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About Us

At KCHS Custom Homes, each space we create is born from our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovative thinking, honoring the profound impact our work has on the lives within. With deep roots in remodeling, we’ve spent years reimagining existing spaces and turning them into something extraordinary. That same focus on detail, design, and functionality now drives every custom home we create.

We approach every home like a one-of-a-kind design project because that’s exactly what it is. We don’t rely on templates or one-size-fits-all plans. Instead, we take the time to listen, understand how you live, and design a home that feels just right for you.

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Benefits of a Custom Home

KCHS Custom Homes is the newest chapter in a story that began with a simple belief: a home should be built with care, creativity, and purpose. That story started in Olathe with KC Home Solutions, where we spent years helping homeowners reimagine their spaces through high-end remodeling and design.

KCHS Custom Homes brings everything we’ve learned full circle. It’s where custom design, craftsmanship, and hands-on experience come together to create homes that are truly personal. Our process is both creative and structured, giving you the freedom to design your dream home with a team that knows how to bring it to life—right down to the last detail.

What Makes Us Different

Integrity

We do what we say we’ll do. That means setting clear expectations, owning the details, and showing up for our clients and each other every step of the way.

Honesty

We keep things real, from timelines to budgets to build quality. Open, transparent communication helps us build lasting relationships and better homes.

Teamwork

Great homes don’t happen in a vacuum. We support each other and hold ourselves accountable. When we work well as a team, it shows in our work and in our relationships.

Quality

Never underestimate the power of a team driven to bring your vision to life. We are experts at translating your ideas into creative, custom spaces that not only reflect our clients’ visions but enhance their daily lives through intentional, beautiful design.

Our team is more than just builders and designers—we’re a group of passionate professionals who take pride in creating something meaningful. Every person on our team plays a part in making the custom home experience thoughtful, smooth, and deeply personal.

Nick Shepard
Owner & President

Nick Shepard

Kayla Olsen
Office Manager

Kayla Olsen

Jordan Staggs
Project Manager

Jordan Staggs

Justin Olsen
Superintendent

Justin Olsen

Sarah Cooper
Designer

Sarah Cooper

Kassie Fuqua
Associate Designer

Kassie Fuqua

Justine Herman
Administrative Coordinator

Justine Herman

Owner & President

Nick Shepard

Born with a framing hammer in his hand, Nick has worked in construction in various capacities for more than 20 years. He started his career as a laborer on home build sites and eventually worked his way up to a position as the right hand of one of Kansas City’s most premier custom home builders. As the economy cooled in the building industry, he took on a position as Vice President of Operations of a $25 million per year logistics company, but construction never left him. Nick opened his remodeling company, KC Home Solutions, in 2012, and it has gone on to become one of Johnson County’s foremost remodeling experts. In 2017, Nick started Shepard Homes with the hopes that we can be a resource for any home needs. Since then, Nick has built Shepard Homes into a quickly growing company that is known for its attention to detail with full custom home builds of all budget ranges.

Everyone deserves to have a home that they love, and Nick absolutely loves getting to see families enjoy these homes we build and create memories in them for years to come.

Office Manager

Kayla Olsen

While Kayla may be one of our youngest team members, it doesn’t stop her from being our mama bear. Knower of all things and keeper of the post-its, Kayla is our go-to cheerful face. Her sweet nature, attention to detail and can-do attitude keeps everyone energized and ready to tackle the day.

Project Manager

Jordan Staggs

The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Jordan oversees every aspect of each home build. Jordan’s ability to problem solve and turn dreams into a reality is the perfect combination for building homes that truly fit each client. To him, nothing feels more special than building a home that families are going love, make memories in, and be a home that their kids are going to remember for the rest of their lives.

Superintendent

Justin Olsen

Justin can be described as a true workhorse! From working alongside the production team to ensure all trades have what they need while finishing a home build to managing warranties after a home is finished, Justin is constantly yearning for ways to learn more. He absolutely loves seeing clients love their new home and showcase themselves with different design choices that fit them best.

Designer

Sarah Cooper

Sarah spent her youth helping build churches, homes, and schools in Central America.  She has traversed much of Europe and also lived in Belgium, Wyoming and Washington. Luckily, life brought Sarah back to the Kansas City area and she uses her passion for building, space planning and organizing to create incredible, custom designs to fit any family’s needs. Her global influences bring personality and efficiency into each design.

Associate Designer

Kassie Fuqua

Kassie’s passion for design goes back as far as she can remember. As a KC local, Kassie knows all of the spots to find unique, incredible finds for each project. Her incredible attention to detail and thoughtful approach are unbeatable. Kassie loves to see each of these projects come to life and become something that each client truly cherishes.

Administrative Coordinator

Justine Herman

Justine is more than just a friendly face that welcomes you into our office, her creative strategies and deep understanding of our processes is truly what keeps each home build running. She’s the right-hand to each of our team members and the glue between our new builds and remodels. She’s truly magic.

Exceptional Homes, Tailored for You

Your dream home starts with a conversation, and we can’t wait to hear what you’ve been imagining. Whether you already have ideas or need help shaping the vision, we’re here to listen, guide, and bring it all to life. This is your chance to create something truly one of a kind, a home that reflects who you are and how you want to live.

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