Steve has a degree in civil engineering from UMass Amherst, which led him into public works. He quickly realized that he needed an outlet for creative expression which public works did not afford him. This is when he found a love for residential development. In 2016 he founded TruDesign and his career blossomed. Steve embodies a growth mindset and is always looking for new and creative ways to evolve. When he is not working at TruDesign he is spending time with his wife and family.
Amy believes that thoughtful space planning and design can be life changing. Her specialty is in marrying classic and modern design. As a certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, Amy loves the challenge of finding personalized design solutions for each client. In Amy’s free time you can find her walking the beach with her dog.
Shandra is an Assistant Designer with a passion for thoughtful, detail-driven design. She plays an integral role in supporting project development from concept through completion, assisting with material selections, sourcing, and design coordination. With a strong eye for aesthetics and a collaborative approach, Shandra helps bring each project to life while ensuring a seamless and organized design process.
Rose keeps everything and everyone, running seamlessly. As our Office Manager she’s the go-to for coordination, communication, and making sure no detail falls through the cracks. With her friendly approach and strong sense of organization, Rose helps create a smooth and positive experience for both our team and our clients. When she’s not in the office she is probably on her motorcycle or at a live music event!
Nir is highly experienced in the residential building industry and brings a wealth of construction knowledge and problem-solving skills. In addition, his hands-on experience as a builder has helped his proficiency in remodeling high-end homes as well as the building of new homes. What sets Nir apart is his ability to address the challenges of New England homes by finding creative solutions that most people would walk away from. When not working, Nir is a woodworking artist that enjoys making custom live edge tables and Judaica items. He also enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time outdoors.
Chris began his career while in high school, furthering his education at Northeastern University studying construction management. After graduating Chris launched his own business specializing in remodeling and repairing movie theatres. He quickly earned his Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License. Chris joined TruDesign to bring his experience and dedication to their custom homes division. Chris plays a key role in delivering the high level of craftsmanship and service that defines Tru Design.
Meet Patrick, our Lead Carpenter and one of the newest members of the team. He brings a passion for high-end custom furniture and a true love for the craft of woodworking, with an attention to detail that shows in every project. When he’s not in the shop or on-site, you can find him out surfing, bringing that same sense of flow and focus into everything he builds.
Scott has been with TruDesign with 2022, and has been working in the carpentry field in 2013. When not working on site Scott loves to cook!
Sean has been working in carpentry since high school and has been apart of the TruDesign team since 2024. When not on site Sean likes spending time in the outdoors
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My wife and I can’t recommend Steve Trudeau and his team at TruDesign highly enough. They recently finished a complex renovation at our home, transforming a large unfinished attic space into a stunning guest suite with a living area, wet bar, full bath, and bedroom. Amy Markus came up with a great initial design and worked with us to tweak it until it was exactly what we wanted, and made thoughtful recommendations for fixtures, tile, and paint colors. The construction crew, under Steve’s supervision, did a fantastic job. They were polite, hardworking, exceedingly neat, and professional in every way – true craftsmen. The final product exceeded our highest expectations. We were so pleased we’ve already hired them to rebuild our back deck.
–Donald Pinto, April 2025