Sara Vincent
Sara is the co-owner of Golden Rule Design & Build, and she and Matt have five daughters. Sara loves to spend time at our local Topeka restaurants, and is passionate about the work of Haiti Lifeline Ministries, especially their Oasis Project which serves youth transitioning out of institutional living. Sara can often be found reading with the cat curled up on her lap.
Matt Vincent
Matt is the co-owner of Golden Rule Design & Build. He and Sara have been married for over 20 years. Matt loves to travel, and can rarely say no to chips and queso! Matt likes to tease his wife Sara about how much she reads and is pretty sure she loves the cat more than she loves him.
Adam
Adam is originally from Florida but has been in Kansas for the past few years. He just can't resist humidity! If you want to make his day, plan on serving him the amazing rolls from Texas Roadhouse, with a side of steak. Another thing he might need is a nap. Adam and his wife Kate have 4! boys under 8 years old. On a free weekend you'll find Adam at home with his family, working on the homestead, watering the garden, maintaining the property, or working on the chicken coop. He also loves shooting and building. He is a true outdoorsman, and we are glad he is a part of our team!
Anna
Anna is a designer at Golden Rule and chances are if you’ve been into our office, it is Anna’s smiling face you’ve met first. From the first phone call you make to the office, to helping clients create the space of their dreams, she isn’t afraid to tackle it all! She loves to mix pieces clients currently have with new furnishings or products to make each space feel updated, and unique to each home. Anna is married to a super stud of a firefighter husband and has 4 kids. In her spare time, she loves to eat Mexican food, rock climb, and cheer on her kids at their sporting events.
Brent
Brent's roots trace back to a farm near Lucas, Kansas, but for the past 17 years he has called Topeka home. An adventurous spirit, Brent loves exploring diverse culinary experiences, from down-home cooking to sushi and Indian cuisine. He is an experienced disc golfer, if you want to take him on in a match! You can also find him spending time with his family, woodworking and working on home projects. He is a favorite at our morning office meetings because he is a master barista!
Brian
Brian is our window connoisseur and runs all projects concerning windows. Brian is married with three daughters, and he has a hunting dog named Stella. He enjoys playing poker and would one day love to go to Spain. He would like to note that he does not like Sci Fi or The Lord of The Rings.
Caroline
When Caroline started at Golden Rule it was like she was the perfect fit for our team. She brings the best energy and creativity to our bustling office. She is from Topeka and graduated from Washburn with a Mass Media degree. She is married to Aaron and they have 4 busy kiddos. Caroline is the hostess with the mostess, with the ability to transfer her home and any space into a cozy or festive haven, especially during the holidays. When not attending her kids' events or hosting friends, Caroline and her family unwind at home for a cozy movie night.
Casey
Casey has recently relocated from upstate New York. With a passion for all things food, especially anything with a kick, he is no stranger to the fiery challenge of a ghost pepper, Carolina reaper and scorpions (whaaat??)! When he isn't exploring the world of spicy cuisine, you might find Casey tinkering with vintage air-cooled VWs or Mustangs or indulging his love for anything that roars down roads, soars through skies or cruises the seas. But, at the end of the day, there is nothing he enjoys more than kicking back by a bonfire, craft beer in hand, sharing laughs with good friends!
Chandler
Chandler is an amazing addition to our team and such a hard worker! She was born and raised in Topeka and loved getting to watch her dad (Matt) work on projects all around the city growing up. If she’s not working, you can find her on the land with her firearm or at MJs enjoying some chips and Queso. She also decided to copy Jill and become a cowgirl for a little while ;)
Chris
Chris is an integral part of our remodeling team. He is a native of Rossville, Kansas with a love for all things baseball. On the weekends if Chris isn’t out at the baseball fields with his family, you would likely find him in the weightroom. Chris has a swanky palate - claiming his favorite food is lobster tail.
Dean
Dean hails from Ohio but moved to Kansas in 2022 to be closer to extended family. He is usually in mismatched socks because he gets dressed in the dark. He doesn’t want to wake up his wife….awwww! Dean loves comfort food and would never turn down a good beer and a serving of tater tot casserole or chicken pot pie. Dean loves to farm, and lives on lots of land with his wife and son.
Ellie
Ellie fits right in around the office, with her last name being Vincent and her awesome drafting skills. She is an architect major at Kansas State and has been working with the design team this summer. Ellie is a dedicated cat mom to Miso, who she loves spending time with. When she isn't working one of her summer jobs, she is usually drawing or hanging out with her friends in Manhappiness.
Elliot
Elliot is a great addition to our team. He has a good amount of experience in the field, starting with an interest in carpentry at age 12. He has always been in Topeka and has an incredible family of support that has kept him here. He has a brother who he thinks should be a movie star. We are working on our connections for him...we need a GR brother in Hollywood! Elliot loves to be outdoors, either with his pup or fishing on a nice day.
Hank
Hank is our Barketing Director and the cutest addition to the Golden Rule team! He is nothing short of energetic and playful. He loves to greet our clients when they stop by and most likely he’ll want them to stay and play catch for a bit. His favorite actives include going out in the great outdoors on a nice sunny day as well as curling up and taking a cat nap.
Jacob
Jacob is an integral part of our door/window crew. If Jacob is not on the jobsite, you will likely find him on the golf course perfecting his game. He recently became a father to a sweet, newborn baby girl. He can't wait to get her out on the golf course too!
Jennifer
Jennifer is a designer at Golden Rule and comes from a diverse background of experience. From years as a college tennis coach, to retail and home staging, she brings a solid work ethic and love for team collaborations. Jennifer has been married for 20 years and has 3 children. Outside of work, she loves volunteering with women’s ministry at her church and spending time with friends who tolerate her bad jokes!
Jerry
Jerry is one of Golden Rule’s project managers, and has been with us for almost 10 years! He hails from Lyndon Kansas, and has been married to his wife for 40 years. In his free time he likes to make jerky, coach high school baseball, and spend time with his wife.
Jill
Jill is the Office Manager and has been a part of the team at Golden Rule since 2014. She loves to travel with her family, and is always up for an adventure. As long as that adventure involves a real mattress and not camping! She loves to cheer for her alma mater, Indiana, despite their ability to win at most sports. A fun fact is that Jill can claim that she was once a cowgirl in the mountains of Colorado.
Jonathan
Jono has been working for Golden Rule for six years, but started carpentry around the age of 9. Jono loves to hunt and do puzzles, but says his ideal night would be eating his favorite steak at Mulligan’s and watching WNBA basketball (or trains).
Kaihtlyn
Kaihtlyn is the sanity to Golden Rule when things get messy. She can clean and organize our space in the same amount of time Matt can send 10 emails. Kaihtlyn loves baking and has another gig working at Circle Coffee. Have you tried their baked goods? GO! Kaihtlyn is the daughter of Noah, who was the first employee ever at Golden Rule. Being a part of our team is in her blood!
Katherine
Katherine is the Golden Rule Staff Accountant. She is charged with keeping the vast array of financial details organized. This includes holding all of us accountable for turning in our receipts (properly coded, of course). Katherine has been married to a local real-estate tycoon named Cory since 2009. Together they have four children who keep them young at heart. Avid K-State fans, Katherine and Cory are found many fall Saturdays at Bill Snyder Family Stadium taking in a football game. They also love hosting people at their lovely home.
Mark
Mark has joined the Golden Rule team as an Estimator and Project Manager. Mark and his wife, Beth (who makes the BEST chicken caesar salad around), have been married for 32 years with 3 kids, 2 kids-in-law, and 3 awesome grandkids. In his spare time, Mark likes to play the drums, make Spotify playlists, read or hang out with his fun family. Aside from Beth’s caesar salad, a good cup of coffee or an IPA are what Mark prefers in his top 2 food groups.
Mike
Mike is one of Golden Rule’s talented remodeling carpenters and he has lived in Topeka almost all his life. Mike loves Longhorn Steakhouse and spending time with his wife of 25 years.
Nick
Nick is a Top City native, and learned the trade of carpentry from his dad. He is married to Andrea and has 3 kids. He spends a lot of his time running those to and from their activities. Nick loves summers at the pool or on the golf course.
Noah C.
Hailing from Lyndon, Kansas, Noah is an essential part of our outdoor crew. We hear he is the best uncle to several doodle dogs. Whether he is on the golf course, manning the grill, or hanging out with friends, adventuring is Noah's favorite hobby. Of course, he loves a perfectly cooked steak (by him on the grill...duh!) and potatoes dinner. A true Kansas native!
Noah
Noah has been with Golden Rule for 19 years, and is one of our project managers. He’s a skilled carpenter and he enjoys (most) humans, being outdoors, being indoors with coffee and a thought provoking book, and spending time with loved ones. Noah’s favorite things include concerts, Mexican food, sports, good bbq, and soft cookies.
Noel
Noel is from Durango, Mexico and has 4 kids between the ages of 20 and 6 months! He loves to play chess (no one on the GR team has been brave enough to challenge him to a game!) and spend time with his family.
Rachel
Rachel is the head of our design department. With multiple years in the business, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. Rachel is an incredible leader and loves being hands on in every part of our design projects. She's often tagged as the best listener and that is a gift when bringing clients design dreams into reality. She spends all of her spare time as a shuttle driver (AKA MOM). If she finds a quiet weekend, she loves to read, binge a podcast or tackle a design project at her own home!
Shawna
Shawna is Golden Rule’s Team Manager and she’s been with Golden Rule for about four years. She’s been married for 23 years and has five kids ages 10-21. Outside of the office she can often be found cooking for friends and hosting parties. Shawna is also a foster mom and is passionate about advocating for Kansas children.
Tim
Tim might know every county in Kansas. He is from Salina, but frequently moved around Western Kansas before settling into Topeka at age 16. Even though Tim has always lived land-locked, his favorite food is any type of seafood. He is a true outdoorsman, loving to be outside to observe wildlife or venture downriver on a kayak. On a free weekend, you might find Tim carpooling one of his kids around, or tending to his garden. He also spends a lot of his time tackling his "honey-do" list. Good choice, Tim!