Hendel people are like-minded people. We share a common dedication to quality, and we work every single day to ensure all our relationships are as strong as they can be, both inside and outside of the office. The end result is one cohesive group. We recognize the value in collaboration, and we work together stronger than any of us would independently.
From architects and designers to contractors and clients, Hendel makes sure every person involved with every project is both extremely pleased with our work and completely satisfied with the finished product. Our relationships are the reason we have built such an unmatched reputation.
Still, the most important member of our team will always be our client. Our diverse team of creative professionals ensures each homeowner is always at the forefront of everything we do. Our client-focused approach means that we always operate with transparency and honesty, accountability and commitment. Hendel people are focused on every detail, and each client is always the most important detail.
Rick Hendel
With a passion for architectural design and building, Rick Hendel started Hendel Homes in 1997. After receiving his B.S. in biology from Bethel University, he pursued a medical degree. However, he so thoroughly enjoyed his experience in the building industry that he devoted himself to studying architecture and home construction. His background includes many roles, from laborer to carpenter to field supervisor/project manager, and eventually, to business owner.
Rick’s desire to build beautiful residences, while providing clients with the highest level of value, architectural authenticity, and craftsmanship, led him to create Hendel Homes. He is committed to creating a one-of-a-kind, timeless design for your residence maintaining integrity in every aspect of the process.
Rick believes the uniqueness of Hendel Homes lies in the architectural cohesiveness of melding the design elements and the construction details with the needs and desires of each client. He has been part of the design process on many new custom homes and renovation projects, which gives him the ability to envision, depict and build the client’s vision. In client meetings, Rick will often make rough sketches of exterior architectural detailing or unique interior design, all with the ultimate goal of meeting and exceeding the client’s expectations.
Rick grew up in Burnsville, MN, and Eau Claire, WI. He enjoys playing hockey, hunting, traveling and spending time with his wife Amy and two children. Since Amy shares his love of traveling, they enjoy studying architecture both locally and abroad, gaining inspiration and new ideas to incorporate into the building and design process. Rick and Amy are also co-founders of a nonprofit organization, Educate Rwanda, which seeks to offer aid to the Rwandan people in a holistic way.
Amy Hendel
Amy grew up in Chicago, IL. She received her B.A. in business with a minor in marketing and finance from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, graduating summa cum laude. Many of Amy’s elective courses during college and throughout life have been art classes. She studied at Altos de Chavon, School of Design, located in the Dominican Republic and affiliated with Parsons in New York, the New School for Design. She has also been an IT Consultant Project Manager for various industries and companies throughout the US but now enjoys her role solely as head of marketing and a designer with Hendel Homes, as well as being with their two children, Ava and Ashton.
Amy remembers going to the Parade of Homes with her parents when she was younger and traveling, which inspired her love of interior design and architecture. Immersing herself in magazines, books, and classes has only added to her natural talent for artistic conception. Rick and Amy’s work has been featured in national publications throughout the country.
Amy’s design expertise, hands-on approach, and constant communication with the client create a trust and personal connection that ultimately lends itself to “peace of mind” during the process.
“The depth of commitment and detail that each member of our team gives to every project, living and breathing it, is just part of who we are.”