Who We Are

Veritas Custom Homes is a family-owned, faith-based custom home builder serving clients in and around Ann Arbor, Michigan. We collaborate with architects, interior designers and other partners to ensure each project runs smoothly from start to finish.

We bring extensive experience in architecture design, engineering, building science, custom millwork, carpentry, framing, cost estimating, project management, and other key skills for a superior product. We follow rigorous, proven processes to deliver each project on time and on budget.

Most importantly, we truly listen to what each client wants and needs so we can provide thoughtful guidance and attentive service every step of the way.

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Our North Star

Our Mission: Building Extraordinary Homes, Teams, and Relationships.

“At Veritas, our mission is to craft custom, thoughtfully designed, and well-built homes while fostering strong relationships with our clients, partners, and team members. Our foundation is built on collaboration, hard work, and innovation, as we continue to assemble a team that is humble, dedicated, and forward-thinking.”

Our Values: We take pride in the values we uphold in both our leadership and our team. We seek to cultivate:

•Leaders who are Humble, Hungry, and Smart

•Team Members who are Hardworking, Humble, and Team Players

Our Vision: Building Exceptional Homes, Extraordinary Teams, and Meaningful Relationships.

“We envision Veritas as a pillar of our community—committed to client relationships, process excellence, and, most importantly, our team. As we continue to grow, we remain at the forefront of building innovations, delivering greater value to our clients and the community. We are dedicated to investing in our professional staff and tradesmen, ensuring that Veritas is a company that no one ever outgrows.”

Meet Our Team

  • Abel Thomason is a middle-aged man with short brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a light blue denim shirt, sitting indoors near a window with natural light and a blurred background.

    Abel Thomason

    OWNER

    With an ownership mentality and over 30 years of experience in construction plus a Michigan Builder’s License since 2002, Abel brings knowledge, creativity, and leadership to Veritas.

    Meet Abel
  • John Redente is a middle-aged man with a full salt-and-pepper gray beard, smiling, wearing a blue and red plaid shirt, standing in front of a stone wall.

    John Redente

    OWNER

    John has experience in framing, remodeling, historic preservation, and masonry, and owned a remodeling company before joining Veritas and taking an ownership and senior leadership position.

    Meet John
  • Robert Gray is a smiling middle-aged man with a shaved head wearing a light blue button-up shirt in an indoor setting.

    Robert Gray

    DIRECTOR OF SALES

    Robert was a repeat client of Veritas who experienced firsthand their commitment to quality and trust, enticing him to join the company as Director of Sales and Estimating.

    Meet Robert
  • Shawn Lenhardt is a smiling middle-aged man with glasses and a beard wearing a red plaid shirt, standing indoors near a window.

    Shawn Lenhardt

    PRODUCTION MANAGER

    Skilled with his hands and drawn to craftsmanship, Shawn began in the culinary world before switching to construction where he brings focus and precision to every project.

    Meet Shawn
  • Mike Sumerton is a middle-aged man with a gray beard, wearing a dark blue suit, light blue shirt, and a striped tie, standing outdoors with a blurred green and yellow leafy background.

    Michael Sumerton

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Michael has 25 years of experience as a principal and teacher and founded Saint Joseph the Worker Academy before joining Veritas, where he combines his loves of education and leadership.

    Meet Michael
  • Robert Vipperman is a middle-aged man with a white beard and gray hair working on a construction site, holding a level tool.

    Robert Vipperman

    MASTER CARPENTER

    Robert is a licensed builder and master carpenter with over 45 years of experience. With a focus on renovation and complete restorations, he brings expertise and passion for craftsmanship to every project.

    Meet Robert
  • Michael Stoddard is a middle-aged man wearing a baseball cap and a blue t-shirt, standing indoors with a confident expression.

    Michael Stoddard

    MASTER CARPENTER

    With more than 25 years of experience, Michael has owned a business and worked as a remodeling contractor, project manager, carpenter, and spent time in cabinetry and millwork.

    Meet Michael
  • Sean Brines is a smiling middle-aged man with gray hair and beard, wearing a navy blue long sleeve shirt, sanding a wooden surface with sandpaper in a well-lit room.

    Sean Brines

    MASTER CARPENTER

    Sean has spent his entire career in the home renovation industry, and it is his passion. He takes pride in meeting new people and helping them bring their vision to life, one project at a time.

    Meet Sean
  • Steve Moody is a Lead Carpenter and a smiling middle-aged man with gray hair, beard, and glasses on his head, wearing a black shirt, outdoors with greenery and wooden structure in background.

    Steve Moody

    LEAD CARPENTER

    Steve brings 20 years of experience to Veritas, where he excels at problem solving, management, and organization. He has become a highly skilled and trusted lead carpenter.

    Meet Steve
  • Keith Teacherworth is a middle-aged man with a beard, smiling, wearing a blue sweater over a plaid shirt, standing indoors near a window with trees visible outside.

    Keith Teacherworth

    LEAD CARPENTER

    With 30 years of experience, Keith has focused primarily on remodeling and has honed his expertise in fine carpentry, where attention to detail and pride in precision truly shine.

    Meet Keith
  • Robert Vandagriff is a young man wearing a backwards black baseball cap, navy blue t-shirt, and a black and red Milwaukee tool harness, standing in a construction or workshop setting with wooden beams and tools in the background.

    Robert Vandagriff

    LEAD CARPENTER

    Robert’s interest in building began while helping his dad with small projects. He values the way learning and growth are encouraged at Veritas, and takes pride in delivering work that clients love.

    Meet Robert
  • Trent Wilson is a young man wearing a white backwards cap, yellow glasses, and a dark blue t-shirt using a green Hitachi circular saw in a workshop.

    Trent Wilson

    LEAD CARPENTER

    Trent is a Lead Carpenter with over 15 years of experience. Having grown up on job sites alongside his father, he has a deep appreciation for the craft of building custom homes.

    Meet Trent
  • John David is a young man with short brown hair, wearing a blue t-shirt, standing outdoors in front of a house, holding a piece of wood overhead at a construction site.

    John David

    CARPENTER

    John has almost a decade of experience in construction, including trim, siding, and flooring. His passion is finish carpentry — the detailed, creative side that brings projects to life.

    Meet John
  • Martin Messing is a young man smiling outdoors, wearing a blue t-shirt, a backward cap with safety glasses pushed up on his head, standing near a wooden post in a park with green trees in the background.

    Martin Messing

    CARPENTER

    Martin has a strong background in the trades, and enjoys everything from foundation work to framing to siding and trim. He is pursuing his Michigan Builder’s License.

    Meet Martin
  • Josh Morris is a young man with glasses and long dreadlocks standing indoors near a window.

    Josh Morris

    CARPENTER

    Josh brings a decade of carpentry experience, and takes great pride in building spaces that reflect each client’s unique vision—while ensuring that every detail is done right.

    Meet Josh
  • Kirk Gordon is a middle-aged man with glasses on his head and a blue hoodie, sitting indoors with a window behind him showing greenery outside.

    Kirk Gordon

    CARPENTER

    Kirk brings more than 30 years of hands-on experience to our team, spanning gutters, carpentry, drywall, tile, flooring, plumbing, and electrical work—skills he honed across decades of dedicated craftsmanship.

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  • Gabriel Hardy is a young man with glasses and a blue t-shirt is smiling and holding a green and gray power saw for cutting wood or material.

    Gabriel Hardy

    CARPENTER

    Gabriel is a finish carpenter with a deep passion for his craft and a strong commitment to quality. Though early in his career, he approaches projects with dedication, curiosity, and a desire to learn.

    Meet Gabriel
  • Bart Yeary is a smiling older man with glasses and a white beard standing indoors beside a step ladder, holding onto the ladder.

    Bart Yeary

    CARPENTER

    Bart is a carpenter specializing in interior trim, exterior siding, and repairs. His favorite part of work is building stairs — a task that combines precision, creativity, and craftsmanship.

    Meet Bart
  • Vincent Redente is a young man with tousled dark hair, blue eyes, and a slight smile, sitting in a bulldozer in an outdoor setting during daytime, wearing a blue T-shirt, a beaded necklace, and a black wristband.

    Vincent Redente

    APPRENTICE CARPENTER

    An athlete and tradesman, Vinny brings the same focus and determination from the soccer field to the job site. Each day is an opportunity to learn and build something meaningful.

    Meet Vincent
  • Deke Ludwig is a young man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt, smiling and holding a power saw while standing outdoors in front of a construction site.

    Deke Ludwig

    APPRENTICE CARPENTER

    Deke’s passion is creating and inventing. He built his own electric car and designed and constructed an off-grid camper van, and finds joy in building thoughtfully designed projects.

    Meet Deke
  • Gabriel Redente is a young man wearing glasses, a black cap, and a blue t-shirt, standing outdoors with a blurred green background. He has yellow gloves on and a smartwatch on his left wrist, with earplugs around his neck, leaning on a railing.

    Gabriel Redente

    APPRENTICE CARPENTER

    Gabriel is a finish carpenter and lifelong learner with passion for his craft and commitment to quality. He approaches every project with dedication, curiosity, and a relentless desire to improve.

    Meet Gabriel
  • Jason Pace is a middle-aged man with a beard and short hair smiling indoors near a window with a yellow wall in the background.

    Jason Pace

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Jason enjoys guiding complex projects to successful outcomes. He is passionate about bringing a homeowner’s vision to completion, ensuring every detail is managed with precision.

    Meet Jason

  • Rebecca Campbell

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Rebecca comes from a family of builders, and has been swinging a hammer since childhood. With an eye for detail and precision, she delivers high-quality craftsmanship on every project.

    Meet Rebecca
  • Bob Thomason is a middle-aged smiling man with glasses and a beard wearing a black jacket and white shirt, standing indoors with a blurred background.

    Robert L. "Bob" Thomason

    SALES & ESTIMATING

    With 20 years of construction experience including previously owning his own company, Bob brings an ownership mindset to his role as Salesman, Estimator, and Warranty Manager.

    Meet Bob
  • Elsa Giordano is a middle-aged woman with dark curly hair, blue eyes, wearing gold hoop earrings, layered necklaces, and a navy blazer, smiling indoors with a neutral background.

    Elsa Giordano

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & MARKETING

    Earlier in her career, Elsa spent 15 years as a nurse at Trinity Health of Ann Arbor, and many of those skills—communication, organization, and relationship-building—are also assets she brings to the building industry.

    Meet Elsa
  • John Urbanic is a smiling middle-aged man with short dark hair wearing a white button-up shirt, indoors with a window and a blurred background.

    John Urbanic

    ACCOUNTING MANAGER

    John has a background in accounting and finance, previously owned his own painting company where he developed an owner’s mindset to managing financials. He supports operations, and helps ensure each project is financially sound.

    Meet John

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