Paul Criner
Vice President & Co-Owner
15 Years of Experience
Paul Criner, Vice President of Criner Remodeling, started with the company shortly after graduating high school. He started as a helper, working his way up to becoming a project manager, then to a production manager in charge of all Criner Remodeling’s projects. He has since moved into sales and design where he often uses his experiences in the field to assist his current design work. Throughout his career he has been committed to continuing education through TNCC and the National Association of Home Builders, becoming a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Certified Green Professional, and a Certified Graduate Remodeler.
He has served in the following organizations:
- 2008- Present, Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association Member
- 2022 – Judge for The Master Design Awards for Qualified Remodeler Magazine
Robert Criner
President & Owner
49 Years of Experience
Robert Criner, president of Criner Remodeling, founded the company in 1977 and has led the company to grow into a successful and profitable business for over 45 years. Criner began working for a remodeling contractor in the summer of 1972, when he started his own one-man operation. Today the company has a team of over a dozen professionals in the remodeling industry. Criner is constantly involved in both the remodeling industry and the community and has given back in numerous ways both locally and nationally.
He has served in the following organizations:
- 1983 – Present Remodelers Council of the Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association. (Chairman 2020, 2016, 1999, 1986, and 1985)
- 2002 – Present Peninsula Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board
- 2006 – Present York County Board of Zoning Appeals
- 2008 – Present New Horizons Educational Foundation
Sarah Przybyl
Interior Designer
8 years of experience
CAPS certified
Sarah was born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia.
As an interior designer, she enjoys creating functional and aesthetic designs, unique to each client’s wants and needs. She enjoys being able to collaborate with other talented people to help bring designs to life.
Outside of work Sarah enjoys going to the beach, and drawing, as well as spending time with family and friends.
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Rich Padilla
Production Manager
20 years of experience
Rich Padilla was born and raised in Kingston NY and started learning construction at the age of 14 working summers at his grandfather’s remodeling /construction business.
Rich enjoys overseeing a job from start to finish and strives to give perfect customer service, an experience that is unforgettable and high-quality craftsmanship.
Rich loves spending time with his wife and 3 children. Rich’s hobbies are riding ATV, soccer, cooking and woodworking.
Heidi Williams
Bookeeper
Heidi has been involved in accounting in the construction industry for many years. She’s worked in civil and marine construction in the past and most recently worked for a new construction company. She moved to this area from Seattle, Washington just last year. She brought her dog with her, Bo a precious 5 year old hound mix. Together they enjoy doing agility and scent-work. When Bo’s too tired from running around Heidi enjoys kayaking and crocheting. She has the great ability to keep calm and keep her humor intact during times of stress.
Ben Rooker
Systems Engineer
15 Years of Experience
Tony Domingos
Project Manager
30 Years of Experience
Born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, Tony Domingos started collecting his construction skills as a young boy whose father was a carpenter. He moved to Virginia in 1992 and has been working for Criner Remodeling since 2000. Over the years, Tony has gathered a lot of experience, especially when it comes to interior work and cabinet fabrication.
Besides interests within the industry, such as woodworking, Tony enjoys NASCAR, drag racing, reading, walking, playing the guitar, and spending time with his lovely Claire.
Douglas Grzeskowiak
Project Manager
48 Years of Experience
Doug Grzeskowiak started learning construction at the age of 14 and grew up in Buffalo, NY. He has over 35 years of experience both in construction and in remodeling. Doug started working at Criner Remodeling in 2009.
His favorite part of his job is watching a job go from rough to finish. Doug’s hobbies include woodworking, fishing, golfing, playing poker, spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow up.
Ryan Kuykendall
Project Manager
16 years of experience
Ryan was born in Newport News and lives there today with Kathryn, his girlfriend of 14 years, their two cats, and one dog. Together they have built a beautiful life and enjoy fishing, camping, and hiking.
He started in the remodeling industry in 2007 and has been with Criner Remodeling for 2 years.
Alex Hill
Project Manager
15 Years of Experience
Alex Hill was born in in the small town of Mt. Crawford, VA.
He started his career in 2006, building custom homes, and has transitioned to the remodeling industry.
Recently, he moved to the Williamsburg area with his young family. He and his wife, Claudia, have a boy, Noah 3 years old, and a girl, Gabriela 7 months. When he’s not busy changing diapers or working for Criner Remodeling he enjoys working in his shop building custom furniture.
What he likes most about working at Criner Remodeling is that he gets to do something different every day, and there is always a new and unique project.
Richard Hicks
Project Manager
46 Years of Experience
Richard has been in the Hampton Roads area since 1968.
He’s been involved in every level of the residential construction industry, but enjoys trim work the most.
He and his wife, Patricia, have two sons, Andrew and William, both grown and living on their own.
Most of Richard’s free time is spent at his vacation home in the Outer Banks. There’s nothing he enjoys more than his beach time!
Andrew Brackett
Carpenter
Andrew moved from Rockingham County, NC to Newport News VA at the age of 9.
Andrew started his career in construction working at a local cabinet shop building custom cabinetry. From custom cabinetry, he moved to work in the restoration field. Andrew’s favorite part of the job is working with his hands.
Andrew lives with his fiance Kyara, son Kaiden, and two miniature Australian Shepherds Aspen and Willow. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, hiking, and hanging out with his dogs.
Coty Hayes
Carpenter
20 years of experience
Coty was born in Ocala Florida and moved to our area about 20 years ago. He began his construction career as a teenager helping his dad and has stuck with it for 20 years now. He enjoys working with his hands and seeing the customers excited when a project is completed.
He has been married to his wife, Summer, for 10 years. He loves spending time with his wife, 3 children, and 3 stepchildren. Together they enjoy watching movies. Trying new things, and enjoying life to the fullest! He is proud of all of his children and being able to provide a good life for them.
Nico Carreno
Carpenter
5 Years of Experience
Nico was born in Chicago and moved to the Hampton Roads area when he was five. He started his construction career when he was nineteen, and he loves learning about carpentry methods and developing his skills. He enjoys seeing something that he’s built at the end of the day, and he doesn’t mind getting dirty to accomplish that.
When he’s not at work he likes going to the beach and swimming in the ocean. He also spends a lot of time with his nieces. He’s passionate about being a big part of their lives and guiding them as they grow up.