Our Story
A Family Legacy
Frankel Design Build is a one-stop-shop for designing and building luxury homes in the Greater Houston Area.
We're a Full-Service Custom Design-Build Firm.
Frankel Design Build is a family-owned custom home builder based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1988, Frankel offers a true one-stop shopping experience for home buyers — ranging from award-winning architecture, construction, and interior design to home care, land acquisition and custom pools. Frankel offers all of these services in-house and is the only custom home builder in Houston to do so.
In 2010, Frankel began building all of its homes to LEED for Homes standards. These residences are more energy-efficient, more sustainable and more environmentally friendly than conventionally built homes. Frankel is also able to construct LEED-certified homes at the same cost as a traditional home.
Our Leadership Team
Over the years, Frankel has carefully selected the best of the best. We’ve strategically recruited the industry’s leading designers, architects and builders to create award-winning luxury custom homes across Houston. And just like our clients, our employees treat one another just like family.
Jim Frankel
Chairman & Founder
Jim Frankel
Chairman & Founder
Kevin Frankel
Co-President, Principal
Kevin Frankel
Co-President, Principal
Kevin is a third-generation builder from Houston. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and earned an MBA from University of Houston. Beginning in the energy industry and working in commercial real estate in Houston Kevin developed an analyst background. Beginning in 2006, he started working at Frankel Design Build managing the corporations finance and operation.
Kevin is active in the local chapter of National Association of Home Builders, being the youngest president of the third largest local group in the country. In 2021 Frankel Design Build was named Custom Home Builder of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders.
Kevin and his wonderful wife, Kristina, have three beautiful children.
Scott Frankel
Co-President, Principal
Scott Frankel
Co-President, Principal
A third-generation home builder, Scott received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a minor in Business from the University of Texas at Austin. Scott began his career at Newmark Homes as a Construction Superintendent building starter homes, predominantly in the Pearland area. He then went on to work as a Construction Manager for a new building company called Lindenwood Homes, which was later acquired by John Lang Homes. Scott joined Frankel Design Build full-time in 2006.
In 2012, Scott became part of the “40 under 40” class of both Houston Business Journal and Professional Remodeler. Scott was then named the 2016 Professional Builder Magazine’s “40 Under 40”. Scott is one of only 1200 National Association of Home Builder's Graduate Master Builders.
Scott currently serves as a board member on the Zoning Board of Adjustments for the city of Hunter's Creek. He is married to Dara Frankel and has three wonderful sons named Will, Hunter, and Cooper.
Rodney Stevens
Senior Building Designer, Creative Director
Rodney Stevens
Senior Building Designer, Creative Director
Brian Adams
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Adams
Chief Operating Officer
Meet the Frankel Team
Over the years, Frankel has carefully selected the best of the best. We’ve strategically recruited the industry’s leading designers, architects and builders to create award-winning luxury custom homes across Houston. And just like our clients, our employees treat one another just like family.
Thomas Cook
Senior Architect & Manager of Design Operations
James Milford
Senior Project Manager
Darren Marchi
Purchasing Manager
Himanshu Madhani
Lumion & Graphic Design Specialist
Jennifer Minor
Architectural Project Manager
Matt Morgado
Project Manager & Pre-Construction Coordinator
Katy Broussard
Architectural Designer
Violett Zelaya
Operations Administrator
Andrew Pear
Director of Neighborhood Sales
Carrie Jungwirth
Design/Build Coordinator - North Side
Jerry Simmons
Senior Construction Manager, Avea Pools
Megan Reuss
Registered Interior Designer
Steven Alley
Interior Designer
Alli Keithan
Interior Designer / Arch Liaison
Alexis Guillory
Construction Selections Coordinator & Brand Manager
Laura Poa
Real Estate Assistant
Kyle Lewis
Home Care Service Manager
Kaleb Smith
Project Manager
Aaron Gutierrez
Project Manager
Richard Marriott
Project Manager
Victor Carrillo
Project Manager
David Williams
Project Manager
Brian German
Project Manager
Andrew Lewis
Project Manager
Jason Umanzor
Project Manager
Isaac Eby
Construction Manager, Avea Pools
Joel Vasquez
Finisher
Stanley Alvarenga
Finisher
Carl Thornock
Frankel Home Care
Red Frankel
Associations & Certifications
As a premier custom home builder in Houston, TX, we are proudly affiliated and/or certified with the following industry associations:
USGBC
USGBC
LEED For Homes
LEED For Homes
NAHB
NAHB
GHBA
GHBA
TAoB
TAoB
Graduate Master Builder
Graduate Master Builder
CGP
CGP
Studio & Showroom
Frankel Design Build recently moved to the FDB Studio at 7800 Washington. This beautifully functional new space puts all of our resources under one roof allowing us to collaborate more effectively with our clients in terms of interior design, architectural design and project management.
Our Commitment
Top Tier Customer Service
Full service is our fashion. We even handle all the details of the permitting process for you!
A dedicated project manager will serve as your main point of contact through out active construction. Plus, you’ll have 24/7 access to your project information online!