About
The E2 team brings passion, diverse backgrounds and a wealth of experience to every project.
Rob Smith
Owner
Rob is a fully-insured, state licensed Certified General Contractor (CGC 1522599), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and enjoys spending time on each job site. Born and raised in Central Florida, Rob received his B.S. in Economics and Masters of Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He is married to Denise Smith and a proud parent of Elliot, Hayley and Emerson. Rob’s hobbies include beekeeping and ultimate frisbee.
Denise Smith
Landscape Architect
Denise is a graduate of Purdue University, a licensed registered Landscape Architect in the state of Florida (RLA), a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and a Florida Water Star Accredited Professional in Landscape. Denise is also the founder of Evergreen Consulting (4EGC).
Kim Veliz
Director of Operations
Kim, a Central Florida native, works side by side with Rob assisting him with his daily activities. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her master’s from St Leo University. In her free time she enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends.
Laurel Biddy
Office Manager
Laurel, a Central Florida native, manages the office at E2 Homes. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. In her free time, Laurel enjoys visiting local farmers markets, reading, painting, and spending time with her family and cockapoo, Oliver.
Kim Veliz
Director of Operations
Kim, a Central Florida native, works side by side with Rob assisting him with his daily activities. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her master’s from St Leo University. In her free time she enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends.
Laurel Biddy
Office Manager
Laurel, a Central Florida native, manages the office at E2 Homes. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. In her free time, Laurel enjoys visiting local farmers markets, reading, painting, and spending time with her family and cockapoo, Oliver.
Annika Umbers
Lead Designer
Annika manages all selections and design needs for our clients. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree from Rollins College and MBA from the Rollins College Crummier School of Business. Originally from Finland, Annika grew up in Singapore and Italy. Annika lives happily in her E2 home (2014) with husband Matt, their twin sons Aksel and Olson, along with their golden doodle Rugby and labradoodle Sammy.
Holly Hillary
Interior Designer
A native of Ohio, Holly has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati. Her career started in the commercial world, working for retail clients such as Macy's, Lotte (Korea), and in-house design for Bank of America. After a brief career pause to focus on family, Holly transitioned to residential work and later joined E2 homes. Holly is married to Ryan and they have 3 children, Jack, Chloe and Alice, and Abby the labradoodle. In her "free" time, Holly can be found at her children's many sport games. In her real free time, she enjoys playing tennis as well as playing/coaching volleyball (her first true love). Her family frequently travels to exotic locations in the Midwest (Ohio, Michigan) to visit family and friends.
Michelle Diaz
Design Assistant
Michelle has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Interior Design from Seminole State College of Florida. She is a certified residential staging specialist and a member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Before working in Interior Design, she worked as an Immigration Paralegal, and became an expert in family petitions and immigration pardons. She was born in Colombia, and is now a married mother of three beautiful children. She is also very adventurous and loves to travel.
Annika Umbers
Lead Designer
Annika manages all selections and design needs for our clients. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree from Rollins College and MBA from the Rollins College Crummier School of Business. Originally from Finland, Annika grew up in Singapore and Italy. Annika lives happily in her E2 home (2014) with husband Matt, their twin sons Aksel and Olson, along with their golden doodle Rugby and labradoodle Sammy.
Holly Hillary
Interior Designer
A native of Ohio, Holly has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati. Her career started in the commercial world, working for retail clients such as Macy's, Lotte (Korea), and in-house design for Bank of America. After a brief career pause to focus on family, Holly transitioned to residential work and later joined E2 homes. Holly is married to Ryan and they have 3 children, Jack, Chloe and Alice, and Abby the labradoodle. In her "free" time, Holly can be found at her children's many sport games. In her real free time, she enjoys playing tennis as well as playing/coaching volleyball (her first true love). Her family frequently travels to exotic locations in the Midwest (Ohio, Michigan) to visit family and friends.
Michelle Diaz
Design Assistant
Michelle has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Interior Design from Seminole State College of Florida. She is a certified residential staging specialist and a member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Before working in Interior Design, she worked as an Immigration Paralegal, and became an expert in family petitions and immigration pardons. She was born in Colombia, and is now a married mother of three beautiful children. She is also very adventurous and loves to travel.
Amy Lorenz
Accounting Manager
Amy is a Certified Public Accountant and earned her B.S. in Accounting and Masters of Accounting from the University of Florida. Amy has many years of accounting experience in the real estate and construction industries. She enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children, Mckenna and Jack.
Karina Larios
Accounting Assistant
As the Accounting Assistant, Karina loves to work with numbers. Her passion for accounting began at Hudson Country Community College, where she specialized in the field and earned several certificates. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the movies, nature walks, exploring new places, traveling around the world and helping others, all while spending time with her husband Henry, stepdaughter Sydney and lovely Yorkie, Maurice.
Amy Lorenz
Accounting Manager
Amy is a Certified Public Accountant and earned her B.S. in Accounting and Masters of Accounting from the University of Florida. Amy has many years of accounting experience in the real estate and construction industries. She enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children, Mckenna and Jack.
Karina Larios
Accounting Assistant
As the Accounting Assistant, Karina loves to work with numbers. Her passion for accounting began at Hudson Country Community College, where she specialized in the field and earned several certificates. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the movies, nature walks, exploring new places, traveling around the world and helping others, all while spending time with her husband Henry, stepdaughter Sydney and lovely Yorkie, Maurice.
Rita “The Renovator” Canan
Project Manager
Rita provides E2 with a diverse set of management capabilities, long developed as an industrial engineer at the United Parcel Service and as a Founder/Operations Manager at Orlando-based Muralistically Inclined. A University of Florida graduate, Rita also has years of studio work at the California College of Arts & Crafts and general construction course work at Seminole State University. An accomplished artist and daring cook, Rita and spouse Tom have two excellent adult children.
Keenan Martin
Concierge Manager
Keenan, a native of Texas, grew up in the Midwest before settling down in Central Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Central Florida. He brings 25 years of management and customer service experience to the concierge team. Keenan is married to his wife, Bethany, and they have two children, Reese and Olivia. In his free time, he enjoys free diving, fishing, remodeling houses and spending time with family.
Rita “The Renovator” Canan
Project Manager
Rita provides E2 with a diverse set of management capabilities, long developed as an industrial engineer at the United Parcel Service and as a Founder/Operations Manager at Orlando-based Muralistically Inclined. A University of Florida graduate, Rita also has years of studio work at the California College of Arts & Crafts and general construction course work at Seminole State University. An accomplished artist and daring cook, Rita and spouse Tom have two excellent adult children.
Keenan Martin
Concierge Manager
Keenan, a native of Texas, grew up in the Midwest before settling down in Central Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Central Florida. He brings 25 years of management and customer service experience to the concierge team. Keenan is married to his wife, Bethany, and they have two children, Reese and Olivia. In his free time, he enjoys free diving, fishing, remodeling houses and spending time with family.
“Super” Mario
Field Supervisor
Mario serves as a field supervisor for E2 Homes and will work tirelessly to finish any project. Many clients request only Super Mario help on their homes!
Juan “Mr. Fix-it”
Concierge / Handyman
Juan strives to surpass client expectations! His passion is his job as a handyman and has been in this profession for 25 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and with his family. He also likes to swim, ride his bike, explore new places, travel, and try foods from different countries.
Matt
Handyman
Matt is our handyman who can do it all. From crown molding to mailboxes, he helps E2 clients keep their homes looking pristine. Matt moved to Central Florida from Hawaii, where he spent 15 years in residential construction. In his free time, he enjoys tinkering with cars and camping outdoors.
Anton
Field Team
Anton brings enthusiasm to every job site. He and his family moved to the area from Ukraine, and are glad to call Central Florida their new home. Anton enjoys spending his free time with his nephews and playing sports.
“Super” Mario
Field Supervisor
Mario serves as a field supervisor for E2 Homes and will work tirelessly to finish any project. Many clients request only Super Mario help on their homes!
Juan “Mr. Fix-it”
Concierge / Handyman
Juan strives to surpass client expectations! His passion is his job as a handyman and has been in this profession for 25 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and with his family. He also likes to swim, ride his bike, explore new places, travel, and try foods from different countries.
Matt
Handyman
Matt is our handyman who can do it all. From crown molding to mailboxes, he helps E2 clients keep their homes looking pristine. Matt moved to Central Florida from Hawaii, where he spent 15 years in residential construction. In his free time, he enjoys tinkering with cars and camping outdoors.
Anton
Field Team
Anton brings enthusiasm to every job site. He and his family moved to the area from Ukraine, and are glad to call Central Florida their new home. Anton enjoys spending his free time with his nephews and playing sports.
Conan Disney
Carpenter
Conan is originally from the Isle of Harris, Scotland and attended University of Edinburgh, UK. You will find him and his brother Gavin on all E2 jobs doing a variety of projects. Conan has been a carpenter in the U.S. for over 20 years and before that, was a commercial fisherman on lobster and prawn boats. An animal lover at heart, Conan has two dogs and two cats. If he isn’t working with us, you will probably find him fishing, boating and spending time with his nephews and nieces.
Dmitry Stolyar
Tile Installation
Dmitry is originally from Russia and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology. He has lived in Florida with his wife and two daughters for several years and his hobbies include 3D computer graphics, design, and photography. He leads the trickiest tile installs for E2 and you can always find him on the job with his green lasers set up!
Farid Murtazin
Carpenter
Farid transforms E2 spaces with his carpentry skills. He moved to Central Florida in 2004, and in his free time enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, and being outdoors.
Erin Singer
Garden Tender
Erin received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgetown College and has worked with animals, plants, and children over the last 25 years. But her first love has always been nature. Some of her earliest and fondest memories involve being outside, often in the garden. She received her Master Gardener certification in 2004, and enjoys practicing what she has learned in her yard! When she's not in her yard, she enjoys being outside hiking, and exploring with her husband and two children.
Conan Disney
Carpenter
Conan is originally from the Isle of Harris, Scotland and attended University of Edinburgh, UK. You will find him and his brother Gavin on all E2 jobs doing a variety of projects. Conan has been a carpenter in the U.S. for over 20 years and before that, was a commercial fisherman on lobster and prawn boats. An animal lover at heart, Conan has two dogs and two cats. If he isn’t working with us, you will probably find him fishing, boating and spending time with his nephews and nieces.
Dmitry Stolyar
Tile Installation
Dmitry is originally from Russia and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology. He has lived in Florida with his wife and two daughters for several years and his hobbies include 3D computer graphics, design, and photography. He leads the trickiest tile installs for E2 and you can always find him on the job with his green lasers set up!
Farid Murtazin
Carpenter
Farid transforms E2 spaces with his carpentry skills. He moved to Central Florida in 2004, and in his free time enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, and being outdoors.
Erin Singer
Garden Tender
Erin received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgetown College and has worked with animals, plants, and children over the last 25 years. But her first love has always been nature. Some of her earliest and fondest memories involve being outside, often in the garden. She received her Master Gardener certification in 2004, and enjoys practicing what she has learned in her yard! When she's not in her yard, she enjoys being outside hiking, and exploring with her husband and two children.
Chris Romero
Social Media Manager
Chris is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, earning a bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Production. With over a decade of marketing and communications experience in the media industry, he helps lead E2's social and digital efforts. He's an avid soccer fan and enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter.
Chris Romero
Social Media Manager
Chris is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, earning a bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Production. With over a decade of marketing and communications experience in the media industry, he helps lead E2's social and digital efforts. He's an avid soccer fan and enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter.