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Chuck Coleman

President and CEO

Chuck is the owner of Sea Light Design-Build with over 35 years of experience in residential remodeling. He graduated from Delaware Tech with a degree in Architectural Engineering and has established an impeccable reputation through his creativity, professionalism, and diverse talents while striving to exceed his clients’ expectations. His work experiences are concentrated in design, drafting and engineering and has received local and national awards culminating with the NAHB and BRAD Delaware Remodeler of The Year award for 2020. In his free time, Chuck especially enjoys family events of all varieties and contributing time and resources to local charitable events and organizations throughout the Sussex County region.

Dave Keebler

Director of Operations

Dave has over 30 years of experience in residential construction, where he brings a steady & detail driven approach to coastal design-build remodeling. Dave helps transform homes into thoughtfully, crafted, comfortable spaces that are inspired by natural light, clean lines and relaxed, coastal living. Dave oversees every phase of the design build process, from early planning and design coordination through construction and final completion. His experience includes kitchen and bathroom, remodels, home additions, and whole house renovations, and custom homes, all managed with a focus on quality, craftsmanship, durability, and timeless design. When he’s not on the job, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and family exploring and enjoying the beaches of Cape May and Southern Delaware.

Mario Roca

Estimater

Mario has been in both the residential and commercial construction business for over 40 years and with Sea Light for 7 years. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Business Management coupled with a 3-year curriculum in Civil Engineering. His work life includes various management positions in large scale commercial/heavy construction with a national contracting firm, sales and marketing positions with a national home builder, director position with a local home builder and over 20 years as an owner/operator of a design-build construction firm based in Bethesda MD. Mario is adept at construction means, methods and assemblies which enable him to be a proficient problem solver. Mario has also been the recipient of national design, sales, and marketing awards throughout his career. During his free time, Mario is an avid golfer in addition to supporting various community organizations surrounding the theater arts, scholarship funds and outreach programs for the less fortunate.

Kathryn (Katie) Sanchez

Interior Designer & Selections Coordinator

Katie has been in the Art & Design business for over 20 years and with Sea Light for 7 years. She graduated from the Corcoran College of Art + Design with a B.A. in Fine Art Photography. Her experience includes management positions in Visual Merchandising, Freelance Architectural Photography, and managing and running her own Portrait Photography business. Katie has excellent interpersonal skills, organization, attention to details, and the ability to understand client’s desires for their projects. Her background in design and her decades of personalized creative experience have given her a distinctive eye for beauty and aesthetics. In her free time she enjoys bike riding with her husband and two children, taking family walks with their English bulldog Penny, gardening, listening to music, and photography.

Karen Coleman

Chief Financial Officer

Karen manages our day-to-day office operations. She is responsible for the hands-on management of Sea Light Design-Build’s accounting processes, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, budget management, and the development of controls to maximize efficiency and transparency. She manages the preparation and analysis of all financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and financial statements. She ensures an accurate, timely, and responsive flow of analysis and communication both internally and externally. She also is responsible for the Human Resources department and managing appointments. Karen is adept at understanding the big picture goals of Sea Light Design-Build and details essential to achieve those goals. She brings a high level of efficiency and organization in analyzing processes and systems, evaluating options, and implementing improvements. Karen’s work ethic, organization and positive attitude are invaluable to our team. In Karen’s free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and her two dogs.

Nilson Hernandez

Lead Carpenter

Nilson’s energy and attention to detail is a great asset to the Sea Light team. Nilson has honed his construction knowledge and proficiency in various trades by working alongside his father and other family members over the years. A skilled professional who utilizes his knowledge of building, framing, and various other construction applications ensures our projects are completed to our clients’ specifications, within a reasonable time limit, and in a good workmanlike manner. In Nilsons off time, he likes to spend time with his wife and children in and around the Rehoboth beach area.

Sea Light Design-Build Top 500 Remodelers Qualified Remodeler 2021 Award