At The Cleary Company we strive to serve our clients in every way we can. We find that it’s the little touches along the way that make the experience fun an valuable for both our team and our clients.
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I have had the wonderful opportunity to rekindle a relationship w/ a good friend, Adam. He told Cathy and me at dinner one night the he was diagnosed w/ cancer 6 yrs. ago that day. He told us he has been to The OSU James Cancer Hospital 142 times! He said, “Every time I go there I get to receive hugs, no matter what, they always remember my name and make me feel important.” Imagine how GR8FUL that would make you feel, not to be alone, but to have a support system in a time like that. He is the most positive, faithful and forgiving person and that is all so exciting to me. Adam coming back into our lives this time of year has been nothing less than a blessing and a reminder. He says what he has needed at this dark time in his life is a friend and how important it is to have me now. Who is the lucky one here, who is getting the lesson on being GR8FUL?
Kudos to the leadership at The James Cancer Hospital for identifying what we all need~ to feel and be loved! I hope this holiday season you too can be slow down and appreciate all that is going on around you. A vivid reminder of how much impact we can have on those around us.
I am GR8FUL to be a dad, husband, brother, friend, client, remodeler, coworker and employer. I am so thankful for all the wonderful relationships w/ each and every one of you.
This Holiday season I’m reminded of the good fortune that I have and how GR8FUL I am to be me.
Merry Christmas and Peace be with you and yours,
George
In the spring of 1994 my wife, Cathy, and I were having a conversation about the future. How did it look? Where would we be? What would we be doing? How would we pay the bills? I was working for a small local general contractor and enjoyed the work but felt the desire after 10 years to challenge myself. I knew I wanted to be part of something I built, something that I would enjoy something that would be sustainable and allow me to bring joy to others lives.
I have to thank my wife Cathy for always standing behind me and encouraging my dreams. If it weren’t for her, who knows where my career path would be but there’s a good chance I wouldn’t know most of you reading this right now!
I am so thankful for all the joy The Cleary Company has brought into our lives and all the relationships that have come from it.
There are many blessings to count from the past year, but the most life changing for me was taking a mission trip with my daughter Molly to Malawi Africa. As I reflect back on 2014 and the list of personal and professional goals I had set for myself and the company, I am happy to report I knocked out 12 of the 13 on the combined list. So as I look to the New Year, I will write new goals and stretch to make them happen. One of them will surely be to continue to cultivate relationships w/ good people like you.
So thanks in advance for continuing the conversations. We are fortunate to have some incredible people working here w/ numerous talents and skill sets. If there is anyone out there that you know that may benefit from having our A+ Remodel/Design/Build/ team become part of improving their quality of life please do me a favor and nudge them to call us. I promise you we will do our best to exceed their expectations.
Happy 2015 everyone!
George
Hired in 2014 to manage our Production department, Aaron’s eye for detail, commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, are why he was promoted to his current position as General Manager in 2017. Since the addition of 2 new divisions – bath2BATH in 2018 and Home Services in 2020 – Aaron’s role has evolved into Chief Operating Officer. He’s George’s right hand man and together they’ve orchestrated a plan for continued manageable growth for the company. He began his career working as an interior woodworker, mostly in high-end custom homes. He has over 26 years experience in carpentry, residential construction and remodeling.
Aaron pushes our Team towards exceeding our client’s expectations on every project. He’s an active member of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) and serves on committees for both the local chapter and national delegate. He’s passionate about recruiting new talent to the trades and has put that into action by serving on local and national committees charged with increasing recruitment into vocational trade programs. In 2015, Aaron earned his Certified Remodeler (CR) accreditation. He encourages everyone he comes into contact with to continue learning and growing within their industries. In March 2020, Aaron began writing articles for NARI on education and business practices that will be published quarterly in Qualified Remodeling Magazine. Read his first one here.
Aaron, his wife and their 2 beautiful daughters live in Dublin. When not working, he stays busy throwing the tennis ball for their Labradoodle, Sasha. She has an insatiable desire to play fetch! Aaron also enjoys biking and, of course, doing remodeling projects around his house.
April joined Team Cleary in a part-time role in May of 2011. An active Allied member of The American Society of Interior Designers, her job responsibilities were originally to assist Laura in the design department however in 2012 her role changed into marketing and creating our social media presence. She actively promotes The Cleary Company as the premier Remodel Design Build firm in Columbus OH. Transitioning into this new role was seamless and we quickly dubbed her our social media expert. (So, after you read this profile go “LIKE US” on FACEBOOK and follow us on Instagram!!) Since then she’s developed new skills such as blog writing, website development and event planning and has moved to a full-time position.
She earned a degree in Interior Design from The Ohio State University and worked for many years in retail management. As a showroom manager for an artisan tile shop, she was able to pursue her passion for home construction and remodeling working with many local designers and custom home builders.
April lives in Upper Arlington with her husband and their 2 children. Her hobbies include cooking, hiking, volunteering and spending time at Lake Erie with her family.
Laura joined Team Cleary in 2009 establishing our Design department and helping George Cleary create our Design-Build remodeling process. She’s been in the design and remodeling industries for over 30 years. Many of her home remodeling projects have won numerous industry awards & recognition. She is a Professional Member of The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and is a former chair of the local design community for the Ohio South/Kentucky chapter. She’s also active in the Central Ohio chapters of NKBA and NARI. In June 2015, Laura earned her Universal Design Certified Professional accreditation from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Whatever your style or project, she can assist you through the entire remodeling process from the planning stage to drawings to selections and even the finishing touches. Her design philosophy is simple “make your house your home”. Laura and her husband live in Upper Arlington with their 5 children, 2 dogs and cat. She enjoys spending time in the Hocking Hills with their family and friends as well as gardening, jewelry making and entertaining.
Rob has been in the remodeling business for over 30 years where he’s done and seen it all. He’s know George since were football teammates in high school at Bishop Watterson. He’s been full-time employed with The Cleary Company since 1999 and carpentry is in his DNA! George says, “Rob has one of the keenest eyes and sharpest minds in the business and when he’s part of the project, every detail is done right.” Rob’s become our go-to guy for problem solving on every job site. Rob earned his Certified Lead Carpenter accreditation from NARI in 1997 and remains active in the local chapter.
The father to 5 children (the oldest 3 are triplets!). He, his wife, and their two youngest sons live in Upper Arlington. When not at work, Rob enjoys spending time with friends watching Michigan State football and basketball. You’ll also find him in the stands cheering at his son’s baseball games. Whenever the opportunity arises Rob loves playing golf!
