Dean Herriges CR
NARI Certified Remodeler
Registration No. 801

President Urban Herriges & Sons Inc.

Dean, born in 1947, grew up in a family business atmosphere.  He is the 6th generation to take up the trade of skilled carpenter since the Herriges family settled in Wisconsin from Germany in 1846.  Apprenticed to his grandfather's business in 1966 he was surrounded by 5 family member who preceded him.  Before the completion of his apprenticeship Dean was lead carpenter of a 3 man crew.  In 1972 he followed his father, Urban, to the Mukwonago area for career opportunities.

Dean's career flourished with the new responsibility of designing and constructing residential remodeling projects.  Urban retired in 1984.  Dean and his brother, Robert, became the leaders of the family business, Urban Herriges & Sons, Inc.  Dean is thoroughly familiar with all phases of residential construction and stays active on all job sites.

Dean is the recipient of the 1995 Hank Spies CR Superstar Award from NARI.  This was awarded to Dean for receiving the highest score in the nation on the Certified Remodelers exam.  Dean successfully completed studies to become a NARI Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler in 2003. 

Dean is the past President of the Milwaukee NARI (2003-2004) and was  Chairman of the Education Committee.  He currently serves on the Directors Board for Milwaukee NARI and as a Director of National NARI.

Dean is married to Riene and the father of 3 children, all active in the family business.