Meet The Team

Zeke

CoFounder &
Head of Operations

With over two decades of hands-on experience in the carpentry and remodeling industry, Zeke leads HyggeHus with a builder’s precision and an engineer’s mindset. His background includes founding and selling a successful Twin Cities contracting company, which laid the foundation for his practical, systems-driven approach to running a design-build firm.

At HyggeHus, Zeke is energized by the problem-solving nature of construction—translating vision into structure, and challenge into craftsmanship. He thrives on creating homes that are not only beautiful, but exceptionally well built, efficient, and enduring.

Outside of work, Zeke is a lifelong musician and former frontman of a touring reggae/rock band, where he spent years writing, recording, and performing original music. That same creative rhythm flows through his work and leadership. A father of two and proud dog dad to three, Zeke brings a grounded, human touch to everything he builds—whether it’s a home, a business, or a backyard jam session.

Shelley

CoFounder &
Creative Director

Shelley brings a heart-centered, holistic lens to her role at HyggeHus, helping guide each project toward spaces that feel as nurturing as they are functional. Her background in intentional living, sustainable practices, and family-centered design shapes how the team connects with clients—prioritizing not just beauty, but well-being, balance, and a sense of home.

At HyggeHus, Shelley serves as a bridge between the technical and the soulful, ensuring that every remodel or addition reflects the rhythms of real family life. She believes homes should support connection, calm, and clarity—and her grounded leadership helps make that vision a reality.

Outside of work, Shelley is a devoted homeschooling mother, a passionate gardener, and the steady hand behind a small flock of chickens. Her day-to-day life mirrors the very values HyggeHus is built on: simplicity, sustainability, and meaningful connection. For Shelley, building homes is an extension of building community—and that’s what makes her work deeply fulfilling.

Kenzie

Head Designer

As an Interior Design graduate with a passion for transformation, Kenzie finds joy in turning everyday spaces into places that feel deeply personal and full of life. At HyggeHus, she brings fresh energy and creativity to each project, thoughtfully balancing aesthetics with functionality to help clients feel truly at home. She thrives on the moment a space comes together—and knowing it will serve as the backdrop for someone’s most meaningful memories.

Kenzie’s warmth and grounded nature shine through in her work, shaped by her deep bond with her sister and her cherished role as a hands-on aunt. Her sense of home is rooted in connection and care—values that ripple into every design she helps bring to life.

When she’s not working on client spaces, you’ll likely find her outside chasing sunsets, planning her next adventure, or tending to her growing collection of houseplants. She’s also a passionate show dog trainer, a proud Packers fan, and someone who believes that the smallest details—like light through a window or the feel of a well-worn floor—can make a house feel like home.

Carolyn

Projects Coordinator

With a background as wide-ranging as the landscapes she’s farmed, Carolyn brings a rare blend of adaptability, systems thinking, and grounded presence to her role at HyggeHus. Before entering the remodeling world, she spent over a decade in agriculture—apprenticing on organic seed-saving farms from eastern Canada to the fields of California, and eventually co-founding a small farm in Illinois. Her work was rooted in the belief that how we live—what we grow, how we build—can shape both personal and planetary well-being.

That same ethos drew Carolyn to HyggeHus. The company’s commitment to building intentional, grounding spaces aligned naturally with her values, and the challenge of organizing the moving parts of a remodel felt like the perfect next frontier. As Project Coordinator, she brings calm to complexity, helping clients and crews stay aligned through every phase of the process.

Outside of work, Carolyn finds joy in hiking the Superior Trail, sharing meals with loved ones, and seeking quiet moments in nature. Her journey may have taken a winding path, but it’s one that makes her uniquely equipped to help guide HyggeHus projects with clarity, care, and connection.