The Elite Team
Our Team
Our team relies highly on a family network we have created, which are known as our subcontractors and suppliers. This family knows what Graulich Builders expects during the process of bidding and construction. We are proud to have such a close relationship with these local companies.
From the involvement of Our Team, to the dedicated team of professionals that work for us, we try to make each project a unique experience for the client.
Nate Graulich, CEO and Founder
Nate started this company in 2006. After serving in the Navy and being stationed in Guam as a Master of Arms Police Officer, Nate moved here to the Lewes Beach area in 2003 and worked for local custom builders. Since growing up in the construction industry his whole life with his father, he realized he wanted to start his own custom home company. Establishing a construction business in 2006, when the industry was starting to collapse, was not the easiest feat, but Graulich Builders has survived and grown into The Premier Beach Custom Builder. Nate is very hands on and always on site looking after each project like his own. “I truly believe that Client First in this business goes a long way. From the initial meeting, through the design and build, and the lasting relationships that follow. I push and instill this belief in each of my team members and partners, to follow through and make sure our Clients are number one.”
Nate resides in Lewes with his beautiful, loving and supporting wife, Jess; his daughter, Harlee; his son, Diesel; and his son, Jackson. He is proud to call this wonderful area, his home.
Kurt Wilber, Operations Manager
Kurt started with the company in 2018, and has proven himself to be an asset to our company and team. Kurt, a local Delawarean, started his career as a licensed electrician, and then managed a large stone fabrication company for 14 years. His role with Graulich Builders is to oversee every aspect of the daily operations of the company by being interactive with our clients and our team. Kurt’s organizational and professional skills allow for him to keep our projects in line and on schedule.
Bob Graulich, Field Superintendent
Bob Graulich, is a field superintendent for Graulich Builders and the father of Nate Graulich, CEO and founder. Bob has over 45 years experience in all things custom, when it comes to building. Working in the field most of his life has given him experience beyond most. He still can’t give up his tool belt, so you will still see him swinging that hammer or making that perfect cut! There is no one more dedicated to the company and his job, as Bob Graulich!
Noah Graulich, Construction Manager
Noah, brother of Nate, was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and moved to Delaware at the age of 16. Growing up in a family full of contractors, Noah learned the construction industry at a young age and made it his career as an adult. With dual experience in new construction and renovation, Noah brings a very hands on approach to his management skills. He takes pride in his work and treats every job as if it were in his own home. Noah can be regularly found with his tool belt on, personally working job sites. He spends his free time with his family, on the beach or in a deer stand.
Jake Schirmer, Project Manager
Jake was born and raised in Milton, Delaware just minutes from the beach. Starting at a young age he had a passion for construction which led him to joining the construction field in his early teens. Along with on the job training, Jake has also been educated in construction means and methods. With nearly a decade of wearing a tool belt and the same as a project manager, Jake has over 20 years of experience in the field. When building a home his main goal is to deliver a product that both himself and the client can be proud of in an efficient and timely manner. Over the years he has dealt with many clients, fine tuning his people skills in that of a professional manner. If any issues arise, Jake will keep a level head and work to find the best solution.
Donnie Culver, Project Manager
Donnie was born and raised in Dover DE. He was introduced to the construction field at a very young age with his uncle’s home improvement company. Donnie has been a certified building inspector for nearly two decades working with local municipalities, HUD & FHA. He has owned & operated a home improvement business for 25 years and worked as project manager for local custom home builders.. He’s a problem solver and enjoys the challenges of making clients dreams and visions a reality. He has a high level of expectation and takes pride in everything he does. He treat every projects as if they were his own home. When Donnie’s not working with the amazing Graulich team, he enjoys spending time with the his family, working around the family farm, hunting and offshore fishing.
Taylor Vooght, Project Manger
Originally from Fairfax county VA. Taylor moved to Delaware when he was young. Taylor started in the construction field when he was 20 with a local home builder and eventually branched out with Noah Graulich. Taylor has a passion for finishing the project correctly the first time, using quality materials that will last a lifetime and making every home owner’s life a little easier using newer technology and home automation. Taylor acts as the bridge between client, vendors and trades to help to keep the project on course and is a proud team member of Graulich Builders
Paul Degler, Project Manager
Paul is originally from southern Chester County Pennsylvania. He relocated to Delaware to live and work in 2010. Paul started in construction, framing townhomes at the age of 16, and continued with graduating from a trade school, as well as attending college to study structural engineering. He has always taken a hands-on-approach when running his projects, honing in on his problem solving skills, and believes in leading by example. Paul has worked in the construction industry for over 40 years, with the last 30 years focusing on commercial and multi-family projects. He has worked on projects ranging from $2M - $35M. Paul is married to his exceptional wife for over 25 years and is proud of raising 5 children and being a grandfather to 7 grandchildren.
Amber Parker, Selections Coordinator
Amber was born in Central Pennsylvania, but her love of the beach lifestyle of Sussex County prompted her to move to Lewes, Delaware in 2007. Amber has always been interested in the building industry and working with her hands. In 2018 she decided to make a career change and, accepted a position with a local builder, where she learned about the building process as a member of the warranty team and then as part of the marketing team. Her love of the industry, keeping up on trends and seeing happy homeowners make her job a perfect fit. Amber is very interactive with Clients during the building and construction process by helping them make selections in a timely manner and relaying that information to our project managers, subcontractors and vendors.
Leon Thompson, Estimator
At an early age, Leon had an interest in building and how buildings were constructed, particularly homes. His Dad was a mechanical engineer, and his Grandfather was a carpenter, so the interest in building and construction was in the family.
Working as a laborer in the construction industry, in his late teens, gave Leon an appreciation of what is involved in constructing a building. All the trades communicating and working together made a successful project. His path pursuing this career started in the field of architecture. Leon attended Delaware Technical & Community College and then continued at Drexel University and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree.
After working in the architectural field for over 20 years, his career path changed and brought him into the construction industry. Having worked the past 15 years as a project manager and an estimator in the construction field, Leon’s experience in the architectural field really helped him understand the entire building process from pre-design to project delivery.
The unique experience of working in both the architectural and construction fields has enabled him to communicate with both the client and the contractors onsite. Using good communication skills with the client and the contractors, along with an understanding of the design and building process has been key to providing complete and accurate project estimates.
“With a love for the outdoors and being a hands-on type of person, being the estimator allows you to see the project in the various stages of completion. It is truly an amazing experience to be able to see the project start at the design phase, visit the site during the building process, and then walk through the completed home.”
Jason Shorter, Lead Carpenter and Warranty Coordinator
Jason has been working for Graulich Builders since 2017, and works along side Bob Graulich in the field. Jason keeps the projects going when custom work is required and when we are in the home stretch with finishes and punch work. He has great knowledge in many aspects of construction and is a dedicated team member and company employee.
Karen Graulich, Office Manager
Karen is the woman that holds down the fort and keeps everyone in line at the office. Mother of Nate Graulich, Karen is responsible for our general bookkeeping needs and making sure our financial department stays on top of everything for our clients, subcontractors and vendors. She makes sure that organization is priority behind the scenes, as well being the mother of four children and eleven grandchildren!