Maile Custom Builders, Inc. (dba Maile, Tekulve & Gray), is a family owned and operated design / build business established in 1960 in Edgewood, Kentucky. Our reputation for exceptional quality, service, accountability and innovation began 64 years ago with Rich Maile’s Grandfather, Ed Maile. “Grandpa Ed” set the standard for accountability and workmanship that drives Maile, Tekulve & Gray to this day. He would be very proud to see how Rich, Mike and Michael have built upon the foundation he laid and how they continue to lead the industry in all aspects of the trade, illustrated most poignantly by their record of 99.3% repeat and referral business.
Rich grew up in the trades working for Grandpa Ed, and then his Father, Dick Maile, who owned the company from 1975 through 1992, when Rich took over.
Mike Tekulve, (Rich’s first cousin), also grew up learning the trades from Grandpa Ed, as well as his father Joe, until Rich took over in 1992 when Mike became the General Manager of Production.
Michael Gray earned his BS from the University of Kentucky - College of Architecture. In a concerted effort to not only master the architectural aspects of the business, but all of the various ‘hands-on’ field aspects of the business, Michael worked as a carpenter while earning his degree. Upon graduation, Michael joined the Maile team in 1994 as Senior Designer, a position he holds today.
In 2013, Mike and Michael were named partners at the company, and started doing business as Maile, Tekulve & Gray; Now that three of Rich's five children have joined the team, the 4th generation of the family tradition begins …
- Past Recipient of REMODELING MAGAZINE’S “Big 50” designation for being one of the top 50 remodelers in the country
- Past Recipient of the Home Builders of Northern Kentucky “Builder of the Year” award
Partners
Rich Maile
- 40 Years of design/build construction experience – from laborer to owner
- Principle at Maile, Tekulve & Gray since 1992
- Past President of Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky
- Past Chairman of the Home Builders Board of Directors
- Past Chairman of the Registered Builder’s & Remodeler’s Counsel
Mike Tekulve
- 38 years of design/build construction experience
- 36 years of Production Management experience
- 34 years as General Manager of Production
- 34 years as the Senior Quality Control and Quality Applications Director
- 34 years as Safe Practices Manager
Michael Gray
- 33 years of design/build construction experience – including 3 years as a carpenter in the field
- BS, University of Kentucky College of Design and Architecture
- Past Board of Director with the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky
- Past member of the Home Builders of Northern Kentucky Building and Housing Codes Committee
Jenelle Hicks
- 24 years of design/build construction experience
- AAB, Antonelli College of Cincinnati, Interior Design
- 19 years as Senior Interior Designer and Selections Coordinator
- Integral member of the Design/Build team with a focus on complete selection, coordination, budgeting and packaging for all project finishes
Brenda Garnett
- 34 years of Office Management / Administrative experience
- 30 years in the Design/Build industry
- Office Manager with Maile, Tekulve & Gray since 1994
- Licensed Realtor® through HUFF Realty since 2015.
Abby Maile
- BS, University of Kentucky College of Design and Architecture
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2015.
- Integral member of the Design/Build team with a focus on Architecture, as well as complete selection, coordination, budgeting and packaging for all project finishes
Ben Maile
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2020.
- Four years of experience as Assistant Office Manager
Caroline Maile
- BA, University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2021.
- Three years of experience as Marketing and Assistant Sales Manager
Production
Dave Carter
- 31 years of carpentry experience — including 16 years as a project manager.
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 1993.
Pat Lane
- 38 years of carpentry experience — including 27 years as a project manager.
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 1995.
Scott Cole
- 39 years of carpentry experience — including 29 years as a project manager.
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 1998.
Scott Sims
- 19 years of carpentry experience.
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2006.
Mauricio Vinancaza
- 19 years of carpentry experience.
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2019.
Jason Klatzke
- 23 years of carpentry experience.
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2019.
Chase Suttles
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2019.
Kevin Foley
- US Navy Seabee (Construction Battalion) Veteran
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2020.
Matthew Krebs
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2021.
Thomas Storms
- 8 years of tile experience.
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2022.
Michael Neal
- 11 years of carpentry experience — including 3 years as a project manager.
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2022.
Nick Tekulve
- Licensed Electrical Journeyman
- Joined Maile, Tekulve & Gray in 2023.
