HDR Remodeling is a full service residential Design + Build remodeling contractor providing services to Berkeley, Alameda, Oakland, Piedmont, and the greater East Bay Area. Our team has been providing homeowners with quality design, construction and residential remodeling services for over 30 years.

Chris Fellows - President

Meet Chris - Chris Fellows is the President and Head of our Build department at HDR Remodeling. He and his qualified staff of skilled Project Managers and Lead Carpenters will bring your project to life. With 25 years of experience in construction, Chris directs HDR Remodeling's trade professionals, vendors, and suppliers like a conductor directs an orchestra. He has been with the HDR Remodeling family since 2009.

Chris carries a California Contractor’s License for General Building Contractor B and Class C-6 Cabinet, and Finish Carpentry. He is also a NARI certified Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM), LEAD R&R Certified, C2 Asbestos Hazard Safety Certified, and Window & Door certified Winteq Installer.

Kevin Mond - Vice President

Kevin Mond is Vice President of HDR Remodeling and heads up the Business Development department, Design and Marketing. He is normally the first point of contact for new clients. Kevin shows a strong passion for the Design-Build process and truly believes this method is the most effective way for remodeling single family residences. Growing up in a family of architects, engineers and builders this industry runs in his blood.

Kevin likes to spend his free time with his wife and son in the outdoors. You will often find him camping, surfing or trail running in the mountains.

Originally from Argentina, Kevin grew up in Iowa. Kevin holds a degree in Architecture and Environmental Studies. While in school, he worked on projects in Holland, Germany and Sweden. Kevin joined HDR Remodeling in 2012.

MILTON TONG - Architect

Meet Milton - Milton Tong is a California Licensed Architect focused on residential architecture. With over 30 years of experience in many building types, contemporary and traditional architectural styles, and construction detailing for custom work, Milton brings a broad range of expertise to find the best solution to your unique aesthetic and needs. He has a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly, and Masters of Architecture from UC Berkeley, is a Green Point Advisor and LEED Professional.

Gia Beck - Lead Designer

Gia was born and raised in the design/build industry and has been living and working in the Bay Area her entire life.  After receiving her A.A. in Interior Design, she went to work for her fathers general construction company helping to design and build high end residential homes and remodels. Needless to say, Gia has unique hands-on experience.  In her free time Gia enjoys outdoor activities, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Kendall Chapman - Designer

Kendall joined the HDR Remodeling team in 2021 and is currently a Designer. She is a creative who understands the importance of making a house feel like a home and strives to design unique interiors that reflect her client’s taste, lifestyle and personality. She offers a balance of creativity, collaboration and forward thinking with a trained eye for quality, color, and mixing of diverse elements. 

When she is not designing, Kendall can be found dabbling in photography, walking her rescue pup, or taking on DIY home improvement projects.

Lois Ambrose - Office Manager

Lois brings her years of experience in construction to assist with payroll, leads company culture, and keep the office running. Lois holds a certification in Meeting Planning.

Cindy Van - Client Relations

Cindy works alongside all departments including – sales and business development, marketing and branding, operations and the overall client experience. She is likely to be your first point of contact. In her role, she enjoys the puzzle of iterating and perfecting a process. She loves meeting new people – her favorite part of her role is connecting with the community and hearing the story of their homes.

One of her favorite experiences was spending three months in Cambodia after college to spend time with family and immerse herself in the culture. In her free time, you’ll likely find her at a live music event, dogsitting, karaoking, or spending time with friends and family.

Alberto Navarro Ruiz - Production Manager, CRPM, CLC

Alberto leads the Build Team as Production Manager. Joining HDR in 2015, he's been a long-standing member of the team where he brings over 10 years of expertise in the remodeling industry as well as a degree in Construction Management. Alberto enjoys being able to build and deliver high quality service to his clients.

He is family-oriented, outgoing, and enjoys being active outdoors and traveling in his free time.

Omar Mahzoz - Estimator

Omar has more than 7 years of experience in all things construction from project management and estimating, to the sales and customer service side of the industry. On weekends when he’s not at the gym, Omar spends his free time volunteering for non-profits at Save the Children and International Rescue Committee.

Andres Alegria - Project Manager

Andres has half a decade of experience in the carpentry trade. Outside of carpentry, he has 4 years of experience working on various construction projects. On weekends he enjoys playing sports, especially soccer, and spending time with his family and friends.

Julio Perez - Project Manager

Julio started his career building homes from foundation to roof. Through his 25 years in residential construction, he's honed his skills completing many high-end kitchen and bath projects, and learned all of the trades needed to complete a project entirely on his own. He’s worked with HDR Remodeling for years and loves the team and clients. On weekends he enjoys barbecuing with his family and riding dirt bikes.

Michael Cush - Project Manager

Meet Mike, a dedicated professional with 37 years of construction experience. Originally from South Africa, Mike pursued civil engineering education and brings his construction expertise to his clients’ projects. Mike's craftsmanship and dedication have shaped numerous dream homes, reflecting his commitment to quality and excellence. 

Beyond the construction site, Mike is an avid water sports enthusiast, mastering kite surfing and foil boarding for over two decades. Recently, he embraced the thrill of wing foiling, showcasing his adventurous spirit and love for the water.

Wilson Ramos - Project Manager

Wilson joined the HDR Remodeling team in 2020. Born and raised in Guatemala, he's lived in the United States for many years and currently resides in Oakland. For nearly a decade, Wilson has been honing his skills as a carpenter in the Bay Area general construction field.

Ediberto Alvarez - Carpenter

Ediberto, or “Berto” as he’s known by the team, joined HDR in 2019. He is a valuable asset to our team with 20 years of experience construction. He specializes in rough framing and demolition. 

Originally from Guatemala, he now resides in Richmond with his wife and two kids. On the weekends, you can find him spending quality time with his family. 

Fernando Gaspar - Carpenter

Fernando has ten years of experience and specializes in decks and fencing. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his daughter and son.

Kevin Velasquez - Carpenter

Kevin has worked professionally as a carpenter for 8 years but has had experience since he was a kid. When he was young, he would help his uncles in the summer and has grown up loving to build. 

In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with his daughter.

Rigo Galindo - Carpenter

Rigo joined HDR Remodeling with four years of residential construction and one year of commercial construction experience. His experience includes general construction experience such as framing, window installations, and door installations. 

His favorite part about his job is making sure the clients are happy with the work and have an amazing experience – making their dream house become reality. He also appreciates learning new skills during the process. 

In his free time, he enjoys traveling and seeing new places. But most importantly, he enjoys spend time with loved ones.

Rolando Lemus - Carpenter

Rolando has 8 years of experience as a carpenter. He looks forward to using his opportunity at HDR Remodeling to continually learn more and expand his skillset. In his free time, he likes to rest, work at home, and spend a lot of time with his family – especially dancing with his family to northern music.