Steve Dormann - President / Owner
Steve has been in the building trade his whole life. He learned the art of carpentry from his father while building homes from 1973-1979. After graduating with honors from Johnson Technical Institute with an A.S.T. degree, Steve went into the remodeling business with his father, founding S&D Renovations in 1989. Steve has recently been enhancing his 26 years of experience in the trade by attending peer group forums. By working with other industry professionals from around the country, Steve aims to constantly improve his business skills in order to continue offering the best and most complete remodeling services in the Lehigh Valley. In his spare time, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.
Lori Dormann - Office Manager
Married to Steve in 1988, Lori has served as an integral part of S&D Renovations since its start up in 1989. After graduating from Salisbury High School and attending Cedar Crest College, Lori worked in office management for three years prior to joining the team of S&D Renovations. Lori was able to enjoy time as a "stay at home" mom after the birth of their first child in 1991, but is now back in the office managing critical details of the business from mostly behind the scenes. Outside the office, Lori enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Patrick Leonard- Estimator and Selection Coordinator
With S&D Renovations since 2007, Patrick is a proven leader with progressive management experience in marketing / general management, business development and logistical planning. He served as a stateside Logistics Specialist in the U.S. Army during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Patrick is an appointed official on the Upper Saucon Township Planning Commission and Environmental Advisory Council, dealing with protection, conservation, management, promotion, and use of open space, recreation, historic, and natural resources located within Upper Saucon Township. At S&D, Patrick uses his solid management experience serving as our estimator and assisting with selections and production. A native to the Lehigh Valley, Patrick lives in Upper Saucon Township with his wife and 2 children.
Andrew B. Bereznak, Sr. - Lead carpenter
Andy entered the carpentry trade in 1990. After attending Votech for carpentry in high school, Andy earned an Associates degree in carpentry from Penn Tech. He started with S&D Renovations in 2003 and quickly advanced from carpenter to lead carpenter. Andy is married and has two children.
Michael S. Bedell - Lead carpenter
Mike has been in the carpentry trade since 1981, gaining valuable field training in five different states. He joined the S&D team as a carpenter in 2006 and has since advanced to lead carpenter. Mike is married and enjoys woodworking and playing guitar.
Richard A. Melhem - Lead Carpenter
Rick comes to S&D Renovations with over twenty-eight years of experience in the carpentry trade. Originally trained in electronics in college, Rick spent eight years in the Marine Corps where he worked in avionics. In 1980, he began developing his carpentry skills under the supervision and guidance of his father in law. Rick joined the S&D team in 2008. He is married with three children and enjoys coaching basketball.
Melvin F. Hinkel - Carpenter
Mel began his career in carpentry in 1984 when he began on the job training. In high school, he attended Votech for electrical training. He was hired by S&D Renovations in 2005. Mel is an avid hunter.
Eugene P. Berg, Jr., AIA, NCARB - DESIGN / Architect
Gene Berg of Gouck Architects strengthens the DESIGN element of S&D Renovations with his architectural expertise. A registered architect in Pennsylvania for over ten years, Gene received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA. While pursuing his degree, his courses included general physics, environment and building systems, structures, strength in materials, and design systems. Growing up in the Lehigh Valley, Gene attended Freedom High School and The Baum School of Art. In his leisure time, he enjoys the outdoors while hiking, camping and skiing. Gene has received numerous awards and honorable recognitions for his architectural work and studies and has designed over fifty projects with S&D Renovations. With Gene Berg’s strength in architectural design and structure, S&D Renovations is able to offer a complete Design / Build approach to our clients.
