Meet Our Staff

Andrea Allen and Thomas Raar

Owner

Andrea was with IBM for many years in Chicago. After taking time to spend with her three children, she chose to rejoin the workforce by assisting her brother Tom in launching Mr. Handyman of Greater Grand Rapids. After 16 years traveling as a consultant in the pharmaceutical manufacturing arena, Tom decided to settle in West Michigan. Having established successful businesses in the past, he evaluated numerous entrepreneurial endeavors before launching Mr. Handyman of Greater Grand Rapids with his sister, Andrea in 2008.

Laurel

Operations Manager

Laurel has been with Mr. Handyman for over 6 years. She enjoys spending time with family and friends especially her three grown children. Laurel says “you won’t want me swinging a hammer in your home but I’ll be happy to schedule the right tech to take care of your projects!”

Kevin

Customer Service Representative

Kevin has an extensive background in sales and customer service. He enjoys talking to every customer so that he can understand their project needs and to make sure that our team has met all of the requirements.

Billy

Service Technician

Larry

Service Technician

24 years in the construction industry has given Larry a lot of experience in all aspects of home improvements. Larry’s career includes new home construction, remodeling and property management as well as commercial banking. His five children keep him busy with sporting events and camping but Larry is also a much sought after umpire for girl’s fast pitch softball.

Mark

Service Technician

Mark has over 20 years in the home remodeling business. One highlight in his career was working for a faith based non-profit doing home repairs for low income families. Mark has extensive experience with barrier free home modifications and custom built ramps. Mark has been married 35 years and enjoys spending time with his first grandchild.