Our Remodeling Design Consultants
Roger Lataille, Director of New Business Development
For six years, Roger has worked with Sun Design clients to improve their homes. Roger says, "I enjoy working for Sun Design because of the other people that work there, the owners and the sincere and honest approach to client needs and client satisfaction. When everyone does a great job and the client’s expectations have been exceeded it provides a great work environment." In addition, he is on Sun Design’s board of advisors and provides critical insight from his experience in sales and client interaction.
Roger and his wife both have worked as real estate agents, buying homes, designing remodels and reselling them since 1990. He has earned a number of degrees including a Bachelor and Master Degree in Applied Science. He has been recognized for seven award winning projects in the past six years at Sun Design.
Mindy Mitchell, Design Consultant
Mindy joined the Sun Design team in May of 2005. She adds a high level of energy and organization that comes from more than 25 years as a professional organizer, using her unique talents to see and create solutions to her client's challenges.
Mindy has been awarded the Certified Aging in Place (often called "universal design") Specialist (CAPS) certification through the National Association of Home Builders. CAPS recognizes the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential for home modifications for the aging in place. According to Mindy, "Aging in Place reflects the notion of multi-generational living to support every family member, no matter what their age or ability.”
Mindy speaks, writes and lives the concepts of unique design and solution-based living. She has been recognized for numerous award winning projects. “As a Design Consultant, I enjoy working with innovative clients who are ready to transform their spaces and the way they live in them!”
In addition to being an avid traveler, Mindy enjoys writing, holistic health and looking forward to her next great adventure.
Craig Durosko, Founder & Chairman
Craig founded Sun Design Remodeling in 1988 with one simple philosophy- helping people with their homes. He has been instrumental in growing a one person sunroom repair and deck building shop into a successful design build firm with more than 50 employees.
Over the years, Craig has worn almost every hat in the organization. His true passion has always been the role of building and maintaining Sun Design’s culture that is based on providing a great experience for clients as well as employees, vendors and trades people.
"After 23 years I still look forward to going into work each day. I enjoy the culture we have built here at Sun Design and the people I work with. I enjoy our clients and love to see them light up when their vision comes to life. They can see how our work has improved the way their homes function for their families. I enjoy seeing the awards our designers get for their creativity and the awards our entire staff gets for growing a successful business based on serving our clients," says Craig.
Craig’s certifications include: CR, Certified Remodeler, from the National Assoc. of Remodeling Industry (NARI); and CGP, Certified Green Professional from the National Assoc. of Home Builders. He has been on the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's Metro DC chapter board and has served as its education chairperson for a number of years. Craig has received two Image Awards and the President’s Award from NARI.
Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, keeping a healthy mind and body, and mountain biking.
Troy Fenley, Design Consultant
After running Encompass Design Build for the past 9 years, Troy has sold the Encompass brand and various assets to Sun Design, and he has joined the sales team.
Within five years, Troy grew his company rapidly to a firm with 19 employees, generating $3 million annually. The firm was recognized for five successive years by the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2003 – 2007.
"I have long respected Sun Design owners Craig Durosko and Bob Gallagher," said Troy. "After being friendly competitors, often doing work in the same neighborhoods, we decided to join up and work together. They are tremendous leaders in this industry. This is a great opportunity for our future clients as we are blending the best practices of both companies. I am confident that the best attributes of Encompass will endure."
Troy is a committed professional and an advocate of local communities. His gregarious nature lends itself to cultivating and building collaborative relationships that foster good will and new business. His earlier background with corporate giants and entrepreneurial start-ups developed strengths in sales, business development, project management and new technologies.
When he’s not working or chasing around his boys, Troy spends time enjoying a number of adventurous outdoor activities, playing in a rock band, and managing a portfolio of income property.
Dave Paccassi, Design Consultant
Dave joined the Sun Design team in 2009 as Purchasing and Estimating Chief and was promoted in 2011 to Design Consultant. As a Design Consultant for Sun Design, Dave’s priority is to listen to and understand our clients’ needs and desires for their project. This often includes reasons why someone is interested in remodeling, as well as budgetary and timeframe concerns. Educating our prospects and clients of the design-build process from concept to completion also play a big role in his responsibilities.
Before Sun Design, Dave spent 11 years with Rice Contracting Corporation where he was the company’s Chief Estimator. At Rice, Dave estimated and bid on more than 1,200 jobs, winning an average of 20 jobs per year, many of them multi-million-dollar projects with major contractors. He was responsible for operation of the estimating department where he hired, trained and evaluated new staff. Dave was a Senior Estimator with General Excavation Inc and owner-operator of PRD LLC where he developed and designed site plans, erosion and sediment control plans, easement plats and deeds from conception until final approval from Loudoun and Prince William County. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in urban systems engineering from George Mason University.
“I enjoy working for Sun Design because of the level of commitment that we have towards our client as well as the employees in the company. Nowhere else can I be challenged and enabled to grow in so many ways.”
Dave is married and has five kids who get a lot of his “free” time. He is very active in his church and the little time he has left over he enjoys spending running. “I am so blessed.”
