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.
Land of Opportunity is a State of Mind

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Recent Awards
or Recently Completed
St. Mary's College
St. Mary's City, MD
$1,800,000
National Foreign Affairs Training Ctr
Arlington, VA
$1,015,000
9800 Cafe at NSA
Fort George, MD
$640,000
The Gathering Spot
Washington, DC
$480,000
Maryland Stadium Authority - Camden Yards
Baltimore, MD
$341,407
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.