Saturday Educational Seminar & Home Tour | October 18 @ 10am
Meet Our Elite Team
Chris Buchanan
Construction Manager
Chris is rejoining Elite as of March 2025. Chris has been in the industry for over 35 years, owning his own business in residential construction, EXCEPT when he was at Elite in the mid-teens. We are excited to have Chris rejoin the team and bring his skills and expertise to the company.
Lauren Ettredge
Selections Designer
Lauren joined Elite in February 2025. She holds a BA in Interior Design from the University of North Texas and brings 8 years of experience in residential construction design studio to our team. With her keen visual eye and expertise in design operations, collaborating with Lauren means transforming your space with creativity and precision.
Weston Holloway
Project Manager
Weston joined Elite in September 2025. Wes has been in the industry for over 10+ years. He has owned his own business and worked in other North Texas Remodeling firms. We are excited to have Wes join our team and bring his energy, skills, and expertise to the company.
Nicole Lawler
Design Assistant
“At Elite, we don't just design spaces - we create the heart of your home.”
Nicole has been working with Elite since early 2018 and has been instrumental in assisting our growth. She brings a wealth of knowledge in the Design world, specifically related to CAD tools and drawings, and handles all of our Design layouts for us.
Joshua Maldonado
Project Manager
Josh joined Elite in September 2025. Josh has been in the industry for over 5+ years. He hails from New York and most recently spent time in San Antonio doing remodels on his own. We are excited to have Josh join our team and bring his trade knowledge and expertise to the company.
Celena Medlin
General Manager
“I juggle deadlines, schedules, and teams like a circus performer - just with better attention to detail.”
Celena has been with Elite since 2008. She basically runs day to day operations of the company. She is responsible for all job costing, all finance and accounting-related activities. Additionally, she is the master of our job estimating tool and web-based BuilderTrend tool and provides oversight and guidance to the company on its use and capabilities.
Kelli Parker
Sales Manager and Lead Designer
“At Elite, we don't just create beautiful spaces - we craft environments that enhance lives. Leading our design team means ensuring every project reflects both our clients' dreams and our company's commitment to excellence.”
Kelli joined Elite in March 2010. She is an accomplished Kitchen and Bath Designer and has been in our industry for over the past 20 years. She is a past President of the St Louis NKBA Chapter and current President of the Dallas Chapter of the NKBA. She recently completed the 2020 Master Design Program, and she is currently on the Dallas Builders Association (DBA) board for Professional Women in Construction Council.
Tommie Parker
Office Administrator
“Your dream home deserves exceptional management. That's why I treat every project like it's my own.”
Tommie joined us in late 2021 and is responsible for our Office Administration areas. She has previously spent most of her time in Customer Service at several organizations
Victor Raynes
Digital Design Specialist
“I turn coffee into 3D renderings and make design dreams come true - digital magic at its finest.”
Victor joined us in 2020 as a graphic designer, working alongside his wife, Nicole. They make a great team and provide all the 3D, CAD, and to scale drawings for our team.
Karen Sedwick
Kitchen & Bath Designer / Selections
Karen joined Elite in May 2025. She is a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer through the NKBA and has 20 years of experience in residential remodeling. Previously, she was with two high-end residential remodelers in Oregon. She loves helping clients envision the possibilities of their projects while balancing the investment in the home.
John Todd
Owner
John is the Owner of Elite. John and his wife DeDe bought Elite in November 2004 and have worked diligently along with the rest of the team to reposition Elite from a discount remodeler to a Full Service Value Added Remodeler. John is currently on the Board of the Dallas Builders Association, on the Board of the DBA’s Metro North Division, the past Chairman of the DBA’s Remodeler Council, past Chair of the DBA’s Education Committee and the Past Chair of NKBA’s National Advisory Council for Builders & Remodelers.
Open Project Manager Position
Residential Remodeling Project Manager
We have an opening for an experienced Project Manager. This position is responsible for all aspects of a project’s construction from kickoff to warranty. You must have 5+ years of experience in Residential Remodeling projects. Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools. NAHB and or NARI certifications of CGR, CR, CKBR, CAPS are a plus.