Our Team

Jeff Augustine, owner, introducing A Better Home and discussing the importance of being a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

The team at A Better Home in Madison, WI

Jeff Augustine

Owner/Project Manager

jeff@abetterhomewi.com

Established in the fall of 1999 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, A Better Home is a full-service design and remodeling company owned and operated by Jeff Augustine.

Working with his family on their own house in the early ’70s as a child, Jeff had gained experience installing sub-flooring (with grandpa’s help), mixing concrete, and hauling lumber. He put himself through college working for a small Madison remodeling company as a crewman and has been involved with the Madison remodeling industry since 1998. His work has since been featured in Brava Magazine and The Wisconsin State Journal.

Amanda Purvis

Designer

amanda@abetterhomewi.com

Amanda’s passion for design was nurtured from a young age, growing up alongside her grandparents who shared their love for craftsmanship and creativity. Her grandfather, a construction company owner, inspired her fascination with hand-drafted plans, while her grandmother’s hands-on landscaping and interior design projects taught her the importance of blending nature and design. From sketching “dream” homes to arranging furniture and planning gardens, Amanda’s creative journey naturally led her to earn a degree in Architectural Drafting in 2015, followed by a degree in Interior Design in 2023. Today, Amanda combines her expertise in both architecture and interior design to create functional, beautiful spaces that reflect her lifelong passion for design.

Amy Loring

Project Manager

amy@abetterhomewi.com

Vashon Jennings (left), Corey Loring (right)

Carpentry Team

Vashon spent more than a decade working as custom cabinet maker and display unit prototyper.  He’s worked with wood, metal, and plastic.  Once he got a chance to take part in installing his creations, he knew he didn’t want to stay in a workshop all day, and that’s what brought him to the remodeling world.  Vashon’s specialty is finish carpentry, and he seeks perfection.  .

Corey got his start in construction framing new houses.  He was drawn to remodeling for the chance to work on different types of projects and learn new skills.  Corey likes to think ahead and solve problems, which may be attributed to his astrological sign: Taurus. 

Mario Adame

Carpentry Team

Nick Finley

Carpentry Team

Nick is the young guy on the crew, and you may see him driving our van.  He comes with experience in HVAC and installing flooring, but wanted to expand his skills.  He’s looking forward to being able to fix his own home someday. 

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