Our Team
Your Custom Home Builder in Kansas & Missouri
MEET OUR TEAM
Our team is dedicated to providing the quality and expertise that home buyers have come to expect.
LEADERSHIP
Mike oversees the company's building strategy, finances, public relations, lot acquisition, and realtor relations. He began working in construction at 16 years old. For the past 18 years, his focus has been on building homes.
Mike oversees the company's building strategy, finances, public relations, lot acquisition, and realtor relations. He began working in construction at 16 years old. For the past 18 years, his focus has been on building homes.
Mike oversees the company's building strategy, finances, public relations, lot acquisition, and realtor relations. He began working in construction at 16 years old. For the past 18 years, his focus has been on building homes.
Michael Drippé
President & Owner
Dan streamlines and maintains company process – which encompasses sales, product development and selections, team management, and working on ongoing client relations.
Dan streamlines and maintains company process – which encompasses sales, product development and selections, team management, and working on ongoing client relations.
Dan streamlines and maintains company process – which encompasses sales, product development and selections, team management, and working on ongoing client relations.
Dan Riccomini
SEnior vice president
Morgan is a licensed realtor and leads the sales team in delivering excellent service for custom home building. She works as an agent liaison and assists with the entire process – from lot selection to closing.
Morgan is a licensed realtor and leads the sales team in delivering excellent service for custom home building. She works as an agent liaison and assists with the entire process – from lot selection to closing.
Morgan is a licensed realtor and leads the sales team in delivering excellent service for custom home building. She works as an agent liaison and assists with the entire process – from lot selection to closing.
Morgan Whitney
Vp, sales & operations
Nichol is a vital part of our daily operations. She created and maintains the company's operating system and handles accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, closing home sales, and more.
Nichol is a vital part of our daily operations. She created and maintains the company's operating system and handles accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, closing home sales, and more.
Nichol is a vital part of our daily operations. She created and maintains the company's operating system and handles accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, closing home sales, and more.
Nichol Gallegos
VP, Office Manager
SALES
Jeremy works one-on-one with clients to plan, budget, and design their custom home. He also searches out potential leads for future clients and directs them to Drippé Homes.
Jeremy works one-on-one with clients to plan, budget, and design their custom home. He also searches out potential leads for future clients and directs them to Drippé Homes.
Jeremy works one-on-one with clients to plan, budget, and design their custom home. He also searches out potential leads for future clients and directs them to Drippé Homes.
Jeremy Bowman
sales manager
Zack has extensive experience and knowledge in the construction industry. He began as a mason in the family business at 17 years old and later started his own company. He works with clients daily to ensure the custom home building process is a great experience for all.
Zack has extensive experience and knowledge in the construction industry. He began as a mason in the family business at 17 years old and later started his own company. He works with clients daily to ensure the custom home building process is a great experience for all.
Zack has extensive experience and knowledge in the construction industry. He began as a mason in the family business at 17 years old and later started his own company. He works with clients daily to ensure the custom home building process is a great experience for all.
Zack Gallegos
sales manager
Chris enjoys forming relationships with customers and helping them bring the idea of their perfect home to reality. Prior to joining Drippé Homes, he was a sought-after custom cabinet designer and sales manager.
Chris enjoys forming relationships with customers and helping them bring the idea of their perfect home to reality. Prior to joining Drippé Homes, he was a sought-after custom cabinet designer and sales manager.
Chris enjoys forming relationships with customers and helping them bring the idea of their perfect home to reality. Prior to joining Drippé Homes, he was a sought-after custom cabinet designer and sales manager.
Chris Brubeck
sales manager
Julie (Tacha) Maynard, is a multi-million dollar producing REALTOR specializing in new construction. She brings over a decade of experience and is committed to work hard, listen and follow through making Julie a valuable asset when building your next home. Be sure to ask about her 15 minutes of fame on The Price Is Right!
Julie (Tacha) Maynard, is a multi-million dollar producing REALTOR specializing in new construction. She brings over a decade of experience and is committed to work hard, listen and follow through making Julie a valuable asset when building your next home. Be sure to ask about her 15 minutes of fame on The Price Is Right!
Julie (Tacha) Maynard, is a multi-million dollar producing REALTOR specializing in new construction. She brings over a decade of experience and is committed to work hard, listen and follow through making Julie a valuable asset when building your next home. Be sure to ask about her 15 minutes of fame on The Price Is Right!
Julie Maynard
Outside sales manager
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Ryan oversees fellow project managers' day-to-day operations, scheduling of subcontractors, and our warranty department. His top priority is to provide the best service possible to clients throughout every step of the process.
Ryan oversees fellow project managers' day-to-day operations, scheduling of subcontractors, and our warranty department. His top priority is to provide the best service possible to clients throughout every step of the process.
Ryan oversees fellow project managers' day-to-day operations, scheduling of subcontractors, and our warranty department. His top priority is to provide the best service possible to clients throughout every step of the process.
Ryan Hargitt
Director of Construction
Gabe grew up working for his uncle doing floor installations and trim carpentry. He previously worked in the medical field then moved on to management in shipping. He has been a great leader for our project management team, as he creates an effective and efficient process for our clients.
Gabe grew up working for his uncle doing floor installations and trim carpentry. He previously worked in the medical field then moved on to management in shipping. He has been a great leader for our project management team, as he creates an effective and efficient process for our clients.
Gabe grew up working for his uncle doing floor installations and trim carpentry. He previously worked in the medical field then moved on to management in shipping. He has been a great leader for our project management team, as he creates an effective and efficient process for our clients.
Gabriel Riccomini
lead PROJECT manager
Clayton joined the Drippe Team in December of 2021. He enjoys interacting with his clients to make their plans turn three dimensional. Clayton has been in the construction industry since 2016 and before joining us he was a Project Manager for a commercial construction company out of Texas. Fun fact about Clayton is that he loves to hunt and fish.
Clayton joined the Drippe Team in December of 2021. He enjoys interacting with his clients to make their plans turn three dimensional. Clayton has been in the construction industry since 2016 and before joining us he was a Project Manager for a commercial construction company out of Texas. Fun fact about Clayton is that he loves to hunt and fish.
Clayton joined the Drippe Team in December of 2021. He enjoys interacting with his clients to make their plans turn three dimensional. Clayton has been in the construction industry since 2016 and before joining us he was a Project Manager for a commercial construction company out of Texas. Fun fact about Clayton is that he loves to hunt and fish.
Clayton Slavens
PROJECT manager
Vince has been involved in the construction industry for the majority of his career. Before Drippe Homes, he was working for his uncle's company as a flooring installer for 25 years. Vince enjoys working with our subcontractors, and to see our homes cross the finish line.
Vince has been involved in the construction industry for the majority of his career. Before Drippe Homes, he was working for his uncle's company as a flooring installer for 25 years. Vince enjoys working with our subcontractors, and to see our homes cross the finish line.
Vince has been involved in the construction industry for the majority of his career. Before Drippe Homes, he was working for his uncle's company as a flooring installer for 25 years. Vince enjoys working with our subcontractors, and to see our homes cross the finish line.
Vince Riccomini
project manager
Chad Slavens
Director of estimation & Subcontractor specialist
DESIGN
Brandi officially joined the team in July 2019 after several years working as our flooring designer. She graduated from Pittsburg State University with an Interior Design degree.
Brandi officially joined the team in July 2019 after several years working as our flooring designer. She graduated from Pittsburg State University with an Interior Design degree.
Brandi officially joined the team in July 2019 after several years working as our flooring designer. She graduated from Pittsburg State University with an Interior Design degree.
Brandi Whisler
director of sales & Design
Payton graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, a CIDA and NASAD accredited program. Prior to joining the Drippé team, she was a residential interior design intern for Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design in St. Louis.
Payton graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, a CIDA and NASAD accredited program. Prior to joining the Drippé team, she was a residential interior design intern for Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design in St. Louis.
Payton graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, a CIDA and NASAD accredited program. Prior to joining the Drippé team, she was a residential interior design intern for Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design in St. Louis.
Payton Summers
Interior designer
Lorrie has specialized in Kitchen and Bathroom Design with an emphasis on cabinetry since her graduation from technical school in 1999. She believes a home should be both functional and beautiful and should reflect the needs and personalities of its occupants.
Lorrie has specialized in Kitchen and Bathroom Design with an emphasis on cabinetry since her graduation from technical school in 1999. She believes a home should be both functional and beautiful and should reflect the needs and personalities of its occupants.
Lorrie has specialized in Kitchen and Bathroom Design with an emphasis on cabinetry since her graduation from technical school in 1999. She believes a home should be both functional and beautiful and should reflect the needs and personalities of its occupants.
Lorrie Dickey
Cabinet designer
Vince has been a longtime member of the Drippé team. Previously our custom cabinet designer, he is now in charge of all logistics regarding cabinet delivery and timelines to the job site.
Vince has been a longtime member of the Drippé team. Previously our custom cabinet designer, he is now in charge of all logistics regarding cabinet delivery and timelines to the job site.
Vince has been a longtime member of the Drippé team. Previously our custom cabinet designer, he is now in charge of all logistics regarding cabinet delivery and timelines to the job site.
Vince Riccomini
cabinet ordering director
OFFICE
Kaitlyn has been with Drippé since 2022. Her day-to-day roles include accounts receivable, accounts payable, and assisting in all office functions. Kaitlyn is an alumni of Kansas State University, and in her free time she enjoys chasing around her two kiddos.
Kaitlyn has been with Drippé since 2022. Her day-to-day roles include accounts receivable, accounts payable, and assisting in all office functions. Kaitlyn is an alumni of Kansas State University, and in her free time she enjoys chasing around her two kiddos.
Kaitlyn has been with Drippé since 2022. Her day-to-day roles include accounts receivable, accounts payable, and assisting in all office functions. Kaitlyn is an alumni of Kansas State University, and in her free time she enjoys chasing around her two kiddos.
Kaitlyn Appleby
Administrative assistant
Marketing
Andrea received her Marketing degree from Kansas State University in 2020, and her Master's degree in Business from UNL in 2021. She enjoys all things marketing, especially content creation. A fun fact about her is she is an identical twin.
Andrea received her Marketing degree from Kansas State University in 2020, and her Master's degree in Business from UNL in 2021. She enjoys all things marketing, especially content creation. A fun fact about her is she is an identical twin.
Andrea received her Marketing degree from Kansas State University in 2020, and her Master's degree in Business from UNL in 2021. She enjoys all things marketing, especially content creation. A fun fact about her is she is an identical twin.
Andrea Crimmins
Director of digital marketing
warranty
Steve brings his uniquely diverse background to supply support wherever it is needed. In addition to serving in the Marine Corps for 13 years, he has acquired several degrees. With his attention to detail, Steve helps each customer across the finish line of home ownership and takes care of our clients through our 1 Year Builder Warranty.
Steve brings his uniquely diverse background to supply support wherever it is needed. In addition to serving in the Marine Corps for 13 years, he has acquired several degrees. With his attention to detail, Steve helps each customer across the finish line of home ownership and takes care of our clients through our 1 Year Builder Warranty.
Steve brings his uniquely diverse background to supply support wherever it is needed. In addition to serving in the Marine Corps for 13 years, he has acquired several degrees. With his attention to detail, Steve helps each customer across the finish line of home ownership and takes care of our clients through our 1 Year Builder Warranty.
About Drippé Homes
Drippé Homes has been serving the Kansas and Missouri region for more than 20 years as its premiere custom home builder.