Kenny Winter
President & CEO
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Meet The Team
Our team is committed to helping you build Your House, Your Way.
A company is only as good as its employees. And we believe each individual member of our team is the most skilled in their particular field. We’re glad you’re here and hope you get to know us just a little better.
Kenny Winter
President & CEO
Kenny has led Winter Homes to become one of the premier custom home builders in North Alabama. His primary roles include identifying and acquiring land for new subdivisions and collaborating with clients to design their dream homes and personalized amenity packages. Kenny and his wife, Shana, enjoy an active family life with their two sons, Carson and Cohen. The family loves traveling, snow skiing, hunting, and fishing, just to name a few.
Jimmy Schrimsher
VP of Operations
Jimmy joined the company in 2006. One of his many roles is to ensure that the superintendents are supplied with the resources they need to complete their jobs in an effective and timely manner. For him, nothing compares to the satisfaction of making a customer’s dream home become a reality. Jimmy and his wife Bonita have two children and four grandchildren. He loves nothing more than spending his free time with his family.
Caleb Roberts
Production Manager
Caleb set his sights on working in the construction business early on. After studying Construction Management, he joined Winter Homes, a company he describes as centered on quality and customer satisfaction. As Production Manager, he oversees the process of ensuring homes are built on time and to the customer’s satisfaction. When he’s not bringing dream homes to life, Caleb enjoys hunting, fishing, and hanging with his wife.
Michelle Coker
Payroll Coordinator
Michelle loves working with numbers, which is probably why she’s so good at what she calls her “dream job.” As payroll coordinator, she handles the money and makes sure her numbers are precise. Aside from work, Michelle enjoys spending time outside with her husband and two sons on the baseball field, soccer field, or basketball court.
Janene Harries
Design Coordinator
When it comes to making selections for your new-construction home, Janene is your guide. She finds inspiration in every client interaction by listening to their needs, understanding their vision, and helping bring their dream home to life. Janene and her husband, Mike, enjoy spending time with their two sons and can often be found between the beach and the ball fields in their free time.
Melissa Burke Fisher
Warranty Control Manager
Melissa’s 20-year Naval background is a tremendous asset for communication with our homeowners. She came to us for a three-month internship through the DOD Skillbridge program, Hiring our Heroes, which quickly turned into her managing our warranty department. She loves assisting homeowners as they transition into their new home. Melissa feels fortunate to work with her husband, Terry, a superintendent. If not at work, she is home with her five fur babies.
Terry Fisher
Superintendent
Terry loves the job responsibilities and leadership it takes to build a custom home. He currently manages several of our subdivisions and excels at his job because he has a wonderful rapport with our customers. He also gets to work with his wife, Melissa, our Warranty Control Manager. If Terry is not building houses, he can be found on the water, as he is a professional bass angler with Major League Fishing, Toyota series. In fact, he found out about Winter Homes during a tournament.
Tim Counce
Superintendent - Multi-Family Division
Tim was drawn to Winter Homes because of the company’s attention to detail and the quality of the finished product when we built his home a few year’s back. Today, Tim plays an important role in our Multi-Family Division, ensuring that projects are completed on time. Outside of work he has a deep love for fishing. In fact, he’s competed on both the FLW and ABT bass trails. Tim is a native of Florence, Alabama, and an Army veteran.
Melissa Burke Fisher
Warranty Control Manager
Melissa’s 20-year Naval background is a tremendous asset for communication with our homeowners. She came to us for a three-month internship through the DOD Skillbridge program, Hiring our Heroes, which quickly turned into her managing our warranty department. She loves assisting homeowners as they transition into their new home. Melissa feels fortunate to work with her husband, Terry, a Superintendent. If not at work, she is home with her five fur babies.
Terry Fisher
Superintendent
Terry loves the job responsibilities and leadership it takes to build a custom home. He currently manages several of our subdivisions and excels at his job because he has a wonderful rapport with our customers. He also gets to work with his wife, Melissa, our Warranty Control Manager. If Terry is not building houses, he can be found on the water as he is a professional bass angler with Major League Fishing, Pro Circuit. In fact, he found out about Winter Homes during a tournament.
Steve Couch
Superintendent
As a Superintendent, Steve loves the job process of building a custom home. It is the relationships he’s able to develop with our buyers that make him so good at his job. He loves when a customer gets to take possession of a new home on a landscaped piece of property that was just a piece of dirt eight months prior. In his spare time, Steve loves to travel with his wife.
Mike Kelley
Superintendent
Mike has always had a passion for the aspect of homebuilding, watching the process from start to finish. He enjoys working with people and getting to know them on a personal level. As a Superintendent, his goal is to deliver not just a house, but a home built with care, attention to detail, and long-lasting value. When not building houses, Mike enjoys hunting, being on the water, watching college football, and spending time with family.
Tonetta Benbow
Executive Assistant
Tonetta moved to Alabama from Indiana after first becoming a customer of Winter Homes. Impressed by the company’s commitment to quality and customer care, she later joined the team. With years of experience running a construction company in Indiana where she served as Office Manager and Project Coordinator, Tonetta now brings her expertise to her role as Executive Assistant. A proud mother and grandmother, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her fiance Dennis and their Australian Shepherd, Remi, and everything from shopping at local boutiques to hunting.
Jacob Russell
Superintendent Assistant
Jacob serves as a Superintendent Assistant here at Winter Homes. Jacob has spent his entire life around construction and has extensive hands-on experience in both building and landscaping. He takes pride in his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to recognize and deliver high-quality craftsmanship. Outside of work, Jacob enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Todd Schrimsher
Purchasing Manager/Coordinator
Todd literally grew up around the home building business, and specifically this home building business. Despite working for other builders early in his career, we finally got him on our team a couple years ago. As our purchasing manager, his job entails staying on top of costs associated with materials. When he’s not working, Todd loves to spend time with his wife and little girls. He’s also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Brian Brezak
Remodel Project Manager
As a Remodel Project Manager, Brian enjoys working on a variety of projects ranging from ground-up new construction to renovation/ remodel projects. With 37 years in the industry, he has gained well-rounded experience in a range of construction project applications. When he’s not bringing “dream renovations” to life, he enjoys travel, remote hiking, and mountain biking.
Gary Davis
Maintenance Supervisor
The pure satisfaction of completing a job, and knowing it’s done right, is the fuel that drives Gary. Born and raised in nearby Lauderdale County, Gary supervises and maintains rentals, as well as helps complete punch lists on new construction homes. He and his wife, Renate, have three daughters. And when Gary gets away from your work, he’s in the woods hunting or out on the water fishing.
Josh Ward
Superintendent Assistant
Josh helps oversee custom homes and other available properties. After graduating from Sparkman High School in May 2024, he completed an 8-week construction course from the National Affordable Housing Association (NAHA). He looks forward to gaining more experience and knowledge working with Winter Homes, and aims to become a Superintendent one day. When not working, Josh enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and girlfriend.
Brian Brezak
Remodel Project Manager
As a Remodel Project Manager, Brian enjoys working on a variety of projects ranging from ground-up new construction to renovation/remodel projects. With decades of experience in the industry, he is well-rounded in a range of construction project applications. When he’s not bringing “dream renovations” to life, he enjoys travel, remote hiking, and mountain biking.
Gary Davis
Maintenance Supervisor
The pure satisfaction of completing a job, and knowing it’s done right, is the fuel that drives Gary. Born and raised in nearby Lauderdale County, Gary supervises and maintains rentals, as well as helps complete punch lists on new construction homes. He and his wife, Renate, have three daughters. And when Gary gets away from your work, he’s in the woods hunting or out on the water fishing.
Zach Harries
Maintenance
Before joining our team, Zach worked as a veterinary tech and medical assistant. Now, he serves us well as one of our Maintenance Techs. He loves the Cubs and the Auburn Tigers, as well as several genres of music.
Terry Davis
Maintenance
Terry has always enjoyed working on different projects that allow him to challenge his creativity. At Winter Homes, he’s allowed to do just that. Outside of work, Terry lives with his wife, Tonya, and he enjoys spending time her and their children/grandchildren. Some other activities him and his wife enjoy are spending time with friends, hunting, and just enjoying their life together.
Ashton Lucius
Maintenance
Ashton’s job entails maintaining our rental properties and the custom homes we build. He studied electrical industries at Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Pulaski, which helped give him a jump start for the field he’s currently working in. Outside work, he loves hanging out with his wife and spending time on his computer.
Tammy Balch
Administrator 2
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Winter Homes is a custom home building and remodeling company based in Athens, Alabama, that has integrated distinctive home designs into surrounding communities, neighborhoods and coveted residential landscapes. Whether building on your site or one of our many available lots, Winter Homes is recognized among North Alabama’s custom home builders for its excellent build-to-suit approach. Guiding home buyers through a simple, step-by-step process, we enhance the building experience by providing practical advice, flexible accommodations, and educational insight.
Kenny Winter, President & CEO of Winter Homes, LLC
