Vern Klassen
Owning partner/Operations Manager
Vern has been in the construction industry in Wichita for over 30 years. He has managed the remodeling division of Goentzel construction for several years as well as being the owner/operator of Vern Klassen Construction Incorporated. He is a qualified expert in the areas of construction supervision, planning and estimating. He has a proven track record in sales and building client relationships, and is very well connected throughout the Wichita business and construction communities. Vern has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wichita State University. Vern is actively involved in community organizations such as Rotary, Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity.
Shelly Rogers
Owning partner/Administration Manager
Before starting Interior Trends Incorporated, Shelly spent the previous 5 years as the award winning interior designer for Goentzel Construction. In her work there, she was responsible for the interior design of all spec and model homes that Goentzel built. Further, she was responsible for helping clients with the design aspects of custom homes. She often became the number one customer contact during build processes. During this time she became adept at material control, customer service and construction supervision. Mrs. Rogers grew up in the construction industry, and has a strong knowledge of the “nuts and bolts” of construction as well as the architectural and interior design aspects. Prior to her work with Goentzel, she was an interior designer at Hearth and Home and also ran her own design business. She was educated in interior design at New York School of Interior Design.
Mike Schoneweis
Lead Carpenter
Mike has been working with the ITI team as a lead carpenter for 12 years. He has a vast knowledge of remodeling construction and the proper attitude it takes to produce quality work. In his spare time, Mike practices ministry and is an avid outdoorsman.
Rodney Holeman
Project Manager
Rodney has been working with the ITI team for 7 years. He previously ran his own construction company after many years in the machining industry. Rodney is a licensed contractor and a certified project manager. His wife, Bonnie, is also a contractor who specializes in closets and storage spaces.
Patrick Klassen
Lead Carpenter
Patrick is new to the ITI team, but a long term veteran of the remodeling field. For many years, he ran his own remodeling company in the Hutchinson area. Patrick has a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Kansas State University. His eye for design gives us an extension of the design team out in the field. Patrick is also a competitive bicycle racer.
Lisa Mikel
Office Manager
Lisa has run the central information hub of ITI for the past two years. She comes from the Hotel industry where she learned about administration detailing, public relations and book keeping. She is currently less than a full-time semester away from her Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Wichita State University. Lisa is a mother of two and has an interest in antique cars.
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