Awards & Recognitions

2010 Top 55 Quality Leaders
Dukate Fine Remodeling was named one of the Top 55 Quality Leaders by Guild Quality.
2011 Guildmaster with High Distinction
Guild Quality awarded Dukate Fine Remodeling the Guildmaster with High Distinction in 2008 and 2011.
2007 BBB Ethics Award

The Better Business Bureau awarded Dukate Fine Remodeling with the 2007 Ethics Award.

Our 2007 BBB Ethics Award

Our Certifications

    Better Business Bureau Reliability Program
    CAPS Homes for LIving. Homes for Life.
    Certified Graduate Builder
    Certified Graduate Remodeler
    Member of the National Association of Home Builders
    Lead-Safe Certified Firm

Company Profile

It is a continual joy to reflect in awe and gratitude over the success we have enjoyed watching the development of our team, our skills, and our client base.  It is also vital to know the secret of true riches, honor and life.In March of 1988, our company began during an economically depressed time. Production scheduling was no problem - there were only two windows to paint in the kitchen of a now demolished home in Franklin.  There was no marketing in place, limited experience and no business acumen.  When one refers to "starting from scratch," we understand what "scratch" is; which only serves to highlight how we have been graced.

DuKate Team

Mike Dukate
President
Mike DuKate was born and raised in Franklin, Indiana.  A graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mike served on the Franklin Chamber of Commerce board of directors  and has earned the National Association of Home Builders designations of CGR, CGB, and CAPS.  Mike also has served as a past chairman of the board for the Better Business Bureau of Indiana. Mike also teaches courses for the NAHB.  He founded DuKate Fine Remodeling in 1988 and continues in his role as President of the company.  Mike has been married to Debbie since 1977 and the have five children, Chris, Craig, Amy, Evan and Ryan.
Kathy Shertzer
Gate Keeper
Kathy Shertzer joined DuKate Fine Remodeling in late summer of 1999.  Previously she had worked for a local compressor manufacturer for 15 years as a purchasing agent.  Kathy was the first person to be hired at D.F.R. in an “office” role position and helped to organize and implement DuKate office systems.  Kathy has been actively involved with the community and is serving as a Peer Counselor for Care Net of Central Indiana, also volunteering as a member of a creative arts troupe ministering to children and the elderly.  Kathy has a married son who is an IT consultant and a daughter who is a social worker.
Kevin Houston
Masonry Division
Kevin Houston began his career in masonry as a young boy working with his father and two brothers.  He was thirteen yrs. old when he built his first fireplace solo.  Kevin has worked for both residential and commercial masonry companies as well as being involved in masonry repairs.  He is a big believer in continuing education and believes this is essential to having cutting edge masonry knowledge and skills.  Kevin has worked as either a subcontractor for DuKate Fine Remodeling or on staff working directly for the company since 1988.  Kevin is married to Stacey Lynn and has nine children.
Kevin Jewell
Project Manager
Kevin Jewell served as an in-flight ordinanceman for the United States Navy from his high school graduation in 1987 to 1992.  Upon his honorable discharge from the service in ‘92, Kevin began his career in new home construction.  Kevin has honed his carpentry skills since that time and excels particularly in the area of framing.  He is known for his organizational skills on projects with attention to detail.  Kevin is currently in the process of obtaining the NAHB’s Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) certification through the Indiana Builder’s Association.  Also, he is currently enrolled at IUPUI in the Continuing Studies program in architecture.  Kevin has been married to Maureen since 1997 and they have two children. 
Craig DuKate
Masonry Division
Craig DuKate began working for DuKate Fine Remodeling as a young teen shadowing his father after school hours and summers beginning in 1994.  He is a graduate of Ivy Tech with an MIT industrial electrician’s degree.  He is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in business at Liberty University.   Besides his general carpentry skills and background, Craig has honed his masonry abilities.  He is active in our masonry division in both the sales department and in the field. Craig is a member of the Columbus networking group, BNI and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for his neighborhood association.  Craig also serves in a leadership capacity for the non-profit group “Paint the Town” in Indianapolis.