Our Story
Both John & Kevin share the same desire to provide quality work and dependable service on every job.
Kevin Doenier
Born and raised in Arcadia, Wisconsin, Kevin left his family’s large working dairy farm, moved to the Grand Rapids area in 1980, and started a family.
His first jobs were in construction: framing houses, then pole barn construction, then reconstruction of burned houses, and finally finish trim work. He worked for Koetje Builders for 13 years, primarily as a member of the interior finish crew building custom cabinetry and trimming out entire homes, and for the last few years in customer service. His experience in all aspects of home construction led him to the field of historical restoration, allowing him to apply his expertise to his interest in the preservation of old homes. For the following decade, he worked with the team at Dan Zondervan Company, Inc., developing the finer points of historical restoration. In 2006, he co-founded Midtown Craftsmen LLC, where he manages building and renovation projects for the company’s residential customers.
John Leegwater
John was born in Blue Island, Illinois, to Dutch immigrant parents. They arrived in Grand Rapids in 1978 and made it their home. His career in construction was launched with summer jobs as he worked his way through Ferris State University to earn his degree in Applied Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Building Construction Technology.
His work ethic and leadership skills made him a natural choice to head up commercial and residential crews, accomplishing such projects as fabricating & installing solid surface counter tops, remodeling Studio 28 Cinema to stadium seating, framing condos and finish carpentry. A six-year opportunity with Dan Zondervan Company, Inc. allowed him to concentrate on residential homes with an emphasis on historical restoration. His personal passion for the quality construction of craftsmen from decades past remains a catalyst for his work today, leading his own company, Midtown Craftsmen. John manages the day-to-day operation for Midtown, including sales, estimating, scheduling, and, of course, the craft he loves, carpentry.
Midtown Craftsmen LLC
1600 Marshall Ave SE Suite A West
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
616-245-5970
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Our Services
We are a Grand Rapids Remodeling Contractor that separate ourselves (and deliver you value) through our expertise and quality construction.
HISTORIC HOME RESTORATION
Interior and Exterior Historic Restoration
KTICHEN REMODELING
Unique and Custom Kitchen Creations
Bathroom remodeling
From Intricate Tile Work to Seamless Installations
General Contracting
From Estimating Through Completion
Window Restoration
Restoring Historic Windows
Millwork & Moldings
Using Our Full Service Wood Shop
Project Consultation
Let us help you restore, replace, re-create, or maintain the wonderful architectural details of your home. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.