Owner & CEO
CFO & Controller
General Manager & COO
Office Manager & Operations Coodinator
Design Manager
Construction Manager
Director of First Impressions
Brand Experience Manager & Designer
Project Designer
Project Designer
Project Designer
Project Manager
Project Manager
Project Manager
Site Manager
Site Manager
Lead Carpenter
Carpenter Apprentice
Job Site Quality Control
Dana King | Owner & CEO
Dana King is an award-winning designer, general contractor, and founder of Dana King Design Build Remodeling. With over 30 years in interior design and 20 years in remodeling, Dana established her firm to deliver an elevated and seamless, quality-driven experience that enhances daily life through thoughtful design. Dana is certified by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and serves on their curriculum development committee, contributing to the future of design education.
Her husband, Dan King, supports the team and is integral to the company’s success. Together, they’ve raised two children, which gives Dana a deep understanding of diverse household needs. Certified in universal design, she ensures their projects accommodate all life stages. Her global design experiences, including time living in Bangkok, Thailand as a young family, have broadened her creative perspective.
Passionate about technology and innovation, Dana and Dan incorporate these elements into the studio and client experience. They also open the studio to community groups on evenings and weekends to foster community engagement and support local initiatives.
In her spare time, Dana enjoys community service, beach trips, and reunions with her lifelong Girl Scout Troop.
Daniel King | CFO & Controller
With a PhD in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a MBA from Washington University with a focus in finance and entrepreneurship, Daniel’s work experience is broad, varied, wide-ranging. His career led both him and Dana to live briefly in Thailand doing field research, and travel Asia extensively. After living abroad, he decided to return to the U.S. and pursue finance & strategy analysis. Daniel worked in the finance industry for many years before joining Dana’s successful firm as the Chief Financial Officer and IT Director in 2015. His unique background experiences enable him to not only guide the financials but comprehensively, he helps the team achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
As the “left brain” Daniel is the point person for client and vendor payments, as well as any legal, IT, equipment, or accounting questions.
Prior to college he learned Thai and served refugees in the Los Angeles area. Building on that experience, he enjoys mentoring and volunteering with underserved communities. He also enjoys dining out at one of his favorite Thai restaurants.
Doug Kropp | General Manager & COO
Doug Kropp brings more than two decades of experience in the remodeling industry, having started his career in 2002. Over the years, he has led initiatives across operations, technology, marketing, sales, and production, giving him a well-rounded perspective on every facet of the business.
Before stepping into his current role as General Manager, Doug owned and operated his own remodeling company, where he developed a deep understanding of both the client experience and the day-to-day demands of running successful projects. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.
With a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, Doug guides the team in building strong client relationships and driving sustainable growth through the measured use of technology.
When Doug isn’t focused on leading the company, he likes to spending quality time with his family and friends, playing golf, and traveling to interesting places. For example he vacationed recently with his wife on a tour of several East Coast cities that have rich American history. He also is fascinated with natural history sites like the Grand Canyon and Mt Rushmore. Doug has volunteered for two professional golf events and plans on doing more in the future.
Donna Reed | Office Manager & Operations Coordinator
A lover of people and processes, Donna has over 20 years of experience and education in communications and business management. She has been a part of the DK team since 2016 in administrative, advisory and collaborative roles.
Donna is known for her calm and logical approach to problem solving, mediation skills, and ensuring the operations are running efficiently. Donna works closely with our trade partners and the production team to keep projects on schedule. She sets up warranty work, site visits, and communications on different platforms to maintain an attentive relationship with our clients.
In her free time, Donna loves photography, building out computer programs, and relaxing by the pool in her backyard.
Ellen Alvey | Design Manager
With over 20 years of design experience Ellen started her career in the commercial and health care design industry. There she was submerged in the details of new construction and both standard and historical renovation. A new challenge arose for her to join a residential design firm which allowed her to bring fresh perspectives into home remodeling.
Ellen opened her own design company and ran it for several years, before pivoting to a merchandising/buying position with a furniture retailer. Her retail experience offered a broad spectrum of experience. From forecasting, buying and planning product introductions, to leading teams of designers to execute the brand vision. She also organized more than a dozen new location openings.
As a member of the DK team, Ellen is the managerial liaison between the design team, production team and the client. Her goal is to ensure projects run smoothly, end on time and continuously improve, elevating the experience for all.
The accomplishment she’s most proud of are her two sons, both who share her creative edge: one is a superintendent in new construction, and the other is a fine artist. In her spare time Ellen is dedicated to rescuing dogs, has a passion for gardening and an obsession with rehabbing her modern, mid-century home.
Drew Chapman | Construction Manager
Building relationships of trust with clients is not only what Drew is known for, but is what he enjoys the most. While he received a B.S. in Education with a minor in Political Science, he chose to pursue home remodeling nearly 20 years ago, starting as a ‘helper’ and working his way up to a finish carpentry, and now in management. Drew values and tenaciously ensures schedules are accurate and communicated with all stakeholders. He feels client communication is his most important job and loves to bring in everyone as a team to collaborate as partners.
A fond and frequent memory of Drew’s is his grandfather reminding him that “money comes and goes, but experiences last forever.” This has been a mantra throughout Drew’s life and at DK, because he sees that the remodeling process is a large and impactful experience for clients especially, so he is committed to doing whatever he can to make the experience positive.
When Drew is not managing the remodeling experience, he loves to create memories with his family at live sporting events (all sports but especially basketball) and live concerts.
Donna Hathaway | Director of First Impressions
With over 30 years of customer service experience, Donna loves being the first point of contact for most of our clients. She listens to their needs and meets them where they are at, whether it is informing them of our services, scheduling consultations, or following up with questions and concerns. Donna was self-employed for many years in real estate, so has a firm understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the home remodeling industry, and how important it is to maintain calm and clear communication. Ultimately she most loves interacting with people and seeing our clients’ dreams come to life with their home remodel.
Besides the day-to-day communication with community members, Donna also communicates with our trade partners, and manages and organizes information of new and potential clients.
In her free time, Donna enjoys volunteering with and advocating for children in foster care programs and adoption programs.
Rachel Pereira | Brand Experience Manager & Designer
UDCP, CRD from NARI
An artist at heart and in education, Rachel received her B.S. from BYU in 2009. She was a successful content creator running an interior design blog for over ten years, where she regularly partnered with national brands such as Delta Faucet, Home Depot, Mannington Floors, Behr paint, and many others. Her design work has been on the cover of Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications: Small-Space Refresh, Flea Market Refresh, Flea Market Style, and in several page spreads in Do It Yourself, Refresh, and others. She is also skilled and knowledgable in custom furniture design and building, and vintage furniture procurement.
From a young age, Rachel learned to take pride in her work, have a great attention to detail, and to ‘do it once, do it well’. She loves mixing styles and finishes to create a ‘collected’ look, and is passionate about helping clients create spaces that reflect their unique background, story and taste.
With her online content creation and optimization, Rachel brings vast knowledge in marketing and creating a cohesive brand experience across all platforms, media, and visuals. As Brand Experience Manager, she ensures every interaction with clients, trade partners, and the community align with the Dana King Brand.
When not at work, Rachel enjoys volunteering in her kids’ schools and organizations that serve immigrants and refugees. She speaks Portuguese fluently and loves traveling with her family.
Renna Barnes | Project Designer
CDR from NARI
A passion and talent in fine arts and fashion design led Renna over 3 decades ago to the home building, remodeling and interior design industry. She spent many years working with her father and brothers as residential general contractors. There she gained knowledge as a builder/remodeler and honed her skills in kitchen, bath and interior design. Continually seeking out the most innovative and current trends in the industry to introduce to their clients projects or incorporate into the speculative builds. Renna has been featured in magazines and publications for her strengths in design, space planning, and highlighting architectural features.
Renna’s specialty is the ability to envision a space and design while getting to know and collaborate with clients. The love of design is seeing the transformation from what was and embracing what is; unique, innovative, and timeless spaces that are the embodiment of the ones who live in them.
Olivia Brumleve | Project Designer
Olivia’s passion for interior design began at an early age, inspired by her mother, whose creativity as a decorator and seamstress left a lasting impression. As a child, Olivia often accompanied her mother on client visits and shopping trips, where she developed an appreciation for thoughtfully designed spaces and the impact they can have on people’s lives.
She earned her degree in Interior Design from St. Louis Community College – Meramec and has since built an extensive background in kitchen and bath design, as well as tile and stone design. Her expertise allows her to intentionally balance aesthetics and functionality, creating spaces that are both beautiful and practical. Above all, she believes that empathy is the most important tool a designer can possess. By putting herself in her clients’ shoes and understanding how they live, she creates personalized environments that reflect their needs, lifestyles, and vision.
When she’s not designing, Olivia enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, traveling to new places with her husband, and going walks on her Corgi named Gumbo.
Jenn Lewis | Project Designer
Jenn Lewis grew up in South St. Louis City surrounded by beautiful architecture that sparked her early appreciation for design. From a young age, she loved constantly rearranging her bedroom and experimenting with layouts, while also enjoying opportunities to help select colors and finishes at home. Her passion for art continued into high school, where one of her favorite projects was drawing her dream home, a set of sketches she still keeps today.
During college, Jenn realized her lifelong interests in art and architecture could become a fulfilling career when she enrolled in Intro to Interior Design. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006 and brings nearly 20 years of experience helping clients transform their homes into functional and beautiful spaces.
Jenn specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, whole home renovations, space planning, cabinetry and finish selection, and universal design. Known for her strong sense of color and creative problem solving, she enjoys tackling challenging layouts and helping clients rediscover the potential in spaces that once felt frustrating by creating solutions that maximize both function and style.
Outside of work, Jenn enjoys trying new restaurants with her husband, cheering on her son from the baseball stands, and baking, especially sourdough.
Paul Bassett | Project Manager
Paul has been in the residential and commercial building trades for over 20 years, both building and managing projects. For years he was an adjuster for the insurance industry, writing large loss claims for commercial and residential structures. In 2014 he became a certified home inspector of residential homes for St. Louis based companies and realtors.
Paul specializes in managing building schedules and trade partners with an eye for details based on his years as a building inspector and report writing. On a daily basis he keeps clients updated with project quality and progress. His favorite part of the remodeling process is the progress of a project from a hole in the ground to a completed structure.
In his free time, he enjoys playing club ice hockey with his teenage son year round, and enjoys loading up the gear to mountain bike and kayak Missouri’s parks and rivers every chance they get.
Cory Emerson | Project Manager
Tony Howard | Project Manager
Tony brings more than 32 years of experience in the construction and remodeling industry, with an extensive background spanning residential, commercial, and historic renovation projects. Throughout his career, Tony has successfully managed and completed projects of all sizes and complexities, earning recognition and awards for his work in historic remodeling and preservation.
With over a decade of leadership and management experience, Tony combines hands-on construction knowledge with strong project oversight, ensuring that every project is executed with precision, quality, and attention to detail. His passion for the industry is evident in every aspect of his work, from planning and design coordination to the final finishing touches.
Known for his detail-oriented approach and commitment to excellence, Tony takes pride in delivering exceptional results while building lasting relationships with clients, trade partners, and team members. His dedication to craftsmanship, communication, and customer satisfaction has been the foundation of a successful career spanning more than three decades.
In his free time he likes long walks on the beach. 🙂 He also is a big supporter of St Louis City and is a proud Hooligan.
Jason Smith | Project Manager
Jason has an educational background of a BS in Applied Science – Audio Engineering, a degree he used for years as a Front-of-House Engineer touring around the country with 22 different bands. Growing up around construction, Jason made a pivot into the remodeling world 18 years ago and has developed expertise as a lead carpenter, site manager, and project management. He enjoys framing and finish work, with a keen eye to anything out of alignment. Older and historic homes always present unique challenges and often require custom solutions. That is an area that Jason’s skillset really shines. His engineering mind sees unique challenges as a puzzle that he can help craft solutions and communicate effectively with the team to see it through to a well-built result.
Jason brings a calm demeanor to every project he’s on and builds trust and alleviates stress with regular communication on a daily basis with clients and a ‘there’s a solution for everything’ approach.
In his spare time, Jason likes to hang out with his kids and go camping.
Nick Holthaus | Site Manager
Nick has spent most of his career working in blue-collar trades, building a strong foundation through hands-on experience across a wide range of job sites. He takes pride in working with his hands, building from the ground up, and seeing projects through from concept to completion.
Throughout his career, Nick has worked alongside electricians, HVAC technicians, flooring installers, drywall crews, painters and woodworkers, giving him a solid understanding of how multiple trades work together to produce quality results.
In addition to technical skills, he is known for clear customer communication, taking the time to listen, ask the right questions, and understand each client’s needs. This approach helps ensure expectations are met and projects are completed with care, precision, and satisfaction.
In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his family, building his own oasis in his backyard, and grilling for his friends and family.
Greg Pieper | Lead Carpenter
Chrystelle Eddings | Job Site Quality Control
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