER

MANUEL SOUSA

With over 40 years of hands-on construction experience, Manuel is a master of the trades known for solving complex challenges with skill and precision. A lifelong general contractor, he leads custom home builds, remodels, and crew training to ensure quality craftsmanship. Having lived in Half Moon Bay and now San Luis Obispo County with his wife and daughter, Manuel is originally from the Azores Islands off the coast of Portugal.

CO-OWNER & MASTER BUILDER

MANUEL SOUSA

With experience in both residential and commercial construction, Issac’s background covers all phases of the building process. His knowledge of code compliance and permitting, combined with experience under multiple general contractors, allows him to support projects from start to finish. Currently studying civil engineering, Issac adds a technical, detail-oriented approach to every project.

PROJECT MANAGER

ISSAC SMITH

With experience in both residential and commercial construction, Issac’s background covers all phases of the building process. His knowledge of code compliance and permitting, combined with experience under multiple general contractors, allows him to support projects from start to finish. Currently studying civil engineering, Issac adds a technical, detail-oriented approach to every project.

PROJECT MANAGER

ISSAC SMITH

A fifth-generation Arroyo Grande local, Nate co-founded SLObispo Remodelers with Manuel Sousa. He has a diverse background in Christian education, ministry, and mission work, combined with over six years of journeyman-level experience in residential construction. Nate is passionate about building both homes and relationships. He and his wife Kate are raising their four children here in the community.

CO-OWNER & LEAD ESTIMATOR

NATE RUNELS

With over 40 years of hands-on construction experience, Manuel is a master of the trades known for solving complex challenges with skill and precision. A lifelong general contractor, he leads custom home builds, remodels, and crew training to ensure quality craftsmanship. Having lived in Half Moon Bay and now San Luis Obispo County with his wife and daughter, Manuel is originally from the Azores Islands off the coast of Portugal.

CO-OWNER & MASTER BUILDER

MANUEL SOUSA

With experience in both residential and commercial construction, Issac’s background covers all phases of the building process. His knowledge of code compliance and permitting, combined with experience under multiple general contractors, allows him to support projects from start to finish. Currently studying civil engineering, Issac adds a technical, detail-oriented approach to every project.

PROJECT MANAGER

ISSAC SMITH

Garrett has a heart for serving others, drawing on his many years of home construction experience to help clients make confident, well-informed decisions on their remodeling project. He focuses on educating clients and reducing stress as we work together through the many questions and challenges that come up when considering a construction project. Garrett is known and loved by all for his friendly spirit and helpfulness.

ESTIMATOR

GARRETT KLEEVE

Garrett has a heart for serving others, drawing on his many years of home construction experience to help clients make confident, well-informed decisions on their remodeling project. He focuses on educating clients and reducing stress as we work together through the many questions and challenges that come up when considering a construction project. Garrett is known and loved by all for his friendly spirit and helpfulness.

ESTIMATOR

GARRETT KLEEVE

With a strong artistic background and a passion for thoughtful, functional spaces, Gina brings creativity and attention to detail to every project. Currently enrolled in the New York Institute of Art and Design interior design program, she draws inspiration from music, ceramics, and the outdoors, bringing a warm and thoughtful perspective to each space she helps create. In her time off, you’ll likely find her hiking in the foothills or strolling the beach with a guitar.

INTERIOR DESIGNER

GINA HUSS

With a strong artistic background and a passion for thoughtful, functional spaces, Gina brings creativity and attention to detail to every project. Currently enrolled in the New York Institute of Art and Design interior design program, she draws inspiration from music, ceramics, and the outdoors, bringing a warm and thoughtful perspective to each space she helps create. In her time off, you’ll likely find her hiking in the foothills or strolling the beach with a guitar.

INTERIOR DESIGNER

GINA HUSS

With seven years of business management experience, Ben has a passion for efficient systems and clear communication. Ben grew up in Zambia, Africa and comes from a family of builders and innovators. He previously helped run a construction education YouTube channel in San Jose. On the weekend, there’s a good chance you’ll catch Ben riding his bike out on the beautiful backroads of the Central Coast.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

BEN FERGUSON

With seven years of business management experience, Ben has a passion for efficient systems and clear communication. Ben grew up in Zambia, Africa and comes from a family of builders and innovators. He previously helped run a construction education YouTube channel in San Jose. On the weekend, there’s a good chance you’ll catch Ben riding his bike out on the beautiful backroads of the Central Coast.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

BEN FERGUSON

Garrett has a heart for serving others, drawing on his many years of home construction experience to help clients make confident, well-informed decisions on their remodeling project. He focuses on educating clients and reducing stress as we work together through the many questions and challenges that come up when considering a construction project. Garrett is known and loved by all for his friendly spirit and helpfulness.

ESTIMATOR

GARRETT KLEEVE

With a strong artistic background and a passion for thoughtful, functional spaces, Gina brings creativity and attention to detail to every project. Currently enrolled in the New York Institute of Art and Design interior design program, she draws inspiration from music, ceramics, and the outdoors, bringing a warm and thoughtful perspective to each space she helps create. In her time off, you’ll likely find her hiking in the foothills or strolling the beach with a guitar.

INTERIOR DESIGNER

GINA HUSS

With seven years of business management experience, Ben has a passion for efficient systems and clear communication. Ben grew up in Zambia, Africa and comes from a family of builders and innovators. He previously helped run a construction education YouTube channel in San Jose. On the weekend, there’s a good chance you’ll catch Ben riding his bike out on the beautiful backroads of the Central Coast.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

BEN FERGUSON