About Us

Our firm is one of the few, if not the only, woman owned architectural millwork firm in the nation.

The company was started by Gerry Dzurek in 1989 with little more than some experience and a whole lot of heart. In 2015 Gerry sold the company to Kara DiPietro, his daughter. We are, and will remain, focused on doing our fair share, to create jobs by keeping our manufacturing in the
United States of America.

Women's Business Enterprise National Council

WBENC Certification validates that the business is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women.

WBENC Certification validates that the business is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. To achieve WBENC Certification, women owned businesses complete a formal documentation process. Certification gives women owned businesses the ability to compete for real-time business opportunities provided by WBENC Corporate Members and government agencies.

Small Business Administration WOSB Partnership

Since 1953, the SBA has worked to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover.

Since 1953, the SBA has worked to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. There are 30.7 million small businesses in the U.S. which account for 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses (SBA, 2019). The Small Business Administration (SBA) defines a small business as a firm which has fewer than 500 employees. ... Small business stats show that most businesses in America have fewer than 500 employees.

Woman Owned Small Business

The United States Small Business Administration

The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved WBENC as a Third Party Certifier for Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification as part of the SBA's WOSB Federal Contracting Program.

Inc. 5000

In 2017, HMC was named one of the Inc. 5000.

In 2017, HMC was named one of the Inc. 5000. The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success.

Made in America

Today, manufacturing accounts for 25 percent of U.S. energy consumption.

Today, manufacturing accounts for 25 percent of U.S. energy consumption. With improvements in materials production and processing, the United States could significantly increase manufacturing energy efficiency, which could also yield substantial economic savings.

MDOT Certified

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is Maryland's official certification agency for the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, We ensure only bona fide MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE firms participate in the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program.

Supplier Diversity - Virginia

Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM)

Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in state-funded projects.

Certified WBE - Baltimore City

The Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development

The Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development serves as the City of Baltimore’s primary advocate for small, local, minority and women-owned companies including prime contractors, subcontractors, and joint venture partners.

Howard County, MD EBO Certification

Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Certification

Howard County Code Section 4.122 established an Equal Business Opportunity program to foster overall equity and fairness to all citizens in relation to business enterprises conducting business with the County.

Architectural; Woodwork Institute

Quality Certification Program

HMC is a QCP-licensed woodworking firm. We follow the guidelines set out by QCP which ensures that our products meet the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS), AWI subsections as recognized by QCP, and other compliance and quality expectations.

Fact

Just one tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year and can sequester a ton of CO2 safely by the time it’s 40 years old, which is why they’re so important in the battle against climate change.

The Team 

Thousands of hours of experience right here!

Kara DiPietro 

President & CEO

Gerry Dzurek 

Torch Passer & Lead Estimater

Josh Persing

Chief Financial Officer

Debra Johnson

Officer Administrator

Ronald Ryan

Director of Operations

Jeffrey Snapp

Microvellum Engineer/Production Manager

Terry Matthews

Director of Architectural Millwork

Charlene Chemelli

Director of Project Coordination

Jerry Rubinson

Project Manager 

Jim Drury

Project Manager

Samantha Mathieson

Estimating Manager 

Derek Mathieson

Lead Finisher / Fabricator 

Mark Papagno

Director of Sales

Barrett Knight

Site Superintendent

Christopher French

Lead Drafter 

John Lisenbee

Master Cabinet Maker 

Corey Schwab

CNC Operator 

William Whipingsinger 

Master Cabinet Maker 

Ron Ryan Jr.

Assistant Project Manager

Chris Desomma

Master Cabinet Maker 

Virgil Powell

Logistics Support

Joseph Crist 

Master Cabinet Maker 

Timothy Dean

Master Cabinet Maker 

Dan Wines

Master Cabinet Maker 

Fact

Wet wood, unlike dry wood, can conduct electricity.

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