About Plan Portfolio Communities Photo Gallery Contact Us About Us We are a PROUD Sponsor of a 2018 Habitat for Humanity Home in Cobb County! Dale Bercher, President Dale Bercher, President of Bercher Homes and Accent Realty Group, has a 30-year career in the new home building industry. Dale’s father and grandfather both worked in the construction and real estate industry, leading to his early attraction to the new home building industry. His foray into the construction industry began in high school while working for home builders in various capacities; cementing his passion for the industry and his decision to pursue a professional career as a home builder. Dale attended Louisiana State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. While attending LSU, he owned and operated a successful remodeling company providing the means to attend college. Upon graduating in 1988, Dale started working at a Fortune 500 Company, which was one of the country’s largest home builders. During his 13 year career with this company he held the positions of Warranty Supervisor, Builder, Construction Manager and eventually Division President. In 2001, Dale left to accept the position of Chief Operating Officer with a large private Atlanta home building company, where he enjoyed eight years of managing the company. In 2010, Dale amicably departed from the company to start Bercher Homes. He is a graduate of Leadership Cobb Class of 2018 and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. Brock Fredette, Chief Financial Officer Brock Fredette, Chief Financial Officer of Bercher Homes and Accent Realty Group, brings our company a diverse skill set. After graduating in Finance from the University of Alabama in 1992, and earning an MBA from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1995, for fifteen years, Brock cut his teeth in corporate and real estate banking. During this time, Brock successfully progressed through credit risk management and lending roles at a top-10 US Bank, and finally as Chief Credit Officer of the largest correspondent bank in the United States. Brock earned a Masters in Accounting and is a licensed CPA in the state of Georgia. Brock practiced public accounting within KPMG’s audit practice. During his tenure at KPMG, Brock was exposed to highly complex technical accounting matters and developed an affinity for the relationship development between client and accountant. In 2014, Brock and Dale decided the time was right to join forces and position Bercher Homes to distinguish itself as the desired homebuilder in Cobb County. Jennifer Gehan, Sales & Marketing Manager, Broker Jennifer Gehan, our Sales Manager and Broker, is a Georgia native and graduate from Kennesaw State University with a BS in Accounting. Jennifer is hands-on and involved in every Bercher Homes project working side by side with our customers, builders and sales team. She has over 20 years of sales, marketing and project management experience. Jennifer assists our customers in navigating through the new construction process to help make it a smooth and enjoyable experience. And with a constant eye on today’s trends, she manages the product portfolio, design options and market-driven features for Bercher Homes. Lisa Prater, Accounts Payable Manager Lisa joined Bercher Homes in May 2013. Prior to joining our team, she worked for 7 years as an Administrative Assistant for numerous real estate agents at a nationally recognized real estate company. After years of successfully managing our office, Lisa's primary roll is assisting with invoices, processing payments, and working side by side with our CFO. Lisa’s attention to detail and vendor support make her an asset to our Bercher Homes family. Brad Evatt, Construction Manager Brad is a highly motivated, customer-service oriented, construction manager professional, with over 30 years of experience in Project Management. Before joining Bercher Homes in 2012, Brad was a successful Project Manager with a regional home building company. He managed several subdivisions in NE Atlanta: focusing on Cobb, Paulding, Forsyth, and North Fulton Counties. He built and closed hundreds of homes ranging in prices from $450,000 to over $750,000. Brad holds numerous professional certificates, such as AHBA ICC 2000, one and two family code certified, NPDES 1A certified, and GA Residential Builders License. Chris Borkowsky, Builder Chris Brokowsky has over 25 years of experience in construction management, customer service, and quality control within both residential and commercial construction. Joining Bercher Homes in 2016, Chris brings to us his expertise in managing job sites, scheduling subcontractors, and maintaining quality vendor and customer relationships. He is dedicated to meeting closing dates and building great homes. Rick LaBarbera, Builder Rick joined the Bercher Homes team in 2019 and has 17 years of experience in the home-building industry. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 2004, Rick immediately chose his path and worked with a regional company to develop his expertise in overseeing the building of hundreds high-quality luxury homes in the NE Atlanta area. He puts customer service first with outstanding attention to detail at every step of the building process. His dedication to a job well done serves our customers well. Michael Thomas, Builder Michael joined Bercher Homes after more than 20 years in luxury home construction with regional and national builders. This experience has enabled Michael to have a deep understanding of what it takes to build a quality home throughout all phases of the construction process and the importance of listening to and caring for each homeowner. Michael is a graduate of the University of Georgia. Bryant Amburn, Assistant Builder Bryant brings 4 years of home building experience to the Bercher Homes team. He joined us in 2021, bringing his expertise of managing and scheduling subcontractors, communicating and working with customers throughout the building process. Bryant is dedicated to maintaining quality relationships with vendors and customers to ensure closing dates are met and delivering the highest quality of home. James Bartell, Architectural CAD Manager James Bartell is highly talented, with over 25 years of Architectural experience in designing, construction documents, detailing, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. He is a graduate from Southern Polytechnic State University, (known as Kennesaw State University) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture Engineering. James joined the Bercher Homes team in 2019 to become our Architectural Cad Manager. He is responsible for plan development and plan maintenance. Karl Seifert, VP of Purchasing and Estimating Bio to come Elisha MacLellan, Purchasing and Estimating Elisha MacLellan joined our team in 2021. She is a Georgia native and graduate of Georgia Tech with a BS in Architecture. Her first job after college at a regionally recognized homebuilder led to more than 25 years of purchasing, estimating, and project management experience with builders in the Atlanta metro market. When not busy with work, you will find her on a tennis court (weather permitting). Sheila Pratt, Design Center Coordinator Sheila joins our team after a long career in the Interior Design field. She graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Interior Design. She worked for 15+ years as an interior designer & project manager for a commercial architectural firm and related businesses. Sheila has always had a passion for residential design and is excited to join Bercher Homes. She will work side by side with our customers, guiding them through their design decisions, and documenting the selections for our builders. Angie Reuter, Design Center Coordinator Bio to come Becky Bercher, Sales & Internet Marketing After graduating from Louisiana State University, Becky moved to Atlanta to begin her career in sales. Shortly after her husband of 30 plus years, Dale, opened Bercher Homes, Becky earned her Real Estate license and began selling his homes. "With the passion and attention to detail that goes into every Bercher Home, it is a pleasure to represent them and present them to our potential buyers". Becky's REALTORS license is held with Accent Realty Group, which is Bercher Homes' in-house Brokerage. She is a Red Book Contract Specialist, New Home Selling Expert, and a member of the Cobb Association of REALTORS. Follow Us : About Bercher Homes Dale Bercher, President of Bercher Homes and Accent Realty Group, has a 30-year career in the new home building industry. Useful Links About Us Financing Client Reviews Our Process Request Warranty Service Contact Us BERCHER HOMES 800 Kennesaw Ave, Ste 100 Marietta GA 30060 OFFICE (770) 590-5400 Subscribe Now © 2021 All Rights Reserved | Bercher Homes Website by BDX