Your Home. Our Steadiness.
About Us
Keel Custom Homes was founded on a simple belief: the best homes and the best experiences are built on balance, craftsmanship, and honesty.
Our name comes from the keel of a boat, the steadying structure that keeps everything upright and moving smoothly through changing waters. That same steadiness is what we bring to every project. With decades of combined experience in homebuilding, our founders set out to create a company where exceptional systems, thoughtful design, and genuine client care come together seamlessly.
Today, Keel Custom Homes is proud to serve families across Central Virginia with a first-class custom home experience shaped by clarity, craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to doing things the right way.
Our Founders
Casey White, Jeff Bunch & Andy Beach
Years of shared experience, vision, and collaboration brought our founders together long before Keel officially began. Their backgrounds across national homebuilders, infill development, and custom construction formed the foundation of a company built on expertise, trust, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Meet the Team
The people who guide every Keel home from first conversation to final walkthrough.
Joanna Bidwell
Office Manager
Kathryn Catherwood
Director of Sales and Marketing
Jonathan Duke
Bridget Fowler
Pre-construction Coordinator
Kenny Meyer
Project Manager
Keegan Muth
New Home Advisor
Matt Olexy
Project Manager
Peter Petras
Preferred Realtor + Land Specialist
Nicole Rutledge
Design Manager
Steady by Design. Trusted by Choice.
At Keel Custom Homes, we believe a home should be built with as much care as the life it will hold. That’s why we approach every project as a guided partnership—clear, honest, and steady from the very first conversation through move-in. With decades of experience behind us, our role is to simplify the process, advocate for you at every step, and create a home that feels unmistakably yours.
Always do the right thing.
Service first.
Constant pursuit of excellence.
Have fun.
Take the Next Step
Talk With Us
Book 15 minutes to answer your home building, financing, or land search questions.
Walk Your Lot
We walk the property with you and flag access, soil, septic, and build constraints.
Plan Your Build
Two ways to get your bearings before you talk to anyone.
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