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President and CEO

Ispiri

Ispiri is a Twin Cities–based luxury residential design-build and remodeling firm specializing in high-end home renovations, custom design, and full-service construction management. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Minnesota, the company integrates architectural design, interior design, and in-house construction to deliver a seamless end-to-end remodeling experience for homeowners. With showrooms in Edina and Woodbury and a team of designers, project managers, and craftsmen, Ispiri focuses on transforming kitchens, bathrooms, and whole homes through a client-centric process that prioritizes craftsmanship, functional design, and premium materials. The firm has built a reputation for award-winning design and personalized service across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area, earning recognition in recent years as one of the Top 500 Remodelers in the nation (ranked #150 by sales) and as a leading design-build firm in the Twin Cities across multiple categories.

The President and CEO role at Ispiri represents a senior executive leadership opportunity responsible for driving the company’s next phase of growth while maintaining its commitment to design excellence and customer experience. Reporting to ownership, the President will oversee day-to-day operations across design, construction, sales, and project delivery while scaling operational systems, strengthening team performance, and expanding market presence in the premium residential remodeling segment. This role is central to achieving Ispiri’s ambitious growth trajectory — scaling the business to $50M in the near term and positioning the company to exceed $100M over the next decade through strategic market expansion and the development of additional business units under the Ispiri umbrella. Backed by an ownership team led by the visionary founder Jason Fabio that is highly aligned and prepared to invest meaningfully in growth, this is not a maintenance role but an opportunity to build, scale, and lead a high-performing organization. The role requires a strategic and operational leader capable of balancing business performance with the high-touch service and design quality that define Ispiri’s brand.

A Foundation you can build on

Getting a sense of the foundation that has been built prior to your arrival offers a lens through which you can see where your career may go.

History

Founded in the Twin Cities in 2007 by Jason Fabio, Ispiri was created to bring a more professional, integrated approach to residential remodeling. After transitioning from a career as an airline pilot, Fabio launched the company as a design-build firm that combined architectural design, interior design, and construction under one roof. Headquartered in Woodbury, the company initially focused on delivering full-service home renovation projects across the Twin Cities. Over time, Ispiri expanded its capabilities and footprint, including the opening of a flagship showroom in Edina in 2019. Today, the firm operates as an established luxury design-build remodeling company serving the broader Twin Cities market, specializing in kitchen, bath, and whole-home renovations.

Residential Construction / Home Improvement Services

The residential construction and home improvement services industry encompasses a wide range of companies that design, build, renovate, and upgrade homes, including general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and full-service design-build firms. Within this market, homeowners increasingly seek integrated solutions that simplify complex renovation projects while ensuring high design quality and predictable project delivery. Ispiri operates in the premium design-build segment of this industry, distinguishing itself by combining architectural design, interior design, materials selection, and construction management within a single organization. This integrated model - supported by curated showrooms in Edina and Woodbury - allows the firm to deliver a streamlined client experience, maintain tighter control over project quality and timelines, and provide a higher-touch, design-driven approach than many traditional remodeling contractors.

Scale

Ispiri is a privately held residential design-build remodeling firm that strategically operates at a boutique-to-mid-sized scale. They employ roughly 50-100 people and generate an estimated ~$20 million in annual revenue in recent years. As a design-build remodeler focused on larger, high-end residential renovation projects, Ispiri completes a relatively small number of projects annually compared to volume contractors but generates higher average project values. Over nearly two decades, the firm has grown steadily within the Twin Cities market, building a reputation in the premium remodeling segment while maintaining a relatively lean organizational structure.

Our Take On Ispiri's Values

Relationship-Driven Performance

Client trust, strong team relationships, and emotional intelligence are non-negotiable - performance matters, but how you achieve it matters just as much.

Innovation Paired with Accountability

Change and innovation are encouraged at Ispiri, but only when paired with clear reasoning and strong execution. The culture values leaders who bring new ideas, own them fully, and follow through until they deliver measurable impact.

Disciplined Growth Mindset

Jason emphasizes controlled, strategic growth, not reckless expansion. He encourages his team to think like owners: reinvest profits wisely, build long-term financial plans, and scale the business in ways that are sustainable and disciplined.

What You Will Be A Part Of

As a leader at Ispiri, you will position the organization for its future, which requires an understanding of those around you, what they collectively stand for, and how they positively impact the world.

The Ispiri Difference
Hear directly from Jason Fabio, Founder of Ispiri, on why they are committed to being the best Home Remodeler & Designer in the Twin Cities as he show cases a recent project.
Jason's Journey to Founding Ispiri
Check out this interview for St Thomas Academy to learn more about Jason Fabio's history and motivation for founding Ispiri after initially pursuing his dream of being a pilot.
The Heartbeat of Ispiri
Take a look at this marketing video that highlights "Who We Are" and the foundation of Ispiri's Design & Build company culture.
A One-of-a-Kind Showroom
Get a glimpse at Ispiri's Woodbury showroom which boasts elegant interior design spaces to luxury materials and appliances customers can see and touch for inspiration.
Award Winning Renovations
Ispiri has been an award recipient of dozens of prestigious awards over the years - check out one example from 2024 when they were awarded "Best of Business - Home Renovations" for their exceptional quality.

The Company You’ll Keep

Who you’ll work with is often more important than the work itself. Get to know the Ispiri leadership team you will be engaging with and supporting in this role.

Jason Fabio

FOUNDER & CEO

Jason Fabio is the founder, CEO, and owner of Ispiri, a Twin Cities–based design-build firm he launched in 2007 and has grown into a highly respected brand known for luxury residential renovations and exceptional client experiences. What makes Jason’s story particularly compelling is that Ispiri was built entirely from the ground up—there was no family business, no inherited customer base, and no outside capital. Every aspect of the company has been shaped through his vision, work ethic, and deep commitment to quality and relationships.

Over nearly two decades, Jason has methodically built Ispiri into a premium, design-forward organization with a reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and a truly integrated client experience. The business reflects his personal standards—high attention to detail, pride in execution, and an unwavering focus on how clients feel throughout the process. That philosophy has translated into consistent profitability, strong referral-driven growth, and a culture with unusually high employee retention and engagement.

Prior to founding Ispiri, Jason spent part of his career as a commercial airline pilot with Northwest Airlines. That experience continues to influence how he operates today—bringing a level of discipline, precision, and calm decision-making that is somewhat unique in a founder-led business. He combines that operational rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, allowing him to both envision what the business could become and execute against it in a practical way.

Importantly, Jason is also highly self-aware as a leader. He recognizes both what has made the business successful to date and what will be required to take it to the next level. There are no family ties within the organization, and no expectation that the business remains founder-operated indefinitely. In fact, Jason has been very intentional about reaching this point—he is ready to transition away from day-to-day leadership and bring in a President and CEO who can take full ownership of running and scaling the company.

He is not looking to insert himself into the middle of the business or second-guess decisions. Rather, he sees his future role as more strategic and governance-oriented—supporting the next leader while giving them the autonomy and trust needed to truly lead. For the right individual, this creates a rare opportunity: the chance to partner with a founder who has built something meaningful, is deeply respected by his team, and is genuinely ready to hand over the reins to someone who can help usher Ispiri into its next chapter of growth.

Eddie Near

GENERAL MANAGER

Nevin Nolder III

RENEW OPERATIONS MANAGER

Adam Bender

ESTIMATOR

Donato Bataglia

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

A Day in the Life

Ispiri is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial President and CEO to lead the company into its next phase of growth and organizational maturity. Over nearly two decades, Jason Fabio has built a highly respected, design-forward brand and profitable business in the Twin Cities, rooted in a premium, client-first experience. As Jason transitions away from day-to-day leadership into a governance/advisor capacity, the incoming President will assume full responsibility for guiding the organization forward—evolving the business from approximately $20M in revenue today to $50M in the near term, and ultimately toward a long-range vision exceeding $100M over time.

Importantly, this opportunity extends beyond the core remodeling business. Jason has begun to establish the foundation of a broader, diversified platform, with complementary revenue streams including Design & Decor, an emerging furniture e-commerce offering, early traction in commercial construction, expansion into the high-end “On the Lakes” market, and additional concepts such as Renew and landscaping. While several of these are still developing, they represent a thoughtful strategy to build a more resilient, multi-division organization. The incoming President will be responsible for optimizing and scaling this foundation—bringing greater structure, financial discipline, and strategic clarity across the platform. This includes prioritizing growth initiatives, integrating shared capabilities, and building a repeatable model for expansion across geographies and service lines.

The President will serve as the chief operating leader of the enterprise, overseeing strategy execution, P&L performance, organizational development, and operational excellence across a growing multi-division platform. Working closely with Jason Fabio in his evolving role as owner and strategic advisor, the President will lead a well-capitalized growth agenda supported by an ownership team that is fully committed — both strategically and financially — to investing in the people, infrastructure, and systems required to scale. Success in this role will require a balanced leader — someone who can preserve the company’s culture of client focus, craftsmanship, and relationship-driven business while introducing the processes, leadership depth, and operational discipline needed to expand a sophisticated, multi-division organization.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Leadership & Strategy:

  • Lead the overall strategy and growth of Ispiri, scaling the business from ~$20M today toward $50M and ultimately $100M+ in revenue.
  • Translate the founder’s vision into a clear strategic roadmap including geographic expansion, new service lines, and operational scalability.
  • Drive disciplined execution across all divisions and business units.
  • Partner with ownership and advisors on long-term capital allocation, governance, and enterprise value creation.

P&L Ownership & Operational Performance:

  • Maintain full accountability for revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance across all divisions.\
  • Implement systems to track key metrics including revenue growth, margins, project performance, and client experience.
  • Ensure the company maintains strong profitability while scaling.

Organizational Leadership & Culture:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the company’s leadership team including GMs, sales leaders, production managers, and functional heads.
  • Build a leadership pipeline and strengthen accountability across the organization.
  • Preserve Ispiri’s highly valued culture of client focus, craftsmanship, and employee engagement.

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Multi-Division Platform Development:

  • Lead a platform model that includes multiple operating divisions and locations supported by centralized services.
  • Integrate and align divisions around shared strategy, performance standards, and culture.
  • Partner with division leaders and minority equity partners to drive growth and accountability.

Growth & Market Expansion:

  • Identify and execute opportunities for geographic expansion, new business lines, and adjacent services.
  • Expand Ispiri’s footprint in high-value Twin Cities markets and potentially other regions.
  • Build scalable marketing and sales engines to support sustained growth.

Operational Excellence & Innovation:

  • Improve systems, processes, and accountability structures across the business.
  • Implement new technologies and data tools (including AI-enabled tools where appropriate) to enhance estimating, design, and operational efficiency.

Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional client experiences.

Requirements

Leadership Experience:

  • Proven executive leadership experience with full P&L responsibility.
  • Track record scaling a company from mid-market revenue levels toward nine-figure scale.
  • Experience leading multi-division or multi-location organizations.

Industry Background:

  • Experience in construction, home services, real estate development, or design-build environments preferred.
  • Candidates from adjacent industries with similar operational complexity may also be considered.

Strategic & Operational Capability:

  • Strong strategic thinker capable of building and executing long-term growth plans.
  • Operationally rigorous leader who can implement systems, metrics, and accountability.
  • Comfortable managing complex organizations with multiple business units.

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Leadership & Culture Fit:

  • Strong people leader with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.
  • High emotional intelligence and cultural stewardship.
  • Ability to build trust with long-tenured team members while introducing organizational evolution.

Entrepreneurial Mindset:

  • Builder mentality with comfort operating in founder-led environments.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution during growth.
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What You Bring to the Table

Accountable Leadership & People Development

A high-EQ leader who motivates teams, develops people, and builds accountability through trust and respect. Ispiri's next phase of growth requires leaders who train, mentor, and elevate others.

A Client Centric, Growth Champion

This leader will need to be a polished, market-oriented executive who drives revenue through sales leadership, brand stewardship, and exceptional client engagement.

Strategic Operator

Ispiri needs a President who is a proven operator and has scaled a multi-division organization - so they can translate strategy into disciplined, profitable growth.

We believe this opportunity has the potential to be your next best thing. What do you think?