OUR TEAM

Meet our dedicated director and project managers

Creative Renovations is seen as the go-to source for expert housing and accessibility renovations statewide. Our construction management team has more than 100 years of combined experience in both the private construction industry and not for profit market. Not to mention, as certified aging-in-place specialists and bonded general contractors, we have successfully expanded our outreach in the community to include senior citizens and wounded veterans. Get to know the expert team that completes more than 250 renovations annually.

President/CEO

CRISTY M. BUENCONSEJO
Chief Operations Officer

Eric G. Frentzel
Project Manager

CHRISTINE STOUFFER
Projects Associate

SHANNON WREEDE
Construction Manager

Jason Sherman

President/CEO

CRISTY M. BUENCONSEJO

Ms. Buenconsejo is President/CEO of Creative Housing, Inc. Prior to being named CEO by the Board of Trustees, she oversaw Creative Housing’s construction projects, both new construction and residential renovations. Before joining Creative Housing, she had 10 years of design, construction documentation, project management and construction administration experience working for architectural firms. Her previous experience spans multistate residential and commercial projects. Ms. Buenconsejo holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Miami University. She also studied at the Kennedy School of Government. She is a Certified Graduate Builder, Certified Graduate Remodeler and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. She holds memberships in the American Institute of Architects, National Association of Home Builders, National Fire Protection Association, International Code Council and the Professional Women in Building Council. AIA, ICC, NFPA, EPA Lead-Safe, NCARB/BIA: CGR, CAPS

Chief Operations Officer

Eric G. Frentzel

Mr. Frentzel oversees the property management for all Creative Housing owned properties, including the capital improvement, home maintenance and lawn/snow programs. He has direct oversight of Creative Housing’s field staff. Eric brings over fifteen years experience in design and project management in commercial construction to Creative Housing. He is a Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), and Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). He also holds a Green Professional Certification (CGB) and EPA Lead Based Paint Remodeler Certifications (EPA Lead-Safe). He is a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio (BIA).

Project Manager

CHRISTINE STOUFFER

Ms. Stouffer is a project manager of accessibility renovations for Creative Housing|Creative Renovations and serves as the company’s safety officer. In addition, she is responsible for renovation drawings and permitting. She is also involved with community outreach programs and speaking on accessibility home renovation options. Ms. Stouffer completed her undergraduate at Mt. Vernon Nazarene College and graduate degree from Purdue University in Construction Management. She is a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio (BIA) and serves on the Professional Women in Building Council. She is a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) and Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) and a certified EPA Lead Based Paint Remodeler (EPA Lead-Safe).

Projects Associate

SHANNON WREEDE

Shannon is a Projects Associate for Creative Housing|Creative Renovations. She talks with individuals who are looking to age in their home or adapt their home around their needs. She is responsible for the intake and processing of all State required documents.  Shannon also plays a large role in providing much needed adaptive equipment through individuals’ waivers.

Shannon completed her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and graduated summa cum laude in 2009 with a BA in English. She also has a Master of Human Resource Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management. Animal rescue is very important to Shannon. She currently has 4 rescue cats.

Construction Manager

Jason Sherman

Mr. Sherman manages construction projects, working directly with clients, funders, subcontractors and other stakeholders.  He is responsible for completing projects within budget, while meeting quality and design expectations. Before joining Creative Housing|Creative Renovations, he had eighteen years of experience with a well-established local architectural firm specializing in multi-family and specialized housing.   He brings fifteen years of project and construction management experience to the organization and holds a Professional Bachelor and Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design.