DAVID BELMAN
President of Belman Homes
David Belman is an MLS Broker and Realtor. He received his Business Administration degree from Carroll University and has won numerous awards over the years including the 2016 NAHB Young Professionals Award, 2014 Best Young Entrepreneur Of the Year, 2014 WBA Rising Star, and the 1997 Metropolitan Builders Association Salesperson of the Year.
David also introduced Belman Homes to the MBA Parade of Homes and helped design the 2011 People’s Choice Award winning model, the Tuscany.
He founded Belman Builders, the firm that handles all scattered site construction in 2000. David helped develop the companies unique vision, mission culture, and Porch to Patio Protection program. When David is not working (which is not very often) his wife Susan claims he is hyperactive and enjoys working out, playing basketball, Tae-Kwon-Do, swimming, playing games with his daughter, or watching movies.
David claims his wife can’t say no to animals, and since David can’t say no to Susan, they have three 3 cats: Riley, Callie, and McKenzie. Professional Certifications: David Belman has a B A. in Business Management, Licensed Realtor’, Real Estate Broker, Uniform Dwelling Contractor, CAPS (Certified Aging in Place contractor), CCP (Certified Construction Professional), Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA) Board Of Director and 2016 President, Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) Board of Director and President in 2017, past Chairman of MBA Green Building Council and Single Family Builders Council.
David has recently volunteered on the MBA Parade Of Homes Task Force, MBA By-Laws task force, WBA Convention Committee, Chaired the MBA Website task force as well as served on the MBA ethics hearings panel.
David is an MLS Broker and Realtors. He received his Business Administration degree from Carroll University and has won numerous awards over the years including the 2016 NAHB Young Professionals Award, 2014 Best Young Entrepreneur Of the Year, 2014 WBA Rising Star, and the 1997 Metropolitan Builders Association Salesperson of the Year.
David also introduced Belman Homes to the MBA Parade of Homes and helped design the 2011 People’s Choice Award winning model, the Tuscany. He founded Belman Builders, the firm that handles all scattered site construction in 2000.
David helped develop the companies unique vision, mission culture, and Porch to Patio Protection program. When David IS not working (which is not very often) his wife Susan claims he is hyperactive and enjoys working out, playing basketball, Tae-Kwon-Do, swimming, playing games with his daughter, or watching movies.
David claims his wife can’t say no to animals. and since David can’t say no to Susan. they have three 3 cats: Riley, Callie, and McKenzie.Professional Certifications: David Belman has a B A. in Business Management, a Licensed Realtor’, Real Estate Broker, Uniform Dwelling Contractor, CAPS (Certified Aging in Place contractor), CCP (Certified Construction Professional), Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA) Board Of Director and 2016 President, Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) Board of Director and President in 2017, past Chai rman of MBA Creen Building Council and Single Family Builders Council.
David is currently or has recently volunteered on the MBA Parade Of Homes Task Force, MBA By-Laws task force, WBA Convention Committee, Chaired the MBA Website task force as well as served on the MBA ethlcs hearlngs panel.
DON BELMAN
President of Don Belman Homes
Don is a Builder, Broker, Realtor, and Land Developer. He founded Don Belman Homes, Inc based on the highest level of construction quality and satisfaction in 1971.
Don is proud to be a Waukesha home builder for over 43 years Don and is past President of the Metropolitan Builders Association and 1996 Builder of the Year.
Don was recently inducted into the MBA Hall of Fame in 2014. The funniest thing Don has ever seen in this business was when a skunk moved into the basement of a new construction home. A contractor found it, got scared and laid a plank escape and crawled out of the window so he would not get sprayed.
The skunk then later used the same method to escape. Don says if he could do one thing in life, and not fail, he would build the Empire State Building.
Don enjoys fishing in Canada, watching the History and Weather channel, and gambling. Professional Certifications Don Belman is a licensed Realtor’. Real Estate Broker. NAHB member. Spike Member, Past Metropolitan Builders Association President (MBA),MBA Builder of the Year.
He has served on countless councils such as a City of Waukesha Housing study, public storm water study, Metropolitan Builders Association Arbitration, and many more.
Don is a Builder, Broker, Realtor, and Land Developer. He founded Don Belman Homes, Inc based on the highest level of construction quality and Satisfaction in 1971.
Don is proud to be a Waukesha home builder for over 43 years Don is past President of the Metropolitan Builders Association and 1996 Builder of the Year.
Don was recently inducted into the MBA Hall of Fame in 2014. The funniest thing Don has ever seen in this business is when a skunk moved into the basement of a new construction home. A contractor found it, got scared and laid a plank dovm and crawled out of the window so he would not get sprayed.
The skunk then later used the same method to escape. Don says if he could do one thing in life, and not fail, he would build the Empire State Building.
Don enjoys fishing in Canada, watching the History and Weather channel, and gambling. Professional Certifications Don Belman is a licensed Realtor’. Real Estate Broker. NAHB member. Spike Member, Past Metropolitan Builders Association President (MBA),MBA Builder of the Year.
He has served on countless councils such as a City of Waukesha Housing study, public storm water study, Metropolitan Builders Association Arbitration, and many more.
BILL SCHMIDT
Accountant / Controller
Bill received an accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. He is a member of Institute of Management Accountants. Bill has been with Belman Homes for 22 years and oversees new construction closings, draw paperwork, and accounts payable and receivable. Everyone loves Bill because he’s in charge of the paychecks!
Bill comes from a big family; having eight brothers and sisters. Bill has 4 step children; Joshua, Maddie, Colin, and Gretchen, in addition to two daughters, Kailey and Kendall. Bill enjoys playing in softball and basketball leagues and watching sports! Professional Certifications: Member of Institute of Management Accountants.
Bill received an accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. He is a member of Institute of Management Accountants.Bill has been with us for 22 years and oversees new construction closings, draw paperwork, and accounts payable and receivable. Everyone loves Bill he’s in charge of the paychecks!
Bill comes from a big family; having eight brothers and sisters.Bill has 4 step children; Joshua, Maddie, Colin, and Gretchen, in addition to two daughters, Kailey and Kendall.Bill enjoys playing in softball and basketball leagues and watching sports Professional Certifications: Member of Institute of Management Accountants.
LINDA JASON
DIirector of Real Estate Services
Linda has always had a passion for design, landscaping and home remodeling, so she was a great fit for Belman Homes.
She once won a Better Homes and Gardens award for a master bath project she and her husband designed and built. Her enthusiasm for homes makes her an asset to Belman Homes. Linda is in charge of our spec home closings, and is in charge of warranty and callback, Porch2Patio, and Builder Trend construction program, as well as many other day-to-day operations here at Belman Homes.
A consummate professional, she always goes the extra mile to help make sure you have terrific building experience. She has two daughters, Jamie and Danielle and a son, Eric.
Outside of work, Linda enjoys gardening, growing orchids, playing in the ocean and spending time with friends and family. Professional Certification: Notary Public.
Linda has always had a passion for design, landscaping and home remodeling, so she was a great fit for Belman Homes.
She once won a Better Homes and Gardens award for a master bath project she and her husband designed and built. Her enthusiasm for homes makes her a Linda is in charge of our spec home closings, great point person. warranty and callback, Porch2Patio, and Builder Trend construction program as well as many other day-to-day operations here at Belman Homes.
A consummate professional, she always goes the extra mile to help make sure you have terrific building experience. She has two daughters, Jamie and Danielle and a son, Eric.
Outside of work, Linda enjoys gardening, growing orchids, playing in the ocean and spending time with friends and family. Professional Certification: Notary Public.
JEFF KMIECIK
Director of Construction Services
Jeff has over 34 years of new construction and rough and finish carpentry experience. He is responsible for applying and obtaining permits for construction, and scheduling new construction.
Jeff has been with Belman now for over 14 years. He has built hundreds of homes for Belman Homes including 3 Parade of Homes models and both Operation FINALLY HOME homes. He also provides feedback on structural design changes to improve the homes we build.
Jeff is a handy guy to have around. He can build and fix just about anything.
When he is not at Belman Homes, he enjoys fishing on Lake Michigan, watching the Discovery and/or History channel, and building boats. He has a son and a daughter, Wyatt and Kayla. Professional Certifications: Certified Uniform Dwelling Contractor
Linda has always had a passion for design, landscaping and home remodeling, so she was a great fit for Belman Homes.
She once won a Better Homes and Gardens award for a master bath project she and her husband designed and built. Her enthusiasm for homes makes her a Linda is in charge of our spec home closings, great point person. warranty and callback, Porch2Patio, and Builder Trend construction program as well as many other day-to-day operations here at Belman Homes.
A consummate professional, she always goes the extra mile to help make sure you have terrific building experience. She has two daughters, Jamie and Danielle and a son, Eric.
Outside of work, Linda enjoys gardening, growing orchids, playing in the ocean and spending time with friends and family. Professional Certification: Notary Public.
JIM SINGSIME
Project Manager / Warranty Coordinator
Jim has a vast background in new construction and safety spanning over 18 years. He helped plan our 2016 parade of homes model, the Augustine, and put a lot of his personal time into the model, building furniture and designing specific features for the home.
He has completed two historical third ward builds over 120,000 sq. ft. with 5 stories as a project manager. Jim was a part of the 2006 Extreme Make Over in Dundee, WI.
He has built over 100 homes in his career and is happily adding on to that list!
He is also very handy and can build and take care of small issues on your home. Jim’s friendly attitude and pleasant personality make him a client favorite.
Jim has a vast background in new construction and safety spanning over 18 years. He helped plan our 2016 parade of homes model, the Augustine, and put a lot of his personal time into the model building furniture or specific features into the home.
He has completed two historical third ward builds over 120,000 sq. ft. with 5 stories as a project manager elsewhere. Jim was a part of the 2006 Extreme Make Over in Dundee, WI.
He has built over 100 homes in his career and is happily adding on to that list!
He is also very handy and can build and take care of small issues on your home. Jim’s friendly attitude and pleasant personality make him a client favorite.
WALTER SCHEEL
New Construction Expeditor
New Construction Expeditor Walter has over 10 years of experience working on new home construction.
He is happiest being out in the field and getting to work with his hands. Before entering the new construction industry, Walter spent 7 years serving in the U.S. Army.
Outside of work, you can find Walter at a music festival, out at the shooting range, or building something at home!
New Construction Expeditor Walter has over 10 years of experience working on new home construction.
He is happiest being out in the field and getting to work with his hands.Before entering the new construction industry, Walter spent 7 years serving in the U.S. Army.
Outside of work, you can find Walter at a music festival, out at the shooting range, or building something at home!
EMILY ELLENBERGER
Interior Designer
Emily has always had a passion for interior design and all things related to art. Even as a little girl, Emily would pretend to be a designer and rearrange her bedroom and decorations throughout her childhood.
That love for art and design never left and she pursued and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UW-Oshkosh. Over the years, Emily’s passion for design and helping others lead her to start her business offering interior design services.
She loves a good design challenge and always tries to think outside the box.
She is proud to be a part of the Belman Homes team as their interior designer and feels honored to be part of the Operation Finally Home project where she helps design a relaxing and inviting environment that a deserving veteran can call home. When Emily isn’t designing clients’ spaces, she spends most of her time with her family.
Her husband, Dan and her love to be outside and enjoy watching their young daughter, Ada, explore the world. Emily and Dan love to work on projects at her own home as well.
Whether it’s building barn doors, painting furniture or changing up decorations, Emily is always creating the next new project her and husband can execute! Professional Certifications: Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts.
Emily has always had a passion for interior design and all things related to art. Even as a little girl, Emily would pretend to be a designer and rearrange her bedroom and decorations throughout her childhood.
That love for art and design never left and she pursued and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UW-Oshkosh. Over the years, Emily’s passion for design and helping others lead her to start her business offering interior design services.
She loves a good design challenge and always tries to think outside the box.
She is proud to be a part of the Belman Homes team as their interior designer and feels honored to part of the Operation Finally Home project where she helps design a relaxing and inviting environment that a deserving veteran can call home. When Emily isn’t designing clients’ spaces, she spends most of her time with her family.
Her husband, Dan and her love to be outside and enjoy watching their 6 month old daughter, Ada explore the world. Emily and Dan love to work on projects at her own home as well.
Whether it’s building barn doors, painting furniture or changing up decorations, Emily is always creating the next new project her and husband can execute! Professional Certifications: Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts
SHERY CUDNOHOSKE
Condominium Specialist
Sherri has over 25 years of New Construction and Real Estate Experience. She was the MBA@ Standard of Excellence Silver Award winner in 2014, as well as the MBA@ Salesperson of the Year!
Sherri has been a great addition to our sales force for over 13 years now. She is also our resident condo expert. When she is not working at Belman, she can be found shopping at the mall—she loves to shop!
Sherri also enjoys spoiling her two dogs; a teddy bear named Emma, and her other dog named Skeeter.
She has two sons (whom she also enjoys spoiling), Matt and Jason, and is happily married to her husband, Dave. Professional Certifications: Licensed Realtor@
Sherri has over 25 years of New Construction and Real Estate Experience. She was the MBA@ Standard of Excellence Silver Award winner in 2014, as well as the MBA@ Salesperson of the Year!
Sherri has been a great addition to our sales force for over 13 years now. She is also our resident condo expert. When she is not working at Belman, she can be found shopping at the mall—she loves to shop!
Sherri also enjoys spoiling her two dogs; a teddy bear named Emma, and her other dog named Skeeter.
She has two sons (whom she also enjoys spoiling), Matt and Jason, and is happily married to her husband, Dave. Professional Certifications: Licensed Realtor@
PAUL ATKINSON
New Home Consultant & Porch 2 Patio Inspector
Paul is an easy going listener who loves to help others. He has experience in various avenues of real estate such as; new construction sales, real estate agent, real estate title insurance, residential water treatment and construction estimating, giving him a true understanding of the process from beginning to end.
He has many passions: playing/coaching ice hockey, woodworking, building home entertainment HI-Fl speakers (he admits he is a bit of an audiophile), building hot rods/classic muscle cars, the mountains and anything outdoors.
You may find Paul doing any of these things at any moment! He grew up outside of Chicago, lived in Colorado for 20 years and moved to Waukesha in 1998 where he has been ever since. He has four children with his better half, Bonnie; 2 boys and 2 girls.Professional Certifications: Licensed Realtor@
Paul is an easy going listener who loves to help others. He has experience in various avenues of real estate such as; new construction sales, real estate agent, real estate title insurance, residential water treatment and construction estimating giving him a true understanding of the process from beginning to end.
He has many passions: playing/coaching ice hockey, woodworking, building home entertainment HI-Fl speakers (he admits he is a bit of an audiophile), building hot rods/classic muscle cars, the mountains and anything outdoors.
You may find Paul doing any of these things at any moment! He grew up outside of Chicago, lived in Colorado for 20 years and moved to Waukesha in 1998 where he has been ever since. He has four children with his better half, Bonnie; 2 boys and 2 girls.Professional Certifications: Licensed Realtor@
KATIE SALINAS
New Home Consultant, New Home Photographer, Graphics Marketing Coordinator
Katie joined the Belman Team in early November of 2017. Having grown up in Waukesha for the past 17 years, she says “I’m so proud to be part of the Belman Homes organization, and to leave my mark in a community in which I’ve lived for most of my life”.
With over five years’ experience in the customer care & service industry and three years of professional design experience, as well as obtaining a degree in Interior Design, Katie is excited and passionate to bring her fresh and updated approach to your home building and buying experience.Professional Certifications: Licensed Realtor@, Associates Degree in Interior Design.
Katie joined the Belman Team in early November of 2017. Having grown up in Waukesha for the past 17 years, she says “I’m so proud to be part of the Belman Homes organization, and to leave my mark in a community in which I’ve lived for most of my life”.
With over five years’ experience in the customer care & service industry and three years of professional design experience, as well as obtaining a degree in Interior Design, Katie is excited and passionate to bring her fresh and updated approach to your home building and buying experience.Professional Certifications: Licensed Realtor@, Associates Degree in Interior Design.
HAYLEE BANDE
Lead Marketing Coordinator
Haylee graduated in 2017 with honors, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication with an emphasis on Community Leadership. With over 5 years experience in event, community engagement and marketing, she is proficient in writing, PR, sponsorships, community engagement, and public speaking which makes her a great addition to this team. Haylee has 3 siblings in the US military and is on the task-force for Operation Finally Home in Wisconsin.
When Haylee is not working, you can find her in the Northwoods visiting her parents, fishing, wake-boarding, four-wheeling, riding her z125 Kawasaki, and hanging out with her golden retriever, Ollie, and boyfriend, Nick!
Haylee graduated in 2017 with honors, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication with an emphasis on Community Leadership. With over 5 years experience in event, community engagement and marketing, she is proficient in writing, PR, sponsorships, community engagement, and public speaking which makes her a great addition to this team. Haylee has 3 siblings in the US military and is on the task-force for Operation Finally Home in Wisconsin.
When Haylee is not working, you can find her in the Northwoods visiting her parents, fishing, wake-boarding, four-wheeling, riding her z125 Kawasaki, and hanging out with her golden retriever, Ollie, and boyfriend, Nick!