About Highmark Builders

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Building trust is more than our tagline, it’s our code of ethics.

Building or remodeling a home is a big decision. It comes down to approach, capabilities, experience, and trust. When hiring a builder, look for a team that integrates the design and build process. Find someone that understand the needs of your family. Ensure your builder is truly a partner—someone who communicates effectively and efficiently.

The Highmark Difference

The Highmark Difference means an integrated design/build process. Our in-house team of project managers, job supervisors, carpenters, and award-winning interior designers are invested in making your home building project a success. We are confident we will exceed your expectations. This is how Highmark builds, by earning your family’s trust.

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Meet Our Team

Highmark’s strong culture of ethics and teamwork is a direct result of our leadership. Meet the people that set our course.

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Jim Moras

Partner

Jim learned about the inner workings of houses at an early age from his dad, who was both a plumber and electrician. That interest blossomed into a career that has spanned two decades and included stints with commercial as well as residential construction firms from the Twin Cities to L.A. Jim loves going to work every day, meeting new clients and taking on new challenges.

He particularly enjoys using his gift for design to create homes that combine beauty with unique functionality. It’s also important to Jim that Highmark offers a warm, open and family-oriented environment where people can thrive in their positions. He and partner Terry work hard to recruit the best people and make it a place that they want to stay.

Jim has a B.S. in Construction Management from Mankato State University. He enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering on building projects in Central and South America through his church.

He is married to Katie, a Spanish teacher, and the father of Courtney, Cody and Andrés.

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Terry Gaulrapp

Partner

Terry has worked in nearly every facet of the construction industry in his over 20 years in business. His hands-on experience in everything from design to scheduling to building and finishing give him unparalleled knowledge and understanding of how the process works.

On any given day you’ll find Terry meeting with clients, estimating or managing projects, and overseeing Highmark finances. He enjoys the opportunity to work closely with clients to create the spaces that will transform and enrich their families’ lives. Highmark’s strong culture of ethics and teamwork is a direct result of his leadership.

Terry has a B.S. in Construction Management from Mankato State University. He subsequently spent five years at Ryan Companies as a Project Manager for both residential and commercial construction projects. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends as well as many outdoor sports.

Terry is married to Sara and father to Adrianna, Riley and Addison.

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Matt Eastman

Vice President

As Vice President at Highmark Builders, Matt oversees our sales and production team for new construction and remodeling projects. His goal every day is to offer support to our team so they can deliver a completed project that goes beyond our clients’ expectations. It’s his follow-through and dedication to perfection that has enabled us to deliver multiple award-winning projects.

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Nathan Carlson

Project Development

There’s a reason Nathan has expertise in all areas within Highmark Builders. He’s worked them himself. Moving from laborer to carpenter to estimator and now project development, Nathan is able to support all our teams with a deeper understanding. Something that makes the whole process smoother and teams happier.

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Samantha Meyer

Design & Project Development

With expertise in Design and Project Development, Sam helps our clients elevate spaces in ways they may never have envisioned on their own. It all starts with understanding her clients’ wants and needs — and then delivering the results of their dreams. It’s a process she designed to create incredible spaces and even stronger relationships.

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Ashley Mock

Design & Project Development

With extensive understanding of Kitchen and Bath Design (KBD), Ashley’s goal is to create beautiful, safe, and lasting designs. While her niche has been in KBD, she is well versed in all things remodeling from years of wearing many hats in this industry. She loves identifying client’s unique design style early on, so they feel right at home by the end of our process.

Sandy Mahoney

Project Development

With over 20 years in the housing industry as an interior designer, home builder, and real estate broker, Sandy is a great resource for those seeking to build or remodel their home. She loves helping put all the pieces together that make the design and construction process personal and the right fit for each client by providing support throughout the process.

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Eric DeBruzzi

Sr. Project Manager

As a child, Eric had a passion for woodworking and carpentry. Little did he know back then that it would lead to a successful career at Highmark Builders. Today, Eric manages our new construction and remodel work. He enjoys solving unique challenges in creative ways — while also creating a better finished project and improving the team’s overall experience.

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Matt Kruckeberg

Sr. Project Manager

Matt is one of our Senior Project Manager. That means he’s responsible for assuring every project flows smoothly — from answering client questions to supporting subcontractors and connecting all dots. The part of the job he loves most? Turnover day. The day when he gets to reveal a new home or finish remodel to our clients.

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Mike Zerull

Project Manager

Mike has worked in the construction industry for 25 years with 12 years as a finish carpenter, apprentice to foreman and 13 years in remodeling from lead carpenter to project manager. In his free time Mike looks forward to annual family road trips across the country exploring the peace and quiet of Mother Nature, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, golf. He loves MN Sports, and is a diehard Vikings fan!

Adam Engstrom

Project Manager

With over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, Adam has worked his way up from laborer to Project Manager. His journey has equipped him with the skills to effectively lead diverse teams and ensure that projects run smoothly from start to finish. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and exploring the great outdoors through camping, hunting, hiking, and biking.

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Tim McWilliams

Sr. Site Superintendent

Like in any relationship, Tim is only happy when others are happy. It’s this personal quality that makes him a great Site Superintendent at Highmark Builders. Beyond assuring all the project pieces move flawlessly, Tim is focused on the ultimate outcome — keeping homeowners happy, and, well, impressing the project manager.

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Joel Gaulrapp

Estimating & Purchasing

Like many with us, Joel has touched multiple aspects of the construction trades while here. His experience as a construction worker, project manager, and job superintendent gives him that robust, intimate knowledge he relies on to be our Estimator and Purchaser. He’s a main reason every project is set up for success from the start.

Dan Archambault

Punch List & Warranty Manager

When he’s not exploring the outdoors with his family, Dan is strengthening our Highmark Builders family. For over 20 years, Dan has done every job imaginable while here. Today, he’s our Punch list & Warranty Manager. Beyond enjoying overseeing a project from start to finish, Dan loves seeing how excited our clients get when they see their dreams become a reality.

Chris Aldrich

Site Superintendent

Chris has been working in remodeling for over 30 years. His favorite part of the job is getting to work with clients to solve problems in their homes. Chris is married and has one daughter. In his free time he enjoys all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, and camping.

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Meet Highmark Companies

Our family of brands ensures a beautiful home for a lifetime.

In 2003, our partners, Jim Moras and Terry Gaulrapp, had a friendly competition. They tried to outdo each other in getting the highest snowmobile tracks, or “high mark,” in the mountains of Wyoming. When the company launched, they kept that inspiration to make a “high mark” with their clients. The original Highmark logo featured mountains, reminding our team to set goals and push one other to our highest potential. Highmark quickly became known as a top builder in the Twin Cities area. Over the years, Highmark’s family grew to include Exteriors (2009), Restorations (2012), Ruby+Suede Design Studio (2020) and most recently Christian Brothers Cabinets and Highmark Home Services in 2023.

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Building Our Community

Dedicated to building more than homes.

During the holidays, several Highmark team members call Bingo and hand out toys with Star Studio, Children’s Hospital in-house TV channel.

Highmark sponsored a hole in this tournament to benefit A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

A Highmark crowd walked to help end MS and raised over $2,500.

Packing boxes of food gets competitive when two Highmark teams challenge each other.

Chaperoning kids on Target’s back-to-school shopping event is as much fun for us as it is for the students!

Making the holidays merrier for those in need is a December ritual at Highmark.

Partner Jim Moras has been to Peru twice since 2011 to help construct churches in impoverished and remote communities.

Participating in the yearly golf classic lets us give back to an organization that works hard for our community.