Knowledgeable and nimble

Dave Maurer, Owner

Dave has been around home building all of his life and brings wide knowledge of construction and restoration processes to his work as co-owner of Highmark Restoration.

Prior to joining the Highmark family, he enjoyed careers as a professional baseball player and Realtor. A married father of two, Dave enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Mike Pratt,

Mike brings over 16 years of construction experience along with a PhD from the school of Hard Knocks to the Highmark Builders team. During his military days you could find him jumping out of airplanes. But now, you can find him spending his free time with his wife and two children.

Pat Albrecht, Project Manager/Estimator

Pat’s credentials are among the best in the field. His favorite part of his job is the process of making damaged properties whole again. Pat specializes in customer satisfaction by making a complicated process simple. Pat’s favorite quote: “If you truly love your job, you won’t work a day in your life.”

Pat Gibbons, Project Manager/Estimator

Pat has worked in the restoration industry for over 8 years and is certified in Water Restoration, Applied Structural Drying, Mold Remediation and Lead Remediation. His favorite part of his job is taking a difficult situation and turning it into a positive experience for clients. When he’s not onsite, Pat enjoys being with his wife Kimberly and kids Jett and Daniella, attending various hockey, soccer, gymnastic and dance events. 

Dan Martineau, Project Manager/Estimator

A restoration professional with 9 years in the field, Dan is driven to help people out in their time of need. A former Strong Man competitor, Dan is married and has two kids, Preston and Rylie. He enjoys attending their activities as well as hunting and fishing.

Colin MacRae, Sales Estimator

Colin’s been in the cleaning and restoration industry since 1998. He has 16 IICRC certifications. Colin takes great pride in helping a customer restore their property after experiencing a loss. Colin is married with 4 daughters and enjoys working in his garden.

Mike Heinen, Sales Estimator

With over 20 years experience in the exteriors industry, Mike Heinen brings high-quality expertise to the Highmark team. In his free time, Mike loves to have fun with his wife and kids. He especially likes to coach their sports teams.

Kari Stewart, Sales Estimator

Joel Gaulrapp, Project Manager

Joel’s responsibilities include overseeing job sites to ensure that no detail is missed and to create a positive experience for clients. Joel has been with Highmark for over 5 years and holds a degree in Construction Management from the University of Wisconsin.  When he’s not on the job, Joel enjoys hockey and spending time with his wife Ashley.

Eric DeBruzzi, Project Manager

A former carpenter, Eric joined Highmark because he wanted to be part of a team that, in his words, “has the knowledge and skills to do the highest quality work.” Eric loves seeing projects go from start to finish and in his spare time he enjoys reading Vince Flynn novels.

James Gaulrapp, Project Manager

A former Mankato graduate in Construction Management, James joined the Highmark team in 2003. His favorite part of his work is seeing the end result of a project. James has a wife and two sons. An odd fact about James, him and his friends built an ice house that’s never been on the ice!

Grady Long, Project Manager

Grady has been in the restoration field for over 13 years. He has several IICRC Certifications ranging from fire to water. Grady has 2 kids and likes attending live music events and car shows. His favorite movies include Gone in 60 Seconds and Sugar Hill.

Brad Busch, Carpenter

Brad brings 25 years of know-how to the team along with a great attitude. He enjoys baseball, hunting and spending time with his family.

Les Ostrander, Carpenter

With more than 30 years in the field, Les knows more about the intricacies of drywall taping, mudding and painting, than just about anyone you’ll meet. In his free time, Les enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Bret Schuldt, Service Technician

Bret’s been in the restoration business for over 5 years. He enjoys being able to do different tasks every day. Bret has a 14-year-old son and spends his spare time fixing things or gaming on his PC.

Rich Hanson, Service Technician

Rich has been in the field for over 8 years. His favorite part of the restoration process is demolition. Rich is married with two daughters and loves to go fishing.

Jeff Kieper, Service Technician

Terry Mueller, Service Technician

Boyd Bolitho, Carpenter

As a former carpenter, Boyd brings a wealth of experience and know-how to his position. He enjoys hands-on projects and being able to see what has been accomplished at the end of the day. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Jason Kurtz, Service Technician

Jason brings a strong work ethic and a listening ear to his role at Highmark. Also known as "Kurtzy", outside of work he enjoys being around his kids and family while also finding time to ice fish and play hockey.

Zach Wilkins, Service Technician

An accomplished individual with degrees in Auto Body Collision Technology and Business Management, Zach brings Residential and Business Cleaning experience to his role at Highmark. Not too mention, he is also working on a degree in Public Health. As a fitness enthusiast, he enjoys spending time at the gym and being outdoors.