April 2024, Steven announces the restructure of his company, Steven Bodek, Inc:
During my 10 years in Savannah, this company has grown, adapted, and flourished, with 2023 being our biggest year to date. Now I am looking toward tomorrow.
The last 18 months has seen the growing influence and expertise of Ryan Brendahl, our Operations Manager. Moving forward, Ryan will assume the leadership role in all aspects of this company, including quality control, client relations and overall management protocol.
Stepping into the role of Project Manager is Amber Weldy, who began in the construction trade over twenty years ago, and I am excited to welcome her to this role. Her work ethic and understanding of our industry match well with our way of doing business, and I am excited to welcome her to this role.
As for me, my time is not yet over. I began in this industry in 1989, which comes in handy for those moments when only experience will do. So, going forward I will be providing cost estimates and consulting on all matters pertaining to the management and operations of the company. I will be present to offer guidance where needed, and advice when asked.
Our wonderful team of caring, respectful subcontractors will remain with us, and they are the best Savannah has to offer. Our clients will continue to receive a level of service, expertise, and caring that no other general contractor offers.
For those of you who have come to rely on my particular (rather peculiar) way of doing business, I am always available to participate in the process. It is my intention that doing business with Steven Bodek, Inc. will be at minimum everything you have come to expect, but actually become something so much better. That has always been our mission. Now, with Ryan and Amber, I can see it becoming a reality.
Our Team
Ryan Brendahl | Operations Manager
I grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania, in a family of construction and blue collar workers. I worked in optical as a manager for 20 years in several different cities (including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Chicago), before landing in the Hilton Head / Savannah area.
I am both honored and excited to take on this leadership role going forward. It is my utmost focus to maintain the vision, standards, and approach that has made this company thrive. With Steven's guidance I hope to continue to provide the same quality of service and artistic approach to problem solving that give this company a truly unique perspective.
Our goals remain the same, and I promise to work with the same tireless dedication to fine home restoration on which Steven has built this company.
Amber Weldy | Project Manager
I am a Savannah native who landed my first job in a construction trade over twenty years ago, upon graduating college. My early experience in architectural stained glass, historic window restoration, and tile installation allowed me to familiarize myself with aspects of the industry before I eventually stepped into a project management position.
As a project manager, I have accumulated almost six years of experience while overseeing a variety of residential and light commercial projects. I look forward to bringing my passion for renovation projects and my unique skill set to all of our future projects.
Steven Bodek | Company Owner and Principal
I first began my business in New Jersey in 1989, offering general and decorative residential painting services. This led to larger scale restoration projects, including restoring paint, plaster, mural, and gold leaf in 33 churches.
By 1997 the company expanded to include construction services such as additions, kitchens and baths, and exterior restoration of Victorian homes.
For the last 10 years I have restored all aspects of Savannah homes, from Victorian through mid century, constructed additions, remodeled kitchens and baths, installed roofs, jacked up houses, and rebuilt rotted foundations.
Throughout it all I have learned that what we do is less science than art. Art isn’t perfect. A 150 year old home isn’t perfect. We endeavor to adapt new to old, old to old, and to enhance the appearance and functionality of home; to make it sturdier, prettier, more functional.