Today we’d like to introduce you to Craig.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I grew up in Kerrville, Texas, where some of my earliest memories are picking up nails on job sites and riding with my dad as he checked on homes. My journey eventually led me to Tarleton State University, where I earned a degree in agriculture education. I spent nearly ten years in education, ultimately serving as an agriculture teacher at Boerne High School.
Teaching was truly my passion. I loved investing in the younger generation and helping students develop skills, confidence, and leadership. If anyone had asked me what I thought I would retire doing, my answer would have been teaching, without hesitation.
In 2018, I felt a strong calling to return home and work alongside my dad in our family business. Leaving the classroom after nearly a decade was not an easy decision, but it didn’t take long to understand why God had led me back. Shortly after I returned, my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. As my parents focused on treatments and traveled across the country, I had to learn how to manage the business.
My mom had handled all of the bookkeeping, and my dad managed the homes. Suddenly, those responsibilities fell on me. I had to learn QuickBooks from scratch. I had never billed clients before, but invoices had to go out because people needed to get paid. I often refer to that season as my baptism by fire.
Through that experience, I learned the importance of structure and systems in building a business that can last and create a legacy worth passing down. I invested in a business coach who helped us begin building the company backward – from a future exit strategy. At the time, an exit strategy didn’t feel possible, but looking back now, everything that has happened has unfolded exactly according to that plan.
The turning point for Lenard Crafted Homes came from my personal experience, not a business setback.
For years, something was silently harming our family- and we had no idea. My wife was experiencing chronic health issues that seemed to worsen by the day. Fatigue, joint pain, headaches, brain fog, and sleepless nights became our norm. We spent thousands of dollars on doctors, specialists, and tests, desperate to find answers. But nothing explained her suffering. Until one day, a naturopath ordered a toxin test- and what it revealed changed everything. The results showed extremely high levels of mold in my wife’s bloodstream.
We were told to investigate our environment. So I did what I knew how to do- as a home builder, I started digging into my home. And what I found horrified us. Mold was everywhere. Behind the shower tile. Beneath the flooring. In the HVAC system. In the air ducts running through our children’s bedrooms. We realized our home—the one we bought after getting married, the one we brought our babies home to—was slowly poisoning us. And we didn’t even know it.
Our daughter, who had been struggling to learn to read, began progressing rapidly once we moved out. Our son, who couldn’t sleep through the night, started resting peacefully. We had no idea how deeply our environment was impacting our kids until we saw the difference with our own eyes. We made a heart-wrenching decision: we tore our home down. And that was just the beginning. Insurance refused to cover our loss- mold isn’t included in most policies.
We had to throw away more than 90% of our belongings because they couldn’t be cleaned. Family heirlooms, cherished toys, furniture… it was all contaminated. But through all of this heartbreak, a new mission was born. I knew there had to be a better way to build. I began studying building biology, indoor air quality, and healthy home principles.
I dove deep into the science of environmental toxins, water damage, mycotoxins, and how construction practices can either support or sabotage your health. We’re not just building homes anymore. We’re building sanctuaries. Today, Lenard Crafted Homes specializes in High Performance Healthy Homes in the Texas Hill Country — homes intentionally designed to support wellness, prevent mold growth, and offer long-term protection for the people inside. Every design decision is filtered through a simple but powerful question: “Will this be safe for the families living here?” Our faith has guided this journey from the beginning.
We believe God allowed this experience to refine our purpose and prepare us to serve others in a profound way. The Bible even speaks about mold in the home- how to treat it, how seriously it should be taken. We believe that caring for people through the homes we build is a sacred calling. This story isn’t just about what happened to us- it’s about the future we’re creating for others.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Lenard Crafted Homes is a luxury custom home builder in the Texas Hill Country specializing in healthy, high-performance homes. At the core of our business are three equally valued pillars: building homes that promote health and longevity, delivering a world-class building experience, and operating as a faith-forward company grounded in Christian values.
Lenard Crafted Homes is more than a builder – it’s a Kingdom-owned company grounded in Christian values, committed to glorifying the Lord in every project, every relationship, and every home built. Clients often begin their journey carrying concerns — miscommunication, unexpected costs, or feeling left in the dark during construction. Whether they’re building from another state, navigating a complex design, or pursuing their dream home for the first time, they quickly discover that Lenard Crafted Homes is different.
What they find in the Lenard team is more than professionalism and craftsmanship — they find integrity, faith, and peace of mind. From the very first conversation, clients sense a difference: they’re not just heard, they’re cared for. The Lenard Crafted Homes team, known as faith-based custom home builders in the Texas Hill Country, approaches each project as a calling — not just a contract. Guided by transparency, prayerful leadership, and deep respect for every client’s vision, they build homes that do more than fulfill personal dreams; they serve a greater purpose: honoring God and creating spaces where faith and family can thrive.
While communication is seamless through modern tools, detailed planning, and hands-on service, what truly leaves a lasting impression is the spirit behind the work — one of humility, honesty, and unwavering faithfulness.
Lenard Crafted Homes are built to last. Each home is thoughtfully crafted to be a healthy, high-performance environment where families can truly thrive. From the materials selected to the systems installed, every detail is designed to promote clean air, energy efficiency, and long-term comfort. Whether it’s a peaceful custom retreat in the Texas Hill Country, or a luxury custom home in Kerrville, TX, the goal remains the same: to build with excellence, create spaces that support physical health, peace of mind, and honor God in the process.
At Lenard Crafted Homes, building isn’t just business — it’s ministry. It’s a legacy. And above all, it’s for His glory.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
The most important lesson I have learned is to slow down enough that you can see the road. It is easy in the business world to push hard all of the time and never slow down to see what you have accomplished. When this happens you never feel the sense of accomplishment or satisfaction, only the feeling of not completing the to-do list. Slowing down allows for reflection, which leads to making higher quality decisions for the future.
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