Tibma Design Build's Team Approach to Professionalism Our company has a collaborative approach to business that recognizes the contribution of each team member. We encourage and train each member of the team to perform their individual role as effectively as possible. Professionalism is a critical element in our formula for success and we are proud to be members of the: National Kitchen and Bath Association, National Association of Home Builders and National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Through these affiliations, Tibma Design Build remains up- to-date on industry trends, product innovations, and construction techniques. In order for each member of the team to maximize their potential, we believe in contributing to their personal and professional growth. As part of the company's commitment to education, our entire team attends the Journal of Light Construction Conference in Providence each year. We also encourage them to participate in other seminars and courses that are geared to their particular role within the company. Dan and Mary Tibma attend the National Remodeler's Show with more than 10,000 other remodelers, builders and architects for educational courses and exhibits from over 350 companies with new products for the remodeling industry. Also, they attend meetings of the Remodelers Advantage Roundtables, an industry think-tank for remodelers. Fifteen remodeling executives from across the nation meet and provide each other with input and advice on how they can continually improve the products and services each company offers. Working together as a team and emphasizing professionalism in all areas of the company, we are able to guide each client systematically through the remodeling process in a manner that develops trust, confidence and pride. The end result is a remodeling project that perfectly expresses each client's individuality.

Staff photographs by:
Chip Fanelli

Dan Tibma
President

Winner of 2005, 2003 and 2001 PRISM Awards from the Builders Association of
Greater Boston as well as the 2006 Contractor of the Year Award from the
Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Dan Tibma puts his 25 years of construction experience to good use. Dan grew up in a homebuilding family and graduated college with a degree in Construction Management. He has worked in both the commercial and residential construction industries and is licensed as a home improvement contractor and general contractor. As President of Tibma Design Build, Dan is responsible for overseeing the Production team, and collaborating with clients to visualize the possibilities for their home. Dan sees a distinct connection between these roles. “Developing a complete vision of the project is a critical and often underestimated part of the process”, says Dan, “as proper planning makes it possible for the construction team do their job efficiently.”

“The planning process should go beyond a floorplan and address both the lifestyle demands of the client, as well as their preferences for style and color,” says Dan. “The integration of these two elements is critical in creating a space that perfectly suits the client and is just as they visualized it.” When not remodeling the homes of other families, Dan enjoys spending time with his own family, as well as sailing, and hiking.
 

Mary Tibma
Operations and Marketing Director

“I enjoy remodeling because you develop ideas that change peoples’ surroundings and you end up improving their lifestyle,” says Mary Tibma. “You have the ability to change how people feel about themselves and their home. If you start your day in a kitchen or bath you love, it can affect your outlook on the day.” In her marketing efforts, Mary shares past clients’ experiences in an effort to make the same experience available to all area homeowners remodeling their kitchen or bath. Mary oversees the operations of the business and is responsible for developing and implementing systems and product enhancements. In her spare time, Mary enjoys sailing, gardening, and playing with her three children.
 

Brian O'Leary
Estimator

As Tibma's Estimator, Brian is actively involved in the design process for
each project and gives constant cost-feedback to the design team and the
client. He develops allowances for each product that needs to be selected
and monitors the choices that are made by the client and the design team.
He makes sure to stay within the project's budget and provides budget
options if the client wants to accommodate a "must-have" product. In addition, he reviews the schematic designs and makes sure that any issues
are addressed by the design and construction team; resulting in a comprehensive set of plans for the project. Brian makes sure that construction crews have the information and materials that they need to get the job done on-time and on-budget. Brian's experience in project management and systems development ensures that the details of each projects design get carried out in the field. His focus is on providing each client with exceptional results and a high level of satisfaction with their remodeling experience. Brian enjoys sports, especially hockey and golf and spends his weekends relaxing with friends and family.

Laurie LaRosa
Administrative Assistant

Laurie's title of Administrative Assistant hardly captures the important role that she plays in our company. She is the first person that a client speaks to when they call our office and she serves as a valuable contact for them throughout the process of designing and remodeling their home. She
keeps clients informed of upcoming meetings, prepares information on our
services, updates product selections and supports the Production team during construction. Not only does her pleasant nature and great "can-do" attitude radiate in everything she does, but she completes each task with a sense of style. Her degree in retail fashion merchandising and coursework in interior design comes in very handy in working with our design team. Laurie loves working with the team and is a terrific asset to our office staff. Laurie loves to cook, read and shop! Time with her family is very important to her and she enjoys visiting with them.