Meet the Management Team

Michael Crum, GMB, CGB, CGR

President & Design Consultant ()

As President and Co-owner of Summit Design Remodeling, Michael Crum manages the conceptual design and architectural process for each project, as well as the overall operations of the company.

Michael brings almost three decades of residential design and construction experience to Summit, both in new homes and remodeling.

Located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Summit specializes in residential remodeling and approaches every project with a different concept than others in the industry; Michael encourages clients to design their own reality.

Michael does this by involving them in the design process, asking enough questions, and knowing what works and what doesn't work for every type of home. Most importantly, he allows the client to guide the pace of the project, establish start and stop dates, provide budgets he'll always adhere to, and be willing to take advice wherever appropriate.
Michael holds the following professional designations/credentials:

• Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
• Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
• Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
• Licensed General Contractor
• Certified EIFS Inspector
• Licensed Home Inspector (Inactive)
• Certified Moisture Analyst
• Certified SoftPlan CAD Designer

Michael has extensive knowledge of structural systems, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and all other components of residential construction. He has consistently been active in the professional development aspects of the industry in the following associations:

• National Home Builder Association (NAHB)
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
• Exterior Design Institute (EDI)
• American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Michael spent many years working for a large volume national remodeling firm in various sales, design, and management functions. Michael says, "While this was a wonderful and educational experience, I really missed the close working relationship with my clients. Working with Summit allows me to have the kind of one on one relationship with the client, and project, from the initial consultation, thru design, and to completion. To me, it's not just about the bricks and sticks; it's about insuring that the clients' expectations are exceeded and the client experiences minimal disruption in their daily lives during the process."

 

Laurie Crum

Vice President & Design Consultant ()

Co-owner, Laurie Crum, manages interior space planning and materials selections for each project. She works directly with our clients to select all of the elements that go into your project - such as cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, fixtures, appliances - and the details that go along with each. Laurie has a keen eye for both design and function.

Laurie has considerable experience designing speculative and custom homes as well as remodeling projects and enjoys working with clients to capture their specific vision for their home. When it comes to choosing various building products such as cabinetry, flooring, lighting, and colors, there are many things to choose from and often an overwhelming number of choices. Laurie can assist you through this maze and guide you to components that are not only cost effective, durable, and environmentally friendly, but work well together.

Laurie also has an extensive background in the rehabilitation industry and has a special interest in universal home planning and design and helping seniors to age in place, something that is very important to consider for homeowners of all ages. Laurie has helped clients with physical limitations to overcome the barriers often found in standard construction by performing a customized assessment of the client's abilities and working with them to design a home that is functional as well as beautiful.

When asked about why she enjoys the construction industry so much, she replied, "There are two phases of the remodeling process that are my absolute favorites - the beginning design process where I brainstorm with my clients for the best design of their dreams and then the product selection phase when all of the finishing products are put together and the client gets to see their design come to life. Seeing our client's happy with their remodeled home is what it's all about."

Laurie is an avid dog lover and in addition to spending time with her husband, Michael, and her Cocker Spaniel, Abby, she likes to volunteer her time as a dog kennel assistant at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Seeing these wonderful rescue dogs going to a good home is gratifying for her.

Sam Scott, JC

Director of Operations ()

Sam Scott is the Director of Operations with Summit Design Remodeling. As Director of Operations, Sam works directly with our sales and design team to insure that the projects are designed in a manner that will ultimately result in a finished project that is not only beautiful and functional but well constructed. Sam also leads our team of highly skilled Project Leaders. The Project Leader is the on-site manager of your project.

Sam comes to Summit with over 22 years of experience in the building and remodeling industry. He has held positions from field carpenter to production planning and management roles. Sam brings to Summit a great deal of experience as his most current role was as a Project Manager for Case Design Remodeling for over seven years. In addition, he has a tremendous amount of product knowledge and can help clients pick products that suit their individual project needs. He holds a Journeyman Carpentry Certificate from Associated Builders and Contractors. Sam is also certified, through the Environmental Protection Agency, as a lead based paint renovator. Summit is proud to be a lead paint certified firm.

Sam's family is from northern Virginia and most of his early summers were spent at the family home in Dominion Hills, Arlington. Sam now makes his home in Frederick, Maryland with his wife Joyce and two children, Lauryl and Liam.

Sam has remodeled two of his own homes and enjoys upgrading his current home. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He also enjoys hiking and biking in the national parks especially in northern New Hampshire.

When asked why he enjoys the remodeling industry he said, "I love spending time with our clients and having the satisfaction of seeing their projects grow from conception to completion."

When asked why he wanted to join the Summit team he remarked, "I want to be with a team that uses the entire team's combined strengths to put together great projects."

 

Chris Hambrecht

Director of Design ()

Chris Hambrecht began his career in the design and building industry in 1993 following his graduation from The Catholic University of America's School of Architecture in Washington, D.C.. He joined Brookfield Homes as a Construction Superintendent responsible for the management, scheduling and production of both single family and town home communities in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. He later joined Stanley Martin Homes as Architectural Manager, utilizing his architectural training as well as his knowledge of construction. At Winchester Homes Chris was responsible for managing client requests for architectural changes (Your Home Your Way) as well as managing a portfolio of products designed by multiple architectural firms.

After a firm foundation in new home building, Chris transitioned his career to the home remodeling industry and worked as a Design/Build Project Designer for Case Design Remodeling, Bethesda, MD for several years and joined Summit Design Remodeling in 2010. His portfolio includes residential additions, renovations and custom homes. Recently, one of his renovation projects, a Bethesda second-story addition, was featured on the cover of Home Improvement Magazine and won a number of awards for a recent detached garage project in Falls Church, VA.

Chris is active in the volunteer maintenance program for assisting low-income homeowners, Rebuilding Together Montgomery County, Maryland.

Chris has combined his love of his church and his hobby of cartooning into an inspirational monthly cartoon that is received by over 600 churches and websites around the world with translations into four languages. The cartoons are then published in church bulletins or brochures. (www.emdoodle.com)
Chris, his wife, Kathy, and their three young children, Ellie, Grace, and Sam live in Silver Spring, Maryland, in the home he designed and built.

Chris's wife Kathy is also a founder and volunteer of the House of Hope of Maryland which is a non-profit organization to help at-risk teens between the ages of 13 to 17 years old and their families. House of Hope (houseofhopemaryland.org) offers Christian counseling, education and life skills building for at-risk teens so they can become productive members of society.